Beauty and the Mob Boss episode 13

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Sorry for the late update

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Someone died

Both Peter, and Elias grow quite and I realize I might have made a mistake

Peter

He died...

Mike

I understand I lost my mom too

Peter

You too, huh?

Mike

Yeah, I know how much that hurt, Peter

Mike

I'm sorry I brought it up

I reach over and pat Peter's shoulder. He gives me a watery smile as Elias watches me closely

Elias

I don't think we should continue this conversation

Elias

I am Peter's guardian. That's all you need to know

The rest of the ride passed in tense silence

My anxiety over what will happen at the mansion amps up every time I notice Elias watching me... scrutinizing me (*﹏*;)

Finally, we arrive at his house and went inside

Elias

It's past your bedtime, Peter. Go up to your room

Peter

Can Mike come up and read me a story?

I catch the subtle shake of Elias's head

Mike

How about just a good night hug

Peter

I kneel down to hug him recognizing a lot of myself in the lonely kid

Mike

*if I don't die tonight, I'll try to be your friend*

Pouting just a little, Peter trots up the staircase and out of sight

As soon as he's out of sight, Elias rounds on me glaring

Elias

My office. NOW

The darkened room smells of old books, leather and a hint of smoke. In another situation...

Elias sits behind his desk and steeples his fingers, his features hidden by shadows

Elias

we had a deal. You didn't keep up your end

Elias

Of the bargain, you tried to escape

Thought I can hardly see his face, the glimmer of his eyes breaks through the shadow pinning me in place

He studies me for a long, silent moment. The room thickens with tension

Elias

If you hadn't stopped to save my brother you might've gotten away

Mike

You're probably right

Elias

Why then?

Mike

Because I was that kid

Mike

I was small and people took advantage

Mike

I know exactly how Peter feels

Elias

Well, whatever your reasons, I should thank you,

Elias

Peter is family and you protected him. I appreciate that

Mike

He's a good kid

Elias

Commendable. But you ran away Mike

Elias

You went back on your end of our bargain

Elias slides his desk drawer open, reaches inside and slowly pulls out a large-caliber pistol

Elias

And that's is something I can not abide

I back away until my back hits the door. But the guards are on the other side

Elias gets up walking closer, closer, until he stands right in front of me

Elias

so tell me Mike

I feel his breath on my skin, his smell of cigarettes and whisky heavy in the air

Then he takes the gun and place's the tip of the barrel against my chest, cold, hard, deadly

Elias

Why shouldn't I kill you for your betrayal

The challenge is clear in his voice, beastly in his threat. But I meet his eyes, unafraid and unflinching

Mike

I... I made a mistake. I don't want to die

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