The Mafia Sacrifice

76

Starr Marie

My eyes widen at his words through in a way, they didn't bother me.

Damon suffered his whole life under a man who he was supposed to call dad. I found it heartbreaking how he made Damon feel less that what he really is.

Damon is the strongest person I know, and I want him to know that.

"You are strong," I say loosening my grip so I could see his face.

And ohh, his hurt hazel eyes.

"Baby you are strong," I repeat again reassuring him. "You became a man that your father could never think or try to be."

I look at him realizing that this was the first time I've seen him cry. The first time I saw tears on his cheeks, and the first time his eyes are as red as fire from pain he's held in.

I saw tears on his cheeks, some falling down to his jawline, while others stained his white button up shirt.

I felt torn for him, but I knew my feelings were far less than his.

"You deserve everything and as long as I live..." I bring my hands to his cheeks so he could look me in the eye. "... I'll make sure that you get all you deserve."

I'm making it my promise to provide him with the things that others can't. Because Damon deserves everything.

Normally, Damon has an answer for everything, but this once, he nodded his head and held onto my promise.

Tilting his head in a position I could reach, I kissed his lips.

It was kiss showing him that I'll be forever here. It was a kiss showing him that I love him. It was a kiss that I knew he needed.

I looked down at his damp shirt and unbuttoned it slowly as he stood there with hurt in his eyes. Once I dropped it on the floor, I looked up at him to see nothing has changed.

He was drained and I wanted nothing more than to help him.

We both knew that it was nothing left to say, so I lead him to the bed. He shortly slipped under the covers after I pulled it down.

Turning my body to walk away, he grabbed my hand. "Lay with me," He says in desperation.

Leaning forward, I kissed his forehead. "I'll just turn the light off," I reply, letting him know that I won't leave him.

He loosens his grip and I turn to walk towards the door, where the light stood next to. I look over my shoulder to see him laying under the cover with little to no movement.

My heart hurts for him.

Damon was always the stronger one in the relationship, and this once, it was my turn.

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I hardly slept at all.

Moreover because I was worried about Damon or maybe I was worried about all that comes with this dangerous life.

I was worried about all the things we have to do— or shall I say people we have to worry about.

Damon slept throughout the whole night, though it was times that he tossed and turned.

Lately, we founded ourselves watching each other sleep. I think the act brought us both that feeling of peace. Maybe because we could see that we would be there for each other.

And the nights where he laid next to me watching me sleep, he would wrap his arms around me listening to my breathing. And I would sink into his embrace as if I would never want to leave.

But as I said before... this was different.

This time, there I laid holding him in my embrace. He sunk into my arms. His head laid on my chest probably hearing the compelling sound of my heartbeat.

He was peaceful.

And I knew he knew I was there for him.

I kiss his forehead leaving a soft kiss there. Because he was asleep, he doesn't respond. So, I lay head above his.

Thinking about how all it started with us.

From the arranged marriage. To us finally realizing that we don't actually hate each other. Antonio kidnaps me. Damon saves me. I find out about my families history. We had our first fight. Me leaving him to finally meet my real dad. Him somehow finding me. Damon declaring his love for me. Me going on a mission. Me realizing that I love him. Him asking me to marry him. To now...

Damon telling me about his past.

This all happened in just months.

Even with all the bad shit we've experienced, I always found my way back to him. And he's always found his way back to me.

I don't know why. I couldn't even sit here and explain to you how two opposites found love within each other. But I do know that it was meant to be.

I kiss his temple and lay my head above his once more. "I love you Damon King."

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I know this one was short. I just wanted you guys to see Starr being the strong one in the relationship for once.

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