Chapter 4

Inka's Point of View

"So what did you get?"

I groan as I opened my eyes. The first thing I felt was the massive headache then the muscle pain.

I rubbed my eyes and looked around. Where am I? This is not Read's bedroom.

"You're awake."

I looked up and saw Read entering the room. He was wearing some maroon long sleeves and black slacks.

The dragon is looking through my soul.

"What happened?" I asked him as he took a seat at the edge of the bed.

"I found you unconscious outside of my brother's room."

His brother's room.

A sudden flashback crash at my head. I remember now.

I remembered how I heard the noises, the groans, the gunshot, Read's brother, the guy, the blood.

The guy.

"Oh my gosh! Read! T-There was a guy a-and he-- oh my gosh!"

I was hysterical. I can remember how he laughs, I can still hear it. It was imprinted on my mind, like a broken record that keeps on going and nothing can stop it.

"Shh. It's okay, everything is okay now. Don't cry."

Cry? I am crying?

I felt how Read's arms snaked unto my body and hugged me tightly. He was caressing my head and whispering sweet things to me.

"Your safe, baby. Your safe with me." He whispered.

I closed my eyes and welcome the warmth and comfort of Read's arms.

It was too much.

"I'm so sorry Read." I whispered and buried myself to his neck

"For what?" He asked

"I should have called you when I felt something wrong. I should have done something to stop him from killing your brother."

His hug tightens as he pushed me more towards himself.

"No, baby. It's okay, you shouldn't have even gone out of the room but going to Ian's room was already brave enough. I just wish that you hadn't seen that." He kissed the top of my head.

Tears were still rolling unto my cheeks but I calmed down.

He's not mad.

How about Ian? Why did someone kill him anyway? Should I ask him?

No. He's in pain, vulnerable and angry. He doesn't need such questions today.

I calmed down and wiped my tears, He looked at me and smiled a little.

"Thanks"

"It's okay, come. You need to eat since its already lunchtime."

I nodded and hopped out of the bed, he offered his hand which I gladly took and we both went out of his bedroom.

"We also need to talk about some matters after you eat, would that be fine to you?" He asked concern was clearly evident in his voice.

I smiled and nodded. Anything would be fine as long as he is with me. I don't want to be alone at this kind of time.

"Where are we anyway?" I asked as we go down the stairs.

"At my penthouse."

I nodded as I tighten my hold unto him. When we reach the last step, I saw the living room and the kitchen.

We were about to enter the kitchen when the doorbell rang, I looked at him as fear slowly crept unto my system.

"Are you expecting someone?" I asked

He shook his head and slightly pushed me behind him. He took a gun inside a drawer and move slowly at the door.

"Drop the weapon, Read. It's me Wayne!"

And because of that, Read dropped his gun and opened the door. The man walked in, looking fine as hell.

He was wearing a black turtleneck long sleeves and faded jeans.

He saw me standing at the stairway and looked at me confused.

"You're Inka, right?" He asked

"Uhh. Yes, and you are?"

He smiled and walked towards me, he held my hand and kissed it as he winked at me.

"The Gentleman, Wayne. You can call me yours though." He said and smiled at me.

The audacity! I mentally rolled my eyes as he let my hands go.

"But seriously Read, What is this?" He asked and turned to Read.

Read sighed heavily and shook his head.

"Why are you here?" Read asked

"Well, I heard what happened," Wayne answered. He jumped to the couch and sit like he owns the whole place.

"Let's go to my office. Inka, your food is at the table already. We'll be right back."

I nodded to Read and went to the kitchen.

I saw the set of foods at the table and just by the sight of it made me hungry. I grabbed a plate and ate some of the foods.

**

Read's Point of View

"So you called me?" Wayne asked as I closed the door of my office.

I sat at my swivel chair as he takes a sit in front of me.

"I need to talk to you about the empire." I started

"Your empire is falling apart, Read."

I heaved a sigh. Whoever planned the attack last night was a genius. The moment I stepped inside my main house, they bombed my headquarters including 65% of my people.

"I know," I answered

"You really need to plan everything out. When will you hold your brother's funeral?"

"Next week. I still need to investigate the scene in his room, I might get something that will lead to his killer."

Silence fell between us. Some of my men saw a lot of hidden cameras at my main house so I ordered them to clean it and to investigate here later.

"Does Inka know who you really are?" Wayne suddenly asked.

I shook my head and sighed.

"She doesn't need to," I told him, he eyed me suspiciously.

"This is the first time you ever kept a woman nor brought it at your penthouse. She's someone you want to treasure, am I right?"

I just looked at him coldly as he chuckled.

"So what do you want me to do now, Read?"

"I need men, I'm going to rebuild a new empire. It will be stronger and bigger."

I told him about my plans and other necessary things. If I'm going to war I'll be needing a lot of warriors. Stronger than my older ones and braver.

"And what would you call of this new empire of yours?"

I leaned back at my chair and smirked.

A name is important in everything. It gives you the idea and impression of who or what is this certain thing.

"The Dragon's Empire"

A Dragon is a complex symbol. It signifies Strength, Power, Wisdom, Hidden Knowledge, and Evilness. The eye of the Dragon signifies Threats and choosing between Good and Evil.

This time, my empire will be unstoppable. I will rule the whole Mafia World as I avenge the death of my brother.

"We could form an alliance between the other strongest empire and clans," Wayne suggested.

"You know anyone that would agree to form an alliance between us?" I asked. He nodded and took out some two cards from his pocket.

"The Prodigy, Andrew Lee and The Mysterious Alpha, Joshua Diong."