Possessive meets Fierce

Chapter 44: I'm Here

-Asher's POV

I walk into the living room seeing Cara sitting in the chair with her uncle standing behind her with a glass of golden liquor swirling it in the glass. I see Marcus and Brody are sitting down with their hands interlocked. Parker is standing off to the side leaning against the wall with his arms crossed looking at the ground deep in thought. I look back to Cara to see her twiddling her fingers while taking quick glances to Parker who still isn't giving her any glances. 

I stand by the door stuffing my hands in my swimming trunks. I just now notice that my shirt is covered in Eva's blood and I can't seem to look away from it. 

Ahem

Drake clears his throat making all of us look up to him. He places his hand on Cara's shoulder giving it a gentle squeeze. I notice now that his face is stoic but his eyes are glossy giving away how he is feeling. I keep my eyes trained on him just like Parker, Brody and Marcus. 

"I'm sure you boys have questions." He says still keeping his gazed on his cup swirling it. No one comments so he continues. "I'll tell you what I know and Cara can answer any questions I can't. The girls mother was my sister. Her husband and their father had a gambling problem. This led him to get into trouble with the wrong people... More specifically, the Russian Mafia." 

I can see Parker's jaw clench and he looks at Cara who looks like she just wants to cry. Marcus and Brody slight gasp while I continue to listen. This is no news to me however I wait to see if I learn anything new. 

"One night when the girls were very young, they came to their home and killed my sister, the girls' mother. During this, Eva protected her sisters and killed her attacker however lost her sight due to a blow to her head. Eva was 9 at the time." 

"Jesus!" Brody says running his hand through his hair with frustration. 

"The girls were released from the hospital and sent to me. I taught Eva how to move about without her sight and in return she requested I teach her to fight. I began training and slowly she became a strong little fighter. The Russian Mafia came after the girls eventually and once again Eva was able to protect her sisters. However during this fight, she killed the leader of the mafia's little brother. She was 12 and killed a 23 year old man. Ever since then, they have hunted down the girls."

The group gets quiet collecting their own thoughts. Parker looks conflicted however keeps his mouth shut. Cara begins to have tears run down her face and drops her head quickly wiping away the tears. 

"The men today, they were with them?" Marcus speaks up first. Cara nods her head but doesn't lift it. 

"How many times have you guys been found?" Brody ask. 

Cara clears her throat before looking directly at me. "They have found us a total of 12 times including today." 

"How many people has your sister killed?" Marcus ask timidly. Cara's gaze drops down. 

"I don't keep count. Eva knows the number but I don't. She kills to protect us, no other reason." 

Parker scoffs making my eyes snap to him. He isn't looking at Cara who now is staring at Parker with a raised brow. 

"Your sister took 5 men's lives in front of our eyes without any thought. She is a killer." Parker says looking at Cara finally. Cara looks down and takes a deep breath while Drake openly glares at Parker. Cara slowly stands up composing herself and standing tall with her head held high. 

"My sister saved you without any hesitation when one of lives she took, as you so adequately put it, had you at gun point." She sneers out her eyes narrowing.  "If she wouldn't have killed those men, they would have reported back to Lucien who would have killed you, & your loved ones just to just prove a point to Eva." 

"Your sister is the reason-" 

"MY SISTER IS THE REASON I AM STANDING HERE!" Cara bellows in his face. Drake gently pulls her shoulder back. "If you can't honestly see that my sister above everything else was protecting you then you have no business being anywhere near me. She is sole reason myself and Leila are alive, the reason we have survived this long and she is our savior. There is nothing she wouldn't do for us including protecting you because she knew what you mean to me." 

I look towards Parker looking guilty and drops his head. Cara recomposes herself and looks at Marcus, Brody and myself. I see Brody looking deep in thought and Marcus gazed locked on Parker as he stays quiet. 

"My sister has been shot, stabbed and tortured more than any one person should ever have to endure... She is a warrior and fearless. I hope you understand who she is before judging her. She would do anything for the ones she loves." 

Her eyes lock with mine and I feel my eyes tear up knowing exactly what she is hinting at. I look to the ground feeling myself overwhelmed with emotions. I feel the tear run down my cheek and I keep my eyes locked on the ground. My girl, my warrior loves me.. She. Loves. Me. I hear footsteps and look up to see Drake walking towards the entrance I am standing beside. He stops but does not turn around. 

"Eva is loyal to a fault. She has been betrayed before leading her to believe no one can be trusted... She trust you boys otherwise she wouldn't have offer herself up as bait. Realize the importance of that before you throw it away." 

Drake states before leaving the living room. I see Cara sit back down in the chair. Her elbows on her knees with her face in her hands. Brody gets up and walks over to her kneeling down in front of her. He places his hand on her knee making her look up. 

"I trust you, and Eva. I'm sorry for all you have been through." He says sincerely and gently. She smiles small before Marcus walks over and hugs her which she gladly returns. I walk over to her and place my hand on her shoulder giving a squeeze. I look up and see Parker staring at Cara longingly who is not passing him a glance. 

"Cara... I, uhm.. I-"

"Save it Parker." She says without looking at him. "You think my sister is a murderer." She chuckles humorlessly and I can see Parker's crumbled expression. 

"Cara, I just can't-"

"Can't what Parker?!? She handed herself over to rescue you!" She finally looks towards him with a look that could kill. 

"I'm sorry. It's not easy to see someone get murdered in front of your eyes." She laughs bitterly. 

"You don't say. I wouldn't know how that feels..." She says sarcastically. She stands up while I continue to stand by her side. "She is my sister and until you apologize to her, don't come near me." 

She walks out of the room leaving us standing there looking at the doorway. I look back at Parker who looks like his heart was just shattered but I can't seem to care. He really thought Eva was a monster even after she rescued him?? I clench my fist by my sides tightening my jaw. 

"That is my girl who saved us today. If your against her Parker then your against me." I state firmly before walking out of the room as well. 

"Eva! CALM DOWN!" I rush hearing Drake's voice bellow through the hallways. I reach the kitchen and see Eva holding a knife while standing rigid. Leila is to the side in Cara's arms. Drake is standing in front of the girls. I stand there for a minute until I see Eva's head snap at my direction. I can see her deeply inhale. Her expression softens and she drops the knife. 

"Asher." She says barely above a whisper. I rush to her and pull her into my arms. I stick my head in her neck and inhale deeply as well. My arm is wrapped tightly around her back and my other hand is in her hair pressing her head to my shoulder. 

"I'm here Eva, I'm here."