Julius's POV

Things have juts been changing. Oddly enough I don't feel like being rude to Vera.

The way I see her has changed. I feel she deserves alot more than the attitude I've been giving her. Yesterday when she helped me with my wounds I just stared at her.

I don't know why but I just stared. No one had showed me so much care apart from mum,dad and Aldonis but hers felt special. I'v seriously not been feeling like myself so I just summed it up to a fever. It was a stupid conclusion but it's what my mind could accept rather than I had started developing feelings for Vera.

I preferred the fever.

"Boss" Aldonis walked in and took a curt nod. I nodded back to acknowledge him and he walked up to my table

"Aldonis?"

"Boss There was a break in in one of our cells And Ludwick escaped"

Damn it! I fisted my hand, dropping it on the table with a loud bang

"He wasn't alone boss. His nephew helped him. They ambushed us and also took a bunch of our inmates along"

This is not good. They took our inmates meaning now they have more allies and we have more.... Enemies

"And they left a note on the walls with gun powder. "We're coming for your jewel" Before the place went up in flames,but we were able to put it out"

This was a direct threat.

"What did he mean by jewel?"

"Sir I believe he meant something important to you"

"I don't want to find out the hard way. Aldonis inform father about this so he'll be alert as well. Double security around the house and put us on lockdown for now. We don't know where they are going to attack from, its better we are prepared"

Aldonis nodded

"Inform our units to deploy some men over for more security. They should be the best of the best and new weaponry should be sent to our weapon room to fill it. Anything from pocket knifes to daggers, to hand guns,to AKs , to granades to bombs to missiles to -. Basically a refill of everything we have"

Aldonis nodded and scurried off and I was left thinking . Who did they regard my jewel?

Vera!!

Ludwick was aware we were getting married. They must think she is my jewel. I needed to make sure she was safe at home. I picked up the phone to call Mrs Juli

"Hello son" Her sweet old voice came through and it managed to relax me

"Hello Mrs Juli. I'm calling to ask where Vera is. Can you give her the phone?" I was seriously on edge right now.

"Oh. She and Cyrus left the house about an hour or two ago" My heart dropped And I just ended the call.

She wasn't at home! Where the fuck did she go with Cyrus of all fucking people.

My blood was boiling and the vein on my head was definitely popping. I growled to my shock. I didn't hesitate before taking my suit jacket and walking out my office.

"Carol. Hold my appointments" I walked out not waiting for her reply. I got into my car and started brainstorming. Where the fuck could they have gone!!?

Cyrus is such an ass! I needed to find Vera. Who knows if she is in some kind of danger.

I needed to get to her before those people do. I started making some calls.

Vera's POV

I was going to ask Aldonis if he could take me out to see Lexi but he was no where to be seen. I was walking past the living room for the tenth time and I spotted Cyrus on the couch watching something on the TV.

I walked up to him and leaned in behind him. It won't be bad to get him a little spooked. I jumped him but he didn't move . He was too engrossed in what he was watching to react.

"Next time you decide to scare me don't wear noisy flip flops"

I groaned

"Fine, fine. But do you know where Aldonis is?" He paused his show and turned to face me

"It's Wednesday he's normally at the office. Why?" I was hesitant to tell him. Would he go tell Julius. I chewed on my lower lip thinking

"I wanted him to take me somewhere to meet a friend" I decided I had nothing to loose at this point

"Well then I'll take you" He got up taking his keys from the table.

"For real?" I was surprised he agreed so soon after being so into his show

"Yeah. Or do you not wanna go?"

I rushed upstairs to get ready and we left soon after I was done.

We reached the shopping mall and Lexi was waiting for me outside. Immediately I came down from Cyrus's car she ran to me and gave me one of her bone crushing hugs.

"I missed you so much hun"

I didn't mind it this time cause I really missed her too

"I missed you too. Ready for a fun day at the mall?" I pulled out of the hug and she had her eyes on the Bentley behind me

"Wow. That's a freaking Bentley"

"Snap out of it and come on" I pulled her into the mall while Cyrus remained in the car by choice. He gave me a credit card he said belonged to one of Julius's other accounts they preety much used for any as everything .

We started off at our usual spots. We got lunch at out favourite eatery

We moved on to some shops that had the cutest bags. We practically bought out their whole store before we proceeded to the shop we always caused mischief in.

We walked in and spotted the woman that always chased us out . She started walking towards us as my heart beat started racing.

"Welcome Mrs Chrysantos" She practically bowed. To say I was shocked was an understanding

"Thank you?"

"Please come in Madame. We have a new set of designer , turkey gowns for you to choose from "

Lexi and I smiled at each other as she treated us like royalty but it didn't stop us from giving her a hard time. We kept asking for more clothes than we knew we wanted to buy. We tried on like fifty dresses each and ended up buying non and we laughed as she tried to suppress her anger.

And as usual we enjoyed the snacks they served their VIPs before we ran out. We were walking down the isle looking through shops when my phone rang. I picked it up and it was an unknown number. I never answered those so I just left it to ring.

We decided to play some games. I won the ring toss game and was rewarded with a cute teddy bear. It was so preety and the white blonde colour reminded me so much of my favourite garden chair back at home. A wave of emotions passed through me and I felt like crying but then everywhere went silent.

I looked around to see everyone standing in a place watching and I saw Julius walking hastily towards me and I froze. Crap! How did he know I was here!! Everyone gave room for him to pass probably knowing who he was already and the look on his face spelt 'dont get in my fucking way'

He came to my face, taking my wrist he started pulling me along as he walked away from Lexi done the stairs . I looked back to see everyone staring at us but Lexi looked puzzled. I gestured I'd call her and she nodded. He pulled me outside, all the way by my wrist when. We reached his Bugatti Veyron I was stunned at it but my wrist hurt more.

I pulled my hand back.

"Who the fuck gave you permission to leave!!?" I knew it was just a matter of time before he got back to himself.

"I don't need your permission to leave"

"Yes you do!! Don't fucking leave that house again! Now get in the car!" I watched as he opened the door for me and I stared at him not moving.

"Get in the fuckin car Vera!" I won't lie his tone scared me so I quietly sat in the car and he threw the door shut after me.

The ride back home was silent and awkward . I was so angry. How did he find me! And what gave him the right to taken away like that.

We got home and I didn't wait for him to open the door for me as I did it myself and stormed into the house and up to my room.

I slammed the door behind me and it came flying open revealing Julius as he walked in looking at me .

"Get out of my room" I was firm with what I said

"It's my house" He spoke lowly

"And this is my room. If you don't want to leave I will" I was walking past him when he got hold of my wrist and pulled me to himself but this time as I looked so to his eyes they were full of alot of emotions. I could see something in them.

"You can't leave the house ever again Vera" I struggled in his arms but as usual it was no use.

"So our going to keep me here like a prisoner!" I spat and he looked enraged

"Don't be a bitch! Your not leaving this house ever again! So get used to it!" He left me and walked out of the room

I was basically now a prisoner.

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