Chapter 27

We arrive at a huge place, and the gates automatically open and the place is like a mansion. I look out the window curiously. We pull over in the front and I get out the car hesitantly and I look around. "This way" as Styles motions me to come over. I go and stand next to him, and he smiles down at me.

We walk to the front door and I see that they are guards standing by the door, "boss you are back"

"Yes, and I bought someone with me" as he turns to me. They all look at me curiously, "this is Talia" after a pause he carries on "Axel's wife." There is a little pause from everyone as they assess me, finally the one who looks like he is second in command speaks, "We are happy to have you here Talia."

"Thank you" as I mumble and look down at my feet. "Don't worry they're not dangerous" as Styles tries to reassure me. I start to have second thoughts, "what's wrong" as Styles seems to sense my doubt,

I am too nervous to tell him in front of his men who are standing there, "well gentlemen I'm going to show Talia where she is going to be sleeping"

"Of course," as they move out the way so we can get in. When we walk past them, I can hear them whispering among st themselves, but it is not loud enough that I can make out what they are saying to one another.

"You may sit" as Styles motions for me to sit across him, the living room is very large and looks very expensive, so was Styles just like Axel? Was he in the Mafia as well? I sit down slowly.

"I can see by the look on your face that you are wondering what is it I do? Why do I have guards by the door, so yes I am in the Mafia, I am the leader but I am not as cruel."

"I don't know if I should be here, what if Axel is looking for me?"

"Talia, I doubt that he is looking for you because if he was he would have already found you, I mean he is a man of great power and means." That hit me hard, we had been travelling for three days now and I didn't even know where we were, and if Styles was right which means Axel had really discarded me. I shuddered at the thought,

"Since you are a Mafia leader, why did you take me?"

"I want you to work for me."

"What kind of worker?"

"I will tell you when the time comes."

"No, I need to know now so that I know what I am getting myself into in advance."

"Well you are a sharp girl, I will have someone who will teach how to fight and then you will be coming to missions as one of us."

"Okay, when do I start training?"

"You can start anytime you want, you can just tell me when will it suit you?"

"Can I start immediately."

Styles seemed to be taken aback. "Are you sure you don't want to rest first and then we will take it from there."

"No I am a hundred percent sure, I want to start now. I don't feel tired in any case and I could use a distraction."

"Okay let me show you to your room and arrange a working out attire for you and then you can start in half an hour or so."

"Thank you"

"Matilda" a few seconds later a middle-aged woman shows up. "Sir its good to have you back."

"It's good to be back, can you show Talia please where room will be."

"Of course, Sir" as she leads me to my room. I walk down the hall way and I find a beautiful room, it is huge. "I will bring you what you need shortly"

"Thank you" as I jump on the bed and it felt comfortable. I can't help but think of Axel. I had to be stronger and move on.

I hear a knock by the door, "come in"

Matilda walks in, here is your working out attire. "Thank you"

I put on the tights and sports bra, I tie up my hair in a bun and wear sneakers. I walk out the room hesitantly to find Matilda standing there. "I see you are done. Let me show you where to practice"

I am led, into a room with a rubber mat all over there is a punching bag and skipping ropes. There are lots of things to use when working out.

I see a guy standing there, when he sees us, he walks over to us. "Hey, you must be Talia. I'm Dante your personal trainer."

"Nice to meet you" as I shake his hand, Styles probably told him about me or was he there when I had walked in earlier.

"Let's warm up first" we do a couple of warm up exercises. Then we start the proper work, "when you are punching focus your energy more on your elbow by blocking." I follow his instructions, even though I am tired I keep going.

"Okay you did very well, that will be all for today, I will see you tomorrow at in the morning. Don't be late."

"Okay, I won't be late. thank you Dante" as I shake his hand and I walk out.

I go back to my room and I find the closet is filled with clothing my size, I check the time and I see that it is really late. I go and shower. I find a fresh set of pajamas, I wear them, and I decide to take a quick breather before I go downstairs for supper.

I lie on my bed and I look at the ceiling, I close my eyes as I try to shut out the voices in my head. I wake up when I feel like I am being lifted lightly then I feel something heavy come over me. Then I decide to let go and I am taken by the darkness.