Hooded Wolves

+++ 10 - POINT OF NO RETURN +++

I felt panicked when I heard him, not for me but for my siblings. “Where is Nicolo? How is Morrigan? Are they in there? Why are the police there and what do they want from them?”

“Morrigan is inside sleeping. Nicolo had to sedate her because she was thrashing around.” Giovanni pointed his head towards the idling van before looking back at me.

“Why?”

“When they came back, he got a call that the police are on their way with a warrant. Nicolo immediately ordered us to take her away. He told her to go back to Italy with you. He cannot leave as the arrest warrants are under his name.”

“Arrest warrants? What do you mean?”

“The police had been trying to get our mob arrested but they weren’t able to touch our family as we were closely guarded. Then suddenly they got the whole file that we lost and weren’t able to retrieve. It seemed the Karatzas forwarded those files to them in exchange for immunity. Since the police had wanted to get us out of the way, they used those and all the needed evidences to apprehend Nicolo. Good thing that he never put in Morrigan’s name on the files and nobody knows who you are so both of you are safe.”

“Safe? I am the reason he is going in prison. I am the cause my family is going down and you are telling me that I am safe? I am not safe. I am the source why my family is not safe now!” I screamed in fear. I had to think of a way for my brother to escape. I needed my brother with me. Morrigan needed him beside her. Our family needed Nicolo to lead us.

“Angelo, calm down. We knew this is going to happen sooner or later. It was just a coincidence that Lucas used you to gain access on our system. You are not to blame. We are ready for this. So you have to calm down and be strong. I need you strong for the next actions we are going to take.” We didn’t realize Morrigan was standing beside us. She hugged me and pacified me as she explained the situation.

“Sorella, I am so sorry. But I promise you I will always be with you and our family. We can do this together.”

“Of course. You are our angel. Always remember the motto: Family always comes first.” I nodded at Morrigan.

We decided to get to our satellite headquarter and brainstorm what our next steps are. I know that my siblings doesn’t want me in the middle of this but as I have said, I will not leave my family now that there is chaos around us. Morrigan wanted me to fly back to Italy alone however I insisted that I will assist them here. They haven’t realized it yet but I knew more than I have told them and I know more than what they have told me.

Giovanni had been on his phone for the last hour checking on Nicolo and his men as well as what was happening in the house while Morrigan was on a discussion with our legal team. I, on the other hand, am currently working on our computers, transferring all our files from the servers at home to my computer. We cannot delete all our records as it will be needed when we decide to reemerge. We don’t want any of them to get their hands on it. Seeing the significance of the documents, those are far too important to be seen by others. Especially the police.

After working on everything for hours, we came up with solutions. I and the tech team were able to erase any histories from the mainframe at home, thanks to the satellite network it was connected from. We were able to delete all significant documents they can use to implicate Nicolo and the group. Morrigan and the legal team were also able to find a way to get my brother out of a long term imprisonment. We won’t be able to get him out but his case can be reduced to a lesser sentence. No one from the captured guards said anything and all of the men who were at the house at the time of arrest knew not to say a word. Our lawyers got ready to go to the police while Morrigan decided that we leave the country for now. I don’t want to but we do not know if the police will use us to get to Nicolo and we are not taking chances by staying here. Also the Karatzas are hunting us down because if we are gone, they will gain control on all of Greece. They may have won the battle but not the war. We are still alive and we are going to restore our pride and name.

Soon.

Me and Morrigan packed our bags and drive straight to the airport. Our private jet is idling on the runway when we arrived. Jacques, Fabio, Piero and Giovanni followed us to the plane.

“Jacques, make sure your team gets him the lowest time in prison. I need my husband with me. Our Angelo needs her brother. Our family needs their leader. I am counting on you.” Morrigan stated to our head lawyer.

“Do not worry, Signora, we will do our best.” Jacques promised her as he guided us to the door.

“Contact us if you need anything.” I spoke.

“Will do. Take care.”

“You too. Get in touch with Federico. He needs to know we are coming back.” Morrigan ordered him as we entered. After ten minutes, we are airborne and on our way back to Italy.

“I’m sorry for this, Sorella. I was the one who destroyed your father’s legacy. I am the reason it’s now gone.” I said to Morrigan after a couple minutes of silence. Giovanni who came with us stared at the window.

“Do not fret about it, Angelo.” She soothed me when she take my hands and hold me close to her. Tears streamed down my face as I blamed myself for my error but she didn’t guilt me for it. “This is bound to happen. We are prepared for this. As I have said, you were just used by Lucas to get us. I don’t mind leaving if it is to keep the family safe. I don’t mind letting go of Skotádi. Remember, we still have Sovran to take care of. There will be a lot of problems arising now that the smaller gangs found out that the Don is not around. And as you had promised, we will return. Better and stronger than ever.”

I nodded already calmed and focused before looking down from the window and muttered to myself with my eyes full of contempt and tenacity. “Lucas. You have no idea who you just made enemies with. I was a good girl. I was anything but evil. Yet, you ruined my family. You will know a woman’s wrath like you have never seen before. You weren’t able to tame me. You only brought out the wicked in me. You should have known that every good girl has a bad side. It just depends on who will awaken that beast. You had. You may have removed the mob blocking your own gang’s plans but you haven’t realized that you only gained an enemy stronger than you can imagine.” I whispered.

I will make sure that whoever sent them that anonymous tip will pay dearly for what they did to me and my family. They and the Karatzas will be in for a huge surprise as soon as I return because the minute I arrive, Hell will follow. They shouldn’t have pissed me off for I always retaliate. I am ruthless, insane, wild, and heartless when I want to be. I am the kind of woman they should go to war for – not against with. They will soon realize they should have never messed with an Arcadi woman.

As I think of those, I smiled for the first time after all these mayhem. When I turned my head, I saw Giovanni shudder while Morrigan looked shocked at me. That was when I realized that I didn’t show my usual sweet smile but one of my rare devil-has-been-released-from-Hell sneer with my eyes glinting with madness.

I was carefree but he turned me into a beast.
I had a clear path but he painted my world red.
I trusted him to protect me. He returned my trust with betrayal.
I died from loving him. I am reborn because of my hatred towards them.
He was my light. I will become their darkness.
They severed my wings when they aggrieved my family.
With my descent, a beast is born.
They saw me fall down from Heaven. Now watch me rise from Hell.