Chapter 1, Security
- Ryder's POV
I sit with this old leather book, the dusty smell of the old family library wafts around me. No-one has been in here since my mothers pass 5 years back.
Hell i made sure that everyone knew it was off limits. It's my first time back in New York since the year she passed and i immediately came here first.
They may call me the "Devil of the Al'Moretti Family" but somewhere deep inside myself lies a kid, who misses his mom.
I sigh and continue reading about my family history, "The Al'Moretti stim from multiple very large crime families, the main two being the Moretti Family and the Alensio Family.
"Both Italian, but the Alensio family has deep ties to Spain. Both families came to be when John Moretti married the only child and successor of the Alensio Family, Emilia Alensio..."
I sigh and put the book down leaning forward placing my elbows on the table as i loosen my tie and strip out of my jacket, "What an absolute load of shit" i mutter under my breath.
I loved my mother, Hell you could say she was the only woman who can move my heart but what was she thinking writing the history of the Al'Moretti family as if it is some cheesy romance novel.
I down the whiskey in the glass i brought in with me about to continue reading when my phone pings on the table, "Boss, Their is a guy here for you." I grit my teeth, I told this idiot to not bother me for a few hours.
I quickly reply "And? I don't know if you know what a few hours is but i know it hasn't been that long yet." i smash the send button and stand grabbing my jacket as i walk out of the room.
Locking the door behind me as i start heading towards the main living area, if someone is here for me they're either brought there or if i'm in my office they take them there.
But since i ain't in my office obviously they're brought here to be watched until i arrive. I get closer and hear three distinct voices, One has a accent and the other two are both females.
I am sliding my jacket on as i walk in, not really caring who it is. If they don't have the decency to call ahead then i don't need to be formal towards them.
I notice their is four large men in suits all donning shades on their rugged faces, and i look at them with a "Are you fucking kidding me, Shades inside the house?" kind of look.
My head of security walks over before i briefly note that their is only two of my men in here, but they are easily the most dangerous especially when working together.
I glance back towards the man that is now standing, his eye go wide as it dons on him just who is standing in front of him hell i made a name for myself at the age of 14 for gutting a gang leader because he looked at me wrong.
My reputation has only gotten worse, my eyes are a steely silver but when i am intrigued they grow dark almost black, and I'm sure right now i look just as they describe me as "The Devil of the Al'Moretti Family".
But at the young age of 24 not many people older then me take me serious until i start killing people. I nod at the twin and look directly at the four guards as they all shift in discomfort. The room fell quiet the second i entered.
I approach and sit in the seat opposite of the older man, who I'd say is in his late 30's or early 40's. The twins step up behind me and i lean back and cross my right leg over my knee as i lean back.
"Well? You rudely interrupted my evening so this better be good." I open my suit jacket and i notice his eyes go down to where the holster of my handgun sits flush against my chest, i notice he faulters a bit at that.
It wasn't intentional but oh well, He looks down at the female to his left and she glances up with fear evident in her face. "I-I'm Marcus Valentine, I run a company called-" I cut him off now that i know who he is "Teran Corp." He looks surprised.
"Y-Yes that's right" He says as i gesture for him to be seated, "So Mr.Valentine, What can we do for you?" I glance as the other woman who is starring at the twin with a look i can only say as watchful, I immediately know she isn't his daughter but another body guard.
I sigh, as Marcus starts to speak i cut him off again "Actually you mind telling me why you have 5 guards 1 trained in assassinations in my damn home?" I glare and my voice is dark, and warning.
Immediately i notice her eyes go wide and the other 4 go rigid, Marcus gulps "I-i need the protection and this is my daughter, Mr.Al'Moretti" I look at him and he seems to be telling the truth but they look nothing alike hell she is to pretty to be his daughter.
I nod and gesture for Tommy to lean down as i whisper into his ear "Go grab guns, show of force something that would scare them a little." He grins and nods he nods to tony and they both leave, Leaving me alone with these people.
I sigh and gesture for him to continue and he looks relieved, as he begins speaking again "Well i have another daughter and we agreed that she wouldn't get any security while she is in college but I've received more and more death threats recently."
The older woman grabs his hand and squeezes and he continues, "I'm scared for her safety, while she is at college i don't mind but summer break is coming up and she is bringing her friends over for the summer so i need extra security and personal guards for both of my daughters."
This gets the one girls attention as her head spins to her father before she say "Dad, I can take care of myself." he gives a tight smile before replying "I know sweetheart but i wanna be safe, it'll be just until the threats stop." I have my head propped up on my hand, in the most lazy and relaxed way.
To be honest this won't be an issue for us, we do security all the time but i don't like the idea of babysitting two girls my age just cause dear dad is paranoid.
The door opens and five of my men enter all have suits on but they also have bulletproof vest on, each carrying a slightly different but custom Assault Rifle each Rifle baring the symbol of the Al'Moretti Family a engraved Wolf with A.M etched into the base.
The look on all of their faces is priceless, But i know they are seriously interrupting me because something is wrong, These men are the elites of the Al'Moretti family, and they don't listen to anyone but Me, My brothers, and My Father who is dead.
The one steps forwards, He doesn't have his suit jacket on and i can see he needs to speak to me so i nod towards him and he says "Sir, Their was a breach sector 4 near G-House." I notice he is talking in code, "G-House" standing for the gun warehouse.
I nod "Deal with it, Your authorized to Kill on Sight" he gives a malicious grin that holds promises and i shake my head, Turning my attention back to the others just as the twins walk back in both carrying their own guns.
I look at Marcus and smile lightly, which probably comes off as terrifying and say "Better to be prepared" He gives at tight nod and shifts uncomfortably pull both ladies close to him in an attempt to shield them.
"So you want us to do security for your daughters and home over the span of the summer?" i say leaning forward, adjusting my chest holster as it tends to get uncomfortable after sitting for so long.
He nods and leans forward as well, I ask the long foreboding question "You're a billionaire why choose the Al'Moretti Family and not just hiring a Private Military Company instead? You know we are more expensive as you pay by the man not by the company."
He nods and i see he seems to suddenly become braver as if he is truly doing this for his family. "Because your not tied by laws, You'll do what ever it takes to keep them safe and that's exactly what i need, as for paying I'm willing to do what ever it takes."
I nod respecting that he seems to grow a backbone for his daughters, or he is truly the cold hard business man they make him out to be.
I nod, "The prices will vary between which group of men you want. 200k is the lowest price-" He cuts me off "I want the best, Mr.Al'Moretti" he gives a whispered sorry for cutting me off and i smirk. "Very well, then it will be 1.5 million per month we work their, but you will have the best Al'Moretti can offer" I smile.
He nods and seems relieved at that being the price, and if i was a complete monster i would've doubled it, knowing he can pay it but I'm not, he is trying to protect his family why would i fault him for that.
He pulls out a piece of paper from his brief case and his wife writes out a full contract, I check it over and nod satisfied that she added a subclause that says if the contract is to be extended the following month will be doubled pay.
I nod my head and quickly sign the document passing it to Marcus as he signs it as well.
I hold my hand out and smile "It'll be a pleasure working with you in the coming months, Mr.Valentine." He shakes my hand "You too, Mr.Al'Moretti" I wave my hand "Call me Ryder, I'll need to know the address for both your home and your daughters college I'd like to be the one to pick her and her friend's up personally to insure they get here safely."
He nods writing it out for me and i see he immediately look a few years younger as the relief of knowing his daughter is safe washes over him.
He hands me the paper and i nod as we begin walking out of the sitting room and towards the door, Stepping out and walking toward their car when out of nowhere i hear a gunshot and immediately draw mine as i watch Tony one of the twin drop.
These mother fuckers, I immediately shield the Marcus's daughter moving them all to the armor car that i travel in, opening the door i usher them in just as a searing pain shoot through my shoulder, "Mother fucker!"
I grit out as the young woman I'm shielding looks at me with wide eyes and is about to speak to me before i slam the door shut and turn.
I see four men wearing tracksuits carrying small caliber guns as they move closer to me, i drag Tony's body over the the car and checking his pulse to see he is dead i unclip his gun from the sling and check the ammo. Full magazine. I quickly take my jacket of and cut the sleeve tying in around my should where i was hit.
I Rack a round into the chamber and stand, in quick succession i drop two of the men and duck back down.
This will be fun.
