Claire's POV:

As I and Xavier walked out of the restaurant I kept my head low, we walked in silence as we approached his car. Walking up to the passenger seat he opened the door as I stood dumbfounded looking at him confused.

In my defense, I didn't expect a mafia Lord to open a door for me!

He let out a sigh in annoyance and motioned for me to get in the car, it was enough for me to scurry my way into the car. Closing the door he walked over to his side and got in.

His car was fancier than I expected, and it smelled just like him, my mind was going hazy breathing in his scent. The seat was warm and soft. And surprisingly much more comfier than limbo.

I pulled the seat belt around me but it wouldn't lock in, I tried a couple of times but it wouldn't, out of nowhere Xavier's hands held mine stopping me, I whipped my head up to look at him but he was looking down, he removed my hand from the seat belt, locked it in for me as my cheeks went red in embarrassment. His hands felt really warm and yet rough. 

Xavier settled in and started the engine. Being this close to him is suffocating yet calming. If I wasn't sitting I doubt I'd be able to stand properly.

I took in a deep breath resting my hands on my lap as I kept my head low. It's OK, everything's ok.

I looked outside the window as Xavier was driving steadily, I looked at the passing cars and the street lights. I didn't take my eyes away from the window for even a second, it has been awfully long since I saw the streets or since I had been out of the mansion and I don't wanna miss any view before I'm locked up again.

After like 15 minutes of silent driving Xavier pulled up in front of an ice cream parlor. My eyes lit up looking at the place, I whipped my head towards him in excitement, he was already looking at me intensely not saying anything.

He leaned forward slightly and unbuckled my seat belt, I couldn't hold back the smile that made its way to my lips in pure excitement. Ice cream is my weakness.

He turned the engine down and got out of the car walking towards my side as he opened the door for me, I could feel my cheeks turning red as I walked out and mumbled a 'thank you'. He locked the car and motioned me to walk.

Without hesitation, I started walking towards the ice cream parlor with him right beside me.

Upon reaching the parlor Xavier walked in and held the door open for me, that's quite gentlemanly, I thought as I entered the shop.

Xavier walked me toward the ice cream containers. There were so many flavors to pick from, many flavors of chocolate, my mouth watered just by looking at them.

I was eyeing the ice creams like a hungry dog as Xavier stood beside me patiently. Soon the worker approached us making me look up at him. He seemed to be the same age as me.

"And what can I get you beautiful?" He said winking at me.

I didn't like the way he was looking at my chest, it only made me feel uncomfortable to even speak, the guy was not at all intimidating but I don't like when guys flirt with me, it just makes it all awkward.

I took a step closer to Xavier and without saying anything I pointed at the chocolate brownie ice cream.

"I didn't quite hear you love" he said teasingly making me even more uncomfortable.

"Do your fucking job right or get the fuck out of my face" Xavier said with gritted teeth, the boy looked like he saw a ghost as his face went pale and he whispered a 'sorry' and hurriedly took two big scoops of the chocolate brownie ice cream putting it in a cup.

Xavier placed his hand on my lower back slightly pushing me towards the cashier. Goosebumps rose all over my body as I could feel the warmth of his hand seeping through my dress making me gulp hard in nervousness.

Stopping at the cashier the guy handed me over the cup as Xavier slammed a 50 dollar bill at the counter all the while glaring at him, he seemed really scared and nervous at this point and he didn't dare look up at Xavier. I mean Xavier was 3 times scary when he had that hard look and his huge build made him look even more threatening.

Paying for it we turned around to leave as Xavier's hand found its way back on my lower back, I gulped visibly as my knees were getting weak with his touch. He walked staring ahead as he led us out.

Walking towards the car he again opened the door for me making me feel all warm inside as I slide inside the car. Walking around he also slides in and started the engine and pulled out of the parking area and drove off.

I took a small bite of the ice cream as an involuntary moan left my lips, I love this flavor, and it's just so tasty!

I heard a low groan coming from Xavier so I looked at him, his hold was so tight on the steering wheel that it made his knuckles turn white and he seemed uncomfortable? Is he ok?

I shrugged it off and continued devouring my sweet ice cream, enjoying every bite of it. I didn't notice I was making any sounds until Xavier pointed that out.

"What's with all the noises?" He said with gritted teeth keeping his eyes glued on the road.

I blushed and sank down in the seat hoping to disappear.

"S-sorry" I mumbled softly keeping the cup on my lap.

Xavier sighed and pulled the car to the side of the empty road, I looked up at him to see what was wrong. He wasn't looking happy, he had an uneasy feeling on his face.

"I-is everything o-ok?" I asked nervously.

He sighed and turned his head to look at me.

"Finish your ice cream then we'll go" he said and got out of the car walking straight ahead and sitting on the edge of the mountain. I looked around and it was really dark, we were in the middle of nowhere. I gulped as I felt creeped out.

I quickly got out of the car and took quick steps towards Xavier, there was no light, only the moon that gave away a bit of light.

Getting closer to him I hesitantly sat beside him not daring to look at him but I could feel his eyes on me.

"I-its really dark, I'm s-scared" I mumbled not looking up, he let out a sigh and didn't say anything, I guess he doesn't mind me sitting here?

I continued munching on my ice cream when I realized, I haven't even asked him if he'd want some, he bought me this after all.

I looked up at him but he was already looking at me, he didn't look away instead he looked right into my eyes.

I could feel my palms getting sweaty, he was looking at me differently, or maybe it was the moonlight that made him look even more gorgeous.

"W-would you like s-some?" I asked softly hoping for him to say something but he kept quiet, I nibbled on my bottom lip trying to calm my racing heart. His eyes fell on my lips as he clenched his jaw tightly.

He raised his hand and rested his warm palm against my cheek, I tried my utmost best not to lean into his smooth touch.

He freed my lip from between my teeth with his thumb as he softly rubbed my bottom lip not taking his eyes off of them. I swear if he leans any closer my heart will explode!

I was freaking out with our close proximity and his rough hand on my cheek.

He darted his eyes from my lips to my eyes, staring deep into mine, he seemed lost in thoughts, and I saw a bunch of emotions swirling in his eyes under the moonlight.

He looked into my eyes as if he was searching for something, he leaned in slightly while his hand was still on my cheek rubbing it smoothly, making goosebumps rise at the back of my neck.

He was so close, his warm breath shot goosebumps all over my body, we were breathing the same air at this point, and my heart was on the verge of exploding.

He lowered his hand placing it at the back of my neck and ever so slightly pulled me in.

My breaths came out shaky and weak as my eyes shut immediately on their own when I felt a soft brush of his lips ever so softly rubbing against mine.

Electricity rushed through my body as I felt my heart stop. His lips were so soft, touching mine like a whisper and before I could open my eyes I felt his lips completely mold into mine. Butterflies exploded in my stomach when he sucked onto my bottom lip with urgency.

A soft gasp left my mouth when he pulled me closer and kissed me with hunger. I held onto his shirt while I moved my lips trying to match his pace when suddenly a loud bang caused us to pull apart, a gunshot?

Xavier immediately pulled me into him and abruptly stood up as there were more gunfires. What's going on??

I looked at Xavier scared and terrified "W-wha-"

"Sshh" he placed a hand on my mouth as he pulled me behind a tree, there were no more fires.

He looked around furiously examining the area, the car was at least 10 feet away and it was in the opposite direction from where the people were shooting at us. He looked down at me and took his hand off.

"We're gonna have to make a run for it, I don't know how many of them are out there, once we get in the car you're gonna call Derek, ok?" He whispered looking right into my eyes.

"I-im s-scared" I said as tears pricked my eyes, I could feel my hands shaking violently as my lip trembled.

"Angelo you need to trust me on this" he said holding my face in his hands. There were more gun fires making my whole body shake in fear.

I immediately nodded preparing myself to run.

Xavier pulled out a gun from his waistband and started shooting in their direction.

"Run straight to the car and don't look back" Xavier said and we both made a run toward the car.

As soon as we reached the car he immediately slide me into the passenger seat.

"Keep your head down, call Derek now!" Xavier shouted throwing his phone on my lap and closing the door as he began shooting at the men.

I held his phone with my shaky hands as I quickly dialed Derek's number and it started ringing. Pick up pick up pic-

"Hey man, wha-"

"Derek help!" I cried on the phone as soon as he picked up.

"What the fuck happen, kitten what's wrong??"

"P-people are shooting at u-us-"

Xavier quickly slide in as those men started shooting at the car, he was grunting as if he was hurt, I looked all over him looking for any injuries and my eyes zeroed on his arm, it was bleeding, severely. I panicked.

"Kitten what's going on, where are you, Where's Xavier??"

"D-Derek he's been shot!" It was so hard to keep my breathing steady, my heart was pumping so fast that I could barely hear anything except for my own heartbeat. This is not the time to have a panic attack, Claire.

Xavier quickly started the engine and began driving.

"Turn the speaker on!" Xavier said grunting and I quickly did as told.

"Derek I fucking need backup! Now!" Xavier roared as he kept looking in the rearview mirror.

"Where are you??"

"Fucking trace my phone Derek, these fuckers are following us I can't stop anywhere!" Xavier rushed out taking a sharp turn.

I whipped my head to look behind us and I saw 3 black cars trying to catch up to us, they started shooting at the car.

"I'm already on it, just go straight ahead we're on our way!" Derek said and hung up.

Xavier wasn't letting any of those cars cross over, or come in front.

"There's a gun under your seat, get that!" Xavier said as I quickly searched for it, as soon as my hand touched the cold metal I pulled it out and handed him over.

"Get down!" He roared and I abruptly got down as he started shooting right out my window at one of those cars which were followed by a loud crash.

Xavier was driving insanely fast, he managed to dodge the cars for a split second but they keep appearing again and again.

At the end of the road I saw 4 cars huddled up, it was a dead end now, we're gonna die here.

As we drove closer I noticed one of them was Derek's car, it's them!

Xavier increased the speed as we crossed the cars and they blocked the road behind us.

Xavier slowed down a bit looking briefly through the rearview mirror as he let out a sigh followed by a groan, my eyes flickered down at his arm, he was bleeding out.

"Y-you're bleeding" I panicked as he kept his eyes glued on the road.

"It's just a graze" he said so casually as if it's normal for him to be shot at, maybe it is, he is a mafia lord after all. He runs black wolves, the biggest and most feared mafia in the US States.

"W-who was t-those people?" I asked as my heart was finally starting to get back to its normal pace.

"Whoever it is have a fucking death wish" Xavier muttered tightening his fists around the steering wheel. He seemed beyond pissed, that's why I should shut up now.

I took a deep breath shrinking in the seat.

The phone started ringing in my lap, I looked at the caller id and it was Derek, I quickly picked up the call and put it on speaker.

"We have them all, do you want them in the basement?" Derek asked as shouting and screaming were obvious in the background.

"I only want 2 of them alive, shoot the rest of them in the fucking head" Xavier snarled angrily making me squirm back slightly.

"I'll take these 2 in the basement and wait for you" Derek said and hung up. He's gonna kill all of the other men? I mean yes they were trying to kill Xavier and me but...

I let out a deep sigh and closed my eyes as I held my hands in each other trying to get them to stop shaking.

My eyes snapped open as I felt Xavier's hand on top of my fisted hands and he gave them a soft squeeze.

"You're safe now" he mumbled softly giving me a quick glance. I nodded my head slowly. His hand felt cold, and looking at his injured arm made me dizzy.

"You n-need to g-get your arm c-checked" I muttered as he looked over at me and slightly nodded.

The silence fell in while he kept his hand over mine while driving carefully as he kept checking if anyone was following us.

15 minutes later we pulled into the mansion's parking lot as 3 guards rushed towards us and stood right out of the car.

"Go in and don't leave the mansion, not even in the garden, understand?" He said looking at me intensely as I nodded.

"I need to hear it Angelo" he said sounding a bit annoyed, I gulped.

"I w-wont leave the mansion, n-not even the g-garden" I managed to stutter out while his intense gaze was fixated on me making me forget how to breathe.

"Good" he said and motioned to the guard from the window as he opened my door and helped me out.

"Double the security, anything unusual happens I need a call right away" Xavier ordered the bodyguard and he gave him a stiff nod "Yes boss"

His answer satisfied Xavier as he looked at me for one last time before pulling out of the car and driving off.

I followed the guards as they escorted me inside, Ella was sitting on the couch and she seemed really worried, as soon as she saw me she ran towards me and pulled me in a tight embrace.

"Oh my god sweetheart are you Ok?? Young master told me you and master were under attack, are you hurt??"

I hugged Ella and reassured her that I was OK and Xavier was the one who's been shot. After telling her everything she calmed down.

Walking upstairs the mansion felt really empty. I glanced at Xavier's bedroom as many thoughts wandered in my head.

He's got shot, he must be in a lot of pain right now.

Walking into the room I shook the thoughts away as I went straight into the closet and changed into a tank top and shorts and plopped on the bed.

Laying down my mind replayed the kiss I shared with Xavier, he was so delicate yet so demanding. It was purely magical. I can't believe we actually kissed.

Brushing my fingers over my lips I remembered how his lips felt on mine, how soft and intoxicating they were. I've never felt this way before and I'm genuinely scared.

And the fact that I almost died today, If not for Xavier I would've been dead, I mean if not for him I wouldn't be in such a situation anyways but still. He saved me today. The man I'm scared of shitless makes me feel unexplainable things as well. What is wrong with me?

Trying to get my mind to calm down as I was still shaken up from the attack, I snuggled into the pillow trying to fall asleep.

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