Mafia Bloodlines

Chapter 29

Ambrose's pov

I had a feeling that Faina would try to escape. I would not put something like that past her. I'm not sure who the man who was helping her was or if he was trying to kidnap her. My men had infuriated me with their stupid move. If anything had happened to Faina the entire world would be in ruins because of my wrath.

" Stavros,  Vasilis, throw their  bodies  in the middle of the ocean. Along with his body."  The last body I was talking about was that of the man who was meddling in my affairs. Anyone who tries to mess with me should be dealt with.

"Come, let's go have dinner." Faina did not move, she was still kneeling next to the man's corpse, much to my dissatisfaction.

" I am not going to your silly dinner and nobody is taking him away to throw him in the middle of the ocean like he is worthless. I loved him, he was family to me. I will have him buried in dignity." Faina commanded. I was shocked to learn who this man was to her because I knew her family members. She must have someone she grew close with back when her mother was presumed dead and in hiding.

" Stavros, throw the bodies in the middle of the ocean and send his body back to Russia for a proper burial." I ordered. I don't even know why I'm going back on my word now.

" But sir, we can't....."

" Everything will be done as per Faina's wishes, you heard me. She wants the man to have a decent burial, that is what will happen." I said, getting annoyed this time because I hate having to repeat myself or being questioned.

"Faina, let's go home." I said, politely while extending my hand to help her up. She looked at it for a little while and then her eyes met mine. I could see the resentment and anger in them. She stood up on her own and started walking. I soon followed her and found her and Agape waiting in the car.

The moment we arrived at the house and the car stopped Final rushed out of the car. I took Agape inside, fed her and then put her to sleep. I doubt her mother is in the state to take care of her today.

The following day Faina did not come out of her room the entire day. It did get me worried. I decided to go and see her. I found her laying in bed, her back not faced at me.

" You haven't eaten all day. Agape said I should tell you to eat, she is worried about you." I said even though I wasn't sure that she was awake.

" Go away." She said still in the same position.

I sighed.
" What happened yesterday should not have happened. I'm sorry you lost your loved one. I know how painful it is to lose someone you love."

"What exactly are you sorry for? You have the order didn't you? You wanted him dead, you wanted me dead..." I cut her off before she could even continue talking nonsense.

" I did not give the order for my men to shoot anyone. My orders were clear, "bring Faina to me", I wasn't responsible for the rest. You are even more foolish if you think I had intended to kill you. I would never hurt you μου  καταιγίδα." I did not mean to say the last part, it slipped out. Now she knows not to fear me, she won't finish the ultimatum. I am so foolish. She just scoffed in return.

" Never hurt me, he says, that's a lie because you are hurting me. Keeping me here is what is hurting me. You took my life away from me, I was just a sixteen year old girl who you have forced into womanhood, motherhood. I didn't want this, I didn't ask for this. This life, being a mafia Donna, I  wanted to be a girl, just a girl and you took that away from me. It's probably only a matter of time before you force me to perform my wifely duties." She expressed ,with a lot of pain in her voice. This time she was sorted in the bed and looked at me as she spoke.

" I did not know you thought that low of me. I know I'm not a good guy and I do terrible things everyday but for you to actually think I would ever take advantage of you like that. I would never force myself onto a woman, let that be clear." I was now raising my voice which started her. She has never seen me angry before and this was the first time I was shouting at her. I meant it, I would never force myself on a woman.  The very thought was abhorrent to me because myself am a product of rape.

" Get some rest and eat. That's an order " I say before I exit her room.
As I stormed out of Faina's room, I couldn't shake off the feeling of anger and hurt. How could she think so low of me? I knew I wasn't a saint, but I had never forced myself on a woman. The very thought was abhorrent to me.

I made my way to my office, pouring myself a glass of whiskey as I sat down behind my desk. I took a sip, feeling the burn all the way down my throat.As I sat there, lost in my thoughts, I heard a knock at the door. It was Stavros, one of my most trusted men.

"Is it done?," I  asked, his voice low and serious.

I raised an eyebrow, gesturing for him to continue.

" Yes, we have delivered the body to Russia. I found out that he was the Spanish mafia don. We may have put ourselves in a tight spot with this." Stavros explained. Well this was news to me, killing a don is not a small thing.

"Ambrose I think we should let the girl go. Annul the marriage and ask for a treaty between us the Russians and the Spaniards. If news of our involvement in Faina's disappearance and the Spanish Don's murder comes out a war will start. The Russian, Spanish-Arabian mafia together is a strong coalition." Stavros suggested. He was making sense, speaking logic.

" I understand your concerns but none of that is going to happen. Even if the truth comes out and there is a war, we will win. I am immortal, I am Ambrose Kravaratis, the eternal darkness, the unyielding shadow, the forever boundless. And I will reign forever. Faina is mine, she is my wife. She belongs by my side, I will not have it any other way." I declared boldly. Stavros did not agree with my sentiment, his  eyes were questioning. Stavros nodded, his face expressionless. But I knew he understood. He knew that I would stop at nothing to protect what was mine. And Faina, whether anyone likes it or not, is mine.