Oh Brother!

"I'm betting on it." I taunted as she turned around and stomped away. Waiting until the door shut close, I un-clenched my fist, almost drawing blood. I sighed looking back at the moon, as I ran my hand through my hair.

Damn this was going to be a long night.

I should probably head back, I mean Colton is probably looking for me. Not that he would actually care for me, but because I was with Milo. Stepping back into the bedroom as I checked once more if Milo was asleep as he was gone with the wind, as I leaned over and place a kiss on his forehead. " Sweet dreams, my little one." I whispered as I walking back outside to expecting Thomas hovering but he was gone. Not an ounce, not a trace of four eyes. Just what exactly did blonde tell him?

She told me she was powerful, but not that powerful that I've never heard of her. Maybe just because she close to Colton, she believes she is. Yeah probably.

Now onto bigger priorities, where is four eyes? I need to know what to do next? Like do I just sit here and look pretty? Or do I actually have to do something?

Ugh, so frustrating when people don't tell you anything unless it's last minute. Come on, people I have empires to run, people to feed, money to make, a baby to take care of. Literally.

I didn't want to take the grand staircase and make another one of those flashy entrances. So I would just take the secret back one. Yes, of course why wouldn't the richest mobster not have a secret staircase. I mean it was four eyes and Robertson who told me about this just in case of immediate escape, always go the back way.

Trailing back the other way around I soon found myself between the kitchen and the garden. Since I didn't want to go back to the party and see all the miserable fake bastards and cat fight with Philly I decided the garden was a much better place for my presence to be received.

Stepping out as the night breeze purified my soul. I trailed over to the section where I saw the beautiful bushes of flowers. It was better looking than Philly. Admiring the simplicity of nature, my mind lingered to the memory of my brother and I running through the garden, practicing or so we said. More like fighting, as he grabbed hold of my shoulders and I flipped him over a bushes of roses. He yelped, calling out for help as thorns poked his skin. The recalling of the memory brought a smile upon my lips. Oh, brother I wonder how you are?

" Excuse me." A very too familiar voice spoke as I turned around to see a beloved hazel eyes. The same ones we shared from our father. Leo? Shit, I spoke too soon. How the hell? What the hell? Did he notice me? Does he see through my disguise? "Excuse me, I know what I'm about to say is weird but you remind me of someone." He added as I swallowed trying to make sure he wouldn't know who I was.

I cocked my brow, " What?" I spatted as my voice came out harsh as I intended.

He took a step forward as I noticed the bags under his eyes illuminated by the moonlight. Not just the bags but the exhaustion in his soul. His bright ash hair that was usually taken care of was all shaggy and disheveled. His pale face, his hallowed cheeks, looking slim unlike before. The vibrant and jubilant he carried was gone. The young lady lover man I knew was no longer there but a disgrace mafia leader. " Please come back, Ly." He said in a voice so tender that tears brimmed my eyes. Shit he just had to bring out my old nickname.

I took a step back purposely putting distance between us as he wrapped his arms around me. I gasped, what are you doing you fool? I wanted to say. Not for my sake,but for his. I didn't know what Colton was capable of, but I don't want my brother near him. I tried to compose myself without jumping into his arms. But for a split moment I relish in his brother sister hug.

Two years had passed. Almost three. And not once did I think what me leaving could do to my brother. Only after I left, after I saw the side effects of my departure did I realize. But I still didn't go back, I couldn't. I didn't want too. Allowing my brother to carry the burden- my burden. We grew up never meet our mother, taught, trained, experienced the same mafioso life. What gave me the right to run away? To live as freely with no consequences but every action had consequences. It was a rule: cause and effect. I had cause him to be like this, but to protect him I would have to continue the act.

With the regret of my heart and soul I pushed him away as he stumbled back, " Ly?" He breathed as I put on my facade.

" What the hell, dude?" I scoffed as he creased his forehead.

" Ly, whatever we did, I'm sorry. I'm sorry if I didn't act like a good brother." He apologized as I shook my head, I wanted to scream: " Don't apologize! You've done nothing wrong! I was the one who screwed up."

Though I didn't, I next words came out of my mouth like venom, " Sir, I do not know you. You're hallucinating." I turned around to get out as soon as possible. To get away from him. From anyone else who might notice me but a hand caught my arm.

"Why are you acting like this?" Leo questioned hurtly.

" I don't know you." I repeated as I internally wanted to hit myself.

" Ly, is it because your with the dragon clans boss, and had a kid. " He began as I shook my head. Why the hell does everyone think I was fucking Colton? I was trying to get my college degree. " If that's it, it's okay. Beyond fine, he could help all of us. It doesn't matter. Dad's probably not going to be happy, but it doesn't matter. We need you back."

" We need you back" The words ranged in my mind. Just like how Cassian had told me. " Sir, please don't bother me." I pleaded, I could feel the tears almost flowing out as I fought to get out of his grasp. For some reason it felt harder than steal. Why? Why was he so strong right now? When we use to train I could easy knock him to the ground, but now I couldn't escape him.

" Listen-"

"I believe the lady asked you not to disturb her." Another unknown voice broke the tension. I whipped my head to see the mysterious man interfering. Removing Leo's hand from my being. " Colton made that very clear. Besides you're acting like a drunken bastard." He added as he snapped his hand back.

" Do you know who I am?" Leo hissed as the mysterious man rolled his eyes. Ooo, Leo was about to kick his ass. Let me give you some advice, don't ever roll your eyes at a mobster. Unless you want to die.

Standing in between my brother and I the man informed us, " Leonardo Thornton, son of Lucien Thornton, leader of the fallen Lion Clan. And you still dare boost about it?" He retorted in the most disrespectful way as something in Leo's eyes went out, more like gave in. A victorious grin appeared on the man's face while Leo backed away without fight.

I wanted to call his name out, but I didn't. I gawked at the fucker in front of me. How dare he? No one could bully my brother but me! With fury for my brother, and anger from myself , " Who are you?" I immediately spoke.

" Don't I get a thanks, first." He jokingly told as I crossed my arms. He finally stepped into the light of the moon. A clone copy of the Dragon leader. His hair pitch black, just like Coltons however his onyx eyes contained a soulless look. Something even Colton didn't have.

" I didn't need your saving." I clicked my tongue.

He bellowed a deep chuckle, as if I said something funny. I didn't knew who he was but what I did know was this guy was trouble.