19|| The Spot

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"Tell me who you work for before I cut your other hand off!" I yelled.

You might be wondering a few questions, well I'm here to answer. I found the scumbag that threatened Taliah but I can't seem to get any information from him.

You also may be wondering 'How did you know?' Well, the answer to that is I have eyes almost everywhere.

You also may be wondering 'What happens to Nigel?' Yeah, he's dead. Killed him a few days ago. Blew his brain out, and I couldn't control my anger anymore. But back to the point about this other guy.

I know he had to be from the Russians but I haven't been fighting with them for a while so why would they start a war they can't end?

Yes, his left hand was cut off, and yes it was bleeding like crazy. Yes, he is literally on the brink of death.

Usually, the other mafias get a tattoo on their left wrist but since the evidence was cut off I won't know where he came from just yet.

Anywho, with that said. He won't give me any information and I'm very irritated.

"I won't tell you a thing, but that little sister of yours is very good-looking." He said smirking through his bloody teeth.

That was the last straw. I got a blow torch and burned the skin on his arms and legs. As he screamed in pain I grabbed my knife and stabbed him in the heart.

A few seconds before he fully died I bent down to his ear, "Don't mess with the Moretti family." I whispered.

After those words left my mouth he died. I ordered my men to clean the mess.

After I went to the little house to clean up I headed back home.

I told our brothers about the threat against Taliah they were furious but kept it under control, well as soon as I texted Ace I heard a door slam a bit after but that's a start for him anyway.

Asher on the other hand has been more reserved than usual. Every since Taliah talked about her past it's like he disconnected.

It's been a while since I asked- well yelled at Taliah. I felt so bad but she had the heart to give me another chance.

I love her so much it's unexplainable.

Once I arrived home I went to my office and threw my shoes off. I called Asher to my office to see if he could find the person behind the threat.

I heard a faint knock on my door I responded with a rough 'come in' Asher walked in with slightly red eyes he was avoiding my gaze.

"Look at me, Asher," I said coldly. He slowly looked into my eyes hiding his pained expression perfectly.

If it's serious he'll tell me soon.

"I need you to help me find who sent the threat to Taliah. Nobody knows she's back so it might be someone closer than we think." I stated.

He nodded while looking into my eyes. "I expect a report back in a few days. You can go now." I stated.

He responded with another nod and left.

I decided to go check on Taliah it was almost time for her to get up for school.

I walked into her room and saw her asleep with dried-up drool on her cheek. Her hair looked like a bird's nest.

I shook her while moving her hair out of her face. Sooner or later those beautiful blue and brown eyes looked into mine.

"Hey Ro. School?" She croaked I nodded and she got up to go to her bathroom.

After she was dressed she slipped on her shoes and slung her backpack on her back.

"Will you drop me off today?" She questioned with her eyebrow raised.

"Yeah, sure," I responded.

She nodded and walked out of her room I could hear her footsteps hitting each stair as she walked down.

Was it just me or was our convo short and uncomfortable?

I gotta make it up to her. It's almost like we just met all over again I want to get to know my baby sister. I just got her back and I don't plan on letting her go.

I gotta make a plan.

Taliah ate her breakfast and hopped in a random car. I drove her to school in silence. Awkward silence.

Almost like when your meet a family member that's like 'Oh my goodness I remember when you were a baby!' But you have no idea who that person is. Yeah, that awkward.

She hopped out while mourning a quick 'thanks'. I drove off the campus and headed home to plan to take Taliah to The Spot. Well, more like My Spot. Well actually it's everyone's spot but I found it first, therefore, it is pretty much mine.

It's a little spot in the woods with a river. It may sound basic but it is beautiful. It's the only thing besides warm lemon water that can calm me down.

I found the spot when I was 10 or 11 I was going through tough times and decided to roam around and accidentally-ish found it.

Everyone usually comes here when they need alone time. I go there more often than the others. Being the oldest has its perks but it also has its disadvantages.

I planned for hours and came up with... Nothing.

Nothing. Every idea I came up with sounded lame or too extreme so I guess I'll just wing it.

Sooner or later it was time to pick Taliah up. She hopped in the car surprised.

"You're picking me up too? What did I do to deserve this?!" She exclaimed sarcastically.

"Yeah, yeah buckle up," I grumbled. "But seriously, it's like you're always working. I never really see you anymore." She whispered.

I didn't say anything. I stayed silent until we arrived at The Spot.

I parked the car and turned towards Taliah who had been looking out the window the entire time.

"Look I'm sorry okay? Today is the day where we will spend time together, I haven't been the best older brother but please trust me when I tell you I'll do better." I said.

She looked at me with semi-glossy eyes and nodded her head.

We both got out of the car and I started to lead the way to the pond.

Once we set eyes on the view Taliah gasped lightly while walking to a tree that's been there forever.

She ran her fingers across the bark while exhaling the smell of water and trees.

Her eyes roamed around once more until she stopped to look at me.

"Why are we here?" She asked. I sat on the rock and patted the spot next to me indicating for her to sit.

As she sat I took a deep breath and tore my eyes away from her and stared at the pond.

"When mom left dad because of his... profession. She did want you to be hurt, she left when I was 10 everyone fell into a bad place. Nobody talked anymore nobody even smiled when you left. The only people that were holding the family to get her were Vincent and dad." I paused.

She glared at her shoes and looked up at me "what happen to my biological dad?" She questioned.

"He's dead," I said coldly. "Oh." She responded. "The last names, when mom left she changed her last name to waters and after she married Nigel she never changed it. Part of me believes she wanted dad to find her. With that being said, I'd like to know if you want to change your last name. To officially and legally be Taliah Iris Moretti?" I asked quickly changing the subject.

She thought for a while until she nodded. "Yeah make me a Moretti!" She yelled as she leaped on me hugging my body tight.

"I love you" she murmured.

"I love you more, la mia Bella Principessa" I whispered.

Hiiii, thank you all for your patience! I finally have chapter 19 published! Thank you all again for 8k+ reads! QOTD: Tv shows or Series? Me? Series! Thank you all once again.

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