in-laws



"What is this shit!" I rolled my eyes and flicked his head away from me.

"Vampire Diaries," I said nonchalantly. "Now watch it! this is the part that we have been waiting for! Delena ship is finally sailing!" I squealed.

"You mean this is what you have been waiting for." Blaze grimaced.

"Well, it's not my fault that you're being a sour potato and not enjoying a perfectly fantastic show."

"Who even decided to make this shit."

"A genius."

"Genius my ass."

"Yeah, up in your ass." He grunted then slumped his head back onto the pillow.

"You know, I sometimes think Simon is having a bad effect on you." He smiled raising a challenging eyebrow.

"What are you talking about? I was always like this." I smirked.

"What a pain in the-."

"Uh uh uh." I sat on top of him putting my finger on his lips, cutting his words off. "Mr Blaze I don't think those words are very respectful. Especially not in front of a princess like myself." I said using a posh voice.

"Well, how would I ever regain your forgiveness my grace." He raised an eyebrow but his eyes were dark and were lingering with lust.

"Well, maybe this will help," I whispered kissing his soft lips.

"and maybe some of this," I say softly leaving trails of kisses from his sharp jawline to his neck. "And some of-." He caught my hand and flipped us over. Pinning my hands on either side of my head.

"Don't." He warned.

"I was going to say vampire diaries."

"Angelina I am so happy that you could join us." Boss smiled pointing to Tony. I shifted uncomfortably, shifting the hood of my head. "I must say that you have looked better."

I tightened my glare, hiding my fists in my pockets. "I understand that Tony paid you a visit a while ago." I didn't say anything just kept my bloodshot eyes narrowed on his. He clicked his tongue then folded his hand

"From what he has told me it was a visit worth made." Smacking my lips together, I bit my tongue. "How is the plan going? Tell me."

"Is going, fine." I pursed my lips, folding my own hands together. Tony scoffed loudly and Boss's smirk grew wide.

My eyes narrowed to Bosses then to Tony's. Each second that passed my heart rate increased. Each moment that went by made me internally sink. But I needed to remain strong despite the broken heart inside that keeps screaming.

It was as if they could see right through me. Like they know all my secrets like they know what I am thinking. It wasn't until Boss decided to clap his hand together that dramatically brought all of us back into our senses.

"Well, I am glad." Boss chirped. "Because after all, I wouldn't want to distress my future brother-in-law's wedding this weekend."

"Brother-in-law?"

"Yes." He clasped his hands together. "I decided that either way, what is the point in losing what I want? Right?" I hummed in response not letting any emotion show.

"My point is that if at the end of this month and you can't 'complete' this mission. I won't just kill your family. But I have decided that I may as well make you my wife. As you will somewhat hold the titles of the Italian and Mexican mafia. It is perfect isn't it?" I chewed my bottom lip averting my tear-filled eyes.

"And if I do 'complete' the mission."

"Angelina princess, I am sure you realise by now that there is no escape for you. When I found you those years ago that was the time you assigned yourself to me. The whole rebellion and assassin blacklist run under my influence. It was only my liking for you and the kindness of my heart that decided I will keep your pathetic family alive." He stood up and walked around his desk before crouching before me.

"Mafias are weak, they have no strength or power. Not against us. I train my soldiers and people to be ten times stronger than any mafia member. This is why you train and try so hard to keep them alive. Because you know one wrong move and I will just flip a switch then BOOM!" He clutched my hands giving them a tight painful squeeze.

"Your family will be dead in a matter of seconds. After all, you and your sidekick were the ones who got the special bombs for your families special houses."

I should have felt torn, broken, shattered. But I only felt numb. I felt nothing. Which I know now is the worse feeling of all. Suddenly I felt a metal clasp been forced onto my wrist.

"What is this?" I asked loudly. Trying to take it off but my efforts only made the metal cling to my skin tighter.

"Let's just say this a tool for us dear. We want to keep a closer eye on you. To make sure you don't get distracted again."

He knows.

He grabbed my hair with a tight fist and lifted my head. "Do I make myself clear?"

"Yes." He smirked sourly.

"Good." He let go of me and I quickly fixed my hood and mask up before standing up. "and Angelina?"

"Please congratulate John for me and his new little side pet. I want to be on good terms with my brother-in-law when I come to properly meet him."

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"No!"

I jumped in my seat slightly at Roses bossy mothers' complaints yet again. Jeeze I thought Aunt Jessica was a nightmare. Well, Roses mother is a fucking terror. Thank God I am not the one marrying her otherwise I would be putting that bitch somewhere I couldn't hear her screeching.

"How much longer?"

"2 hours," I smirked to myself hearing my brothers whisper. My cousins looked just as miserable as me apart from the twins and Aunt Jessica. Who seemed to be soaking the snobbish aura of the night?

"you ok Juan? Or are you not handling this very well? Too precious?" I fake pouted. Only for Juan to scowl at me and Diego to send me a warning look.

"Fuck of you uptight spoilt bitch, you don't know anything about suffering," Juan growled making all my cousins laugh.

"You think your family would love you after I am finished with you spoilt bitch!" Tony chuckled to himself twirling the bladed whip in his hands. I tried to scream and free myself from the ropes.

But it was pointless.

"Once I am finished, they won't see you for a precious little innocent girl. They will just see an ugly wicked, vile, monster." His words were true.

"They will hate you." They always will...

I averted my eyes and dug my nails in the palms of my hand. My blood was running cold. No one could love me. No one will ever be able to love me. I only have a month left before I lose everything. In one month, I lose my family, lose my life and lose the little freedom I have left. I will be bounded to life by a despicable monster.

"Ang-"Diego spoke quietly breaking me out of my thoughts.

"What?"

My cousins shifted uncomfortably, Laura, ben and Vince though stared at me sympathetically. "Oh, leave her be. She just doesn't like it when someone removes her golden platter away..." Juan rolled his eyes looking at me with disgust.

"Guys let me remind you what you are here for." Vince interrupted which I was thankful for. Cause I couldn't be bothered. I felt nothing, I feel nothing. Not even a single thing despite my big brothers mean words.

"Whatever. I am going for a smoke." Juan gritted before pocketing his cigarette and lighter before walking out.

"That boy has way too much attitude," Vince muttered.

"Tell me about it." Diego laughed warm-heartedly.

"You ok?" I jumped.

"What?" I asked snappily but I also sounded tired. My mind was tired, and my body was exhausted. My wrist was now permanently aching thanks to the metal band wrapped around it. My aching muscles and unhealed injuries continued to burn. But my heart is what hurts the most. Because the family who I thought I knew, the people who I have been protecting for the last eight years.

Are all strangers.

"Angelina?"

"Yes?" I sighed looking at ben.

"Are you ok?"

"yes, of course, I am?" I said trying my best to plaster a smile but even that was almost too hard.

"Are you sure Juan was pretty harsh? I mean if it was me, I would have been piss-."

"Ben." His eyes caught with mine and he gave me a sheepish smile.

"I promise you, that I am fine." I will never be fine.

"If I ever see you again, whether it be near Jace or any of my family members. I promise you Blaze that I would never be so glad to have my hands tainted with your blood."

The tears in his eyes will always remain. The tears and pain in my heart and eyes will always stay. And the only chance of happiness I have left to enjoy in the next three short weeks will probably be the most painful period in my life.

"what are you monkeys doing?" Milo sang.

"Probably wishing you wouldn't annoy them as much." Noah teased Milo with a grin.

"Babe!" Milo cried. "You hurt my heart. These kids love me! I am their favourite uncle."

"And my ears." Bens nose crinkled as he rubbed his sore ears. My expression didn't change nor lift.

"what's this about favourite uncles?" Louis teased following behind a smirking Enzo.

"Nothing! Uncle Milo was just daydreaming again." Ben teased, poking his tongue daringly at Milo. Gasping for air, Milo looked like someone had just shot his puppy.

"Good! Because we all know that I am the favourite." Louis smirked getting a mean glare from Milo. But just before he could interject Uncle Enzo interrupted.

"Let's save this conversation for another time, shall we? I believe they are serving dinner. And unless you want Rose's mother to be scolding us. I believe we should move now."

And just like that, we were all off, faster than lightning.

The dinner was quite good, and it was rather enjoyable. Personally, I found it all a little extra and over the top. But I guess that kind of suited Rose and John and the event. After all, they will be uniting families and gaining more 'power'. But in my opinion that is useless and completely pointless. Because no matter how many mafias they gain forces with and no matter how much power they have. The power that the rebellion has defeats all of them effortlessly.

John though did look happy. growing up I always guessed that John would be the first to settle down. Mainly because he was the eldest and most reasonable and responsible. Juan and Diego don't stand a chance against him.

"So, what do you think?" I looked at Rose unexpectedly.

"I am sorry?" I asked. I was the last person she should be asking. I had no idea about fashion nor fancy events like these. "what do you think of the rehearsal dinner? Do you think everything is ok?"

Why couldn't she just ask Laura or one of the twins? "I think it's nice." I kept my answer short and sweet. Then continued to play with my food.

"It's just you seem to be not enjoying all of this. And I need you to be happy tomorrow because you are my bridesmaid. And my future sister-in-law. So please if you have any feedback, tell me." She rambled only catching her breath when she was finished.

John was lucky he got paired up with her. She wasn't just beautiful on the outside but on the inside as well and you don't find that combination much in the mafia world. "it's ok, I am sorry if I seem distant. These events are just not my cup of tea." She flashed a warm smile.

"I know what you mean." She sighed. "when I was your age, I hated balls, weddings, galas and all sorts. I was a total tomboy interested in video games and all of the dorky stuff." She smiled to herself looking deep in thought.

"what changed?"

"my duty... since not an eligible heir was able to be born, I had to step up to the plate. It's what we females must do in this world for us and our families."

"and are you happy servicing this 'duty' with my brother?" I asked looking at my brother who was laughing and smiling with my brothers and other family members.

"as happy as I could ever be." She smiled. "I was scared before not knowing who I was going to be set up with. But when I met him... I knew somehow that it had to be fate." A loud sigh left me. I felt mixed emotions of conflict swarm through me. This young girl had passions, she had a life before this. And yet she is more than happy to throw it all away and to become a housewife.

I couldn't think of anything worse.

This is why my heart grows heavy every time I think about it. Because in a month I won't just be a housewife, but I will be married to a monster.

I will be a slave.