Gio’s POV
I ran through the woods as faster as I can. As much as my legs could take me. I could feel them caching upon me. My heartbeats increased as I felt them closer to me. My screams echoed through the woods as they chased me. I know if they caught me, I will not live. I don’t even know if my parents will be able to save me in time.
I stumbled as I did not see a small ditch. My leg got stuck on the edge. It tried to pull it away. Tears ran down my cheeks as I turned around only to see them surrounding me.
“Aww… He looks helpless” they laughed at my expense.
It is my inability that has landed me in this situation.
“I am not helpless” I spit at their leader. That angered him. I did not see it coming as he jumped on me….
A scream escaped past my lips when he attacked me and left me bleeding.
“Ahh” I woke up startled.
I looked around the dimly room and realised that I am in my room. The familiar walls helped me calm down my heart which was beating like crazy.
Wiping the sweat of my face, I pushed the covers away and walked towards the ensuite. Splashing some cold water on my face, I stared at myself through the mirror. Those silver orbs staring right back at me. I had got it from my mom. I remember the days when I did not have to worry about anything but now everything has changed. It has been years. Decades in fact since I last went back to my home.
Here I am today in my thirties. No one can hurt me. I have built this empire and I am proud to be where I am today, feared by everyone. No one dares to cross paths with me. I am the cold-blooded Mafia in Italy.
I heard the ringing of my cellphone and walked out. Checking it, I saw that it was my second in my command Marco.
“We have got him” spoke a hard voice. I clenched the phone tightly in my hand and took a deep breath.
“I am coming” was all I said before I hang up. Not long ago I was ready. Something must have gone awry because his voice sounded strained. Looks like I am not going to like it either. This man is going to be dead when I get my hands on him.
I stalked out of my room. This man dared to evade me and cheat me. Anger vibrated through me as I walked down the hallway. My brows furrowed as I saw my men gossiping being on duty.
“What the hell is going on here?” I snapped in my hard tone.
The guard looked in his mid-twenties.
“Alpha…” he stuttered as he bowed down to me. I narrowed my eyes in slits.
I pulled his collar “You dare gossip on duty hours” I muttered. My voice came out dark.
“Alpha… we are sorry,” said the other guard. The one whom I had caught, looked ready to piss in his pants. I left him and turned to the other guard.
I was about to snap at him for making excuses when the main head of the guards came running towards me.
“What is this, Seth?” I snapped at him.
“I am sorry Alpha. They were hired just yesterday. I will inform them about the duties and rules of the mansion right away” he says as he bowed to me.
“See to it right away. I don’t want lazy people who are not serious for this job. It is your duty to get rid of them right away. Am I clear?” I raised my eyes at him. He nods at me immediately.
“Good. See to it that, I don’t see their faces around here anymore” I ordered and stalked off there without giving any chance to explain.
I heard the guard’s pleading voice but I could care less. I went downstairs and within few minutes I was out of the mansion. A car was waiting for me outside. I got in and the car drove towards my club. Marco had sent me the location. My driver Enzo is always on time and knew when and where to go. That is what I like about him, he makes the tasks much easier. That’s how quick he is.
We reached the club, “The Rebels”. The moment I took over the Italian Mafia under my wing, the first thing I changed was the clubs. I changed every rule and made sure everyone knows who is the boss. No one dares to defy my orders. It is final.
The bouncers greeted me at the entrance. I walked inside and saw that the party was in full swing. Some of our girls were entertaining the VIP guests while others were dancing at the pole and entertaining the audience.
Alice was walking near me, but the moment she saw my face, she thought better of it and changed her route.
‘Smart choice’ I muttered. Alice is the head around here of the girls and also my mistress if you could say that.
I took few turns and entered a dark hallway. This way is underground. No one knows that there is basement under this club. All the illegal activities take place here. My men were guarding the hallways, each one of them bowed to me in respect as I walked by them.
When Seth opened the door, I saw there was a man tied down to a chair. He was bleeding. Not enough damage done. At my entry, everyone froze on spot. Marco who was hitting the man, moved aside as I walked further inside the room. The whole room was dark except for the light streaming on the man’s face. Rest of us were in darkness. I liked it that way.
I recognised him instantly. He was the manager of my clubs. He looked petrified as I directly walked towards the table where different weapons were laid out. I wore the demon face four finger ring. Once I walked towards the man, he looked scared. Marco was smirking at the man as I stood beside him.
“Speak” I say through gritted teeth. He did not open his mouth. Even though he looked scared he still decided to keep his mouth shut.
“You are betraying us and giving information to our enemies” I state through clenched teeth when he did not speak.
“Care to explain” I say as I walked in circles around him. The blades of my knuckle ring were shining.
“What the f**k were you thinking” I snapped. My voice came out hard and threatening.
“You are not going to speak” I growled.
“Why would you send out our information?” I growled menacingly. One thing they should know about me is that I don’t like repeating myself.
“Was it the money?” I asked him. He was still not opening his mouth. I huffed out a breath. Anger was rolling off me in waves. Everyone could feel the tense atmosphere.
“Speak” I punched him.
“Aww” he screamed painfully. He could not even clutch his face which was bleeding as his hands were tied down.
“Did you get his family?” I ask Marco.
“Unfortunately, boss, he does not have anyone” that news displeased me.
“How could there be anyone, you took them away” snaps the traitor. I narrowed my eyes into slits.
“Hmm” I schemed.
“Either you are mistaken or you don’t know us. We don’t hurt the family members when you work for us” I say to him.
“Now speak” I snapped at him.
He seems to be not opening his mouth. Very well, I shall teach him a lesson. I will show him what are the consequences if they betray us. I was pissed off. Without wasting much time, I pulled my hand back and started punching him. His screams echoed in the basement. Good that this room was sound proof. Many of my men moved back in fear. They will know the consequences of betraying me.
“Marco, get me the knife” I growled angrily.
The man was barely able to look. Few of his teeth had come out. He was bleeding through the mouth as well. I took the knife from Marco. With one strike I cut off two of his fingers. There was blood everywhere. His cries echoed in the room.
“I am done here” I said and walked out of the room.
“That bastard, make sure he is starved. But don’t let him die yet. Not until he speaks” I say to Marco.
“You heard that” says Marco to the men who will be guarding here.
“Noted sir” they say. With that, both of us carried down the hallway. We took the stairway and reached the corridor. We have our rooms here.
“I need to change” I muttered as I gave a disgusted look at the blood of the traitor.
“Sure boss. I will meet you at the bar” he says and excused himself. I entered the room and took a quick shower. I have set of clothes here in the club which always comes in handy whenever I am in need of them. Seth always makes sure to fill my wardrobe. Once I was done, I went downstairs and reached the main club. The party was in full swing.
Even though it was past one in the morning, people were still partying hard. I saw Marco sitting near the bar and flirting with the waitress. I shook my head at him and took a look around. I took my seat at the bar.
“Get me a drink” I say to the bartender.
“The usual sir” he says. With a nod from he prepares my drink.
“By the looks of it, try something different today” Marco suggests me.
“Nah man, I don’t need to get drunk. I just need to f*****g calm down” I muttered.
“Here is your Milano Torino” the bartender placed the drink in front of me. I took a slow sip and swirled the contents in the glass.
“Come on now boss. If I know one person who can hold his drink, is you”
“Get him Whiskey on the rocks” Marco orders for me. Only Marco can get away with doing these things. No one else would even dare.
“Do you think he will open up?” I ask Marco.
“He will once we are done with him” smirks Marco at me. I smirked back at him. We were just sitting when all of sudden we heard a commotion. I looked in the direction and saw two men were drunk and fighting. We did not need to go personally to stop it as the bouncers came soon enough. Five minutes passed but those fuckers were not listening to them. I got up and walked towards them.
I caught the man by the collar “Either you scram away or bear the consequences” I muttered in a harsh tone.
He pushed me “Who are you” he slurred.
I put my head down and gave him a menacing stare. He did not see it coming. My punch broke his nose. He cried like a baby. I smirked at him.
“You” he starts. His body was not able to co-operate as he was too drunk to even attack me.
“Boss” says one of the bouncers. Marco had caught the other guy. The guy looked scared. Ignoring him, I snapped my head in their direction “What good are you guys if you don’t even stop a fight” I growled lowly. The music is no longer running in the background. Everyone was watching the scene. Most of them were drunk out of their wits.
I had a feeling that things were going to turn out ugly if we don’t control this now. I held the guy and pushed him towards the guards.
They cowered away in fear.
“Get them out of here” I ordered the bouncers.
“You cannot throw us out. We are regular customers” snaps the other guy as he was being dragged away by the bouncers. I ignored him as he was struggling to get free and walked towards the bar so that I can peacefully have a drink.
“Watch out” I hear a female voice. Suddenly I was pushed away and landed on the ground. On top of me was female. I could not see her face as she rolled of me and took a sharp knife. I watched with fascinated eyes as she threw the knife at the man and it struck him.
Suddenly chaos broke out as we heard a gunshot.
“It’s a setup” I hear Marco saying. Few curses left my mouth. I got up and saw that people were running here and there. Soon enough my men came inside. I pulled out my revolver and started shooting. We took coverage behind a bar. As I was shooting, once again, I was pushed off. I groaned as the girl once again saved me. she held a gun and shot the guy at my right side. I was impressed by her.
She pulled me behind the counter.
“What the hell I have gotten myself into?” she muttered as bullets were firing here and there.
“Indeed” I muttered.
She narrowed her eyes at me “it is all your fault” she pointed an accusing finger at me.
I stared hard at her “No one asked you to interfere” I muttered darkly. She gave me a disbelieving look.
“How ungrateful you are” she murmured.
“If I had not saved you, you would be dead by now” she stated. We immediately ducked inside when a bullet flew above us
Before I could reply, I see a man was trying to shoot us. I aimed at him right away. He got down by one shot.
Glasses were scattered everywhere. When there was perfect silence, we slowly rose up.
“It’s clear” I say and help her from behind the counter.
“I can manage” she mutters and tries to walk past me. I held her hand.
“What the hell?” she glared at me. A sudden desire went through my whole body. I have never felt this way before. The instant attraction towards her. She was feisty and I liked that.
“The guys who were here to hurt me will surely have you followed. It is better you don’t walk out” I inform her. She rolled her eyes at me.
“I can take care of myself” she says and pulls her hand away. This time I let her be.
I watched her as she stalked out of the club without even understanding the dangers, she has landed herself in. I let out a sigh.
“Keep her under our protection” I say to Marco.
“Taken care of Boss” he gives me a salute. He knows me too well. I nod at him.
“Let’s end the night then” I say and turn to the bouncers.
“Have this place cleaned up” I instruct them.
With that, I and Marco turned around and walked towards the front door “Appoint a new manager” I say to him.
“We have already appointed. He will be here early morning” he informs me.
“Good” I nod at him in approval and get in my car. Seth was already waiting for me. We drove back towards the mansion and two cars followed suite.