There was a man slouching in a metal chair under a single light bulb but it wasn't Andrew, it couldn't be.

In front of him —with his back facing me— stood a shirtless man wearing black jeans, he recently got a haircut but I could still tell it was him. There were fading pink scratch marks on his muscled back from the night before. No, it couldn't be.

His hands were covered in blood.

Next to him stood a blond guy, almost as tall as the dark haired man but not quiet, he was leaning on a crotch stick. Then finally leaning smugly on the wall next to the guy in a chair, wearing a black and white suit was my father. I couldn't pretend because I could clearly see his face. That means the other guys are Jackson, Aiden and Andrew.

Andrew's face was swollen and covered in blood. His left eye was swollen shut. I noticed Aiden giving Jackson a sad look before focusing back on Andrew.

" I'm gonna ask you again before I let my beast roam free once more" My dad smiled at Andrew. " What did Vito tell you to do?"

" I already told you," Andrew muttered —because his lips were also swollen I'm guessing. " I just wanted to talk to your daughter sir, that's it"

My dad bowed his head as if saying a silent prayer. When he looked up his jaw was clenched. " Kill him"

" Wait don't you think.." Aiden began as soon as I screamed out.

" NO" Everyone turned to stare at me. I noticed a large mirror on the wall next to Andrew. That must be where the blue door led to.

They're all watching.

" Ashley?" My dad sounded appalled. Jackson didn't turn around.

" Get. Out." I said slowly.

Aiden laughed nervously. " You can't—"

I shot him a look and he stopped talking.

"It's too late," My dad finally said. " I already gave him permission to go in for the kill dolcezza, a leader is made not born"

"Great thanks for the lesson, now leave" I snapped not taking my eyes off Jackson.

He was shaking.

Aiden limped out trying to hide the grin on his face followed by my dad that looked at me quizzically before leaving.

"You're not leaving?" I walked up closer to Jackson, standing directly behind where I could feel his body heat.

"I have to kill him Ashley"

Ashley.

"Why?" I asked, trying to remain calm.

"Because it's the Boss's orders"

"What if he ordered you to kill me?" I questioned.

He remained quiet.

"Jackson look at me" I whispered, aware that there was a room full of people watching at us this very second.

"Jackson" I whispered again when he didn't move.

He stilled.

"What do you want me to do Ashley!" He snapped turning around to face me. His eyes dialated to the point where it almost looked completely black.

No.

"Jackson," I repeated, trying to hide the fear in my voice.

I took one step closer and he sucked in a huge breath.

"You can make your own decisions" I continued, looking in the eyes of this monster for the passionate sex God I once knew.

"I can't," He said, his voice raspy. "I was trained to be like this"

Wait until I get my hands on that father of mine.

Or maybe it goes back to his childhood?

"Speaking of training," I held his gaze. "Zara taught me some new skills i'd like to show you"

His face softened a bit.

Progress!

"A-And I still didn't really get to drive your car so i'm gonna need you to snap out of it and give me your keys" I began to ramble.

His lips twitched upward.

A smile?

"Jackson," I placed my hand on his cheek. He stiffened. "Come back to me, he's suffered enough just let him go to a hospital"

"I...?" He looked around confused.

"Please?" I placed my free hand over his heart and we stood there as it slowly went down to a normal speed. It was just the two of us in that room. It was just the two of us in this world. I've only known him for a couple of months but I really think i'm attached to him.

"Why did you come here for me?" He finally asked after about two minutes of just standing there.

Why did I?

"Because I worry, because I get stressed when you're not close to me although you're annoying as hell, because I know that you don't like doing half the things you're told to do unless you're protecting someone you care about, because I..." I paused noticing his smug grin. " Because I love you"

"ti amo anche io bellissima" He whispered.

"Wh-What did you say?" My heart skipped a beat.

"I love you too beautiful" He grabbed my chin with one hand and my waist with the other and pulled me in for a kiss. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he lifted me up, spinning me in the air, still not breaking the kiss. I'm not even bothered that he's still covered in blood.

Yeah, we're that couple.

"Oh God," Andrew groaned. "On second thought kill me now please"

We pulled apart, slightly panting. Still in our own universe.

I smirked. " What happened to Mr. 'I can't ever love or be loved' ?" I tried saying it in his voice.

"I don't know," He pretended to be worried. " I think he's dead"

I smiled.

"Lucky bastard" Andrew grumpled. " It's better to be dead than crippled"

"I dunno" Jackson said, pulling me in for another kiss.

Despite all the craziness that's happened today, I think it's safe to say that it's the happiest day of my life.

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