Chris's Pov

I nodded politely at the guards as they opened the doors for me to enter the mansion. I stepped in and started searching for Danny.

I had to go take care of some last minute business for him because apparently he was "busy" and wouldn't be able to attend the usual peace meeting between some of the other smaller gangs in the area.

Honestly sometimes it feels like I run this gang, unlike that hot headed, egotistical prick.

I wait at the bottom of the stairs and tap my foot impatiently. Kyle and Todd walk down first and wave at me, causing a small smile to appear on my once frowning face.

"How was the meeting, bro?" Todd inquired, slapping my back a little too hard and causing me to wince. "Absolutely wonderful, if only some people could've attended it then maybe there wouldn't have been a shootout between the gangs." I huffed out irradiatedly.

"Shootout? The fuck happened? It was supposed to be a peace meeting so shit like this wouldn't happen!" Kyle exclaimed with wide eyes.

"Just a lot of misunderstandings, angry leaders because Danny didn't show up but yeah I handled it. A few people won't go back to their families though, that's for sure." I admitted with a slight chuckle, running my fingers through my curls.

"Who won't go back to their families?"

Danny and I locked eyes before we both broke out into a smirk. He didn't waste anytime, walking towards me as we did our usual bro hug.

"I'll expect a full report later." He reminded. "Jeez Dan, I've been gone for 3 days and this is the first thing you say to me when I get back?" I faked a sad expression.

Danny rolled his eyes.

"You act as if I missed you." He drawled. "You always do, even if you don't show it." I teased.

Danny was about to rebuttal when a small creak coming from the direction of the stairs, made us turn around.

My heart hammered in my chest as I took the time to completely register what I was witnessing.

She was beautiful.

This wasn't the first time I saw a girl but there was something different about this one. She faced me with a shy smile and a little awkward wave and it took everything in me not to coo. There was a glint of innocence in her chocolate brown eyes that surely didn't go unnoticed.

I put on a genuine smile and approached her.

"Hey there, I'm Chris." I introduced myself, pulling my hand out in front of her to shake. It was really just an excuse to have some skin to skin contact with her. Her eyes snapped up from my body to my face and she blushed.

It was obvious she had been checking me out since she walked down the stairs. I certainly didn't mind, it was cute.

"I-I'm Claire, nice to meet you." She said softly, shaking my hand with a gentle grip. We shook hands for awhile and I wasn't planning on pulling away until Danny put an arm around her waist and pulled her towards him, whilst giving me a warning look.

A look that was insinuating she was his.

The girl, known as Claire, wiggles out of Danny's grip and pushes his hand to his own chest. I stifle a laugh at his bewildered expression.

Well, looks like she has other plans.

I shake my head with a slight chuckle and start heading to the kitchen to get something to drink. Also, it looked like those two near the stairs needed some time alone because Danny looked pissed as fuck.

"Dude, you better stay away from her. Boss has already put a claim on her." Todd whispered, trailing behind me with Kyle. "I don't see a claim on her." I smirked, opening the fridge and taking out a can of Red Bull.

A "claim" in gang terms mean that the person you're with, needs to have a sort of mark that shows they're yours. For example, a tattoo, a hickey, a piece of jewelry with the owner's name.

It's not like you start treating that person like a pet, it's honestly just for safety. There has been many cases where gangs, especially the leaders, fight over a woman. If there's a claim, you're not allowed to do anything or else you'll be tortured and killed on the spot without anyone interfering.

My point is, Claire didn't have a single claim on her so Danny can go fuck a cactus for all I care.

"He's actually right, anyone has a shot with that chick." Seth muttered, entering the kitchen and taking a seat on the stool. "Why, you interested?" Todd asked with a hint of suspicion.

"Fuck no, she's not my type." Seth grimaced. "You make it sound like she's lacking something, have you seen how beautiful she is? Claire could be everyone's type and I wouldn't be surprised." I admitted, taking a chug of the liquid.

"Oooo, they're gonna be having secret meetings in the middle of the night behind the boss's back." Kyle mocked in a girly voice, secretly giving Todd a wink but we all caught it.

I punched his chest playfully and he put his hand on his heart, acting hurt.

"Ky, your heart is on the left." Todd correctedr. "Well Chris hurt me so much it moved to the right!" Kyle slid down the wall dramatically with his hand still placed on the wrong side.

Todd and I burst out laughing, even Seth couldn't help but smile when Kyle made an exaggerated "hmph, you're all meanies!"

"What's so funny?" A voice questioned.

We all watched Danny walk into the kitchen and grace us with his god-like presence.

"Why are you always lurking in the shadows?" Todd spoke first, still laughing about Kyle's performance.

"Nothing, we were just talking about Kyle's dick. He said some girl might've broke it while they were-" I started answering Danny's question but Kyle cuts me off quickly. "Haha very funny, now shut up." Kyle glared at me for making it up.

"You guys are so childish." Danny grumbled.

"Aww what's wrong, did someone not get laid today?" I chuckled. "Not many people get away with sarcasm around me, consider yourself lucky that you're my brother." Danny growled.

I scoffed and bumped his shoulder as I exited the kitchen and headed upstairs to my bedroom.

Lucky was one way to describe our brotherhood alright.

Claire's Pov

I walked into Danny's bedroom and sat on his bed whilst fiddling with my fingers, a habit I did when I was bored or thinking too much.

Chris was, well he was absolutely gorgeous. It wasn't fair, why was everyone in this house attractive?! Is it so hard for someone to look decent like me, just so I don't feel overwhelmed by all the good looks!

My thoughts were cut short when Danny walked through the door with an irritated sigh. "We'll go shopping for some new clothes for you tomorrow, for now you can just use mine." He explained, opening the same giant wardrobe I saw the morning I woke up here.

I gasped when there was a whole other room inside the wardrobe, full of dark clothes that were obviously Danny's. It was like Narnia but instead of snow, it was clothes and shoes and other designer crap!

"I freaking said I am not sleeping in the same bed with you. You should be glad I'm even considering staying in this house." I huffed.

"I am not some pet or possession so I will be sleeping in my own separate room. Those are my conditions if I'm staying here."

"I'm glad you've come to your senses. Fine, there's a room down the hallway where you can stay in. It's the only spare one we have at the moment but unfortunately it's in the middle of Kyle and Chris's room." Danny didn't seem happy at that.

I smiled inside my head knowing I'll be close to Chris.

"For your safety, I'll do my best to make you feel comfortable while you're here with us." He said softly in my ear. I ignored the goosebumps on my neck and nodded, standing up and leaving the room.

Just as I was about to step out the doorway, I paused.

"Hey I was wondering, what's behind that door over there?"

Danny follows my eyes and smirks when he sees me staring at the red door on the left side of the room.

"You wanna find out, princess?" He asked, dominance dripping from his words. I gulped and took a step back when he inched closer towards me.

"N-Never mind! I don't need to know!" I squeaked and bolted out of there as fast as my legs could carry me.

I breathe heavily, trying to catch my breath as I stopped outside a dark blue door. I didn't seem like anyone used it, this must be the spare room I'm staying in.

I opened it carefully and screamed at the sight.

Chris looked like he just came out of the shower, he was shirtless with a towel wrapped around his waist. His hair was dripping when he faced me with a confused gaze.

Why does this always happen to me!

"Oh my coconuts, I'm so SO sorry!" I covered my face with my hands, clearly embarrassed.

"You know if you wanted to see me naked, you could've just asked." He grinned playfully.

I choked on the air.

"I'm just teasing, I'm actually glad you stopped by." Chris smiled, throwing a shirt over his head and sitting on his bed with only a towel covering his lower half.

"Oh really?" I replied distractedly, my eyes leeching onto his exposed skin.

"Yeah, I wanted to ask you about your relationship with my brother, Danny."

They're brother's? Why was I only hearing about this now?!

"Oh well there's nothing to tell. We aren't dating, he's just possessive over me because of that chick tryna kill me. Sometimes he goes a bit too far and asks like we're together but I don't think he understands that I'm single." I shrugged, hinting the last part.

"Chick trying to kill you? What the fuck, who?!" Chris exclaimed with a frown. "Her name is Sabrina, apparently she's Danny's ex fiance." I mumbled bitterly.

"But I don't understand why she's after you, what trouble have you been causing huh?" He looked amused but worried at the same time. "She thinks Danny and I are dating and if he doesn't give her back that stupid necklace she gifted him on their anniversary, she swore she'd kill me."

"And let me guess, he doesn't wanna give it back because it belongs to him now." Chris sighed. "Ding ding ding, we have a winner!" I clapped.

"He's such a selfish bastard, in order for you to stay safe, he should just give her the fucking necklace." He snapped. "It seems important, maybe there's a reason she wants it back. Danny is just trying to figure it out whilst keeping me safe at the same time." I defended.

Chris shook his head.

"So that's why you're here, this is basically your safe house now?"

"I guess so." I responded sheepishly. "Well we'll do our best to make sure you're comfortable here." Chris smiled. "Danny literally said the same thing a few minutes ago, are you sure you guys aren't running a hotel?" I giggled.

We both laughed lightly.

Silence surrounded the room and I shuffled against the doorway before speaking again.

"So what about you, any love interests?" I inquired. "Nope, single as a pringle and ready to mingle." He winked, causing me to blush. "Todd, Seth and I don't have one night stands like Kyle and Danny. We're just looking for the right girls." Chris adds.

"Danny has one night stands?" I repeated. "Yeah, I mean he used too I guess. Maybe since you're here he won't do it as much." He yawned.

I don't know why but that just made me feel sad. What was I expecting, he was hot so naturally girls would be in his bed 24/7.

"I thought Kyle was-" I trail off, not knowing how to finish that sentence. "-gay." Chris finished off for me, chuckling to himself.

I nodded with a flushed face.

"He isn't as far as I know, he's just one of those dramatic asses." Chris assured. I found that funny, it was certainly true after all.

"I better start moving into my new room which is just next to yours." I hint again and walk out of his room so he could finally change properly.

After an hour of doing some extra exploring and jumping on my huge bed, I headed downstairs in search of something to do, cause I was bored.

My parents flashed through my head and I pouted. I'm pretty sure my best friends already informed my brother about how Danny dragged me out of the classroom, and he obviously told my dad. Naturally I was expecting police officers at the front door any minute now.

Clothes were my main worry at the moment, as stupid as that sounds. If I really was planning to stay here for awhile, which is a couple of weeks at the least then I needed fabric on my body! I know Danny said we'd go shopping but I already have enough clothes at my house, why couldn't I just get them?

Danny was most likely worried that I wouldn't come back if I stepped foot outside the house. He isn't wrong really, I can protect myself so I have no idea why I'm here. Not to mention I could have just told my family and we could have gone to the police.

What could Sabrina do then if I'm protected by the army?!

But then again, this is gang stuff and I don't wanna involve my fam, it could potentially put them in danger too.

I rubbed my temple to avoid a headache seeping through and stood behind the couch, seeing the guys, except Danny, watching Tv with their backs towards me.

"Waddup homies!"

I didn't even get the chance to blink before three guns were pointed directly at my forhead.

"Wow guys, I didn't realize I had a sign on my head that said "Shoot Me." I snapped with a fake smile.

They all breath a sigh of relief and lower their guns.

"God fucking dammit Claire, we are so sorry. We thought you were a potential threat." Chris apologized, scratching the back of his neck. "Don't sneak up on us like that, girl!" Kyle scolded playfully, making me giggle a bit.

"Hey, how come I don't have a gun?!" I whined.

They all looked at each other nervously. "Go ask your boyfriend first." Seth warned. Chris tensed up and gritted his teeth. "He is not my freaking boyfriend!" I yelled in annoyance.

How many times do I have to explain that I'm only here because Danny forced me, otherwise my life would be in danger. That's all it is!

"Yet."

Speak of the devil.

"Stop encouraging them, you son of a monkey!" I continued to yell, crossing my arms. "Someone's on their period." Danny mocked with a chuckle.

I gasped.

"How dare you insult me, you overgrown mushroom!" I shouted, my ears turning red from my anger. I could only imagine how scary I looked right now because everyone held their mouths and turned away from me with teary eyes.

I walked into the kitchen and took out a carton of eggs from the fridge, he deserved this. I walked back into the living room and start throwing the eggs at Danny.

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Everyone started cheering and Danny looked like he was about to kill me. He was covered in egg and I could practically see the steam coming out from his ears. He wiped off some of the yolk and started walking in my direction.

"This chick is gonna get it now." Kyle snickered. I gave him a glare to shut him up.

Suddenly Danny lifted me up and pinned me against the wall. "You're asking for a fucking punishment." He spat. I scoffed and rolled my eyes. "What are you gonna do, spank me? News flash Mr Roy, I'm not one of your little rag dolls you can order around as you please."

"Oooooooooo" was the only sound heard in the room, aside from Danny and my heavy breathing.

"I'll make you learn your fucking place, just watch." He snarled, wrapping his hand around my neck and shoving me backwards, making me hit my head on the wall.

My lungs screamed for air as my vision started getting hazy, my body going into a state of panic at my sudden loss of airway.

"D-Danny, you're hurting me please s-stop." I choked, my breathing becoming more and more hoarse. Danny's eyes were dark and unforgiving. For the first time I felt myself being truly scared of someone.

Chris heared my silent cries and jumped up from the couch before the rest of the boys could even process what was happening. He punched Danny hard in the face, but not hard enough to knock him out.

"Get your fucking hands off of her!"

I slid down the wall and covered my head whilst my body shook uncontrollably. Danny wiped the corner of his lip, where a bit of blood lingered, and sized Chris up.

"She has a lot of fucking attitude, I've only ever tried to help her so I shouldn't be treated with such disrespect! I'm the biggest fucking Gang Leader in this entire county, she needed to be reminded of that! I'm not some pushover, she needed to be taught a lesson!" Danny's loud shouting made me curl up into a ball and start sobbing more.

"What the fuck is wrong with you?! Look at the state she's in, you fucking piece of shit!" Chris screamed back just as loudly.

Danny eyes left Chris's for a moment and he took a glance in my direction. His expression softened when he caught sight of my neck, and he looked guilty.

I can only imagine how red and painful it looked.e

"Claire, I'm so sor-"

"Save it." I whispered, my voice cracking ever so slightly.

Chris lifted me up from the ground and put an arm around my shoulder gently. "Let's go." He told me, trying to be careful as he led me up the stairs but not before shooting Danny a disgusted sneer.

As soon as we were out of sight, the shouting started.

"How could you do that?! She looked fucking traumatized!" Todd was the first to yell. "You went to far this time." Seth snarled. "I don't have time for this." I heard Danny mutter. "Your anger is getting the best of you Dan, one day you're gonna end up killing someone you love and regret it." Kyle sighed.

"You're starting to become just like your father." Todd snapped. That was the last straw for Danny.

"IF YOU EVER SAY SOMETHING LIKE THAT AGAIN I WON'T HESITATE TO BREAK YOUR FUCKING MOUTH! GET BACK TO WORK AND DON'T FORGET THAT I OWN ALL OF YOU, KNOW YOUR FUCKING PLACE OR ELSE I'LL REMIND YOU!"

A small whimper of pain from downstairs makes me flinch. "Don't worry, he won't hurt you again." Chris comforted me, opening his bedroom door and leading me in.

I was placed on the bed as Chris walks into his bathroom and comes out with a wet cloth. "Hold still, it might sting a little." He confessed.

My sobs had died down but my body was still shaking. Chris was well aware and gently started dabbing the cloth on my neck.

"T-Thank you."

My voice was strained and hoarse, it sounded like I was struggling to breathe.

"Your circulation was cut off for a moment too long, so you might lose your voice for awhile or it'll just be a bit painful to talk. Either way, you shouldn't say anything and just focus on recovering." He explained sadly, taking a hold of both my hands to calm down my shaking.

"W-What did D-Danny m-mean when h-he said-"

I start coughing and clutching my throat in pain when I couldn't properly finish my sentence. Chris kisses my forehead sympathetically and pulls out a notepad and pen from his side table drawer.

I take it gratefully and begin writing.

What did Danny mean when he said "Don't forget that I own all of you"

Chris stares at my note before letting out an exasperated breath. "A lot of us have gotten into shit in our past. Some of us joined the gang out of force because we didn't have a choice, or that we had a dept to pay back. In that way, Danny owns us until we repay him for whatever help he gave us when we needed it."

"Unfortunately, this gang was started by our grandfather so it's been in the family for years. Danny and I were instantly caught in it from a young age after our father took over. We've been here from the very start." Chris finished off.

Confusion spread across my face, causing me to start writing again.

So how did Danny take over the gang? And how come it didn't go to you?