We walked down the stairs to the sitting room Dad entered first then me.

I kind stayed back so no one noticed me yet I saw a man in a black suit and a woman in a fancy dress she was holding a young girl who I soon recognised as the littlest one with red hair from the girls rescued she is also the frailest one.

I'm thinking she was there longer than the rest the mom was hugging her so tight it brought a smile to my face I looked around the rest of room to see other members from before still there and there was one extra man but I couldn't see his face properly.

"Mark how are you" the man asked

"Ben I'm doing good" Dad replied

"Now I want to meet the young girl that saved my daughter" I'm guessing who Ben is replied.

Before dad could reply the young girl ran and hugged me at first I didn't know what to do am allowed to hug her back like I don't want to do anything to offend that's when I felt my shirt getting wet I noticed she was crying while repeating thank you I hugged her back and rubbed circles on her back to calm her down.

"Its alright sweetheart calm down" I whispered to her.

The mom came and took her back into her arms once the girl was calmed down again the mom hugged me.

"I can't thank you enough my husband and his team had been looking everywhere for her we couldn't find her you saved her" she whispered to me

"It's an honour to meet you Miss Leroy" Ben Said while shaking my hand.

"You to sir"

"We just wanted to come over and meet you and to thank you"

"Your more than welcome sir"

"You knows we were shocked to learn it was you that got the girls out alive you're the word of the mafia world Queen Shadow the girl that risk her life not only once but twice on people she barley know I think you're going to be a great adjustment to this world might put people in their place" he said nodding

"We must be going thank you for having us and thank you Bella for everything if there's anything you ever need do not hesitate to call, we will have your back in a second" Ben Said while walking his family out.

The bodyguards also following them out.

The rest of members staying quiet being in the presence of their leader.

"Hey Dad so who's this person you were telling me about that uncle sent" I asked very confused.

"Follow me there on the balcony I believe he has a lot say to you"

Dad walked me out to the balcony as we were at the doors.

"he's threw their" Dad said before walking off

I walked out.

"Hello" I said

"Hey Bella" I heard from behind me I jumped and turned around I wasn't sure if I was dreaming or what.

"Lincoln you're ok all in one piece that's a good thing" I said trying to lighten the mood I wasn't sure how this was going to go to be honest I was very nervous he isn't exactly my biggest fan as we all know.

Memories came flooding back of all the things he said to me when we first met to the time we went on our mission.

"I am thanks to you Bella and I can't thank you enough" he said in a soft tone I was taken by surprise I couldn't believe my ears.

"You don't have to thank me Lincoln It was me or you and you were so close you were sure to die or take permanent damage but I was further away I told you I had your back and I still do no matter what mission in fact it doesn't have to be a mission we I will have your back" I said my voice sincere.

"You have a right to know Bella about why I treated you the way I did it wasn't right, but I have a reason I had a sister" he was getting chocked up on his words I could tell it was tuff.

"Take your time Linc" I whispered. He looked up at me with tears in his eyes a sight I thought I would never see in this lifetime.

"I had a sister Milly"

"She reminds me so much of you it's scary she wanted to be in the mafia but my parents said no they also being in the Raven mafia new the dangers they said that she should marry a nice husband who will take care of her and give her the support she needs my sister hated the idea and ran away"

I just patted his back knowing there was nothing else to do but be there for support.

"Not long after I had found she has went to a small gang and joined as soon as I found out I knew something was not right they too had no women in the gang but the anger blinded my sister and made her think they would except her in the gang as a warrior I had explained everything to your Uncles being my best friends and they didn't hesitate to help I was so angry how dare she betray the Raven mafia like that but by the time we got there it was too late she had been sold off in a sex slave ring or so they said"

"Your Uncles helped me try and track her down but it was too late she was to far gone I ended up giving up after finding the necklace I had gave her but I always had hope that she would come back by a miracle but it never happened"

"I was so scared Bella that you would end up the same you remind me of her the fire in your eyes when your determine but really I was pushing you away just like I did her but you're not her Bella your meant to be here I heard the rumours around the underworld of Queen Shadow saving girls from the sex rings and i immediately knew it was you because your no quitter Bella you can become powerful and do something to change these ways I know you can" he said

I couldn't believe what I just heard.

"You think so" I asked

"No, I know so Bella" he answered

If he believes in me then I must be good because from what I heard Lincoln doesn't approve of many.

"I want to make a difference Linc I want to stop them one by one but I need help I need your help I think we could make a really good team Lincoln" I said at this point we were sitting on the ground next to each other my legs up to my chest hugging them.

He looked at me for a second I was nervous for his reaction I knew leaving my uncles will be hard for him.

"I couldn't agree more Bella and if that's an offer to be your right-hand man than yes and everyone back home agrees" he looked at me with a smile on his face.

"What do you mean" I asked confused.

"Well Markus informed us on what you want to do so they sent me and there's a whole group waiting to meet you they want to form their own mafia with you as their leader Bella" he answered

To say I was shocked was an understatement.

"Ok then let's do it" I answered without hesitation.

"We will set up a party to get to know them and for me to meet them and then we will get to work how does that sound boss" Lincoln Said jokingly.

"Don't call me boss Linc it sounds funny" I giggles while he let out a chuckle.

"You know I think we're going to get along just fine Bells" he said.

When Bells came out of his mouth it reminded me of times when Miles used to joke around with me.

"Hey, I made you uncomfortable didn't I" he said in a sad tone.

"No, it actually feels right it just reminded me of when my brother actually liked me" I said in a soft tone.

"Hey, forget about that ass hole you got brother Linc now ok Bells" he said in a joking way. I let out a little giggle. All of a sudden Lincoln jumped up.

"This is going to be so much fun" he said now standing.

"How is this going to be fun" I giggled.

"Simple I get to help Marc scare away all your boyfriends" he said smirking at me.

"You two will do no such thing" trying to act serious but failing terribly.

All of a sudden, the balcony door open and Dads head pop out from around the corner like a jack and box.

"Oh yes we will missy no dating till your 30 thank you very much" he said with a stern expression.

"Oh, Markus that won't do for our little bell here" Lincoln replied in I think was supposed to be a mum voice but sounded like a dying cat.

"And what did you think Lincoln" Dad Said

"I was thinking 45" Lincoln replied

"And if she runs away then we will have to lock her up in the tower and throw away the key" he continues.

"Lincoln do you watch princess movies" Marc chuckled, and I giggled.

"Well only sometimes when I'm bored" he answered in a straight face.

It was funny watching two grown man acting so childish especially men that are known as cold hearted and cruel yet with me there so relaxed.

Especially Marc the way the underworld makes him out to be.

I know from then on out my life could only get better because I've got my Marcus and Lincoln by my side that's all that matters.

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