Leonardo's POV:

I couldn't sleep knowing she was sad.

I couldn't sleep knowing I had hurt her and made her cry because I yelled at her

I didn't mean it

I want to give her time but I just need her to love me back so I can be sure I have her

I want nothing more than to make her happy.

She's the only thing that keeps me sane

I love her.

She keeps me calm.

I couldn't just stand around in the dark of my room , worrying and feeling guilty any longer so I walked over to the door that connected our rooms

As I walked in

I noticed she wasn't in her bed.

Where is she!?

I almost panicked but my eyes landed on a small figure fast asleep in the window seat

Oh my girl.

My love..

She has dried tears down her face

The ring is still on her finger , which I did not expect and I knew she was doing this just so I didn't get mad at her anymore

That's what made me hate myself even more.

She knew I'd yell again.

I'm gonna be better for her

I gently grabbed her and picked her up taking her to the bed , laying her down gently before tucking her in

She's so gorgeous.

I don't deserve her and that's the whole reason why I had to do it the way I have

She moved in her sleep so I stroked her cheek gently to keep her asleep and calm

"I'm sorry darling I'm so sorry" I muttered to her in her sleep watching her as she slept , she looked the calmest I'd ever seen her

When she turned on her back , the top of her spine was revealed and I couldn't see properly in the dark but I could have sworn something was carved into her

A scar.

I tried to see it closer

It was a few words

I didn't get the full few words but I managed to read the first two

'property of..'

Two more words after it but I couldn't read it

She wasn't property.

What's my poor girl gone through?

I'll find out.

I'll find out everything she's hiding because I know damn well she's hiding a lot.

Once I know it all I'll help her heal from everything, from me , her two days away and all the other shit she's hiding.

She was moving alot , like she was waking up so I leave the room but not before kissing her on her forehead

"I love you Isabella, I'm going to keep you safe." I whispered staring down at her and quickly getting up walking out back into my room

Isabella's POV:

I didn't want to get up

You know when you wake up and for that one second in the morning you forget everything, every little problem.

Well that didn't happen today

Everything is permanently implanted in my head

Sleep was the only thing keeping the memories out my head

I didn't know the time , I didn't know if they were waiting for me downstairs and I didn't even know If the door was unlocked

I couldn't get up

I wanted to stay in bed forever

I hate to get up though

Ugh.

I force myself of the bed

Wait how did I get to bed?

Maybe I did it in my sleep but was too tired to remember.

My skin felt horrible after crying so much yesterday but today was going to be different, I was gonna be stronger.

I hope

Can't promise anything

I decided to get a quick shower in the bathroom connected to the room I was sleeping in

I got an outfit from the closet

Walked inside the bathroom and turned on the steaming hot shower

I only spent a few minutes in the shower and damn was it the best shower of my life

I quickly got out and threw on an outfit



Her outfit ^^^

I grabbed my moisturizer and mascara and just put them on because I quite frankly couldn't be bothered with the rest of it today

I then grabbed my hair brush and sorted my hair out so it looked alright

Once I was finished I decided I had to go downstairs now

Slowly I opened the door, which was thankfully unlocked after all so I made it down the stairs

I wasn't sure where I was going so I just sort of wondered

I walked through a hallway full of many photos, stopping at one in particular because in the picture was children I quickly assumed to be Killian and Ace with their father and mother I suppose

A little girl with them

She looked young

1 or 2 years old , yet she looked so familiar.

I couldn't understand why

"Our sister" I heard Aces voice from behind me and I turned around not quite understanding what he meant

"What?" I asked with a curious look on my face

He smiled slightly

"The girl , she's mine and Killian's sister" he nodded towards the photo making me look at the photo with a tilted head

They have a sister?

"Where is she now?" I turned around and asked him , his expression didn't change

"She went missing when she was 2 years old" he spoke up and I spun around shocked by his words

Oh god.

"Oh I am so sorry I didn't-" I apologised feeling terrible that I brought it up

"Don't apologise anyways the dining rooms this way" he said pointing in the direction of the dining room

I sighed and nodded with a small thankful look

He stared at me for a moment like he saw something in me before leading the way to the dining room

He walked in and I slowly followed behind him

Everyone was in there including summer who looked half dead

She was half asleep and I took a guess it was because she hasn't had her coffee yet

"Is summers coffee coming?" I asked staring at her with a shake of my head

"You wanted coffee?!" Jakob asked finally understanding why she was being so...well her.

She didn't even answer

"I'll get it" I smiled because I knew how to make it anyways and they had a small table with everything you needed to make coffee on it

I made her a quick coffee placing it in front of her

"Izzy you are my lord and saviour, I might marry you." Summer grumbled taking a sip of her drink

I smiled at her nodding

Grabbing myself a coffee too and turning around realising the only seat left is besides Leonardo

Great

He didn't say anything just stared at me.

I slowly walked over and sat down knowing I'd have too unfortunately

He didn't say anything at first , food was set in front of us and I smiled at the maid who brought it in for me

I avoided even looking in his direction

At first everyone was silent

Suddenly Leonardo grabbed my chin in a tight but careful grip so he wouldn't hurt me forcing me to turn to him

"Just look at me please I'm sorry , understand? I'm sorry" Leonardo tried to tell me but I was barely listening

"Look Leonardo, we agrued , so what? I hate you either way just leave it , I'm wearing the ring all good." I told Him tuning in a bit more

He didn't let go of my chin though

"No you don't understand I want you to not hate me , I will not rest until you love me , I'm sorry." He apologised again and I tried to ignore him but he would not let go off me

All the others were watching like we were in a drama series

"No Leonardo you don't understand. Yesterday I cried , yesterday I denied and yesterday I argued , I was weak and stupid so today I am not going to sit here and do the same , today I am going to try get through all this shit because I have no way out , I am trying not to fall apart so if you could let go off my chin and let me eat because I am so hungry and I only just woke up." I spoke with a serious and stern tone staring him directly in the eyes

He seemed shocked by my words

He let go of my chin though!

"Oh she silenced you girly." Summer gave her input clearly the coffee made her more chappy

I looked down at my food again

Finally digging in.

"How'd you sleep?" Alexander asked changing the subject and I knew he was asking because of last night

"I slept fine" I told him politely

Leonardo didn't take his eyes off of me , I could feel his stare burning holes in my soul.

"I found you asleep at the window why were you there?" Leonardo spoke up deciding to move past our other conversation

"Oh um I was thinking and I must have fallen asleep there , did you put me in the bed?" I asked him realising that's a bit embarrassing

He looked like he was wondering why thinking had anything to do with sitting by the window but he didn't say anything

"Yes I did" he replied to my question simply

"Oh"

The room goes silent again

I finished my food silently sat waiting for them to all finish aswell

They all looked as if they were ready to go work so I was praying that's what was going to happen

I really did not want to do with them and I really did not want them all home all day

Today I want to process in a healthy way , no being sad but just understanding it all

With peace.

Them being here would not at all bring peace.

Like he read my mind victor spoke up

"We're all going work today by the way girls" he informed us and a smirk almost broke out on my face

ALMOST.

"Tomorrow you'll come work with us we've decided but today's busy and you probably want to settle first so we're giving you today to settle" Killian explained looking at both me and summer

Summer was struggling to hide her excitement

Although I don't think she was trying

"Don't look so sad girls" Ace rolled his eyes noticing how happy we both looked

Sarcastic diva?

"You can do what you want to do but just don't try run , don't get yourselves hurt or killed and most importantly don't do anything that would piss us off" Leonardo spoke for them all when saying this , me and summer trying SOO hard to pretend to listen

"Right right but whatever we want to do?" Summer spoke making me laugh under my breath

The men all gave her a look

"Yes whatever just don't do anything stupid" Jakob told summer making a smile break out on both our faces

Today is going as good as life gets here so let's make it epic!!

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Chapter 12 finishedd ayayayya x

Hope you all loved the chapter as always and also hope your all enjoying the story overall 🫶🏼🫶🏼