Chapter 25

Tony

Alec’s words hurt me worse than his punches did. How was I supposed to know he had a sister? I never even knew he had one. He’s never once told me anything about family. I just assumed that part of his life was something he wanted to keep to himself.
I’ve known her for one year and she never mentioned any family either. She never talked about them, but I also didn’t push her to. I knew she has had a rough life and when I saw her in that dirty basement of Sergei Ibrahimov’s estate I had to help her.
She was bloody and bruised tied up to a chair with her head cast down to the floor. I remember when I looked into her crystal blue eyes I instantly fell in love with her. I knew then I had to help her. I untied her and snuck her out the back bringing her back to my apartment. Immediately, I called Giovanni and Luca for help.
She continued to live with me and one night she came to me wanting to sleep in my bed. She clung onto me throughout the night struggling with her nightmares.
I held her in my arms and comforted her the best I could and then it happened. She opened her eyes and whispered for me to make her forget as she slipped her hand inside my sweatpants. I fucked her so hard that I broke the headboard.
I loved her since I laid my eyes on her and when she came onto me I just had to have her. She never told me she loved me and I never told her either. The day she came to me and told me she was pregnant was the day I told her how I felt and she told me she had developed feelings for me. I knew it was dangerous for her to be with me because of my affiliation with the mafia, but I was selfish.
That’s why I never told anyone.
To keep her safe.
“Tony.” She murmured as she cleaned the last of the blood off my face, “I’m sorry I never told you and if you…”
I cut her off by pressing my lips to her soft ones and wrapped my arms around her waist.
I sighed when I heard a cry come from our bedroom.
“I have to go fix this with Alec.” I paused, “I want you to come with me.”
Her eyes widened shaking her head. I wanted her to come with me so I would make sure nothing happened to her. By now, I’m sure the word is out about her and little Arianna. “You don’t even have to see him if you don’t want to, but I need to make sure you’re safe.” I pecked her lips, “Please baby. Now go get Arianna ready.”
When we walked in the estate, I had my arm wrapped protectively around her. The minute I locked eyes with Alec he started storming my way but was restrained by Lucien and Luca. He was raging mad shooting daggers in my soul.
Courtney and Caterina walked in and seen Arianna and I kissed Nicole and my baby girl. “Go with them. I’ll find you in a bit.”
As soon as they walked out, I cleared my throat running my hand through my dark hair. “You can be pissed off all you want, but I love her.”
“You bastard!” He struggled with Lucien and Luca holding him down.
“I never knew you had a sister and I never expected the mother of my child to be her. So if you’re going to be pissed then be angry with yourself for not telling anyone.” My breath was ragged and my chest was heaving.
He seemed to calm down and frowned. “I never told anyone because she was kidnapped at a young age!” A single tear fell from his eye, “I’ve searched all my life for her and when I do find her I find out she’s a stripper and got knocked up by my friend. Someone I trusted.”
He feels betrayed and I understand that. “All I can say is I’m sorry.” I walked away when I heard him ask, “Can I see her?”
I twisted around and closed my eyes sighing. “I’ll see what I can do.”
It’s going to take a lot of convincing to get her to agree. As I stepped in the kitchen, I see Courtney playing with Arianna and I grab Nicole by the wrist. “Baby. Alec wants to see you. Please, I wouldn’t ask you to do this, but he’s still your brother.”
She let out a shaky breath against my chest. “You’re right.”
I kissed her on the forehead. “I love you, baby.”
“I love you too.”

***

Nicole

I stood nervously in front of my brother not really knowing how to begin or even act around him. The last time I ever saw him was when I was taken by the Russians. I was kept down in the basement tied up and never was allowed to speak. If I did, I was punished for it severely. When I talked back to them, it was a far more harsh punishment.
“I’ve been searching for you seems like a decade.” He whispered as he pulled me into a hug.
“Tony found you?” I nodded as he stepped back to look at me smiling brightly.
“I’m sorry.” I blurted out and he shook his head.
“It wasn’t your fault you got taken from me. Now let’s go meet that baby.” He grinned bumping my shoulder.
Everything was going to be just fine. I had my brother back and my family. Tony and Arianna. As we walked in the kitchen, Tony was holding Arianna on his hip as he raised an eyebrow. I nodded to him to let him know it was fine.
Tony handed her over to Alec and she brought her tiny fingers to his cheek. He smiled as she squealed to him in joy. This is exactly where I want to be. I can’t believe I waited so long to face him now.
“I’ve got to work tonight,” I whispered to Tony and he clenched his jaw. I knew he didn’t like what I did but never said anything. A week ago he brought up the fact he wanted me to quit stripping and let him take care of me and Arianna.
“I hate that other men see what is mine.” I sighed knowing his possessive side was coming out.
“He’s right. You shouldn’t be taking off your clothes for money. Gio can have you work around here cleaning or cooking. Plus you won’t have to pay for a babysitter.” My brother hissed out.
“Fine. Tony can I have a word with you?” I pulled him out of the kitchen by the arm.
Tony’s breath was hot on my neck as he kissed down making me ache between my legs. “Tony, someone is going to see us.” I could feel him smirk against my neck. His hand slipped between my legs when we heard a knock on the door.
“Everything okay in there?” I heard my brother ask.
“It’s fine. I was just checking Tony’s wounds.” He chuckled on the other side of the door.
I wanted Tony to fuck me against the bathroom wall, but I guess it would have to wait until tonight. I wouldn’t want my brother or my boss hearing me scream Tony’s name as he pounds into me.
I straightened my hair and clothes before stepping out with Tony hot on my trail. He had his hand right on my ass and didn’t care if anyone saw it. He wanted them to know who I belonged to. He gave me a squeeze making me jump when he pressed his hardened member between my cheeks. A small moan escaped from my traitorous mouth.
“Don’t worry baby, when I get you home I’m going fuck you so hard you won’t even be able to walk the next day.”
“Shh! Someone might hear you.” I shooed his hand away scolding him.
We walked into the office and Giovanni looked up at us grinning. “So, Nicole I hear you want a different job.”
“Yes.”
“Rose is pregnant so I’m in a bind. Help me out?”
“Of course.”
I knew Courtney from the club. She was just a waitress, but lately has been working behind the bar. Alec and she has been messing around and now I guess they’ve recently become an item. I heard Giovanni talk about how he treated her and I frowned on him for that. I guess she put him in check because he treats her like a queen now.
It’s funny when you’re looking for love you can’t seem to find it, but when you’re not it sneaks up on you. That’s what Tony did with me. He found me beaten and incoherent that night and took me out of that place. Hell was what I liked to call it. He was my savior and I was his hidden jewel.
Now that I don’t have to hide anymore.
I’m no longer his dirty little secret.