Once Sami had stopped crying, I showed her to where she would sleep. Some of us had houses and outside lives, but the majority were actively searched for, so I had cots and bunkbeds set up in a spare room. I showed her to a spare bed, smiling.
Sami looked around at a few of the occupied beds, keeping her hands close to her chest "I.. I don't want to sleep here" she said quietly "I.. won't be able to sleep here".
I sighed, looking down at her "no one's going to hurt you, you know" I said "just go to sleep and we'll get you sorted with jobs tomorrow".
It was pretty obvious Sami wanted to protest, but couldn't find the strength to "please don't leave me alone here.." she eventually murmured, looking away "please.. I'll sleep here but just.. I'm scared".
This was going to be a bit more difficult than I thought. After a minute of weighing my options, I eventually agreed "fine" I said, crossing my arms and sitting down on the edge of the bed "now lay down and fall asleep".
Sami quietly laid down, her back facing me. She was shaking again, possibly crying. Though, I couldn't hear anything so I didn't bother mentioning anything. I sat on the edge of the bed impatiently, waiting for her to fall asleep.
After maybe half an hour, her breathing steadied and her body relaxed. Finally. I stood up, stretched my stiff muscles, and walked out of the room. I talked to a few of my lessers before going back to my own room, a smaller side room off my office. I sat down on my bed, changing into more casual clothes for sleep.
I laid down, but couldn't fall asleep. Why? I didn't know either, until I thought of Sami again. What was it about her? She had seemed so.. terrified. Was she scared of me? I like being feared, but.. I didn't want her to be scared of me. I sighed, shaking my head. This was too much.
Just let her go back, she won't be of any use.
But then she'll tell the authorities exactly where we are.
She doesn't have the balls.
I can't risk that.
You said it yourself, you're above the law.
I know.
So why are you keeping her around?
I don't know.
You don't want to lose her.
That's not true.
Why else are you being so soft? Kick her to the curb.
Stop.
She can't hurt a fly, let alone a person. She's useless.
Maybe she won't have to.
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AksiSarah, a twenty three year old is a successful mob boss is at a bar when she meets- or rather watches Sami, a twenty one year old bartender in a bad part of the town. She follows her home, where she gives Sami the illusion of a choice- join her and...
