You are MINE (closed)

[Asa]

I will handle this. I'm not that sure it's him and even if it is I am a car different person. So IF I feel I need their assistance I will send for them not before is that clear... ALL OF YOU!

She was beyond pissed at all of this. Alexi stepped up.

We will honor your decision Gabriella unless I learn through my contacts that he is truly there.

Ram whipped around to Alexi but seeing his expression paused but still growled.

All four gave an irate fine in response.

 

[susurrus]

Seeing all the reactions of the other men, Alexi included, just put the nail in Greg's suspicion that the next in line with this group in power was the woman he'd come with. He wasn't sure how he felt about that as a cop, but having seen her in the driver's seat first hand in the bedroom, he wasn't at all surprised. He began to wonder what would actually happen once Alexi was gone.

Grudgingly, the five heavy hitters in the room gave their assent that they would stay out of the Vince matter. It quite obviously didn't sit well with them; their instinct to protect Gabriella was strong.

Greg turned to her. "Are you sure you want to do this? I've never seen this guy, Vince, but if he's what you've described, can you handle him? You do realize that you've now even made me want to be with you 24/7, and not for the usual reasons."

 

[Asa]

I will still be fi ding out what I can here. He has a brother and former business partner the boys can help me talk to. We are not out of this entirely but this... This is something our Gabriella feels she should do then we will allow for now. A final test to free her from her past. Do not worry Greg we will not hold you to blame if her test has teeth.

He looked to Gabriella taking a deep breath that seemed to puff the old man up for a glimpse of what he might have looked in his prime. It was clear a moment of challenges passed between them as he spoke again in that no longer fatherly voice but the voice that had held the peace between two mob families for the better part of her 10 years of retirement.

Caleb give Greg one of the cards. Call this number if there is problem and you will have the brothers present in town ready to destroy.

 

[susurrus]

"If fhere are teeth involved, I'm sure Gabriella will do a fine job of kicking them in. If there are a few left, I'll sure as hell give her boot a rest and take care of a few for her, if she'll let me.

"I'm sure you'll understand when I tell you the boys are a last resort. Being what I am, you can imagine I intend to try to use legal channels if possible. However, if this guy's as bad as you say: in this case, justice might be better served if he's gone. I'll just have to wait and see."

He turned to Gabriella, "I know now why you turned up at Lance's. However, I'll say this: don't dismiss him if this turns ugly. He may be what he is, but like I've told you: no charges have been brought against him, not that that makes it alright, I know, and he has training. You've seen his body. He knows how to use it, and not just in the ways you're thinking.

"And Lance considers you one of his girls, even if you've refused what that means for the rest. He's viciously loyal to his girls. Give him the chance and he'll take a shot at this Vince for you."

 

[Asa]

The boys nodded. Gabriella had definitely tied their hands on helping her by hooking up with a cop but they also knew well she was not the Gabriella that Vince knew anymore.

Agreed

Caleb answered.

Use the job against him like Greg says sis...

 

[susurrus]

Greg nodded at the assent of the other men.

"There you have it. Your brothers are trusting their little sister to take care of the big bad man. You know I'll do what I can, and Lance is willing to bend the rules if necessary, possibly even to the breaking point, if you'll let him. If we can keep your brothers out of this, that much better all around. No offense, guys."

 

[Asa]

Fine now can we find our way back to the nice relaxing visit this was supposed to be?

She sighed.

 

[susurrus]

"I'm good with that. I'd rather have the happy you than the pissed off you, anyway. I wouldn't have brought it up if it hadn't happened naturally." Greg leaned dowm to give her a quick kiss. "You know the last thing I really want to do is piss you off."

 

[Asa]

They all seemed to agree with him as she just smiled and softly kissed him.

Well then what now? Watch you all shoot pool some more of just sit around drinking and relaxing?

 

[susurrus]

Greg glanced at his watch. Another hour or so, they'd need to get back on the road. He didn't want to leave immediately, though. He was hoping to get Gabriella back in a good mood, and hopefully be able to take her up on that hotel idea she had earlier.

"I think we can hang out a while yet. That is, if Alexi and the guys aren't sick of us already."

 

[Asa]

Stick around as long as you want or can.

Alexi nodded as he saw him check his watch. Gabriella smiled and poured herself a shot and sat back down to relax. Caleb was in his former mindset but not over a cop being in the bar. He was already thinking over how to settle the problem with Vince.

 

[susurrus]

So, for the moment at least, the family was staying out of the Vince matter. That was relief. Greg hadn't liked the way that had played out. He knew Gabriella had hoped to keep it between her and Alexi, but Greg knew that, somehow, the others would find out. Then, there'd have been no keeping them from stomping in and causing all sorts of havoc. At least this way, even though it ruined part of Gabriella's visit, it had been possible to get them to promise to give someone else a chance to solve the problem... for now.

Greg grabbed another drink and sat across from Gabriella. He felt much more at ease than he did when they'd arrived, and they with him. Caleb appeared to be brooding over something again, but Greg was pretty sure it wasn't him anymore. The blood brothers were racking up the balls for another game of pool, Braddock had disappeared, and Alexi retreated to his office, Serena following.

"Those guys are ready to turn the world upside down for you, aren't they? And heaven help any who get in their way."

 

[Asa]

Yeah they would.

She smiled glad he was getting to see them from a different light than a police report.

 

[susurrus]

The look on Gabriella's face when she replied to Greg's comment about her brothers and their devotion to her told him of tfe depth of feeling she had for these people. Sure, they might be the people in the reports he'd read, but there was more to them than that. It still didn't mean he'd be able to stand up for them should they come in and start anything, but he at least was finding out, all that aside, they were still just normal folks, with all the plusses and minuses that accompany it.

"Given that, you really think they'll be able to keep their noses out of this for long, even without a distress call?"

 

[Asa]

If they know what's good for them I would hope so.

She smiled and kisses him softly. She then turned snuggling back against him as she watched the others. The briefest of thoughts placing Greg and Bastien or Greg and Ram or all three in bed with her as her pets and lovers all together.

 

[susurrus]

Greg wondered what kind of punishment any of the boys would undergo if they decided to "help" with the Vince situation in any but the most peripheral of manners. From what he'd learned of these people, both officially and now, off-the-books, they seemed to be more men of action than they did to be the type who sat back and let someone take care of things for them. Still, they had agreed to stay out of it.

When Gabriella snuggled against him, he wondered what she might be forced to do to take care of this guy. He hoped somehow, she'd manage to bring him into it before she was forced to do something drastic, something that could bring her in conflict with the rules he'd sworn to uphold, and did his best to adhere to them when not on the job. It's where this relationship became something of a gray area. Still, he'd fallen for her, and it was going to take some doing to get him to change his mind.

Greg wrapped an arm around Gabriella's neck, letting his hand rest against the top of a breast. Not necessarily provocative, but another inch, and it probably could be interpreted as such. It was walking the line between innocent and inappropriate, but she didn't seem to mind.

As he slowly sipped at his drink, he wondered what she was thinking of as she watched the true brothers shoot pool...

 

[Asa]

She snuggled back against him for a little longer before turning and moving her arm to slip around his waist. She doubted Greg would go for her thought and she wasn't sure how Ram or Bastien would be about it either.

 

[susurrus]

Then suddenly, Gabriella turned and acted like she wanted to start something. As horny for her as he was, Greg still started,. "But, your brothers..."

 

[Asa]

What... I was just getting comfy so I could hug you too.

She purred after that.

What about my brothers?

 

[susurrus]

"I just thought you were trying to start something, is all."

 

[Asa]

Nope... I could... You sound like you might want me to.

She purred with a nip at his earlobe.

 

[susurrus]

Greg thought a moment about what she said. He did want her right then and there, he just couldn't completely convince himself he was ready to fuck in front of others, especially Gabriella's former lovers.

"You'd like that, wouldn't you?" he said, trying to sound like a smartass, but wasn't sure he'd pulled it off.

 

[Asa]

What is so wrong with us kissing in front of them?

She winked.

 

[susurrus]

"Nothing whatsoever. You'd like to take it further, though, wouldn't you?"

 

[Asa]

I don't know not all the way. I will not disrespect uncle like that out in his bar but .maybe enough to get you begging for us to get to that little hotel.