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I figured I'll take that bath I've been wanting to take since I got here. I walk over to the majestic bathtub and turn on the water. The water begins to quickly fill up the tub and I drop in a bunch of bath bombs along with some other things to make a bubble bath.

Enzo had told me to take a longer bath today since he wanted me to calm down a little after today's breakdown.

I strip out of my clothes before sinking my entire body into the bath letting all the bubbles cover my body. I sink down into the tub until only my face was poking out.

I close my eyes and lay my head back.

I felt at peace for once. Letting all my stuff out in the open was so therapeutic. I felt as if my entire life worth of stress and fear was suddenly taken away.

I was safe.

I am safe.

I continue to play with the bubbles and blow them in every direction. I spent a good 45 minutes in here because I didn't want my skin to get more wrinkly.

I wipe myself dry as I drain the bathtub only to curse at myself.

I forgot the clothes Enzo gave me.

My face heats up immediately at the thought of crossing paths with Enzo in just a towel around my body. I let out a sigh as I cautiously peek my head out the door.

I whip my head from right to left only to discover the room completely vacant.

I quickly tip toe to the bed to grab the hoodie and boxers Enzo had given me and was about to run back into the bathroom when the door slammed open and in walked Enzo.

I suddenly halt in my place as he runs a hand through his hair in a frustrated manner before his eyes lock with mine.

His eyes roam from my face to my body and down to my bare legs. His eyes suddenly darken and turn almost black as his jaw clenches.

His eyes come back to mine before he saunters over to me.

I continue to walk backwards before my back hits the wall.

oof.

He bends over so that his face was in position of my eyes.

"Lila." His voice came out hoarse and husky.

This makes me involuntarily clench my thighs together to which doesn't go unnoticed by him.

He closes his eyes before taking in a deep breath and opening them again.

"I forgot the clothes.." I trial off and divert my eyes anywhere from his.

He takes a sudden breath of air before reaching over and touching my right shoulder. I flinch from it, knowing that the biggest scar was right there.

Before I can say anything, Enzo turns me around firmly and opens the towel down slightly from my back. My back was completely opened to him as my bottom was still covered.

My entire body freezes up.

He's going to think I'm disgusting.

"Is this the scar?" He asks distantly.

I give a small nod as I feel his fingers glide across the scar and among other smaller ones on my back.

He tightens the towel around my frame once again and turns me around to face him. He stands there hunched over my frame as he tries to control his anger.

"I'm going to kill that bastard." He threatens lowly as he tightens his grip on my arms.

I watch him as he goes through an inner war with his anger. He keeps his eyes shut as he clenches and unclenches his jaw. His hands are then bawled into tight fists.

I place both my hands over his white knuckles and drew circular patterns on them. This loosens his grip and he lets out a sigh.

"Enzo.." I let out a gasp as I realize there were tears streaming down his eyes to his cheeks.

I immediately cupped his cheeks and wiped away his tears.

"What's wrong Enzo?" I ask softly as I feel my own eyes sting.

I hate seeing people cry, but seeing men cry hurts in a different way.

"I couldn't protect you." His voice breaks slightly at the end of his sentence as he hunches over once more.

I bring his head to my collarbone as I stand there just holding him while he let himself be vulnerable to me. My heart wrenches not only on the fact that he probably has a reason for breaking down like this, but also because someone cares enough to feel this upset about my situation.

He suddenly punches the wall beside me out of frustration. He stands up completely before storming out of the room.

I stand there in shock before registering the large hole by the wall along with slight blood.

I quickly threw on the hoodie and boxer and run out the door. I hear loud shouts coming from downstairs so I quickly place my bottom onto the railing and slide down.

Once I made it down I quickly run down into the basement to see Enzo smashing everything that is in his view. From tables to chairs, plates, planks, even pistols.

I stand in shock as Lance, Damon, Zion, and Nathalia try to calm him down. Before things could get even worst I quickly run to Enzo who was about to reach over and break another damn pistol.

"STOP!" I scream at Enzo as he stills in his place.

"I know you're angry. I know you are feeling guilty, but you have to stop breaking everything in this warehouse. You need these things Enzo. If you want to let your frustration out on something punch a pillow. Stop hurting the weapons." I huff out in frustration as I snatch the pistol out of his hands and throw it onto the nearby table.

He opens his mouth to speak but I beat him to it.

"C'mon. Let's go back upstairs and I know for a fact this much anger towards the Millas isn't just because of what I revealed today. So you are telling me everything. I deserve to know that much. Of course I won't force you, but you have got to tell me what the shit is going on right now." I say sternly.

Everyone's eyes widen at my semi-curse word I had used.

I couldn't bother with it so I grabbed Enzo by the arm and pulled him up the flights of stairs and into his room.

I pushed him onto the bed and stood in front of him while crossing my arms and frowning at him.

This only amuses him as a playful smile forms on his face.

"What?" I snap.

"Nothing. You just look like a constipated chipmunk amore." He lets out a chuckle as he runs his slightly bloodied hands through his hair.

I roll my eyes and go into the bathroom to quickly get a first aid kit before settling down in front of Enzo again. Only for him to pull me onto his lap so that I was straddling him.

I suppress the blush that was creeping up my cheeks.

I open up the first aid kit and get to work on his knuckles.

"Tell me." I say as I clean off the blood.

He lets out a sigh, "Nathalia's ex boyfriend was part of their family branch. He use to abuse the fuck out of her and had pictures of her without her consent. He knew the Millas had always had a long fuel with us. Especially my father, so once the mafia was handed down to me, they targeted me. Knowing Nathalia was a weak spot of mine, they sent her ex to torture and abuse her. I didn't even find this out until we finally captured the bastard and tortured him for hours to get information." He says angrily as he clenched his fists again.

I open up his fists so that I can wrap up his knuckles.

"I was enraged amore. They hurt my sister. I couldn't fucking protect her. And now I couldn't even protect you."

"Don't say that. You didn't even know about it until today, how were you suppose to help me Enzo?" I place a hand on his cheek as he leans into my touch.

"I want to kill them. Every fucking one of them. They have been getting on my last nerves and after hearing what they did to you, I wanted to see the life drain from their eyes." He finishes, barely able to contain himself.

I bring both his hands up to my face as I stare into his beautiful grey eyes.

"I'm okay. I'm right here, safe. I'm okay and I'm with you right now ." I say so gently as I give him a reassuring smile.

His eyes widen slightly at the same nickname I had referred to him that he uses on me.

"Say it again." He says sternly as he brings my face close to his.

I watch his eyes swirl with so many intense emotions.

"I'm here with you amore." I whisper.

Not even a second late he slams his lips against mine.

Time seemed to stop as his soft lips devoured mine in a possessive and dominant manner. I feel myself getting lost as I kissed him back with the same passion and love.

He groaned as I ran my fingers through his hair while he pulled me impossibly closer to him. His tongue swiped at my bottom lip and I immediately opened my mouth, allowing his entrance.

His tongue swirled through every corner of my mouth as if he was trying to commit it to memory. He completely dominated the kiss as he continued to kiss me hard.

I was in pure euphoria.

I let out a moan as his hands roamed under my clothes before he broke away letting me breathe.

He laid his forehead on mine while he watched me intensely as I was trying to maintain my breathing.

We continued to stare into each others eyes for so long just enjoying each others presence and touch.

"Be mine." He whispers as he captures my lips into another breathtaking kiss.

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