~Aria

"No way you did that!"

"Of course I did! I'm his little sister why wouldn't I?"

It's been about a week since everything... happened.

I know that today is the day that Leo and Nikolai are going to kill Dmitri. He told me that he was detained in the cells last week but he left early this morning and I haven't seen him all day.

I'm currently sitting in the living room with the girls and Enzo. He was asked to go and help Leo, but he said he would rather sit here with us.

He told Leo it was for "protection purposes".

Bullshit.

He wanted a gossip.

I'm not complaining though.

"Well, nothing can top what I did to Theo when we were young."

"Okay, now you have to tell us!"

Bria, Astrid and Enzo were sitting with me and I know they were told to distract me. Even though they have denied it.

"Well, we had this pond at the bottom of our garden. With loads of frogs, I'll just say he had more than one slimy visitor in his room that night." I laughed.

Everyone started laughing at that, which made me laugh even harder. I've realised now that these people are my family. I know that ever since I found out about the mafia, I've been injured, but these moments have been some of the best of my life. I can honestly say that I couldn't live without any of these people now.

"So enough of that. Ria. What have you and Leo been up to." Bria wiggled her eyebrows at me.

I felt a blush coating my face and neck. "Nothing actually. We've said 'I love you', but honestly I just want to take it slow. I'm not sure if I'm ready for anything else right now. I've never.. done anything else." I whispered.

"Shit! You're a virgin?" Astrid asked.

"Um.. yeah. No guys ever really paid attention to me. I was the weird British orphan." I explained.

"Damn. Still, I understand where you're coming from. It is a big step, especially for your first time." She smiled, taking a sip of her lemonade.

"Enough about me. Enzo, what's going on between you and Killian?" I asked. He had told Bria and Astrid a few days ago, saying that he wanted us three to know before he built up the courage to tell the others.

"Um, okay. We've been talking a lot and we were training together for hours yesterday, I just don't want to ruin anything."

"No. I say you go for it. I think he's into you." Astrid nudges his shoulder.

"Yeah! And you guys would be such a cute couple!" Bria squeals.

I only nod in agreement. Enzo already knows how much I want them to get together, I bug him about it 24/7.

I'm snapped out of my thoughts by the sound of my phone ringing. Seeing that it's Leo, I instantly accept and walk out of the living room to give myself some more privacy.

"Amore?"

Every time he talks to me in Italian, I melt.

"Yeah?"

"Look, I'm sure you've already figured it out, but the guys and I are dealing with Dmitri today, I just wanted to ask you if you wanted to say anything to them. You don't have to at all, I just wanted you to have the option and to know that if you would like to, you are welcome to come down and that they will not be able to touch you."

It was silent for a moment as I thought about what to do. On one hand, I didn't really want to see their faces again, but on the other hand, I wanted to understand why they did what they did.

"I want to come down." I said firmly down the phone.

"Okay, bambina. Have Enzo bring you down. He'll know where to go. I love you."

"I love you too." I smiled.

After Leo hung up, I went to find Enzo who was still in the sitting room.

"Enzo?" I mumbled.

"Yes, bug? What can I do you for?" He asked jokingly.

"Please can you take me down to the cells? I want to see Dmitri before he dies."

"How do you-"

"Leo called me and explained it all to me. He said you could take me down."

"Okay, If you're sure." He said with an unsure look on his face.

"Well, you're not facing those bastards alone. We're coming with you." Bria stood up as she grabbed a hold of my hand, Astrid doing the same.

"Thank you, guys."

"It's what we're here for." They both smiled at me as we followed down to the cells.

We were met with a dark set of double doors. Enzo opened them, revealing a long staircase.

"Come on." He smiled, carrying a lantern of some description.

We walked along the corridor, passing multiple guards. The sound of people groaning in pain kept me grounded, but I remembered that all of these people were awful people and that they deserved everything.

The smell got progressively worse the further we walked. It was probably another 5 minutes before we arrived at two doors. Leo came out of the door on the left, closely followed by Nikolai and Theo.

"Amore." He smiled, leaning down to kiss my forehead. All three of them had blood on their shirts and I was 100% sure it was none of theirs.

He led me through the other door where there were chairs, a small table and a mini fridge as well as a stack of towels. Leo grabbed a bottle of water and helped me sit down with ankle boot before handing me the bottle.

I noticed that in the direction I was looking, there was a sort of window into the other room. I noticed three men in there. I couldn't recognise them but I assumed they were Dmitri and his minions.

"This is like in those police programmes!" I grinned up at Leo.

He chuckled lightly while tucking a piece of my hair behind my ear. "So it is, amore."

"Look, Aria, this is a one-way glass mirror." Theo began. "You can see through it, but the people on the other side can't see you."

"I know. Duh. I'm not stupid."

At my comment, everyone in the room started laughing which caused a slight blush of embarrassment to appear on Theo's face.

Ha. That'll teach him to talk to me like I'm an idiot.

"Amore, you can stay in this room or you can go into the actual cell with me. Either way we are all here to support you." Leo smiled.

"I want to go in there. Can I use a gun?"

Leo chuckled. "Whatever you want, amore."

He led me into the cell so that we were standing in front of the three men who were responsible for all of my pain.

And the cool cast on my leg.

Focus.

He walked over to a table in the corner and me being curious, I followed him. On the table was a variety of weapons, from items such as guns and daggers to things like sandpaper and blowtorches.

"Use whatever you want, amore mio, they won't be alive by tonight." Leo whispered in my ear before placing butterfly kisses down my neck. I laughed at the tickling sensation and turned to face him.

"Te amo."

"I love you too, Aria."

I picked up one of the pistols, it was silver and seemed to be very well kept. As I was examining it, I noticed an inscription on the side.

Leonardo Romano. XII Capo of the Italian Mafia.

"That was the pistol my father gave me when the title became mine. Excellent choice, tesoro." He smiled.

I smiled in return before turning and shooting in the direction of Dmitri's shoulder. The sound of screaming told me I had hit my target.

"Huh. I guess I can shoot." I shrugged.

"Bitch." Dmitri spat.

"That's not very nice is it?" I faked a sympathetic voice while shooting his other shoulder.

He hissed in pain as his two minions behind him looked terrified.

"Leo?"

"Yes, amore?"

"Can I try the sandpaper? And the blowtorch?"

He smiled with pride as he handed me the objects.

"Go ahead, my love."

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"You can kill them now, I've had my fun and I've gotten my answer." I grinned.

It had been about an hour and I had played with all of those torture devices on the table, and I know it's morbid, but it was kinda.. fun?

I kissed Leo's cheek and walked out of the cell, hearing three gunshots as I walked out.

They're gone now. They can't hurt anyone else.

I walked up the stairs and into the kitchen, turning the kettle on. I may be in Italy, but I still want tea.

The guys all arrived within a couple of minutes and Bria and Astrid came in as well.

I had just finished stirring the final cup of tea when I felt arms wrap around my waist. I spun around in Leo's arms, putting a mug of tea into his hand.

He placed a kiss to my lips. "Thank you, amore. I never liked tea until you." He smiled.

"Good, I'm glad I have converted you." I giggled, taking a sip of my tea.

"Oh yeah, my parents called."

"Your parents?" I asked before taking another sip.

"Yeah, they're coming to visit tomorrow. They want to meet my girlfriend." He smiled.

And this, is where I spit out my tea.

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Author's Note:

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