GABRIEL

Previously

An ear piercing scream was heard, full of pain and fear.

"Angelica".

Gabriel fell into a state of emotional shock. A scream he had never wished to hear echoed from what was once his immaculate home into his gardens surrounding the now broken and damaged house. It was as if time had stopped. The high pitched scream of a young woman in pain hit each and every one of Gabriel's men. 

It was as if Gabriel was able to comprehend everything around him, yet not move his own two feet. He could hear his heart beat bouncing in and out of his chest, taunting almost about what he was about to discover. Teasing him about not being able to keep his promise to his wife. To keep her safe. Every inch of Gabriel's body began to feel heavy. He had already lost so much. Daniel had already lost so much, yet now he had found happiness once again, he almost felt it getting ripped away from him. Tearing away at his life like a piece of old worn out paper. 

His breaths came out long and light, as if he had forgotten how to breath. His mind was clouded and worried for his wife. His woman. His angel. 

What was he going to find? What was he going to see? Would she be unharmed? Would she be protected by his men? Were her family okay? Questions sped through his mind like a fast car, until he felt a harsh blow to his back. 

Falling forwards, Gabriel turned around. How long had he been in shock for? His men and Marcus' men were fighting all around him. It was like a war zone. Gabriel searched for Daniel and saw him not far from where he had previously stood. 

"We have to go. NOW!", Daniel yelled at his brother. 

Without further thinking, Daniel and Gabriel bound up the entrance to the home as quickly as they could, grazes littering their bodies. Entering the foyer, Gabriel and Daniel were not ready for what they saw. Blood was dripping off the walls and the floor as if someone had painted the home in a fresh red colour. Debris, furniture, and men lay in areas, even some women. The fight had not stopped for them, no. Men still continued to achieve dominance between each other as they landed harsh blows to their opponents, inflicting further damage with weapons, whether it be a small knife, to a gun. 

Gabriel didn't think when he had kidnapped his wife. He didn't want her to be involved with this. His promise to her was broken. He promised to protect her. He promised to make sure she was safe, along with her family, yet here he stood in a blood bath caused by a mans insatiable desire for power and revenge. 

It was a nightmare come true. The hard work Gabriel and Daniel had spent making sure the streets were kept as clean and safe as they could. Ensuring that no man wold ever stand up to them for power, stand up to them to get rid of them, stand up to them to create chaos and havoc. Only a man as blind as Marcus' could ever want to wreak havoc in a place like Britain. Foolish. He could never achieve what he wanted. No one liked Marcus. There was sure to be some sort of attack, if not from Gabriel's side, then most certainly for another. 

It was truly sickening. Everyone in the business knew you never hurt one's family, unless it was truly out of revenge. In turn, Marcus wasn't allowed to hurt Gabriel or Daniel and their families. The deed was done. What goes around, comes around. And for Marcus' brother? It did. The feud should have ended a long time ago. 

"Gabriel!", Daniel yelled out once again. 

"Go! Go find her!", Daniel shouted towards his brother, struggling slightly against an attacker. Nodding his head towards Gabriel, Daniel began to fight the assailant head on, not before nodding off at Gabriel.

 Wasting no time, Gabriel's heavy foot steps resounded up the stairs, only to find more blood than before. Searching all rooms as men groaned on the floors, and whilst they were mid fight, Gabriel began to panic. He could't even find his wife's body guard. Ensuring his gun was in his hand, he hid behind his bedroom door, closing his eyes, not realising only half an hour before, his wife was standing in that exact spot, scared and rooted to the ground with only a small gun to protect her.

As much as he didn't want it to happen, Gabriel prayed his wife would scream again to give him some indication of which room she was in. He noted it wasn't the movie room. The metal door that blended into the wall remained what looked to be sealed, giving him some recognition that his wife's family was safe, and hopefully to his happiness, unable to hear the gunshots and fights taking place not far outside. 

Seconds went by and yet he had heard nothing. He cursed the day he decided to live in such a large home. He had no idea when he would find Angelica. But as luck would have it, he was blessed with an odd chance. 

Standing by the door, Gabriel began to wonder further into the room, and closet where it looked as if Angelica had hidden. Walking in slowly, he didn't anticipate what would happen next. A large glass ornament smashed on his upper back ,making him lose balance and fall heavily to the floor. Rolling over, Gabriel held his arms out in defence, clutching his gun in one hand, but he didn't anticipate was the assailant in front of him to be a young, yet tall boy. 

The boy appeared to be covered in blood and limped on one of his legs. Gabriel knew he wasn't one of his men. He would have never employed a young boy to be a part of his gang who took part in fighting. Crawling backwards, Gabriel jumped onto his two feet and let out a silent, yet deadly smirk. Without any warning, Gabriel charged towards the boy and tackled him to the floor, earning a grunt of pain from the young attacker. 

Holding him by the throat, Gabriel lifted up his upper body and held the gun to the boys head. Nothing and no one was going to stop Gabriel from finding his wife. Time had already passed so quickly, and he had no idea as to what state she was going to be in. 

"Where is she?", Gabriel angrily whispered. The young boy clawed at his throat, unable to breathe. 

Gabriel squeezed harder, and muttered the words again, anger taking over his logical mind and being. Looking at the boys eyes, something triggered him to let go of the boys throat. 

Deep breathes resonated throughout the room as tears streamed down the teenagers eyes. Gabriel cocked his gun, and the boy looked up. Pointing towards the door, he began to fall into an unconscious state.

"Boss...Marcus...bedroom", the boy mustered out, before his head fell backwards, hitting the soft carpet. Gabriel jumped to his feet and exited the room, unbothered about any men trying to attack him. Shooting any man who got in his way, Gabriel began to smirk menacingly. Rage filled his entire being as his eyes began to turn obsidian black. 

The words beast and monster were not enough to describe the aura dominating off Gabriel's body as he searched in each bedroom, finally coming to a slightly ajar door that appeared to have a trail of blood leading into it, as if someone had been dragged into the room. Silently creeping up to the gap, Gabriel peaked inside, joined by Daniel. Using head actions to describe the next steps, Gabriel moved in front of the door, whilst Daniel covered his. 

Gazing through the thin gap, Gabriel noticed a body that looked broken and beaten into a pulp, but that wasn't all. Fresher blood littered the carpet as if someone else was hurt in the room. Holding up his fingers to Daniel, he let a count down begin. 

3.

2.

1.

Gabriel and Daniel kicked open the door and burst into a shocking scene. Not only was Greg's half dying body almost mutilated on the floor, but so was the body of his wife with blood pouring out of her. Bruises littered her face and her body, along with knife marks. 

Her shirt was ripped open, letting any man pass by gaze at her semi naked and bloody body. He hair was matted with her and Greg's blood, and her eyes were opening and closing as she lay there looking at the ceiling. Her finger pointing towards the now open door, as it once had been before when she had fainted. Just as Gabriel was about to get to his wife, Men began to surround them, and both Gabriel and Daniel were pulled back, and restrained. 

Gabriel and Daniel watched, as the men careless pushed Greg's body out the way, picking Angelica up like a rag doll, kicking behind her legs, making kneel towards Gabriel and Daniel. Her head that lolled backwards was harshly pushed forward, and her once long silky locks were wrapped around one of the mens hands tightly, making her head stay in place. Another man approached her and slapped her twice. Hard.

Gabriel let out an almost animalistic roar. Anger coursed through his veins like a poison.

"Don't touch her!", Gabriel yelled, earning him a punch across the jaw, and another punch to the side of the neck. Looking at his wife once more, he was about to talk, but was cut off by a laugh from the corner of the room. Glancing over, Daniel and Gabriel saw their biggest enemy, sitting in an arm chair, as if he were a king.

"Marcus", both Daniel and Gabriel muttered nastily, as if his name was lower than dirt. 

"This is almost sad, really", Marcus proudly announced. 

"I really am pressed for time so I do think it is time to continue. But before I do, did you like the gift I had left you? Poor girl. Poor stupid girl", Marcus laughed.

"Her screams were almost music to the ear. But you know me. I think I prefer my females with a little more age. Alas it is done. Now, let the fun, begin!".

Hello all my lovely readers, 

I am sorry for the lack of updating. I have been in and out of hospital visiting a very very close person to my heart. I decided to update a little later so I was able to spend time with the person. Terminal cancer is very close to taking her away from us, therefore I was preoccupied with many things. 

Again, a huge thank you to all who have been reading this. I appreciate it so much. Three more chapters to go after this and the book will be completed. I have some great new for everyone when the book is done, so stay tuned!!

I do hope you're all well! Apologies for not answering any messages. I have been extremely busy. Stay safe and get excited for the next update!!

Yours truly,

M.

P.S. Don't forget to like this chapter! Liking this chapter will really help me in general, and will help you guys understand what surprise I have for all of you!! Should I leave hints?