Claimed By The Don

Ava

It would be difficult for me to describe how I felt at the moment. Obviously, a form of anger was starting to build from within me.

I should be terrified, petrified even and to speak the truth I am. But my anger is much more than anything other thing.

My anger is directed to Vince and his rivals, I’m angry at Vince for having too many enemies and his enemies for making me their main target.

What I don’t understand is why.

Why me, why am I the main target. I just don’t get it, why using me as a bait to get to Vince. If they want to fight with Vince why not go directly instead of endangering innocent people.

I’m just an ordinary girl living an ordinary life before Vince came along, now I have to look over my shoulder Everytime I’m out. I’m not sure if I’m safe in our own home.

This isn’t what I planned for, it’s not want I sighed up for. All I wanted was a peaceful and quiet life, why can’t I have that, why am I placed in the middle of these chaos.

I don’t want this.

I don’t think I can live like this, I wanted out.

I don’t hate Vince but I hate, not hate, despise his live style. It’s too dangerous for my own good, I can’t keep up with it.

I didn’t realize I was crying until I felt a drop of tears on my hand, then another came and another before I know it tears has began stream down my cheeks, wetting my upper shirt.

•

I’ve been sitting on a sofa in the living room for God knows how long, lost in my fuzzy thought. My gaze snap to the front door in time to see it slammed shot, Vince storm in toward me and crouched on one knee to my level.

His hand framed my face, it was warm and comforting despite been in the rain not long ago. I move away from his reach even though all I wanted to do was to lean in more, He frown at my action but didn’t say anything thing.

He made to hold me again and but I repeat my action, Vince growled in furstration causing me to flinch, still I refuse to meet his stare.

“What the f! ck Cara.” From his tone you could tell his barely holding in his anger.

“I can’t do this” I whisper.

“You can’t do what? talk to me Cara.” He tone has gone soft noticing how down I am.

I took in a shaky breath and exhaled sharply.

“Why do have so many enemies Vince, why?” I stood up walking away from him.

“Ava….” He dragged, he stood up abruptly and came in front of me.

“Stop crowding me Vince, I need the space.” I step out of his reach when he tried holding me.

“Ava stop been difficult and let’s talk.” Vince growled angrily balling his fist.

“I’m being difficult?” I asked, astonished. “You would say that because you not the ‘target’ ” I snapped, air quoting the word.

“I have face life and death situations, I have been shot at three of times in a row. Do you still thing I’m be difficult? If anything I was playing it cool but not anymore, I’m tired of it and I can’t do it anymore.” I screamed out my lungs.

Finally bursting out my annoyance and frustration. I took in deep breath to calm my raging breath, that’s when I noticed the men that was standing around the living room with their heads bend down.

“Get everything ready and wait for me in the car.” Vince ordered and without waiting for a reply, or paying attention to the shock looks on their faces. Vince gripped the nape of my neck, it made me feel like a disobedient dog; it seemed as if our roles had switched. Vince was silent and stiff as he dragged me up the stairs to our room.

He gently push me in first, stepping through behind me and shutting the door behind him with a loud bang.

He leaned back against it, powerful arms crossed as he glare down at me attempting to intimidate me which I gave him credit for because he almost succeeded.

I raised my chin defiantly, folding my own arms. Just because he was physically stronger and taller didn’t mean I should back down.

I have no idea where all this confidence is coming from but I’m glad it did. I couldn’t just let him bully me around just because he feels like it.

We glared at each other, both too stubborn to move or look away. He made the first move, although it not quite what I was expecting. I had expected him to scold and be mad at me for speaking rudely to him in front of his men but he simply reach over, cupping my face with one of his huge hands.

He made no other move just simply stare.

When he finally moved, he pulled away and opened the door. I stared in confusion; wondering what on earth he was doing. His eyes met mine, giving a look that clearly says ” stay here,” before slipping out the door.

I gaped after him a little confused.

We were in the middle of an argument, where was he going?

I grabbed the handle intending to ask him just that, when I found out something; he had locked me in. I stepped back from the door like I am been strike by lightning, glaring at the closed door.

How dare he!!!

I let out a frustrated groan, clenching my fists. Turning, I stomped over to the bed and flown myself onto it and screamed out in frustration.

•

My gaze move from my phone to the door, I watch as Vince quietly walks into the room. He made a pause and frown when he stare at the empty bed, like he was expecting me to sit on it waiting for his arrival like an obedient little girl.

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If only I could just jump on him attacking with blows for locking me in, but I know he would soon notice my presence and just like that his gaze swept the place and locked on mine.

I saw his tensed features visibly relax, and he walks further into the room. Quickly, I stood up denying him access to the closet. He has been drenched from the rain, although the rain ended an hour ago and his clothes weren’t dripping with water anymore, but he was still soaked.

“You can’t just keep me lock in here as it’s pleases you!” No reply, all I got in response was a raised of eyebrow.

“It’s very….. Very foolish!” I said still no reply, instead he turned on his heels and walk straight to the bathroom leaving standing here like an idiot.

I gaped after his retreating back, astonished. The sound of the door slamming brought me out of my shock state, I smacked my mouth shut slightly embarrassed.

I stomped to the bed, angrily sat on it and folding my arms across my chest as a stubborn child would. He won’t ignore me after what he did, I’m going to seat here and wait for him to come out of the bathroom and settle our scores.

About fifteen minutes of long wait, Vince finally step out with a towel dangerously low around his waist. I stare dumbfounded as the water dripping from his wet hair fell on his shoulder and cascading down his tone abs and disappearing down his waist.

I gulped as my mind filled with naughty things, my eyes must’ve be clouded with lust. I have to fight the urge to jump on him, licking my suddenly dried lips in anticipation.

Why am I reacting like some horny teenage girl, it’s not like it’s the first time I’m seeing him like this. What more I’ve even seen him naked but the horny side of me is feeling too excited seeing him in a towel looking all sexy and hot.

The sound of a chuckle rang in the air snapping me out of my dirty thoughts. I narrowed my eyes at him, he must have noticed my stare because the smirk on his face is so annoying right now.

“Couldn’t get enough, baby girl.” He tease reaching forward and kissed my cheek letting his lips to lingered a little longer, before step back and turned in the direction of the closet.

Where does he thinks he’s going, we are not done!

“I can’t continue living like this.” I stated watching as he came to a sudden halt, I’m guessing he wasn’t expecting that. Turn around with a slight frown, and gaze at me in confusion.

“Look you must have been used to all of this, the chase, and the danger that comes with it but not me. I’m not used to it, hell I didn’t even know it’s has to be this bad, I’ve tried adjusting but it isn’t working.” I suck in air to steady my racing heart.

“Sooner or later they’ll come at me again and I might not be too lucky like the last times.” Vince gripped my shoulder glaring at me to stop.

But I didn’t.

“I can’t keep looking over my shoulders Everytime, I’m not safe anymore. I fear for my life and everyone around me but I can’t do anything to protect them, it’s sadden me.”

“Baby, I won’t let any danger come near you.” His tone was promising, I wants to believe him, I really do but I can’t. Instead, I’m worried for his own safety.

“Then who will protect you.” If he’s busy protecting me and everyone else who will protect him.

“With you beside me, I’m stronger and no one can defeat me.” He assured, but I know that he’s still a human that is capable of getting hurt too. He too needs someone to rely on, he too needs protection and the only way to have that is if everything goes my way.

I brushed his hands for my shoulder turning my back to him sucking in deep breath before saying what I hope would have his heart shaken.

“I can’t do this anymore!”

“What the hell do you mean, you’ve been repeatedly saying that same thing for long now.” From his voice I could tell his tensed, and angry. “You’re not leaving me.” He growled.

Oh boy.

“There are only to option here” I watch his expression but his face has went blank.

“Either you let me train to defend myself….. Or We get a divorce.” My breath freezed waiting for his reaction

Silence.

Silence.

Silence.

A sudden roared echoes throughout the house, it probably shook the house. I felt myself paralyzed with fear.