Mafia business

A shot rang out and one of the men went down headless. Then the other two fell under two more shots. "I despise uneducated people" came the voice of reborn.

As suddenly as it all began her relief at rescue broke her worse than the torment. When she came to her senses she was laying on the floor and covered with a blanket to her left the bodies of the 3 were oozing into a pool of blood. She looked to her right and found reborn tending to her wrist. The infant wrapped her ankles and other wrist in bandages and was finishing up with her remaining hand.

"It looks like you were in some trouble. I was looking for you and you weren't home." He said calmly like nothing happened. She couldn't move from everything that happened to her but she weakly gave her thanks.

When she came to again she was in a hospital. The doctor was reborn and he pulled strings with the officials to treat her for her ordeal. "Good you're awake your hip bone is bruised and your insides are torn but you will live. You need a whole month to recover physically but I think this has traumatized you deeply." He said to her his comical high voice seemed to belittle her situation

He wasn't really it was just how his body forms words he was truthfully caring for her as a patient.

"..................." She was about to speak but reborn stops her.

"Now now don't speak. You need to rest up. I know this was a lot for you..but you're safe now.." he sees that she was too tired to talk but slowly looks silent feeling her body aching but it was bandaged and healed in seems. Though, he was right about what he said. She felt so sore, she couldn't move.

After a couple weeks she was recovering quickly. In that time reborn reported what happened to her love against her wishes and he was too busy to see her since he was out of town. He did call her every day to check on her and she had to resist her urges to leave and find him.

Her body recovered first and the counseling she was given seemed empty to her until the therapist revealed that she began this work after her own trauma. That made her seem much more understanding and helpful. "The importat thing is to not blame yourself. You're lucky because they were stopped and put to the gun. My attackers had 2 weeks with me and my body still bears scars." She revealed as her patient listens.

Then he came back. When she returned to her room with a walker she found him sitting there and looking out the window.

She didn't know what to say to him seeing him back but he was sitting there looking out the window. Was he angry with her for being caught so quickly or was he lost in thought? Maybe she shouldn't bother him but she did miss him.

Welcome back he said to her. His voice was full of worry and care. She said nothing returning to the hospital bed. He waited until he hears her sit down before looking at her. He got up and helped her move her legs to lay down properly then he covered her. Then she saw it. She recognized the look of self hatred on his face. He hated and was blaming himself for what those men did.

"What do the doctors say?" He asks and she remained silent as a clock ticks. "Are you recovering well?" He asks and she still remained silent. What could she say to him? Should she say anything at all? Her thoughts were spinning in her head and she broke down to crying. Gently he pulled her head to his chest and let her cry it out as she grips his shirt.

She cried and cried making a wet snotty mess of his shirt and he pats he read and back embracing her. His feelings for her didn't change. He still loved her. He said no more letting her cry only soft noises of calming to try and help her feel loved.

"I'm sorry" was all she managed to say and only when her crying wails died down to sobbing. She clings to him and apologizes again.

"I don't blame you love. I shouldn't have left. When I got to the air port across the sea I learned it was a trap to get me away from you." He said to her patting her head and rubbing her back. "It took me 2 days to get a flight back." He said and she didn't answer.

"T..two days?" she speaks asking as she looks up.

"Yes. After hearing and finding out this was a trap. I was doing everything in my power to get back home to help you...bastards lied but I know reborn made them pay for hurting you. I'm so sorry Sophia..." He held her gently but she looks down letting him but she nuzzles into his chest, feeling tears running down her cheeks. She wasn't mad but she was happy he was back and safe.

"I'm glad you're okay." He told her and she nodded k owing that she would be in time. She would never forget what happened but she wouldn't let it stop her from loving her life. Her mental recovery was much faster now that he was back and supporting her in her efforts.

For now, he remains here by her side, petting her head to show that he will always be here from now on. Though, he did wish to get back at the ones that dared hurt her but it seems Reborn already took care of it. So he was fine with that. Right now, he was focused on taking care of her.

He whispers he loves her and holds her close. For him it was a waiting game till she got better and he also knew her trauma might make her unwilling to partake of romance. To him all that mattered was the fact that she was okay.

For now, the two remain there but he just held her softly still hoping to do everything to help her in his way.

After some time she was released from the hospital and allowed to return to her duties. Some part of her mind wished that he would do things to her while the part that was recovering was scared of the possible pain. It was a very confusing time for her.

Approaching their mansion the gate opens and her entire staff was lined up to welcome her home as she looked at them several were missing and she presumed they were punished for allowing her to be captured. As she made her way up to the door she was proven wrong when the remaining servants were lined up in the entrance hall to greet her.

They spoke in once voice "Welcome home mistress" bowing respectfully. She walked through heading for her room as her love walked behind her reading reports.

She was not expecting them to do this for her and yet, Sophia didn't say anything as she heads to her room. She was careful not to over do it with Henry still reading reports. Even seeing a report from reborn on what happened and what effected her. However, he was still a bit angry that this even happened but he didn't show it.

He took her too her room and gave her maids the list of her needs and went to the study where he takes care of business. As he entered he realized that it still smelled a little like her heated scent and he sat down reading the report. It was the same as what he said happened and he sat down and furrowed his brow.

He was angry. Angey he wasn't there to help her. Angry he didn't get to take the men out and angry they set a trap for him. He was containing it seeking a peaceful spot in his mind. And behind him around him and on his forehead his inner flames were showing and burning bright. The flames consumed his rage his anguish and worry and grew denser harder and more stable.

After his meditation he opened his eyes and felt at peace. He was still angry but not at her never at her. He remembered they were dead and there was no point being mad at dead men. He calmed down and breathed shaking and he waited until he was completely calm before writing his responses and orders.

He ordered a watch on the property around hers and an instant alert if anyone even a scheduled arrival was in the area.

A few of the servants, guards, maids, and butlers were worried seeing this new order but after what happened to Sophia, they understood. He was wishing to protect her better and hope that everything is well with her. She was now sitting in her room while resting up as she was cleaned up and set to rest for the remaining time of the day. Sophia didn't know what was going on yet due to falling asleep again with a guard near her door and one near the balcony of her room. She just curled up carefully under the blanket while resting up.

He knew many of the other leaders were scared finding out his anger but he didn't show it. No no, he wouldn't since most would be terrified of being in the way of his wrath. He thought about his Sophia being more important than that. He wanted her to be safe and happy. Now, thanks to the bastards that hurt her, he was worried for her more.

Right now, after sending out the order, he was speaking with his father on the other line after he found out what happened. "Yes father, she's resting up like I said before. She is a little sore but..reborn did what he did to help her." he heard his father speaking on the other line for a minute before responding again.

"No, he took care of the ones that hurt her and dared to do 'that' to her. They won't be a bother to her ever again.....Yes, I know. I was tricked but-" he heard more from his father but he sighed still calm to look ahead at the window of his office. "Yes, I know. I do wish to make her my wife one day too.....I want her happy because her happiness means everything to me...I will never let this happen again..I won't. Yes, I know. I'll let you go now father...good bye." he hangs up but leans back already thinking about it but he did know that some of the other mafia bosses that lost everything were even more terrified of him. Who knows what he could do if they stepped out of line or worse: Brought harm to Sophia?

One of her servants who liked skull accessories and dressed like a rebel came to see her and stayed by her for most of every day. Sophie could see an aura of red storm flames about her and that made her a fitting candidate for the elite of the family called guardians.

She was quiet preferring to listen to music and read magazines until she was on duty then she was maybe too serious. It nearly annoyed sophie to have her always jumping at every movement and offering to help. Even so Sophie allowed this behavior knowing it will balance out. The servant was indeed powerful but unaware of her powers for the moment. She specialized in explosions and chemistry.

She was drinking some tea made for her but saw the other young woman on guard once more looking out the window. It was a rainy day right now but she was looking seeing Sophia relaxing but was holding the cup of tea.

"Mistress I think you're recovering nicely. It's good to have you back so soon" She said and Sophie sips her tea. She felt the same and eyeed the servant carefully.

"Why aren't you a head maid or officer yet?" She asks and themaid sighs.

"Because I won't be able to serve you the same way. I like being your personal maid." She said and Sophie was still curious. This woman was clearly guardian material and finding all the flame guardians was important to the family's strength and security.

"Do you?"

"Yes," she looks at the window for a second then crosses her arms over her chest to think about it smiling. "Seeing you being alright is fine. Same with making sure your out of danger miss. I know you can fight since I've seen it before with your blade. I just wanna be sure you have the best maid to help you." she didn't mind that but it did leave Sophia wondering about it. Even more about it.

"I see.."

"I know many have suggested me to do that due to what they can see me do. So far, it's better than nothing." she said but Sophia looks to her cup again seeing the tea.

"I think you should be one of the family guardians. You have the right aura for the position." She said to her maid who froze. Both flattered and feeling overwhelmed by praise the maid said nothing blushing red. As Sophie watched her maid she was certain this maid was more than meets the eye.

"I.....miss Sophia I don't know but I'm fine with that..." she didn't look to her but that made her blush hearing her praise. Though, that made her look flushed at the thought.

Sophie begins to wonder if he knew a out her maids potential and assigned her to be her personal maid for other reasons. As she thought about it she decided to read some of his reporters of staffing. Maybe he gave reasons on the paper work that could shed some light on the matter.

With her new ability to see dying will flames she could see the type and potency of every person. Soon she realized nearly all of their staff had some affinity but only 3 were suited for guardianship.

A young butler who always listened to music and was more of a rebel than anything was perfect for lightening guardian. He was the assistant to her old butler before she was bought by her boss. The only other she saw was one of the agents she saw him give regular assignments too. That one was rain nature flames.

She decided to look through the records sooner after that discovery and she begins plotting to secretly Learn how he set up her organization I to the new family they were building.

She thought in due time she can learn what she could, wondering about it. Maybe that it tells her something else. Sophia blinks to look ahead and it leaves her being curious about it after some moment because of it.

As she thinks she begins to plot. Her plot involved searching the records and computer for every person working for them. She bites her finger as she thinks and then she smiles as she sees him walking out in the courtyard by himself. She watched him as her thoughts work and she knew he would appreciate her helping.

As she thought about the past she remembered he was always telling her to act as she saw fit. She didn't need his help or permission to make decisions. She knew reborn would help her if she asked and he seemed to be an excellent judge of someone's potential

For now, she'll see how this goes and make sure she does her master proud. Sophia wanted to show that she was alright and prove that she'll make this work and right for her and himself. That and the families being as one together.

She begins to look through the lists and reports more seriously seeing that many of the oldest members of her family were in fact the ones who were wasting her influence and working for themselves not the family. She noted that many actions taken were to stop them.

She noted the latest members much younger were selected to suit her own dreams of her family. Going through her loyal people she made sure to make an accurate lost of the people she needed taken out before another repeat incident happens. Where she was taken away.

Her list and the personelle files were laid on his deck and she held her mouth shut trying not to breathe the heavy scent of the room. It smelled like the both of them in heat and she was still recovering from what happened. That scent was almost like a drug to her and she resisted her urge to hunt him down and claim him for herself as she put the papers down on his desk and leaves.

She breathed a sigh of relief when she returned to her room and she was flushed and panting hard. She made it and she wasn't seen by her master. If he saw her flushed like this she had no idea hiw he would react and she wasn't sure if she could be romantic anymore after what they did to her.

Her thoughts slowly return to normal and she felt weak for getting caught and weaker for being afraid to be intimate with her lover. She wanted to get over what happened but it may take time. And the whole time she was home she was hit by memories of her love and her trauma was hurting her head and her body ached.

It was in her head so it wa up to her to either live like this or fight her memories. As she thought about it she re alized that the happy memories weren't stained forever and she could make new ones if she wished. She wanted to make new memories of romance with her lover to erase the trauma and remind her body who she fell for in the first place. Certainly there was alot on her plate and she did her best to sort out her feelings before making any move.

The papers she left behind were found and as he went through them he could tell she was suffering he knew he wasn't the reason why and was patient with her. He reads her papers and marked each of her targets as his own. He found a short letter she added and was surprised.

I'm sorry for being so distant my love. After what happened I relive the incident with every thought of being together with you. And just being around you makes my body ache fro you. I don't want to make you feel like you're causing me pain if a memory strikes when we are together. Please forgive me for hiding things." Is roughly hiw it went and he sighs holding his head.

He felt something like this was happening which is why he did t do anything with her but now he wanted to erase those memories with new ones. But he waited like he had to. Like a good lover would do. He would make sure not to wait too long. He gave his orders to the family and leans back in his chair.

He remembered hiw she would always come in and they would share some love before anything else and hiw hungry she seemed for his love. He wished she was there now he would give her a hot encounter for certain.