HIS CLAIM

22

Nicholas

“Get her away from here. I will deal with her later.” I ordered Antonio and Logan.

Sofia was screaming and sobbing as they dragged her away. I tucked my gun into the waistband behind my back. I ignored everyone else as I focused on Elsa, frowning as I placed my hands on her cheeks. Her eyes were bloodshot, and her neck was red with finger marks visible.
My anger flared at the sight in front of me.

“Don’t talk.” I told her when she tried to say something. It would only hurt her.

“How could this happen?” Tessa pulled her away from me to look at her. She was furious and turned to glare at me.

“Do you just let everyone have access to guns?”

“No.”

“Good to know you’re not keeping track of sit.” She hissed out, and I shot her a warning look.

“Watch your mouth, woman.” I took a step toward her with a glare. Tessa looked away and took a step back.

“S-stop it.” Elsa’s horse voice interrupted. I looked at her to see her wince and put a hand to her throat.

“MIkka is on her way.” Arianna informed me, and I nodded.

Dante  stopped next to me and handed me the gun Sofia was holding earlier. I grabbed it and turned it around as I examined the very familiar gun. I shared a look with dante, who confirmed my thoughts.

“Arianna, tell me how the fck Sofia got a hold of your gun?” I snapped at her. She looked at the gun with a frown.

“I don’t know…”

“You don’t know?” I gritted my teeth and stood in front of her.

“I keep this one in my purse… She must have snooped around and found it.”

“Then you better take care of her.” I pushed the gun into her hands.

“Fine.” She snapped and turned to walk away.

“But I warned you, Nicholas. I told you she would be a problem if you didn’t get rid of her.” She gave me a knowing look before continuing down the stairs.

“Get Rosana to my office.” I told Dante and turned to Elsa. She was already looking at me with a frown on her face. I reached out for her, but she moved away.

“Can you help?” She whispered to Tessa. She was already holding onto Tessa for support, who was giving me a disapproving look.

“Don’t be ridiculous, Elsa.” I sighed and closed my eyes when she ignored me and limped to the stairs with Tessa’s help. Elsa was struggling, and Dante took over for Tessa and carried Elsa down the stairs. I rolled my neck in annoyance at the whole situation. My foolishness in the past was biting me in the fcking as right now.

I should have fcking gotten rid of her.

I walked into my office and saw Elsa already seated on the couch with tessa next to her. She talked to Elsa softly, but she didn’t say anything and just kept her eyes down on her lap, nodding now and then to whatever Tessa was saying.

“My goodness…” Rosana looked shocked when she saw Elsa.

“Rosana, Sofia tried to kill Elsa not too long ago.” I leaned on my desk and crossed my arms. Her eyes became wide as she put her hand to her mouth and gasped.

“No, it can’t be… My Sofia?” Rosana asked in disbelief.

“Sofia dared to wave a gun in my house and in front of me.” My expression hardened. Rosana had tears in her eyes, barely believing her own two ears.