Louise's POV
We just entered the club and all the men are staring at us. We make our way through large wooden doors
"Adriana what brings you in?" Raphael asks
"Your cousin, where is he?"
"Lucien? Why?" he asked confused
"We had a date and he didn't show. I'm pissed." I growled
"Fuck Louise I'm sorry. He told me he had a date but I assumed it was him whoring around. This is my fault don't hold it against him."
"Fine I won't." I walked up to him and socked him
"FUCK! You broke my nose Louise." he held his nose which was now gushing blood
"Louise! Chto s toboy ne tak, on lider frantsuzskoy mafii, ty ne mozhesh' sdelat' eto pered yego lyud'mi, ne podvergnuvshis' osuzhdeniyu. YA by nikogda ne pozvolil yemu prichinit' tebe vred, no eto moglo by razrushit' al'yans, yesli by on ne byl moim luchshim drugom. A teper' izvinis'! Yesli vy khotite kogda-libo stat' glavoy, vy dolzhny dumat', prezhde chem deystvovat'!"
What is wrong with you he is the Leader of the French mafia you can't do that in front of his men without facing judgment. I would never allow him to harm you but this could ruin the alliance if he wasn't my best friend. Now apologize! If you wish to ever be head you have to think before you act!
"I'm sorry Raphael I just reacted I-" I told him
"ENOUGH EVERYONE OUT! You're so fucking reckless and impulsive. Your mother excuses your temper but it gets worse. You don't understand consequence so I'll show you what it looks like."
"Raph-"
"No Adriana what if something were to happen to you. This is your heiress she will run your mafia into the ground. She's smart, fearless, and merciless but she's overly emotional!"
"I'm aware Raphael." mom sighed
"Mom! This isn't the first time I've hit him."
"It's different, you should never do that in front of his men out of anger. It puts us in a bad position like you just did."
"Tonight you will fight."
"That's not a punishment." I laughed
"Tonight all my best fighters are participating in a brawl. The rules will be different, they will all fight you. They will know you are next in line to the Russian mafia. You also won't get a break and if you lose it'll reflect poorly on your training. I also need someone taken care of."
"How many people are fighting?" I asked
"16"
"And the hit what did they do?"
"None of your concern just get rid of them." he answered
"What if I refuse?" I asked
"Then you'll be at odds with the French." He shrugged
"I can't fight them all with no break and I'm not going to embarrass my family. I've never killed before either. Please Raphael I'm sorry."
"Volkov's don't beg!" mom growled before turning to her best friend
"Raphael she understands her wrongdoing and you know she can't control her temper. As the current leader of the Russian Mafia I'll take responsibility and fight. As for the hit consider it done." mom stepped in
"She'll never learn AJ. Would Aleksandr step in?"
"He would've."
"This will spread like wildfire and you'll have to deal with them."
"I'm aware but I am in charge and you are my friend. I won't let this mishap sully anything. I understand you want her to learn but she's my kid and I'll always protect her. I'll deal with my father but you will accept my proposition because it's in your best interest." she spoke so confident and calm even though I knew she was furious
"Fine but only because you're my best friend." he sighed
"What time do I fight?"
"It starts at midnight."
I checked the time it was a little pass 11
"Have your cousin take her home. I'm gonna stretch and change."
"Sure thing."
"Mom I'm sorry."
"I know Val but tonight sorry won't cut it. Please go home now. I don't want to lose my temper with you. Just enjoy the night with your friend." she winked and left
"Looks like you two can still enjoy your date." Raphael scoffed
"Raphael, I really am sorry. I'm impulsive but I'm trying."
"I agree you are impulsive but you're also arrogant. Your family is powerful and you don't try because you know they'll protect you. My exercised proved that. You have two choices humble up on your own or be humbled. Your mother fought for her place at the top. You don't have to struggle unnecessarily but you're choosing to. Work on your temper, I'm sure it's not easy and I sure as hell can't relate but if you don't now you'll be at the mercy of your mafia. I'm not being cruel for shits and gigs, I'm doing this because I saw AJ endure those struggles. The Russians are cruel. This is your final warning from me. You're too smart so do better, I know you can." he patted me on the head and left
I waited for about 10 minutes until the doors blew open
"What the hell are you doing here?" he growled
"Maddox told us you were here. So my mother and I came. I was gonna punch you but I was really heated and punch Raph. Now my mom is mad and so is Raph."
"How do you know my uncle and cousin?"
"Allow me to introduce my I'm Louise Valkyrie Volkov-Knight"
"This doesn't make sense."
"My mother is the leader of the Russian mafia and I'm next in line. My father is the leader of the American mafia and my brother is next in line. My Cousin Wyatt is leader of the Italian Mafia and his son who is my younger cousin Rhys is his heir. I belong to three powerful families. Your cousin is my mother's best friend from college. Her Raphael, Conner, and Noah rose to power together." I explained
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