Chapter 22

"They're after something." I answered "I just can't put my finger on it but I know for a fact it isn't Royalty. They want something else from us."

"So I'm safe?" she asked "I can go out?"

"No!" I yelled at her and she jumped "They'll question you and they might take you hostage for ransom or they could kill you or something. Don't you EVER step foot out this house! EVER! Understand?"

She winced a little and looked down and I say tears flow down her face.

"You people have me living in a blasted prison! I can't even have a life! I hate you Xavier!" she yelled at me then ran off

"ROYALTY!" I said making a grab of her hand but she pulled away from me.

I groaned in absolute frustration and picked up the glass on the table and threw it at the wall. Geovanni grabbed my hand.

"Calm down Xavier!" he said sternly "Getting angry now won't solve a thing."

"He's right." Cristiano said to me

I looked at him. Something was killing me slowly inside and it had something to do with Reil.

Why was I hurting because she got mad at me?

"I just don't want her killed." I said softly "Why the fuck doesn't she understand that?"

"Give her time." Cristiano said "She'll understand soon enough that you're protecting her."

I looked at him and he smiled at me. Yep that was my really cool brother. He always gave me advice and I listened and followed sometimes even if I was boss and he wasn't. I smiled at him.

"Thanks C." I smiled back then my voice got serious "Right now we've got to hold a meeting. We've got to find out the Swedish are up to. Meeting tonight at nine after dinner. Don't be late."

The boys nodded and I left and went back up to room. I sat down on the couch and looked up at the ceiling.

Why did I want to protect Rei more than ever? Xavier what the hell is going on with you? What's she doing to me?

Royalty's POV

I ran out the kitchen and up the stairs.

Xavier is such an asshole! Why couldn't I go out? Not once had I seen what Italy looked like.

I bumped into someone and I looked up.

Damanico! Yeah! I bumped into him again.

I looked up at him with tears running down my face.

"Are you alright Royalty?" he asked me worried

I just cried into him arms

I felt trapped and lonely even though there were so much people around me.

I felt his strong muscular arms around my waist and he lifted me up bride style. He then carried me along to his room. The corridor was empty.

Thank heaven!

He opened his door and walked in and closed the door with his foot. He then laid me down and sat down next to me.

"What's wrong Royalty?" he asked me

"X- Xavier." I said through tears

"Xavier?" Damanico asked me puzzled "What did he do? I don't know him to be harsh on girls."

"He forbid me to step foot out the mansion but I want to see outside." I cried "I want OUT!"

I cried again and Damanico looked at me sadly.

"Well with the money issue." Damien said softly "I bet he's get over protective of you since you're wanted by the Swedish. He doesn't want you killed so he's threatening you so don't dare to disobey. When Xavier threatens someone out of love it's because he wants you safe and those who disobey...."

He voice trailed off. I looked at him.

"What?" I curiously asked 'What happens?"

"They...end up killed or captured or they meet a horrible end." Damien said softly "My older sister Diane was one such person. Like you she was sold. Xavier had warned her not to leave this house but she disobeyed his orders and went out and she was caught and shot twelve times."

"I'm sorry I shouldn't have asked." I said softly realizing he was sad

"Its fine." he smiled at me

I smiled back.

He's so nice.

Am I falling love with him? His bed smells so nice. Like spring! His bed is so soft that I...

I didn't finish as I fell asleep on his bed.

Damanico's POV

I saw her close her eyes then fall asleep peacefully. I smiled and got up of the bed softly. I went out the door and closed it quietly. I went back to work then passed by the cook in the kitchen where we ate. We didn't eat with the bosses. I picked up food for Rei and myself.

I hope she didn't leave yet. Wait why am I anxious to see her?

I shook away my thought and went back up to my room. I met the bosses on the way up.

"Have you seen Royalty?" Crissy asked my worriedly "She just disappeared and she's not in her room."

"She's asleep in mine." I answered and their jaws dropped

"Fingered her yet?" Xavier asked me slyly and I laughed

"No maestro." I answered "I haven't touched her."

"Uh huh." Xavier said slyly "How long will he hold out on her?"

He said the last part to himself and walked passed me and winked. I chuckled and shook my head. The others laughed and winked at me as they walked passed.

I went to my room. Royalty was still sleeping but she woke up when I came in.

"I'm sorry. Did I wake you up?" I asked

"No." she smiled "How long was I asleep?"

"Four hours." I answered "It's after one. I bought lunch so if you're hungry you can eat."

She sat up excitedly.

"Really?' she asked in surprise "You actually bought lunch for me?"

I held up the sandwiches and sodas and she laughed.

"Thank you Damanico." she said

We sat down on the floor watching a movie while eating and laughing. I found her quite easy to talk to and she was honest and open.