A Love Restored

Chapter 201

I never thought it would be like this.

I think in the last few months, I had been to the hospital so many times. So. Many Times. But only

But not this time.

The wait was excruciating as they operated on Julian. I knew it wasn’t going to be fatal. He had only been shot in the shoulder. But he had been shot He had bled out. I needed to know he was okay.

It had all happened so fast,

**Oh hey, this is that where Dante Rivera left you for.” He looked down at Nua, grinning. “She’s still protecting you. How fucking cute. So the child in a Rivera then, huh?” His eyes zeroed in on my belly. “That’s good news. I’m taking back that last sentence about not wanting to hurt you.”

Scared. That’s all 1 felt then. Scared for my life, for my baby’s. We were so close. We emildn’t go like this. Not like this

“Ginevra,” Nua sobbed, “Please leave.”

I looked around frantically. In the commotion, mostly everyone had found a way to leave. Maybe one of these people would get help. I knew they would Or at least, I hoped.

“Oh no, not so easily. The man grabbed my wrist. He pointed the

I obeyed. I had no other choice. I sat down gingerly, shaking all the while.

my head, and nodded toward a chair. “Sit.”

He picked my phone up from the floor, and handed it to me. “Call Dante.” He said. “And let me talk to him.”

I frantically died Julian’s number. Good. He would come. Save us. The phone rang for a bit, before he answered, “Hey?”

My phone was snatched from me.

“Dante.” The man said. His tone was sinister, his voice low

“Ginevra? Who the fuck is this? Where the fuck is Ginevra?”

He chuckled, “Relax, man. Your woman is fine. For now. Come get her. Find me.”

He disconnected the call, and I watched as he switched my phone off, then threw it on the floor.

Oh God.

“Why are you doing this?” Nua asked, still struggling in his hold. He cocked his head at her. “You very well know why, princess. You belong to s

1. e. But you married some civilian pussy. We can’t stand for that

What was he talking about?

Belonged to someone else?

“You can’t do this, Tory,” Nua vaid. “You know its wrong. You’ve known me forever. You sho

should tell him what’s wrong and right. He’s your friend.”

“He’s my boss first.” Tony said to her. “And its not my business who he claims for himself *

What the hell was happening?

Tony turned his attention to me. “But it is my business to hur

hurt the Riveras ”

“You’re stupid. Torry “You said I couldn’t believe Nua was saying all this. I couldn’t believe she could. “You know the as will destros you if anything happens 15 her the God Fated, the bat, ”

Suddenly, someone hurt through the room. I felt his presence before I heard his voice. I breathed a sigh of relief. Julian finally.

He wasn’t alone. He was with Don and Consigliere.

We would be saved.

Julian rushed to my side. He put a protective arm in front of me, glaring at Tony:

Tony sneered at the three men and said, “Well, well, well, if it isn’t the three stooges. What are you boys doing in my neighborhood?”

Julian stepped forward and replied, “You’re a fucking idiot, Tony. Did you decide before you left your house this morning that its going to be your last day on Earth?”

Tony laughed, “You’re too cocky for your own good, Dante. And remember, you’re not even made anymore. Not a man anymore. I’m not scared of you. In fact, I’m going to enjoy fucking your woman after I’ve killed you.”

“Don stepped forward, his face calm, but there was fire in his eyes. “You should surrender before we do something that will make you regret everything.”

“Consigliere smirked. He looked at Julian, chuckling. “He thinks he can take us.”

Julian laughed as well. He looked down at me. “Stay.” I wouldn’t move.

Tony’s expression turned dark, and he said, “You’re making a big mistake. You don’t know who you’re messing with

That made them laugh even harder. They were right to laugh,

And with that, the brawl began. Julian, Don, and Consigliere fought with everything they had, but Tony fought harder than I had expected. The brothers took a few hits, but they didn’t give up. Nua and I watched. Her from one corner, and me from another.

“Julian landed a punch on Tony’s law, and Tony stumbled back.

But then Tony pulled out a gun. Julian fished a knife out of his jeans. Tony moved in for the kill.

I didn’t know Julian kept weapons, still. But it made sense

it to strike, Don knocked his gun out of his hand. He kicked his shin, and Tony fell to the ground. He looked up at Julian, still

Just as Tony was about to smiling.

Consigliere had by now rushed to my side and was helping me stand up. I was hyperventilating, almost having a panic attack. And it was becoming hard to breathe.

“No, no, wait.” My eyes were focused on Julian. His were on Nua.

Tony was reaching toward his gun, pointing it at Nua..

Oh fuck no.

“Fucker,” Julian let out through his teeth. Don lunged for Tony’s gan, and Julian lunged for Nua. There was a gunshot. It echoed through the room. Through my head, my heart.

Julian, Julian, Juliam.

He clutched his shoulder, letting out a pained cry. It was so soft, but I heard it.

“No!” I shouted.

Julian turned to me. “Stop” He yelled, but I was already yelling to him.

He was bleeding so much.

The blood flowed beadily and easily. I didn’t notice as Don and Consigliere caught Tony trying to run away, I think they roulder care.

y knocked him out. I didn’t care. I

1 looked at Nua. She was sliding down against the wall, murmuring, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”