Your Favourite Crime

18

Damien

"Ethan!"

"Yeah!"

"Coach just texted me. You guys have a big game in two weeks. If you want to play, he wants you back so you can practice," I tell my son as I walk into his room.

He groans and then sighs, thinking.

"It's a big game. This determines if you go to playoffs," I say

"I know," he nods

"Damien?!" Adriana calls

"Yeah?!"

"I might need to go back home," Adriana says coming down the hall

"Why? What happened?"

"I have meetings with officers to check in on their health. The case from that crash a few weeks ago is closed and I need to check on our officers," Adriana says, looking down at her phone

The selfish boyfriend in me wants to tell her to move them, but the boss in me wants to tell her to go back and make sure everything is alright. The latter is the best option.

"If Adriana goes home, I'll go back with her and I'm able to meet with coach and go to the game," Ethan speaks up

I frown, "I might not be able to make it. I've never missed a game."

"It's ok, dad. There's things going on that need your attention. One game won't hurt me," He assures

I think for a moment. I still have to wait for the investigation to finish at my other house. I also need to tell Adriana about everything.

I've also never left Ethan for that long. I know he's fully capable of doing everything himself, I still worry. Especially with his biological mother showing up.

"How about... Ethan stays with me. Or we stay at your house, since it's gated. I can see you turning into Officer Carvelli. I'll make sure everything goes good until you come home," Adriana suggests

"Yeah. Ok. Ok. You don't have to stay at my house, you can go home. Ethan, you'll stay with Adriana. Is that fine?"

"Yeah. Adriana's house is sick anyways," Ethan nods

"Good. I wasn't really asking."

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"You still seem on edge. I promise everything will be fine."

"It's not that," I shake my head, pacing the room. I watch as Adriana packs up the last of her stuff.

I have a jet prepared to leave in an hour to take Ethan and Adriana back to Toronto.

"Then what is it?" She asks

I look at the beautiful woman as I stop just in front of the bedroom door.

"Sit, baby. I have some stuff to tell you... And before I tell you, I want you to know that I care about you so fucking much, Adriana. I'd never do anything to put you in harms way. And when I tell you this, if you need to take time to think about this then go ahead. Just know that you'll always be mine."

"You're scaring me... Did you kill someone?" She eyes me suspiciously

I don't answer

"Damien Ferguson Carvelli," She uses her Sergeant tone and my blood runs cold

"Ok..." I take a breath, "You've met Mat and Elena and their kids."

"mhm," She nods slowly

"And you know, they're super powerful and super rich," I continue

"Mhm."

"Now what I'm about to tell you is ver confidential. If you tell anyone you will die. Your dad will die, people you didn't even know that you were related to, can die. I'm telling you this because I see a future with you and because you're going back before me it'll give you time to think," I say, watching Adriana's face.

It has a mix of fear and confusion.

"What are you telling me?"

"The reason I have so much money. More money then I should, even with the extra houses, is because my family is the Italian-Latin Mafia," I say quickly

Adriana's eye furrow before she starts laughing.

"Ya ok. They're the most wanted crime family on earth. They corrupt every system they touch," She says standing back up, but then freezes. "Lift your shirt."

I know exactly what she means. Every member has a wolf tattoo the has "Giacomo" either in it or around it.

I lift my shirt and turn to the side. There's and outline of a wolf with the name "Giacomo" in it.

"But your last name is Carvelli," she whispers

"It's my grandfather's last name. My grandmother's last name is Giacomo. Mat's her nephew. I told you that. Every blood member gets this after they kill their first victim. It can be anyone. I'm not as bad as they are, but I am a member for life," I tell, dropping my shirt. "My real name is Damiano Giacomo."

"What are you doing in Canada then?" She asks, turning around and continuing to pass her bag.

I walk up behind her, sensing the change in tension.

"You said it. Corrupting the system. That was what was asked of my father. It was what was asked of me," Adriana tenses when she feels me behind her

"I didn't connect the dots. I saw the tattoo and knew I recognized the name. We heard about your family while I was on the force. You kill anyone, doesn't matter how innocent. You're sadist and you're crazy," she mumbles, I watch her movements as she starts throwing things into her bag.

I touch her arm but she yanks it away and turns around, "Don't touch me,"

"That's them. I don't..." I trail off

"You don't what? You were gonna lie, weren't you?" she asks, anger evident in her brown eyes, "The kids? Do they know?"

"I haven't killed anyone since I was in my 20s. I told Mat I'm not killing anyone with my bare hands. I only call the shots. The kids know, but they haven't been sworn in. They can't, until I adopt them. They're clean, there's no blood on their hands," I tell her

"Fucking crazy," she mumbles

"Yes, we are crazy. Yes we are sadist. And we have no fucking shame. But one thing, we never put the ones we care about, in danger. Especially the ones we're falling in love with," I left my hands to her face and hold her head. she closes her eyes as if to protect herself.

"Don't do that... I just wanna go home. I'll be texting you if it concerns your son or work."

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"King Daddy?"

"My princess. Come here, love," I tap the side of my bed.

Flavia climbs on the bed and sits beside me. Ethan insisted Flavia stays here. We both think that she's safer here where she can't be harmed.

"I miss Henry and Florian. Do you think they're doing good at doggy school?" She asks, laying against me.

"I think they're doing amazing, princess," I assure.

"Ok," she nods, looking up at me with a smile, "Do you think we can get them doggy castles?"

"I'll get you whatever, Princess. Whatever you ask for, daddy will get it. I'll protect you forever and ever. Because that's what Kings do for their princesses. And even when you find your prince, I'll protect you," I tell my daughter

"Ok," she says before hugging me.

I then put on a princess movie and let her watch it until she falls asleep. And while she sleeps I look up doggie castle homes and order flowers to be sent to Adriana's house every morning.

I won't let her forget how much I care and how fast I'm falling for her.

I'll do anything to keep my two girls happy.

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