#jamessordini

[thewildersofnewhaven]

“I know your work is important, but you’re going to end up in hospital if you go on like this!” [royals au perhaps?]

Sarah looked up at her advisor, taking in his expression before silently sliding that morning’s newspaper over to him. She stood up and quickly grabbed another cup of coffee before leaning against the wall. “The future kings have been out all night, partying, and some of the men are still out looking for them.”

Rubbing her hand over her eyes, she shook her head. “I’ve been up all night, worrying about them and all the while I have the other advisors breathing down my neck.” Looking back up at James, she shrugged. “What am I supposed to do with them? I can’t control them any longer.”

[thewildersofnewhaven]

"Be mine." [verse: client and supplier]

Looking up at him, she tilted her head to the side, trying to see behind the mask he wore but gave up. He wasn’t giving anything away to her, not yet. She glanced away from him before returning her eyes to him. “If he finds out, he won’t be happy. You know he won’t. Relationships in the workplace? They’re always frowned upon, but with him? It could be a lot worse. He’s already technically almost lost you once and that was when we had a target that wasn’t alive.”

“If this goes public, I’m the next one on the list. My family could be the ones after me.” She let herself gaze into his eyes, finally seeing something behind the mask but she couldn’t identify whatever it was just yet.

“Promise me, Ethan, that you can keep my family safe from him when he does find out because I’m not too keen on giving you up just yet.”

“What took you so long to ask, huh?”

[richardmaxters]

Justice Is Served⎜James and Richard

Readjusting the files in his hand, Richard checked his watch before returning his gaze to the road. Having parked a couple of blocks away from James’ home, he and the police officers that were there to do the actual arresting and take away were waiting for the go ahead.

When it was given, Richard stepped out of his car, slamming the door behind him and made his way up to the home with two police officers behind him. He wasn’t necessarily required to be here, but after everything this man had done to Sarah and her family, he felt that this was something that he had to do. He would be able to leave and tell Sarah that James wouldn’t be a blimp on their lives anymore and he had been there to see it happen. He was aware of her trust in him and he was not about to let her down.

Knocking on the door, Richard waited patiently, a smirk making its way across his face when he heard footsteps heading their way. When the door was opened, Richard narrowed his eyes, finding that now that he was so near the other man, there was nothing more he’d like to do than to punch James in the face. The superiority that seemed to radiate from the other was nauseating - he couldn’t wait to knock James down a few pegs.

“Mr. Sordini, these gentleman and I have a warrant for your arrest. If you’d be so kind as to let us in, I have a few things that need to be said first,” he announced.

[thewildersofnewhaven]

"Tread carefully, Sarah." Perhaps the years had diminished his memory a minute degree, but he did not remember her having ever been so outspoken against him. It was amusing, yes, but irritation could easily overtake its place. "Your current state gives you few advantages."

Sarah glared at him. “And what are you going to do if I don’t? Whatever you can do to me now, you’ve already done, so no, you tread carefully, James! You have a lot more to fear than I do right now!” She reached up to wipe away a few tears that fell down her cheeks, refusing to show him anymore weakness. “You don’t want me to say anything because you know what I say is the truth and you’ve always been afraid of the truth! It’s always gotta be your way. You tell people what to do and if they don’t do it, you manipulate them into doing it. Isn’t that right?”

She refused to wait for an answer. She realized that he did have a point. She was at very few advantages currently and she figured it was best to quit while she was somewhat ahead. Shaking her head, she released a shaky breath. She hadn’t realized how much peace her family had managed to get until she was in his presence again. There was no doubt about it. She wanted out. “It was good shouting at you, James. Restraining order’s still in effect,” she stated before turning on her heel and heading to her house, walking quickly to put as much distance as she could between them.

[two-persona-girl]

Lookover

Maya called James four days ago and she asked him if he could come over to talk to her. Usually Maya stayed out of Hailey's business and let Hailey live her life unless she needed her, but Maya knew that something was off. For two months Hailey had been dating a guy named Carter and for some reason Maya just couldn't shake him off of her bad side. Something about him seemed wrong and Hailey didn't listen to Maya. James seemed to know how to look into someone's past and she knew that Hailey would listen to him. So, when Hailey heard the doorbell, Maya quickly came into play and walked to the door.

[thewildersofnewhaven]

Dark Days in the West⎜Closed

Leo was awake before the sun's early rays hit the Earth below it. Blinking to clear his head of the fog that surrounded it, he looked over his shoulder at his wife, a smile appearing on his face as he gazed upon her sleeping form. Leaning over, he placed a gentle kiss to her forehead then carefully got out of bed, fearing waking her. He was quiet as he dressed and walked out into the living room to head over to Sarah's room. Checking in on his daughter caused his smile to widen. He preferred this time of the day when the Earth was quiet and those he cared for peaceful in their sleep. Of course enjoying a nice cup of coffee without disruption was nice too, but mostly it was the peace that could be found in the early morning that he liked so much.

He was on his second cup when he heard movement inside the house and he turned from his place on the porch to find his wife wrapping her shawl around her as she walked towards him. "I thought you would have slept longer?"

"I could say the same about you. Why are you up so early?"

Turning back to survey their land, he sighed softly before taking another sip of coffee. "Couldn't sleep and besides," he looked over his shoulder at her, "you look so beautiful when you're asleep, I couldn't risk waking you."

"Always the flatterer," Cathlene stated with a chuckle as she leaned into his side. As she saw the sun's light rise, she sighed. "Go on and check on the animals. I'll get Sarah up and by the time you get back, breakfast'll be on the table."

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"Plowing the field need to be done. Soon if we can get to it. Winter's almost here." Leo looked over at his daughter, amusement written all over his face. "Feel up to helping?"

"Whatever you need me to do, Papa, I'll do it," Sarah answered with a smile on her face. She hopped up after getting excused from the table and rushed back to her room.

"Don't push her too hard."

"Now, when have I ever done a thing like that?" Leo stood then leaned over to kiss his wife. "Send Sarah outside when she's ready. I'll get the plow hitched up." It wasn't long after he left to get the plow ready that he heard someone running after him. "That didn't take you long at all."

"Why should I waste anymore daylight?" A smile appeared on her face before she shrugged. "What do you need me to do?"

"I'll get this outside the barn. Can you get Rosco and Merrit for me?"

"Sure thing." Stopping only to grab two halters, she ran over to the pasture and whistled for the two horses. Once they were in her reach, she clipped the halters on them and led them outside. As she was leading back to her father, she noticed two people on horseback heading towards their farm. "Papa, someone's coming. Do you know them?"

Leo looked up from the plow, his face darkening slightly when he realized it was two men heading towards them. "Hook them horses up to the fence and get on inside, Sarah." When she hesitated, he looked over at her. "Now!" He walked slowly over to the barn and pulled out his rifle, his eyes watching as he made sure his daughter got inside safely before turning his attention to the two men. "What can I help you with, gentlemen?" he called out when they came to a stop.

[thewildersofnewhaven]

A Family Affair⎜James, Oliver, and Sarah

She had made sure that the entire visit was set up beforehand. She didn't want any sort of surprises heading their way, especially not from the courts. She had consulted with Richard and Bronwyn, informed Connor of where they were going in case they didn't come back for some reason; it was probably a bit too overprotective, but out of all the times she had met with James, nothing scared her more than the prospect of this visit. It wasn't only her he could hurt, there was Oliver too, and Oliver wasn't a baby anymore. He could think for himself, speak his own mind, and he had definitely taken after his father in the personality department.

"You sure you want to do this?"

"Yeah. More sure than anything," came Oliver's reply, his voice so steady she wondered if she was making the situation out worse in her head than it needed to be. However, catching the fear in his eyes told her that she was right to do what she did.

"You know if we need to leave at any time --?"

"Yeah, Mom, I know. We'll leave, plain and simple."

She bent down and kissed the top of his head. "It'll be fine. I've got back up, just in case." She couldn't say anything further as the door opened and she turned her attention to the man in front of them. "James."

[thewildersofnewhaven]

Nothing says 'Good morning!' like seeing the faceclaim of someone you love that's being played like someone who has no idea where their loyalty lies. *squints* It's too early to try and differentiate feelings.