Leonardo's POV:

We all stood huddled at the doorway of the kitchen as Isabella comforted summer

I could tell her words hurt but at the same time made Jakob feel better.

"I just want everything back to how it was before he became what he is" summer choked on her sobs as Isabella hugged her

Summer saw us at the doorway and her sobs became worse

"You are so strong summer , you have been through hell. He does not deserve you but he has you now no matter what your gonna be okay because someone out there has to have a good plan for you because you deserve it" Isabella told summer with a firm voice

She was such a good person

I hated what we had done.

We just got so angry we forgot they were here.

My heart had broken because I knew we had hurt them

"Ma'am I think they want to speak to you" Thomas told Isabella seeing us at the door and wanting to do what's best

Isabella still hasn't seen us

"Firstly Thomas it's Isabella , secondly then you can tell them that it's not happening, we aren't speaking to them and If they can't live with that fact then they need to suck it up because we have done everything they said so they can for two seconds listen to us." She spoke so strongly, so independently

It only made me love her even more.

I knew she hated me more than ever and it hurt because I loved her more than ever.

"I think they already know anyways" summer mumbled, looking at us with red eyes

We were disgusting.

I had never felt so guilty

She didn't even turn around

"Then they heard what I said." She spoke placing her hands on her forehead

Sitting with her head down.

She looked defeated.

"Would you like something to eat?" She asked Thomas and Riley , they both looked very confused

"No we're okay" Riley replied and she nodded looking at her palms

They were bleeding.

She had dug her nails into them

We all noticed I could tell.

"We'll leave you both but Isabella please make sure you put a plaster on your palms" Alexander told his daughter and I could tell her saying what she did really hurt him

He'd only ever wanted to find her and love her.

His only daughter

"And I'm sorry summer for not being the brother you wanted" Jakob mumbled as they all began to leave as they did Isabella turned around

I still stood there.

"You'll speak to me later I can tell you that for sure." I told her like it was a promise because it was

I wasn't going to let her give me the silent treatment

Isabella's POV:

His promise meant nothing to me.

I wasn't speaking to him or any of them

Me and summer sat in the kitchen for awhile just speaking over alot of random shit

About them.

I was sitting in silence with her when I noticed something outside

It was snowing

"Oh my god" I whispered looking out the window in shock and summer was confused at first but quickly looked out the window in shock too

"Thomas or Riley one of you could you please ask them all in there if we could go outside? Tell them we aren't asking ourselves for obvious reasons." I took the chance and told Thomas to ask them

I had a feeling they'd probably say something like 'tell them they can when they speak to us' but I hoped in there somewhere one of them would be kind enough to say yes

Thomas sighed but nodded walking out the kitchen

Ace's POV:

We were all sitting in the living room with our heads in our hands.

We knew we'd really fucked up.

Especially me

I killed someone Infront of her

"What have we done?" I muttered and all of them seemed to feel just the same way I did

Dying with guilt

It felt like my heart was slowly killing me

"We're idiots" Leonardo mumbled underneath his breath aswell

His father sighed looking at us all

"Stop being baby's, sit up straight and do something about it then , do something nice" Victor told us all shocking every single one of us

We were going to reply when Thomas walked in.

"Sirs Isabella and summer would like to know if they can go outside as it's snowing?" Thomas spoke instantly and we all had one main question

"And why can't they ask themselves?" Leonardo asked with a frustrated tone and expression

Thomas looked at the floor

"They also said they weren't asking themselves for obvious reasons" he spoke in a low voice knowing we all didn't like the fact that was why

"Then you can tell them they can go outside when they speak to us." My father said letting his anger and frustration towards himself get the best of him

Thomas sighed looking up at us again

"May I share my opinion sir?" Thomas asked Leonardo and he hesitated before nodding but nodded anyways

His opinion might be the best right now.

"I believe that isn't going to get them to talk to you , they want gentle , kind and sweet gestures that show that you all actually care so saying yes to them going outside might be a step in the right direction" Thomas explained and his words were smart

I knew he was right.

They'd never even tolerate us if we play it like that but being caring might eventually make them even like us

"Your right Thomas , tell them yes but make sure they eat something when they come back in and wrap up properly." I spoke up making the final decision but I knew after what Thomas said they all agreed it was the best thing to do anyways

Thomas nodded before exiting

God I hope they speak to us soon.

Isabella's POV:

----- A few hours later -----

We had been outside laughing together for hours.

We had gotten in about an hour ago and eaten afterwards so now we decided to go upstairs as it was getting late

I was really tired so we were settling down quite early

"You going to be okay?" I asked summer and she smiled at me seeming alot better as we stood outside her room

"I'll be okay , you?" She asked back with a bright smile

I believe her

She'd be okay.

"I'll be okay" I repeated what she said before hugging her tightly feeling much better after spending time with her

"We'll be okay , goodnight summer" I whispered as she let go of me and we both pulled back

I gave her a hopeful look.

"Goodnight Izzy" she replied going into her room

I do the same going into my bedroom

I decided I needed to catch up on some studying anyways so I sat at my favourite spot in my room

I opened the laptop and even though I was very distracted with everything going on I attempted to focus and just study.

The images of that man on the floor was haunting me.

I slammed the laptop shut only managing to get a page of work done because it hurt

I was trying to keep it together but all them people who died.

They have families probably ones that are worrying and searching for them right now

I hated it

A tear ran down my cheek as I thought over everything

Marriage with Leonardo.

Being a mafia princess.

Finding my family.

Them all killing over 5 people this afternoon.

On top of everything I was already going through aswell , it all hurt so much.

I knew I had to suck it up and get on with life but I couldn't help but cry alittle bit when I thought of it all

It haunted me

I stared out the window as the sunset but I saw someone else's reflection in the glass

Leonardo.

He stood behind me

I turned around not saying a word.

He did infact scare me but I Wasn't given in on not speaking to him

"Get up." He demanded with a pain riddened look in his eyes

I shook my head turning around opening my laptop again.

Next thing I knew I was picked up

I kicked and hit him but I didn't speak because no matter what he does I'm not giving in to him

I was finally safely placed on the ground again when I was gently placed on to his bed

I got up quickly rushing to the door to leave

Leonardo stood Infront of the door

"No your not leaving, I need you so your staying in here tonight." He told me sternly seeming like he was angry and hurt

I hit him repeatedly trying to push him out of the way

"Sit down." He commanded me , raising his voice making me jump and for some reason automatically I did what i was told

I was scared.

What has happened?!

"Speak to me. I can't sleep , I can't do work and I almost killed another man because knowing you aren't speaking to me hurts that much , SPEAK TO ME!" He begged me pacing back and forth Infront of me

Yelling at the end.

I flinched instinctly

"Don't be scared of me! I need you , we all do." He pleaded with me as I stared at him in shock

Nope not giving in.

"Fine don't speak to me because you're staying in here all night anyways and we can both stay in here all day tomorrow if we need too!" He lost his temper walking over to his desk

I tried to get up from the bed and open the door to my room but he had locked it

"Your not leaving." He told me as I wiped my tears from before and just stood looking around with worry

"Sit down on the bed love." He told me what to do and I did as told because I didn't fancy just standing all this time because he's right about one thing

We're gonna be here awhile.

I clenched my fist digging my nails inside my palm once again

I hadn't actually put a plaster on it earlier.

"Stop doing that! I thought we told you to get it plastered up!" Leonardo shouted at me getting annoyed that I was doing it

I didn't mean too

He walked inside the bathroom

I was so confused right now.

Why before was he saying he needed me?!

He's a powerful mafia boss.

He needs no one let's be for real

I was snapped out my thoughts when he grabbed my hands harshly pulling them towards him

I sucked in a breath out of shock.

He put a plaster on my hand

My breathing became fast and sharp.

He looked at me for a moment, his eyes looking deeply into mine like he knew my every secret but his anger scared me

"Don't be so scared." He mumbled with frustration but I don't think he was frustrated with me , more himself.

I just stared at him

He slowly moved back to his desk

I didn't know what to do

I wasn't going to speak because that'd be giving up but what else was I to do all I could do was sit here and think over everything.

I didn't understand why did he need me?

What did he mean he couldn't sleep or work?

He almost killed another man because of me?

But he didn't...

Because of me

I decided if I was going to be forced in here I wasn't going to just sit here like a lost puppy

I stood up on the bed and I walked towards the window sill.

My heart raced.

I was so scared

I looked at the pictures on his window sill with pure intrigue

A picture of Alexander, Killian , Ace, Leonardo, victor , victor's wife and finally my mum Alexander's wife.

She looked so kind

She had one of those faces , you instantly trusted her and I could tell she was the only one in this family I actually related too

The only I took any personality from.

I felt his stare of me as I looked over each picture

I knew I'd be okay because the worst that could happen is I meet my mum in heaven.

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Chapter 20 completed gang x

Hope you are enjoying my story so far , I'm so shocked we're already at chapter 20 ahhaa 🫶🏼