The Death of Me | A mafia story

Chapter 27 - Keep your eyes closed

Sorry for taking me so long again, and i have a feeling i fucked this chapter up, like probably it's my worst, sorry. *tired sigh*  

I really couldn't write, ugh. University drives me insane i swear, please don't get into uni, don't ruin your life, stay sane and young.

Okay i will shut up now and happy reading !

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Cara's POV

My heart stuttered, a lump clogged my throat as i tried to suck the air back into the well of my lungs.

When i felt Nikolas's arm being stanched away from me, is when i dared to open my eyes again.

"Don't you dare touch her !" Alex growled as he pushed Nikolas away, his hand wrapped around the fabric of his collar as Nikolas's back came in contact with the wall.

Nikolas looked unfazed as he stared back at Alex, his eyebrow raised, "And who are you to stop me from touching my wife ?" His voice dropping with disgusted amusement as he effortlessly removed Alex's hands away from his shirt.

He smiled, he actually smiled as he titled his head a bit, "Oh you must be Alex." He said, his gaze flicked to me then back to Alex, "I heard so much about you."

I saw how Alex's hand curled into a fist, he looked more than ready to unleash himself over him, his eyes dripping with so much rage, venom pouring from his gaze and his tight jaw cut through me.

"Oh by the way-" Nikolas started as he pulled the sleeves of his shirt up as if it's the most important thing to do, "The guy outside, the one your father sent to babysit you." His gaze went back to Alex, his eyes narrowed a bit, "You see today i really didn't feel like killing anyone but -" he shrugged, "But sometimes you just gotta kill a guy."

Like h-how he knows all this ?

I can't even - I can't understand.

If possible Alex's jaw clenched tighter, he launched forward, "You son of a-"

"Daddy !"

And every other voice silenced as Lilly came running toward Nikolas. A smile spread across his lips, a genuine one, his eyes lightened up as he bent down and took her in his arms.

While i just stood there, paralyzed, my feet froze in their spot as my mind struggled to process everything.

My eyes went around the room, taking it in, from Nikolas to Alex, then to Katherine beside me who held Chase so close, then to the many men surrounding us.

My eyes traveled to Roman who was held back by two of those men with a very happy Emma standing on their side. An accomplished look decorating her face.

I shook my head in defeat.

He knew everything. From the very start.

He knew exactly when and how to strike back.

He knew how to chain us. He made us wrap his own shackles around our wrists without making a sound.

He is one step ahead. He'll always be.

For a moment, utter silence enveloped the room.