A Dangerous love
By Creative Heart
I dropped the bag of drugs near my boss Nicolas he nodded
good job to bad that brother of yours went all good on us Nicolas said I
snorted his call not mine I said Alex had already started working on me about
being a Christian gave me a bible I had read a little of it I got what it said
but how could God care for us I know my parents had changed now and Alex was
completely different I was digging my hills in and being stubborn I thought
frowning well boy Louis has a mission go to this book store and start getting
to know Leila everything else you need to know will be explained when you get back
tonight Louis wants you to start on this don’t let us down like your brother
Nicolas said I bit back a retort and walked out of are hide out so who am I Names
Zane Roberts my heights around 6/3 I have Dirty sandy blond hair and blue hazel
eyes I am in a gang of thugs and thieves manly turf wars is what happens but I
had been in gangs since I was 15 now at age 25 I was bad a scare on my neck to
the collar of my shirt from a run in with a rival gang he had tried to kill me
almost had but at the last second my brother Alexander shot the man he was
turning his life around now though he had meet a girl and fell in love her
names Kayla I meet her a few times she was a very sweet person she would soon
be Kayla Roberts after marrying my brother at least that’s what I thought I
hadn’t seen her around my brother much lately wonder what was going on I
thought are parents were both living together good Christians now trying to
change me as well my brother had I have seen the changes the way my brother got
his faith from Kayla and now the Bible was his world my brother became a
Christian then left the gang things had been pretty rough on me ever since he
had I was blaming him for leaving me here in this mess so that’s why I was
staying I guess I wanted to make his life harder I was such a jerk sometimes
but that’s the way it was going right now my boss sent me to spy on some woman
get close to her she ran a book store down in the south side of California not
sure what he wanted from this woman guess I would find out soon enough I was
headed their now my blue jeans had holes in the knees with a longer red shirt
sleeve shirt on I never really dressed like I was in a gang but I guess
something about the way I way I looked worked to my bosses advantage because he
never asked me to dress like his goons I frowned drug deals was usually what we
did I thought lighting a cigarette up and taking in a lungful of it I coughed I
hadn’t gotten used to it yet probably I good thing I thought with my brother
now after me about this Christianity he was calling and texting me maybe three
times a day I thought my boss had said her name was Leila Stevenson’s that was
the only thing I knew she could be 30 or older book store I was picturing a
woman with white hair and glasses maybe those funny old lady stockings I
thought taking another lungful of my cigarette before tossing it on the ground
and stomping it with the heal of my brown boot I did have a tattoo on my left
upper chest it was of a viper snake wanted it thought it was cool never thought
it would hurt that bad until I got it oh well I thought I have it now I rubbed
my left temple seeing the book store a simple name that read rent or can buy
best deals for you now Stevenson’s and Ward’s I crossed the street and went in
the store it looked small from the outside but it was way bigger on the inside
an older woman was behind the counter she looked fascinated by the book she had
in her hands looked like an old western judging by the cover she looked like my
grandmother with round glass a necklace hooked to them with white hair lots of
wrinkles not a very pretty face she had dark brown eyes a sweet grandmother
face though I thought looking at the books on the shelf so that I could ease
drop and find out who was Leila after ten minutes or so of being their the
books stores storage area I was guessing opened and another woman walked out
with boxes stacked high in front of her the only thing I could see was a nice
set of legs with a knee length grey skirt and low heel boots then the old lady
I watched her look at the other woman Leila we need to hire a man your going to
hurt yourself she scolded their came a husky chuckle from the other woman you
worry to much Lauren besides this is why I am young someone has to be the
strong one Leila replied your going to hurt yourself and I don’t want that to
happen Lauren said back in a motherly fashion I grinned watching Leila out the
corner of my eye she walked around the corner of the desk her ankle caught the
edge of a pile of books without really thinking I stepped out from the bookcase
and grabbed her the boxes had flown loose of her grip and now rested on the
floor to the left of us her hands rested against my chest my hands were on her
elbows she seemed a little shocked I stepped back putting distance between us I
took a look at her face she was nothing compared to the older woman she was
young maybe even younger then me long straight brown hair a mole under her left
eye and ambers’ brown eyes they were very beautiful I thought realizing I
hadn’t let her arms go I dropped them like I had been bitten she looked native
American to me I thought looking at her darker skin very trimmed figure I
thought keeping myself from starring she smiled well thanks I think you just
saved me from taking a spill my names Leila Stevenson’s and you are she asked
tucking some of her long brown hair behind her ear her eyes twinkled looked
like stars were in them my names Zane Roberts and no problem its not ever day I
get to save a beautiful woman from falling I said giving her a half smile I
watched pink come up her neck and settle in her lovely face she chuckled it was
nice and deeper then most woman’s laugh I kind of liked it she had a vest on
over a light blue sweater the vest was black her skirt hugged her slim hips
just right I thought trying not to stare at her to much it was kind of hard she
was beautiful in a different way I thought em hmm came Laurens voice Leila
looked at her yes she said you need a job young man Lauren asked working next
to these woman might be a good idea I thought Lauren we don’t need any help
Leila said I looked between them both Lauren clicked her tongue yes we do that
stuff is way to heavy your going to hurt yourself so do you young man Lauren
asked I nodded I could use one I said good when can you start is tomorrow good
for you Mr. Zane Lauren asked as long as its alright with you Ms Leila and
please just Zane I said well then just Lauren she said and just Leila and it is
fine with me see you tomorrow we open at 8 so be here at 7 Leila said I nodded
sure thing just have to show me what you want done I said no problem I will be
here Lauren has tomorrow off I think its Friday tomorrow Leila said already
Lauren asked looking at their calendar it read December 20 of 2011 is their any
dress code a asked seeing they were dressed nicely in skirts and nice shirts no
you can just come in jeans is fine Leila said grinning at me ok well see you
tomorrow then I said walking back out the book store I walked the three miles
back to where my boss was I lit another cigarette up as I went taking in
lungful of the smoke I saw Ian Dixon and Kirk Baker they were my friends sort
of I guessed we would run the drugs together they watched my back I watched
theirs my phone went off it my pocket I answered it hello I said breathing in
another drag of smoke into my lungs it burning slightly causing a cough that I
refused to let surface at least not in front of Ian and Kirk didn’t want them
to think me sissy I almost laughed as I thought that Hey little brother how are
you came my older brothers voice I grinned in spite of myself nothing much same
old same and you I asked me and Kayla aren’t together anymore my brother said
to my surprise I heard relief in his voice I thought you were in love with her
I said were still good friends but I think I feel for her just because of her
faith came Alex’s reply did you succeed in what you were trying to do I asked
that around a month ago my brother had said he wanted to become an spy agent to
get news on bad guys mostly terrorists yes I did and how are you doing do you
want to come to church with us Alex asked I grunted I am going to keep asking
until I finally get you to come Zane I wont give up Alex said I sighed really I
asked really I wont Alex said his voice was a little harder like when he really
meant something fine I will go with you don’t expect anything to happen I
ground out my mode changing to mad at my brother for being so pushy I heard
Alex sigh I will pick you up but if your not really going to listen you might
need to wait Alex said what was it about this Christian thing that changed my
whole family so much why was it they were closer and my mom and dad no longer
got high or hit me and Alex he took the blunt of the beatings so in a way I
would do it for him not my mom and dad I will open my mind because of you Alex
not because of our parents I said I will take it Alex said in his usual
cheerful self I chuckled talk to you later Alex I said stay out of trouble
little brother Alex said concern in his voice I could hear it don’t worry I wont
do anything that bad I said low enough so that no one could hear me Bye Alex
said and I heard a click he was always a quick guy on the phone never staying
on for more then a few minutes I looked around the smaller part of town it had
a flee market at the end of the street the big yellow building was ours its
where my boss was at I looked over near the flee market seeing a person in a
hood looking this way and continued to look around like I think it was a woman
she looked lost I thought realizing she was Evans friend she was most likely
high that was one thing I wasn’t doing I saw enough of my friends get stoned to
know it was a bad idea you get to out of it then cant protect yourself the
right way that’s why most of my gang got themselves killed on a regular basis
and was also why Alex wanted me out which I understood perfectly I thought as I
walked into the yellow rusted building to see my boss and see what he wanted me
to do next and tell him what I had done about getting the job at the book store
so that I could be next to the woman and see why he was so interested in her I
understood she was beautiful and seemed nice but why was he so interested in
Leila her face flashed into my mind her lovely jaw line and full lips wonder
what it would be like to kiss her I thought shaking my head as that thought ran
into my mind wow no getting involved with her Roberts I scolded myself frowning
as I walked into the wide open room my boss stood against the wall with his
right hand man cut throat Nicolas Irwin I also noticed Louis Black my bosses
two boys were here Bert and Bart Black they were both smaller men shorted then
me at least they were around 5/6 maybe skinny dudes I was built with muscles
keeping in shape kept me alive his two sons didn’t need to worry about it
Nicolas spotted me I watched him lean over and whisper in Louis ears then my
boss looked over at me and nodded I walked over to them Louis I said Zane how
did it go have you meet her Louis asked yep and I got a job working with her I
said Louis grinned see told you are boy could do it Louis said Nicolas gave me
the usual not glaring approval with a snort and folding his arms in front of
his chest Louis rolled his eyes for now get to know her I want to know
everything what she does her back road family everything that’s your mission
Louis said one question why do I need to get to know her I asked were testing
you to see how good you are at spying Louis said I nodded ok I will report in
when I learn anything I said hopefully Leila wouldn’t ask to many questions to
me I thought as I said goodbye to everyone and walked upstairs to catch some
sleep and then some lying began to Leila I frowned at myself. Leila I watched
the man Zane walked out of the store he was very handsome I thought causing
more red to surface in my face wonder how he got that scare it looked old but
not that old I looked at the three boxes I had dropped Lauren came around the
corner to help she grabbed the slightly smaller box I managed to get the other
two I heard the front door open I looked over their seeing my little girl run
in Ava I said setting the boxes down at the book case that was half empty she
ran over to me and slide her arms around my waist laying her head on my stomach
I placed an arm around her shoulder laying my hand against her back and used my
other hand to tuck her brown hair behind her head I pressed a kiss to the top
of her head how was school Ava I asked it was ok Ava said ok what happened I
asked seeing some customers come in Ava saw them to and tried to wiggle past me
without answering I grabbed her hand oh no number one rule if your mad at
something or something happened you tell me Ava I said kneeling down in front
of her taking in her little heart shaped face and cute little dark brown eyes
they picked on me for not having a dad Ava said a tear leaked out and made its
way down her cheek I frowned fire going straight up my spine and into my eyes I
picked my baby girl up no one makes my baby cry I thought looking over at
Lauren she saw my face and nodded go ahead I got this Lauren said walking over
to the gentlemen and woman that just walked in how can I help you Lauren asked
pleasantly I grinned although I was plenty mad I had to give it up to Lauren
she was amazing I walked out the door and headed down the street keeping Ava in
my arms she was turning five next week she couldn’t ever remember being without
me and that’s the way it was staying I had her ever since she was two years old
when I turned twenty now twenty three she was born when I was eighteen my
cousin had her I had helped get Ava away from both her real parents even though
now Ava’s real mom was dead and dad was serving time in prison she was put up for
adoption when she was two I loved having her around my friend Derrick told me
about the adoption program she had been in and I saw Ava without a name she was
a toddler she cried through the night so I stayed up straight with her making
sure she was safe and didn’t have any nightmares holding her through the night
protecting her I would do anything for my daughter she was my little angel I
took care of her she knew I had adopted her she told the people she wanted to
stay with me and they granted it because I hadn’t pushed her into saying
anything just told her I love her and if she wanted to leave she could I would
let her but told her if she wanted to stay with me I would fight till I
couldn’t fight anymore I felt her snuggle closer into my neck you smell like
mountain rain mom Ava said I grinned and you smell like cookies I said grinning
as I caught a whiff of the homemade smell of chocolate chips I think someone
has been in my cookies I said grinning Ava giggled maybe she said I picked my
pace up some walking through the small flee market seeing the school a few
blocks away from the school I was told it was a low paying job center at least
that’s what people said I didn’t buy it I saw some of the guys they had hanging
around they looked like they were on something I noticed a woman starring at me
I looked that way at her she had a hood on baggy pants and a baggy shirt didn’t
give anything away I held my little girl tighter I watched the person shrug and
walk away with a tall man at her right he looked to be the same height as Zane
he had an intense gaze I thought his eyes were beautiful darker blue with hazel
specks in them and longer blond hair that reached the middle of his forehead
stop thinking about Zane I told myself guys like that are bound to be trouble
and my world was better with men out of it I thought just me and my princess
noting that the man that walked off with the girl in baggy clothes had thick
red brown hair and strange eyes blue with green hues to them I was good at
taking notice of things I had everything in place and organized that’s why I
was so good at keeping my place clean I could tell when I got home what Ava had
taken out all though most the time I let it slide that I knew she had a piece
of candy before dinner I wasn’t just a book store manager I was also a social
working pulling kids out of bad homes that’s how I really got Ava I pulled her
out of that house almost getting myself killed when her dad came after me
technical I have known Ava since she was 1 year old I pretended to babysit her
while I watched her mom getting drunk I wasn’t suppose to be in their I was
studying up to be a social agent got in a little deeper then I thought ended up
getting my self slapped around after the dad murdered Ava's mom and tried to
kill her I took Ava keeping her safe and hide in a closet my face was bleeding
but I had managed to get the police on the phone my mentors were mad at me but
impressed I hadn’t backed down when he tried to make me squirm felt so bad that I hadn’t been able to
save Mrs. Sadie he had pushed her down the stairs when I arrived Ava had been
down stairs laying without protection on the couch I got in the way of Jackson
he was so high anyway I protected Ava I finally reached the preschool and went
straight down the hall to the principles office I opened the door to his office
without letting the receptionist stop me even though I heard her annoyed hay’s
aw Miss Stevenson please take a seat Principle Coleman said gesturing to the
large leather seat opposite his I sat down making sure Ava was comfortable on
my lap she laid her head against my chest her hands laid in front of her on her
lap with my arms around her creating a protective barrier Principle Coleman I
said nodding at him what can I help you with Miss Stevenson Principle Coleman
asked I want to know why is it that most the days my daughter comes home she is
in tears I asked setting my jaw in a hard line he saw it I am sorry to hear
that but theirs nothing I can do about it principle Coleman said I see well I
will be informing you now this will be Ava’s last week here then I am going to
start home school her I said daring him to say I couldn’t you mean that mommy
Ava asked I pressed a kiss to the back of her head I wont let you come home in
tears I would rather take care of homeschooling you on my own I said Principle
Coleman stood up that is your choose you can always bring her back if that
doesn’t work out I wish you luck I wouldn’t want a kid to be bullied and I
agree with you good luck Miss Stevenson Principle Coleman said his youth was
apparent in his face he was a handsome man I just never felt anything for him
in that way I respected him and I was glad my heart wouldn’t fall for anything
specially him he had strong faith and with brown eyes and black hair he had all
the single women trying to get his attention I stood up and shook his hand
thank you I appreciate it I said his brown eyes twinkled anytime and please
call me if you need any help ok Leila Charles said I chuckled sure thanks again
I said he nodded see you around Charles I said heading back out the door
holding Ava who know was taking a nape on my shoulder sorry about that Gina I
said to the receptionist she gave me a slow smile don’t worry about it if that
sweet little girl came home in tears I would of done the same thing Gina said
looking at Ava I rubbed her back see you at church Gina I said have a nice day
Leila Gina said I grinned you to I said heading out with my baby girl I walked
down the path watching as cars past I really should of bought a car I thought
grinning as I picked my pace up seeing that same girl in baggy clothes up ahead
she had a slight limp I noticed knowing getting involved with a drug addict
wasn’t a good idea and I was going to do it anyway I thought I watched as she
turn into an alley way I held my girl tighter it was dark down their maybe this
was a bad idea right now I thought looking around then headed towards my house
seeing that she had gone in the building and was most likely wasn’t coming out
any time soon so I finished my walk home I took my key out of my vest pocket
and put the key in and opened my door I walked in tossing the keys on the
counter near my front door I owned my own place me and my little girl I had a
lot of pictures of her I felt Ava wake up and yawn you hungry kiddo I asked uh
huh Ava mumbled against my neck her warm breath running across my face I looked
around my place feeling like something was out of place the hair on the back of
my neck stood up I looked around not seeing anything out of place calm down your
just overreacting Leila I told myself seeing the pictures on the wall my dream
catcher on the wall pictures on my mantel with a couch and two seats opposite
with a long wooden oak coffee table in the middle my throw rug over the part
under the coffee table in bright colors the rest was wooden floor smooth and
polished I had put a lot of work into my house my brother and his adopted parents
had come down and helped out the enterer of the building had been dusty and
rusted now it was all finished cleaned walls painted a light blue with pictures
of family on them the archway into the kitchen from my living room was large
with a l shaped area with the double sink with cupboards over them with dishes
I had an dish washer that had just been installed last week my stove a two door
oven with four fire heaters on top my fridge opposite my new dish water against
the farthest wall where only door lead to outside through the mud room upstairs
wasn’t much a bathroom down the hall and my and Ava’s room I sat Ava down on
the counter want to help me cook I asked Ava yawned why so tired I asked
couldn’t sleep last night mom Ava said quietly I tucked her hair behind her ear
feeling her soft baby skin she reached up and grabbed my hand with both her
small ones something a nightmare you saving me I could see it Ava said quietly
tears springing to her eyes she touched the scared tissue on my hand my Ava
began her bottom lip quivering with fear I brought my hand to her face my own
eyes feeling with tears I wished so hard you couldn’t remember it you were so
little Ava I said feeling her warm skin under my fingertips I felt her tremble
why did you want me after what he did Ava asked angel your not him and don’t
think you are you’re my daughter maybe not with my blood in your veins but
you’re my baby no matter what I love you with all my heart I said placing my
arms around her she giggled I love you to mom and I know its just you’re my umm
special to me you mean so much to me mommy I don’t want you hurt ever mommy not
cause of me Ava said sniffling I would do anything to protect you I pulled back
your mine and if anything happened to you what makes you think I would be able
to live without you I asked wiping her tears away seeing the red in her brown
eyes Ava blinked even though my dad is a Ava began sweetheart your dad wasn’t
in his right state of mind and besides your in my heart if you left or were
taken from me that would of killed me I said feeling my tears flow freely I am
sorry mommy I love you to Ava said throwing her arms around my neck and hugging
hard I hugged her back my heart overwhelmed by what had been on her mind why
hadn’t you told me sweetie I asked I didn’t want to worry you mom Ava said you
can tell me anything no matter what it is don’t go through it alone ok I said
goes for you to right mommy Ava asked I chuckled sure sweetie anything you say
I said Ava giggled can we have ice cream after dinner Ava asked will see I said
Ava sat on the counter watching me as I grabbed some food items out of the
fridge and brought them over to the counter my phone began to ring just as I
got everything cut up and ready to cook I was making some homemade spaghetti
and garlic bread I went and grabbed the wireless phone off the mantel in the
living room hello I said I heard heavy breathing for a minute then whoever it
was hung up I shrugged then went back into the kitchen seeing Ava on a kitchen
stool stirring the spaghetti she grinned proudly at me for what she had
accomplished I grinned back seeing some tomatoes sauce on her cheek I moved
behind her setting the phone next to the stove I had called my best friend Sue
and asked if she could babysit Ava tomorrow my phone went off again it said the
book stores home phone number I answered hello I said Leila came Zane’s voice
yea Zane I said picking the garlic bread up and putting it in the stove where
do you want the mystery books set up at Zane asked I almost dropped the oven
door as I tried to shut it your working Zane I said umm yea thought I could get
a jump on it Zane said how long have you been their I asked reading the clock
that said it was 7:13 oh about a half hour your security system isn’t very good
Zane said I could hear the smile in his voice well who would want to steal
books I asked good question you don’t keep the money here right Zane said nope
every night I give it to Lauren and she and her husband take it down to the
bank before going home I said off handedly Zane snorted so where do you want
them set up Zane asked you see against the very back wall where theirs a
selection of fiction I asked yea Zane said ok put the mysteries right back
their and if you get tired you can crash in the back room theirs a cote in
their it probably has small princess stuff on it though I said ok Zane said I
heard the under lined question he hadn’t asked the princess stuff is Ava’s my
daughters things I said thought you were a Christian Zane said gruffly I am why
should that matter I asked defensively I didn’t think Christians messed around
Zane said anger ran up my spine at what he was implying listen here you don’t
know me and its none of your business Mr. Roberts I said coolly I knew my brown
eyes were flashing with anger my knuckles gripped the spoon so hard they turned
white sorry I am going to get to work Zane said that’s fine I said not letting
my voice any lease cold Zane sighed then hung up I hung up to noticing my
little girl had been listening why are you mad mom Ava asked new employee I
said Ava frowned obviously the answer wasn’t enough for her I grinned sorry I
got mad Angel he just got under my skin is all I said like a thorn why did he
say that he doesn’t even know me I thought watching the tomatoes sauce start to
boil and the garlic bread was smelling delicious I thought you think you could
stir this some more while I get the plates and set the table I asked Ava stood
back up on her stool and grabbed the spoon from my hand I grinned then walked
over the sink and grabbed some plates and silverware setting the table I got
Ava some cold milk and myself a mountain dew pouring it into a glass cup then
put the cape back on and put it back in the fridge making sure everything was
up and in place before joining making plates with Ava’s help I cut some garlic
bread then we sat at the table and ate together. Zane I hung the phone up
smooth Roberts I scolded myself I just insulted my boss this was meant to be a
nice thing I was doing know I just felt lousy I didn’t know how she had a kid
maybe she is married no cant be her name is Ms Stevenson’s I thought to myself
as I moved the box I had and walked over to the back corner where it read
fiction novels I bent over setting the box down that was full of books how did
Leila carry these heavy things by herself I wondered they most of weighed at
least 40 some pounds each her body hadn’t looked like she had a daughter I
thought opening the box and setting the first novel on the shelf my thoughts
went to my family as they often did when nothing would keep my attention the
arguments into the night hearing my brother Alex try and fail at trying to stop
my dad from hitting my mom I would sneak out of the house just to get away from
them my brother Alex following me making sure I didn’t get in trouble that’s
how we first got involved with the gangs they promised we didn’t have to go
back and we could stay with them I took it my folks didn’t care Alex felt the
same and the gangster life style was pretty sweet I thought except their was a
lot of violence behind it all why did I want to still stay besides spitting my
family a since of loyalty I guess but what were they wanting from this woman I
wondered realizing I had emptied my first box I went and got another one as the
scene where my brother had killed Paulo I had been in surgery for awhile I had
lost a lot of blood that’s when my brother dropped the bomb shell that he was
leaving the gangsters and me after all we had been through he was leaving me
again I thought he kept trying to get me to leave right then but I wouldn’t I
had refused because everything was changing and in my mind the only thing that
was the same was my mob place I thought wincing as I ran a hand over my scare
then grabbed another box maybe I will be able to make things right someday but
I was so messed up how could anyone want me I wondered a greater love a messiah
the king of everything God I wondered I knew if I was taking this serious
that’s what I wanted to be excepted maybe after this job was done I could look
into the Christian thing and see about changing it would be hard they had been
like the family I had always wanted in a way so how was I suppose to change
just because my family had all changed even my brother who left me anger ran up
my veins no if God was so good and pure he wouldn’t keep taking things away
from me I thought placing more books on a shelf I was right where I belonged
nothing changed their I thought my mode darkening I fell asleep in the back
room some time after one in the morning and then I was being shaken awake I
rolled to my back feeling small delicate hands on my bicep and feeling the heat
and gentleness they were really smooth I thought before I opened my eyes and
looked up at Leila she had her hair up and in a pig tail a loose fitted red t
shirt and blue skinny jeans on good morning Zane Leila said softly before
straightening and putting some distance between us I looked to where she had
walked over to the small table had a few foam containers she sat down on the
arm of the chair and watched me with guarded eyes I could see the flecks in
them standing out more so something inside my heart was saying apologize again
when I heard a small sound come from the open door way I watched as a small
girl with brown braided hair and brown eyes in a cute little sun dress her
daughter I guess she looked a lot like Leila I threw my legs over the side of
the small cote Ava went over to her mom we brought you breakfast Mr. Roberts
Ava said lifting her arms up towards her mom I watched Leila smile and grab her
placing her on her lap and hugging her Ava grinned well thank you Ava I think
your mom is still mad at me though I said clasping my hands in front of myself
Ava turned her head up and looked at her mom Leila locked her gaze on mine her
brown eyes flashing with amber in them then she looked at her daughter her
whole gaze softening into one of just love and a fierce desire to protect her I
saw it in her body language and when she looked back at me we need to talk for
a minute Ava go find a book you want to be read to you next Leila said setting
Ava down on the ground I watched her scamper out then looked back at Leila
seeing that her jaw at least wasn’t clinched I really am sorry I had no right
to say that and I don’t know anything about you if you want me to leave I will
I said Leila stood up and looked at me her gaze going to hard to gentle in a
moment no that wont be necessary Zane its just Ava is my baby no one hurts her
and I promise if you do hurt my little girl their will be trouble Leila said
rubbing her neck I stood up my tall frame dwarfing over hers she looked up at
me I wont hurt your child Leila you have my word on that I said my voice went
deeper then normal I realized my heart jumped as her gaze widened don’t even
get attached here Zane not a good idea I thought my gaze dropping to her mouth
her lips looked soft wonder what she would do if I stepped closer and kissed
those pink lips of hers I tore my gaze from her lips and worked my way back up
to her eyes that were starring out the door at least she hadn’t noticed my
attraction to her it wasn’t hard to say I had one but I couldn’t do anything
about it I ran a hand through my hair noting her high cheek bone and freckles
that doted her cheeks they were nice most full grown woman didn’t have freckles
I looked back at her eyes and noticed she was regarding me questions dancing in
her eyes but to my surprise she didn’t ask about my scare like so many others
thought they could. Your foods getting cold I got you some hot chocolate you
didn’t strike me as the coffee man Leila said teasingly I chuckled well you
have me their I cant stand the stuff I said Leila grinned then handed me a
steaming cup of hot chocolate are finger tips brushed each others my pulse
leapt at the contact of her soft warm skin under mine I looked at her eyes they
read she felt the same thing but she wasn’t acknowledging it I took a sip at
the hot chocolate it tasted great after I swallowed and it ran down my throat
thanks Leila I said she bite her bottom lip your welcome Zane she said looking
back at me then she went out the door and over to her daughter besides Zane
getting involved with a single mother wasn’t a good idea I thought knowing if I
didn’t want to do anything stupid I was going to have to keep my distance I
went over to see what she got me to eat and grinned seeing she had gotten
almost everything off the breakfast menu from McDonalds I am not going to be
able to eat all this I shouted I heard a little girl giggle then walk in the
door and over to where I stood I can help Ava said looking up at me your to
short I don’t think you can finish anything I said then I winked at her Ava
giggled what do you not want then Ava asked I could tell Leila was in the
doorway listening not sure how I knew but I did what’s your favorite I asked eggs
Ava said grinning just eggs I asked squatting down to her level her eyes locked
onto my scare she blinked then leaned foreword and placed a kiss on top of my
scare I was speechless why did she do that I wondered putting a hand over my
scare she grinned mommy says kisses make ouches feel better Ava said nodding
her head I grinned and pulled one of her braids thanks but its been fine for
awhile now I said not always pain is from something on the outside my mom says
sometimes its in the inside where you really hurt and that’s when you need the
most love Ava said why does a little girl know all this I asked Ava Katie’s here
Leila said walking in with another girl good she hadn’t heard Ava and me
talking so seriously tell you later Mr. Roberts just Zane or do you want me to
start calling you Miss Stevenson I asked Ava laughed then put her hands on her
hips no Ava she said then Zane I said pointing at myself ok Mr. Zane Ava said
then giggled I grinned at her fine Miss Ava I said back I watched her grin even
wider if she grinned any harder it was going to start hurting I thought handing
her the foam container with eggs piled high that’s when I remembered Leila had
said something I looked towards the door and saw her a little girl and another
woman behind Leila straight blond hair and piercing green eyes the little girl
next to her had black hair and brown eyes this is my friend Sue she is
babysitting Ava and Katie Jenkins her younger sister Susan this is Zane Roberts
just hired him to help out with the heavy lifting Leila said its about time
girl he looks strong just be careful Zane the boxes she has can break anyone’s
back Susan said I know lifted a few last night I might get a hernia I said
watching Sue laugh he is fun nice pick Leila she raised her hands entirely
Laurens pick I had nothing to do with it Leila said I snorted Ava followed and
snorted to I looked at her and arched both eyebrows at her that was the I don’t
believe you snort Sue said Ava grinned up at me then I looked back at Leila and
Sue they looked a little surprised at something hmm interesting I thought planning
on questioning Leila about it later after Sue took the kids Ava wiggled her
eyebrows at me when she saw me try to take a bite of food she frowned you have
to say prayers Ava said matter of fact like it was a very big deal I am not
really a I began seeing her lips stick out in a stubborn way like she wasn’t
going to back down until I did what she wanted why don’t you say them and I
will listen I said hopping that would satisfy her she nodded promise you will
close your eyes Ava asked I looked over my shoulder seeing Leila watching
surprise on her face and a grinned tugging at her lips sure I said looking back
at Ava I watched as she clasped her hands together and waited for me to do that
same then she waited until finally I closed my eyes bless this food and help it
keep us strong heavenly father Amen Ava said I opened my eyes and looked at her
she grinned then dug into the eggs I took one of the breakfast muffins and ate
it wasn’t exactly hot anymore it was very good though I swallowed a bit down
thanks Leila I said looking over at her no problem she said pulling her
ponytail harder to make it stay in place I looked at Ava as she walked away and
over to Sue and Katie the two girls struck up a conversation giggling and grinning
at each other have fun Sue Leila called as her friend headed out the door with
the two girls sure will Sue called back Leila turned and looked at me why did
you look surprised when Ava grinned at me I asked holding off taking another
bite while I waited for her answer she looked at me she’s never liked anyone
man she usually doesn’t get along with them Leila said why I asked because of
her father Leila said I saw her stiffen you know that’s making me want to ask
more questions right I asked she looked at me maybe I will answer and maybe I
wont Leila said I grinned want me to tell you about myself I asked taking
another bit I didn’t really care she could ask anything I came to terms with
who I am and I was fine with it she grinned a sad grin I watched her I will
tell you what you tell me about yourself then I will tell you about myself
Leila said you promise I asked standing up I walked over to where she stood
leaning against the door frame I looked down at her watching her reaction close
she was getting nervous about being this close to me I could tell she moved her
head up to look at me I noticed she didn’t take even over a second to look at
my scare she just gently grazed it with her gaze before those brown amber eyes
locked with my gaze making my pulse sky rocket for some reason and I was
thinking about pulling her long hair down I stopped my hand that had already
started to reach out to grab her wrist and covered it by rubbing my face sure I
promise but we can work while we talk so finish eating then will get started
Leila said I nodded taking another bit of food I finished in record time seeing
that Leila had already started setting a few more books up after she marked the
calendar off and to December 21 Saturday I was more interested in watching her
then eating maybe divorced there is always the possibility that she was no I
don’t think so I thought to myself she would have been more scared around me instead
of just avoiding me but that was probably because of what I said and I had
acted like a complete idiot telling her that she slept with someone the more I
was getting to know her the more I didn’t think it possible I thought getting
involved my head was yelling but my heart was saying it didn’t care I was
fawning over a soft skinned Leila I realized I was starring again as soon as I
get whatever it is my boss needed I would leave and make sure she was fine I
couldn’t do anything to hurt her she was something and it was dangerous falling
for her she was perfect and her kid was cute her world was better without me in
it maybe I should just walk out the door and leave her she would be better if I
left I thought as my cell phone started buzzing I answered Yea Zane here I said
quietly moving further into the back hey man its Ian listen whatever is up with
this Leila chick its bad news keep clear of her bad things are about to happen
Ian said then hung up I hung my phone up what’s that suppose to mean I wondered
walking back out the room Leila can I ask something as I threw what was left of
my sandwich away go for it Leila said has anything strange been happening with
you lately I asked she dropped the book she had in her hands it landed with a
thud I walked over to her bent over and grabbed the book then stood back up my
gaze assessing her face seeing it had turned slightly white yesterday night
someone called it wasn’t the first time he wouldn’t say anything I could only
hear heavy breathing then he hung up at least it sounded more like a guy why
Zane is something wrong Leila asked I frowned then shook my head no nothings
wrong just a weird feeling I have I said like what Leila asked looking startled
I just think someone may want to hurt you and I am trying to figure out why I
said why would you want to do that you don’t even know me Leila said not sure
yet but I think I am going to find out I said what are you doing Zane my brain
yelled and everything else was choosing to ignore it Leila looked at me
surprised I realized I had grabbed her wrist and could feel her pulse beating
out a steady rhyme then it started going faster my own pulse reacting I let her
wrist go and moved around her my arm brushing hers I heard her laugh I looked
back at her she arched an eyebrow at me what I asked want to come to church
with me and Ava tomorrow Leila asked half grinning I would but my brother is already after me on this I
promised I would go with him tomorrow maybe next time I said ok were having a
meeting on Tuesday Leila said hmm now I have you and him after me I asked Leila
grinned one person at a time Zane sometimes that’s all it takes Leila said so a
Christian what else I asked curious no uh you go first then I will tell you
Leila said your holding me to that I asked grabbing a box full of boxes yep I
am Leila said I followed her over to the right book case last one over she
knelt on the left side and I took the right side ok so I will start at the
beginning I said she nodded I told her about my child hood straight foreword
not leaving anything out even that I had gotten involved with the gang my
brother had left how he became a Christian and that I was still involved with
the gang a little if you want me to leave I will I said not looking at her I felt her move probably away from me. Leila
my head was spinning from all he had said he said it detached though I watched
his shoulders rise and fall with his breathing then his shoulders sort of
slumped as I moved I kneeled behind him and placed my hand oh his shoulder he
jumped whatever this weird thing we had between us he felt it maybe harder then
I had tingles ran up my arm and down my spine ok maybe not I thought shaking my
head to clear my mind no but I need to know if you want to get out I asked Zane
looked at me I don’t know what I want right now Zane said he sounded plenty
confused to me men out of my life was better Leila I thought what do you want I
asked smooth Leila completely ignore your own advice I thought I think you
didn’t want to say that Zane said I swallowed how could he of seen all that so
clearly not sure you want to hear it either Zane said grabbing my hand his was
rough he held my hand lightly like he could break it Marcus was never like that
just thinking of my ex made me want to go hit him again Marcus Zane said
frowning I snorted biggest jerk ever I said sitting back down he looked at my
freckles enjoying the view I thought I grinned want to know I asked no I like a
little mystery what about you tell me about Ava Zane asked my favorite subject
first I adopted her I said seeing Zane’s face change to shock but she looks so
much like you Zane said I squeezed his hand her real mom was my cousin my moms
sister had a daughter named her Sadie and Sadie had Ava when I was seventeen
she was younger got pregnant at 16 I said by the time Ava turned 1 I was
studying up to become a social worker I knew that Ava was in a bad place so I
got involved making Sadie and Ava’s dad Jackson think I was just their to
babysit I watched Zane clench his jaw muscles I am sure they thought something
was up Zane said they did they acted different when I was their happy family
yea right Jackson never looked at Ava Sadie didn’t name her just they didn’t
care for her my heart broke each time I saw her I said why didn’t anyone else
help you Zane asked I am sure you had some social workers work with you they
want to help but don’t want to get involved that’s what made me want to do it
even more I said Zane grinned I wish that someone was like you back then to
help me but no one was so I thought no one cared besides who would want to help
me Zane asked I saw the pain cross his face then hide again I moved my hand
that wasn’t in his and brushed his blond bangs off to the side letting my
fingers linger against his forehead I would of cared I said Zane lips twisted
up I heard the front door open I stood up getting jerked down a little as Zane
stood up also I stumbled foreword against him my face heated red as someone
walked around the corner seeing a tall guy that looked some what like Zane he
looked at Zane arching an eyebrow seeing his hand still on my wrist my pulse
skipping beats from being this close to him hi Alex Zane said Alex his brother
guess my guess was spot on I thought seeing Alex looking interested sorry Leila
this is my older brother Alex Zane said his gaze staying on me longer then
normal I noticed Alex saw it his eye and hair was just like Zane’s except a
little older version 29 maybe I thought built just like Zane maybe an inch
shorter then Zane sure you two aren’t twins I asked looking between them Alex
laughed no Ma’am I am older one besides I am the better looking one Alex said
only in your dreams brother Zane said right back they both grinned at each
other Zane let my wrist go looks like your getting some help to convert me Zane
said looking back at me I grinned one soul at a time I said Alex nodded glad to
see I have some help Alex said the front door open in walked the girl I had
thought about helping she walked straight over to Alex she was mad her dark red
hair falling in her eyes piercings in her lip and nose one in her eyebrow and
several in her ear her eyes were so unique though piercing blue with green
centers they looked familiar to me somehow I heard music pouring from her IPods
headset sounded dark to me she had a lose long hooded shirt on again and tight
skinny jeans in black with a chain hanging out of her pocket Alex frowned what
are you doing in here Alex asked boss wants me to keep an eye on you and I
agree with him I still think your
not who you say you are she said I saw the black under her eyes from doing
drugs Alex kept his frown oh please Alex cant lie for anything Zane said and
who are you she asked turning scowling eyes on him her gaze softened on me
Leila she said I looked closer realizing what I had missed earlier my parents
said I had gotten an older sister they adopted her when I was 12 she at 14 and
her other family fought to get her back with her twin Evan she had ran away for
some reason I had only seen her twice remembering when you were 12 was kind of
hard I thought hi Sky I said surprised you remembered 12 last time I saw you
right Sky said I nodded yep means your old now I said grinning Sky shook her
head you two know each other Alex asked Sky laughed some what right little sis
Sky said I shrugged little I think I might be taller then you I said Sky nodded
whatever you say lets go Alex if you still want to prove yourself Sky said I
looked at her what happened Sky I asked to many things not enough good things
Sky said and headed out the door that hurt what happened I wanted to know now
Zane leaned towards Alex if your keeping your ID a secrete from them I wouldn’t
be seen around churches brother Zane said you think you could take little Zane
to church Leila Alex asked I looked at Zane grinning then back at Alex sure if
you work on my sister I said Alex rubbed his chin I will try no promising
anything though Alex said at least its trying I said good way to look at it
Alex said heading out the door and over to Sky who was lighting a cigarette and
taking lung full’s in I looked at Zane I didn’t realize tears had come to my
eyes until Zane reached up and brushed one away that’s the way I am why do you
want to help Zane asked because I failed Sky I don’t want that to happen to
someone else I care about I said looking up at him more tears leaking out and
down my face Zane blinked you care about me what if I was really sent here to
spy on you or hurt you what would you think of that Zane asked I would deal
with it I said not breaking eye contact with him he stepped closer into my
space and wrapped his arms around me I am going to leave and figure this
Christian thing out Zane said will you still go to church with me tomorrow I
asked Zane head went to the curve of my neck I will then I need to figure
something’s out Zane said I pressed my face into his chest weird sensation
flowing through me I swallowed will you come back I asked more tears coming at
the feeling of him leaving me my heart hurt deeper then even I had ever felt
with any other break ups and I hadn’t even known this man that long some how he
had become important to me in a way no other man had I thought I wont leave you
Leila I cant its going to be hard leaving you but its something I need to do I
don’t know how I know it but I know it somehow Zane said Gods pulling at your
heart strings I said yea I guess so I never felt this Zane said he took my face
in his hands way about being so sure about anything and I never felt this way
for another person ever Zane said when I was sure he was going to close the
distance between us and kiss me he let my face go his eyes searching my face
when I come back Zane said grinning I caught his meaning and flushed red his
eyes started twinkling he stepped back I looked at the wall clock seeing it was
now 12:44 I wasn’t hungry in the least I thought going over to one of the boxes
to get to work Zane followed I saw him thinking the whole time he was setting
up with me we got most the work done quick talking about small things hey Zane
when it comes to your parents I am not saying you should forgive them but you
never know how long you have with that person don’t waste time thinking things
over I said Zane grabbed my wrist to stop my hands from putting another book on
the shelf you know what they did to me why should I Zane asked both my parents
died in a car crash when I was 17 I looked over at him I saw his gaze soften I
was put in an orphanage with my younger brother David he was adopted by an
older pair Lucy and Mark Dunce they helped me get on my feet gave me a place to
stay after I turned 18 and was told I could take care of myself four months
after losing her parents right perfectly fine I said rubbing a hand across my
forehead you never know Zane I said looking at him Zane sighed I don’t know
Leila things with them aren’t good haven’t been ever since I was younger and to
be honest I would do it if only to make you happy not because I wanted to and I
know that would make you mad Zane said I nodded how do you know me so well
already I asked Zane turned his head to the side and was getting ready to say
something when his cell went off he answered it sup he said yea sure be their
in a minute Zane said then hung up I need to go be back with some lunch in half
an hour Zane said but I am not hungry I said to bad your going to eat some Zane
said I arched an eyebrow at him your to skinny Zane said grinning excuse you I
said Zane chuckled and looked me up and down I put my hands on my hips seeing
the teasing gleam in his eyes I grinned
and what do you think your doing I asked enjoying the view Zane said his hazel
eyes more blue his blond hair falling into his eyes heat crept up my neck and
covered my face I chewed my bottom lip I do not need to gain any weight I
finally said he stepped closer and grabbed my wrist his hand circling around my
wrist making my heart jump go’ go before I get you in trouble I said what kind
of boss just lets their employee walk out Zane asked I grinned well I am
different so if its important just go besides you did work last night I said
Zane tugged me foreword I looked up at him don’t think about it shoo I said
Zane grinned see you in a little while Zane said planting a kiss on my forehead
before turning and walking out the door looking back at me once to see if I was
watching I winked at him seeing a boyish smile cross his face before he
continued on his walk what’s Lauren going to think I wondered as I continued to
put the last set of new books on the shelf my thoughts ran to Sky what happened
with her I wondered why is she like that I thought my thoughts running between
Sky and a certain man I grinned to myself as I worked. Skyler Grey I walked by
Alex’s side taking in another lung full of smoke he grabbed my arm stopping me
from taking another lung full I looked up at him let my arm go Alex I said he
took my smoke and threw it on the floor I snapped my eyes up to his face and
what do you think you are doing I asked glaring keeping a promise to try Alex
said I rolled my eyes at him then threw my hood up and took his hand off my arm
I picked the pace up Alex keeping up would you slow down Sky Alex asked come on
Grandpa you cant keep up I asked Alex stopped me and that’s suppose to mean
what Alex asked I saw he had his hands into fist resting on his hips simple
that your to old to keep up I said I looked up at his face full on as I spoke
that does it Alex said he tossed me over his shoulder before I knew what to do
I yawned and didn’t say anything your not going to start yelling Alex asked I
chuckled nope I am tired glad your not carry me the rest of the way enjoying
the view to I said Alex jostled me I looked up at his neck seeing it bright red
did I make you blush I asked if you mean turn bright red then yes Alex said I
sighed reaching up into my back pocket grabbing another cigarette and my
lighter unfortunately I was keeping my identity a secrete even from Leila I had
worked three years and I wasn’t going to blow it for anyone I lit it put it out
Sky Alex said thought you were a bad guys drugs stop worrying about what I do
my life not yours I said I had only knew him a week since last Saturday my
instincts were telling me he wasn’t who he said he was but I wasn’t risking it
for anything at the moment keeping quiet is what kept you alive he set my feet
on the ground and took my cigarette from me frowning you cant keep doing that I
said irritated at him now watch me Alex said evenly meeting my scowl head on
thought you were a bad guy I said narrowing my eyes his eyes didn’t even move
yea I am but smoking is going to get you killed to young Alex said I snorted my
aren’t we something I said Alex glared I don’t know why your so not trusting
but I care what happens so please try and stop smoking Alex said whatever I
said turning and trying to walk away only to feel Alex clamp his arm around my
stomach my whole heart leapt feeling him against my back no whatever’s that
Leila cares for you Alex said making certain his mouth was right next to my ear
yea I know but I haven’t known her that long just a little when I was 14 that
was a long time ago a million things have happened I am not the same person she
knew I said tightly my jaw clenching I was a better person but Leila didn’t
know what I was up to I am sure she is worrying herself silly I cant tell her
though or anyone else I thought realizing Alex’s other arm had circled my waist
and rested on my hip then Alex turned me around in his arms well I am not the same
either Alex said which means what I asked he looked stunned go along with it I
think were being watched Alex said what do you mean I asked trying to look over
to the left only to feel Alex lean over and press a kiss against my lips I
froze for a minute not sure what to do thoughts of my last relationship ran
through my mind and angry tears stung my eyes I pushed away from him turning my
back on him and running as fast as my legs would go anger ran hot up my veins
making me go faster then I had in awhile my lungs were starting to burn was I
running because of what had happened to me or because I was attracted to Alex I
wondered my mode becoming more and more agitated ever minute Sky wait Alex
shouted their was a road split up ahead cars pulling in and out of fast food
restaurants I loved you Aaron always will even though you hurt me more then I
know how to say I thought my lungs screamed for me to stop running just as I
got to where the cars were turning in arms looped around my middle again
knocking me off balance and into him I jerked away from Alex leave me alone go
do something else I said glaring at him more tears pushed behind my eyelids and
ran down my face I wiped at my eyes angrily what’s wrong it cant be from just
me Alex said I stalked away Sky Alex shouted none of your business Alex I said
tossing my bangs out of my eyes I cant just let this go I made you mad somehow
what did I do Alex asked nothing leave it alone I said licking my lips feeling
my lip ring a few piercings that would heal in order to keep my Identity a
secrete now if I could lose the rookie I thought no I did something that made
you think of something painful Alex said softly keeping up by my side I rolled
my long sleeved shirts up and above where the ugly scares lay across my upper
arms it made me think of this I said moving my sleeve up to my shoulder where
the scares cress crossed what happened Alex asked if I tell you will you leave
me alone I asked not promising Alex said well then I cant tell you I said
evenly pulling my sleeve down and finishing the walk back to our place where
are gang crashed for the nights I will get you to tell me soon enough Alex said
against my head then he landed a kiss across my lips again before he turned and
headed for the front door you are trying to use me it wont work Alex I shouted
he looked at me over his shoulder I am not using you babe I just like you a lot
for some reason Alex said grinning before he walked in I touched my lips
stunned rookie is taking to many risks I thought not liking this attraction any
right now and I certainly didn’t like Alex thinking he could just kiss me
whenever he wanted not admitting I liked it either just keep telling yourself
that my heart sang seeing his broad back disappear through the door I ran over
to Evan how did your run go you tell HQ I asked yep got through what was that
anyway Evan asked I don’t know I said looks like he likes you and I don’t like
it Evan said I chuckled thanks a lot brother I said just watch it I got all the
info on him he doesn’t know who we are and he used to be in a gang the one his
brother Zane is still in Evan said I have seen him he is good I think he is
leaving the gang he is in love with Leila I saw it clearly all over his face I
said love is a powerful motivation Evan said I chuckled sometimes it gets you
killed I said looking at him pointedly Evan put a hand under my chin my sister
if you like this guy it is a good thing let that no good Aaron go Evan said he
tried to save me I said yes but he got you in harms way in the first place or
have you forgotten Evan asked I have not forgotten brother I will never forget
I said Evan nodded I have told you I don’t like those right Evan asked pointing
at my piercings I chuckled only 7 or 20 times I said Evan chuckled I will keep
saying it until this mission blows which if I am right its going to be here
soon things are boiling Evan said I know the camera’s are in place along with
sound feed and the emergence button is safe on my necklace when I break it
everyone will know where to come and be here with in minutes now we wait and
see what is to happen in the next few weeks I said casting a glance to were
Alex was coming back out I grabbed my brothers arm one thing about him is he is
persistent I will give him that I said I think he is making you nervous on
which level sister a feeling you have towards him as an attraction or more Evan
asked I don’t know and I don’t want to know Evan I said he chuckled we will see
what happens Evan said I saw Alex walking towards us doesn’t stop me from
making him mad I said Evan snorted I put my money on him he seems pretty
stubborn Evan said I grinned broadly evening Rook I called out we will see I
said lower to Evan Alex looked at us Evan jostled me I jostled him right back
he laughed so have you heard Alex my baby sister is in l I punched him in the
stomach he gasped for breath I laughed that wont stop me Evan said rubbing his
stomach shall I aim for a different body part I asked putting my hands up in a
defensive attack Evan rubbed his stomach no he said to bad I said putting my
hands down Alex starred at me making me want to leave again need to talk to you
both its pretty serious Alex said I looked at him meaning I asked boss man
wants us to run a job tomorrow Alex said what kind of job I asked he wouldn’t say
just that he wanted us to get a package and deliver it to a woman’s house Alex
said I looked at Evan don’t like it I don’t hit people I said Alex looked at me
know who is being the good girl Alex asked I don’t do the dirty work Roberts I
growled in a way deeper voice then I usually used Evan pulled my arm giving me
the silent message to cool it before I got us in trouble I gave Evan a short
node be back tonight I said be careful Evan said I grinned careful right I said
patting my hip where my gun was tucked at only use it if you have to Evan said
I could tell Alex had heard the low warning and looked between us strangely I
hoped he wasn’t thinking anything that could blow my and Evan’s cover are
little younger sister was running point for us watching are backs and fronts
she has been running on steam the last few days but she wasn’t bailing on us
not with the case so close to finally being over then she had a job coming up
over in the Florida district her pal Mason Hall asked if she could work under
cover with him to keep a judge safe she wanted to get over their soon to help
even though things weren’t certain about the judge being in danger Mason had a
bad feeling just like his gut feeling about where to find me and my sister he
saved are lives and Mason was very close with my sister not as in romantic or
anything she had just saved his life from a sniper bullet that was meant for
him she was hit in the back third vertebra broken the doctors said she wouldn’t
walk again she was as stubborn as me and wouldn’t give up it was my fault she
was hurt the same way I was with scares on her arms they were worse then mine
she struggled more she was determined not to let them break her spirit that
spunk we both had is what made us live Evan and Mason worked together and found
the guys that had hurt me and Raven me and her both had planned on joining the
force but after what had happened to us we were more determined to put as many
bad guys behind bars as possible even if it meant taking the more deadly
missions ones that could get us killed but that was part of the job part of who
us Grey’s were and it wasn’t going to change we had been fighters way before
are past secretes are dad a wealthy drunkard are mother a beautiful tramp or I
didn’t finish thinking it I
snorted at that she was but still she was are mother even if I hated her
because Raven was only a half sister because she had suffered the most out of
us Grey’s along with Landon who had committed suicide because of it he was are
brother still I loved him even if he couldn’t see the beauty within himself I
shook my heart feeling sorrow for a brother who never saw the bigger part he
could play in life how much his sisters and brothers loved him he only saw ugly
stuff and in the end it lead to him overdosing on drugs he had been getting
Raven Evan and me took it hard I never thought losing him would hurt so bad it
would still overwhelm me if I let it I pushed faster to get to where I needed
to go the hair on the back of my neck stood on edge like I was being watched I
kneeled down to tie my shows at least pretend to I looked over my shoulder
curtly seeing none other then Zane Roberts his gaze landed on me I stood up
wondering what Alex’s brother wanted and why was he in the flee market I of
course knew that his gang was a block up he stalked over to me can I help you I
asked pursing my lips at him you should get out of your gang Zane said I folded
my arms over my chest and gave him the most convincing your not serious look
yes I am Zane said why should you care I asked Zane smiled well someone told me
that they would of cared you remind me of me Zane said I frowned keep it up and
you will be playing house I said sounds kind of good to me now Zane said I
noticed that he had on black slacks and a nice button up gray shirt your
leaving the gang I said lowly he gave one curt node your not going to tell on
me are you Zane asked no but don’t tell anyone else that they wont be as
understanding as I am I wish you luck Zane but if you hurt Leila I said I would
never hurt her Zane said anger shooting to his eyes lot of people say that then
break it don’t be one of them I said Zane looked at me hard I saw my brother
kiss you don’t hurt him Zane said I laughed that’s all in his brain obviously I
said Zane arched an eyebrow I really don’t think so Zane said like he was
certain I am just a rebound Zane I know about him breaking that engagement a
week ago I said Zane nodded I know but he was right he fell in love with her
faith not her their friends still but their was no attraction their his heart
didn’t pound each time she was around Zane said turning his gaze up to the sky
it was a crystal clear day slightly chilly and it was now Sunday I need to go
Zane said see you around I said running a hand over my forehead Zane grinned
sure bye Skyler Zane said he looked a lot like his brother except Alex smiled
more and was pretty easy going unless you made him mad I thought walking over
to where Raven’s large van was parked I knocked on the back door two long ones
followed by two quick ones Raven opened the door her flaming red curl’s pulled
into a messy pony tail blue eyes weary from not enough sleep but like usually
she gave no indication that she was running on maybe an hour sleep candy
wrappers thrown in a bag monitors cameras microphones all set watching
everything that went on inside the warehouse where are gang hung out nice set
up I said you been getting anything useful I asked yes and the bust needs to be
this Tuesday things are getting heated with Leila check out this I put a wiry
on her phone so far theirs been two calls to her one with just breathing and
the second one they threatened her daughter by giving pictures over her mobile
phone how they got her mobile number I am working on your friends in some hot
water and this isn’t the first time someone’s threatened her either Raven said
she grumbled as she hit another firewall I placed a hand on her shoulder
feeling the tension their something else is going on what’s up I asked I got a
bad feeling I think you should keep an eye on Alex he is not ready for this
mission and I told the boss man that he didn’t seem to care Alex isn’t good at
covering his tracks I have been doing a lot of covering his Raven said I
chuckled were shadow Grey’s were good at what we do I said Raven nodded dang
right we are Raven said so Tuesday its going to blow I said unless my
calculations are off Raven said I laughed at her wiggling her eye brows up and
down your never wrong Raven I said that’s right I am not Raven said playing
back the two messages and showing me where all the cameras were and that they
were working well and out of sight nice job at setting them up by the way Raven
said thanks I said looking at the clock keep us in the loop if anything bad
happens ok I said sure get going oh here I got you a car its down the block
daddy is trying again Raven said snorting until he tries with you I want no
part of him I said what makes you think I want anything to do with him Raven
asked tapping her nose see you early Tuesday hoping things don’t blow out the
way we think it will I said Raven took her jacket off reveling her shoulder
holsters holding two guns glock's your packing heat good I said Raven nodded
now hurry up and get back before they realize you have been missing Raven said
see you later I said getting back out of the van and walking the block to where
the car was at a normal Honda accord in black I got in placing some black
sunglasses on and drove back to the warehouse I got in the warehouse and walked
over to where I slept at seeing Alex walking down the hall a bible in his hands
that was not a smart thing to be doing I thought feeling more people coming I
closed in next to him what do I do I wondered knowing I was going to have to
pretend kiss him so that they would think nothing and not liking it in the least
my heart rate increased pulse sky rocketing as I caught two coming around the
corner I didn’t think it through anymore seeing his head snap up as I put my
arms around his neck and squashed the Bible between us are lips touched my
insides felt like they were on firer don’t lose yourself Sky I kept telling
myself then he placed his hands around the small of my back and kissed me
deeper with a tenderness that surprised me because of how muscular he was my
mind ran to what it would be like to be married to him wake up with him by my
side Aaron now seemed like a distant memory and a bad one at that I felt the
wall press against my back I couldn’t hear the guys anymore I pulled back a bit
reluctantly and I knew Alex could tell I grabbed the Bible that was between us
then looked back at his eyes they were blazing an amazing blue that was so much
clearer might want to only read this in your room Alex I said my voice kind of
breezy which I saw that he heard it to he reached up and took my glasses off
looking at my eyes I tried to dull the fire that was burning for him I don’t
think it did any good though I thought your putting yourself at risk for me why
Alex asked grabbing both my wrists and starring down at me maybe because I
believe the way you do I said really Alex asked I nodded then why still stay
here Alex asked in a whisper the cover was someone had threatened my family and
technically they had not here of my own accord Alex I said Alex looked around
then took me into his room locking the door behind him he took my arm again and
sat down on his bed I sat next to him looking at him I had a nagging feeling
not wanting to tell him half a false hood but knew it was for my own good I
rubbed a hand over my face leaning foreword and clasping my hands together three
years back more forced to be involved with this gang I said eyeing him forced
how Alex asked they threatened my family I said why not get the police involved
Alex asked my dad pretty much killed us with that between them getting called
over for him drunk driving or getting into bar fights try and find a good guy
that will actually listen instead of just saying so what’s never mind doesn’t
matter now all that matters is I keep them out of trouble I said by giving your
life up Alex said I sighed you don’t know what these guys are capable of I said
try me Alex said well my brother Landon committed suicide a few years back and
I don’t think he killed himself I think these guys did it Landon was known to
have troubles and recently he had mention he wanted out no one leaves without
consequences and that was his I said frowning and what if he really had killed
himself Alex asked I tapped my head that’s what this is saying but my heart
says something different I said eyeing him his gaze was soft I can see how you would
think that Alex said squeezing my hand I looked at his hand in mine big
calloused and strong dependable I thought I looked at him seeing conflict in
his eyes I already knew what he was thinking I will lose her as soon as this
blows over I need to go to my room and get some sleep I said I saw tears form
in his eyes what to do I cant blow my cover but he I sighed I am going to get
in so much trouble I thought I grinned at him don’t worry under cover agent my
mind wont change I said his eyes snapped to my face his face showed shock I
pulled my hand out of his don’t worry I didn’t tell anyone I said before
turning and heading out his door
he grabbed me around the waist before I could leave wrapping his arms
around me you know what they would do if they found out you know and didn’t
tell them and did you really think I would just let you walk out without
questioning you Alex said in my ear I tapped his arm as his arms tightened I
leaned my head on his chest I eyed his features closely seeing his eyebrows knit
together ask away I said ok how did you find out who I was and why didn’t you
tell on me Alex asked I followed you almost got caught by you twice though I’ll
not help you but I wont stop you from doing what’s right Alex I said you know I
have to tell them about you though right Alex asked I looked down at his arms I
have been taking care of myself for way longer I can do it again I said I want
to help and I don’t want to loose you that’s for sure Alex said good cause I
was thinking the same thing sorry about kissing you it was the only thing I
could before I could finish Alex had moved around to my front his hands on my
shoulder and a cocky grin on his face I am not sorry you did it in fact I was
thinking of Alex began it was my turn to cut him off I know my face was flushed
bright red don’t think of it Alex I expect to be dated before any more kisses I
said matter of fact like placing my hands on my hips Alex gave a deep laugh
alright then how about a picnic Miss Sky Alex asked sounds nice when I asked tomorrow
Alex said my brother is so going to ripe me over this I said Alex grinned why
he asked because he said you were stubborn I said grinning when I want
something I am Alex said so am I ‘I said how did you get those scares Alex
finally asked I swallowed rubbed my face my sister Raven has them to I said
Alex grabbed my hand and pushed the sleeve up and over them who did it Sky Alex
asked his warm hands around my arm tracing the scares made it hard to think
straight me at 19 and my sister Raven when she was 18 because she knew
something wasn’t right she always had this weird sense when things were going
wrong I said these look like chain marks Alex said he traced it to the more
tender spot where hooks dug in if you struggled they are you hear of kidnap
rings they took girls then sold them to the highest bidder to be I swallowed
hard not looking at him you don’t have to say it Alex said pulling my arm so
that I was back in his arms were you ever hurt that way Alex asked I shook my
head only Raven she got pregnant and they killed her baby Raven was so hurt I
was mad I said did they catch who did that to you two Alex asked I heard the
anger in his voice I looked up at his face seeing his jaw set almost everyone
except the person that raped Raven which trust me I searched for that piece of
trash I couldn’t find him I said tears ran to my eyes but I held them in I
leaned my head on his chest it was my fault I mumbled I know Raven never blamed
me but if I hadn’t suspected something was up with Aaron and followed him Raven
followed me and then we were both taken why would something like that be your
fault Sky Alex said the guy I had been dating Aaron was evolved with the
kidnappers I got a feeling he was hiding something I thought he might have been
cheating on me would of took that over knowing he was involved with kidnap
rings I didn’t know Raven had followed me at the time until it was to late then
we both were in hot water Aaron tried to make it right in the end he called
Mason in and told him everything guess he cared a little bit about me I said I
felt Alex hand on the back of my neck and his other one across my back why was
it so easy to talk to him I had never told anyone that and steered clear of
everyone man insight what was so different about Alex that just drew me to him
maybe the pain in his eyes we understood each other but he had just broken off
an engagement with his fiancé maybe he needs time still maybe your thinking of
a way out Skyler I chided myself I wasn’t sure how he knew what I was thinking
but he had his hands framed my face and he made me look him in the eyes don’t
think that I am still in love with Kayla she always felt more like a sister to
me and she still is having brotherly love towards her isn’t enough for marriage
me and her wanted more out of it but we never felt it so we ended it on friend
terms I guess you would say Alex said running his hand down my neck and to my
pulse point I knew it was running wild his eyes had sparks going through them
as he stared in my eyes still lying to him I thought my heart hurt from that I
didn’t want to lie to him his forehead landed on mine not kissing you is going
to be hard Alex said I grinned maybe you can have one tomorrow I teased running
my hands up his strong forearms grasping his hands in mine my palm pressing
into his don’t tempt me to just take one to hold me over Alex said I chuckled
it came out way more deeper then I thought I saw the look in his face see you
in the morning Alex I said good night Sky Alex said I went back to my room on
the way I know I was smiling so what brings that smile to your face came Evans
voice I looked up at him and couldn’t keep the red blush that crept up my neck
I watch his eyes twinkle just kidding I already know apparently you kissed Alex
Evan said folding his arms over his chest I shrugged maybe I said told you he
would win Evan said I rolled my eyes at him Raven is keeping tabs on Leila
apparently she got threatened by someone not sure why its sketchy but I want to
know what’s going on I said what could she have that their interested in
besides Ava Evan said I think Ava is the key to be honest I want to have a back
ground check on Jackson Cruz side of the family I said I’ll work on it oh and I
am glad Alex is stubborn someone has to be to get through to you Evan said your
only saying that because Deb wants me to have a boyfriend so we can double I
said oh leave my wife out of it Evan said I laughed nope fair game if your
going to pick on me about Alex I said then a truce are in order Evan said
matter of fact like I chuckled what are your terms I asked no terms hostel take
over Evan said I laughed your insane I said Evan grinned and this is why you
love me and Alex Evan said my face flamed even more as I pushed my door open
good night Evan I said. Leila early Sunday morning 10:30 church was starting at
11:30 Ava and I were already dressed waiting on Zane to get here the message
had really made me nervous someone threatening Ava I wasn’t sure what to do
about it I was used to people threatening me but not directly at Ava I looked
at my little girl she sat at the table eating her jelly toasted bread and eggs
the doorbell rang I went to answer it smoothing the hem of my light blue dress
it clung to me whose their I asked something wrong Leila came Zane voice a hint
of panic in his voice I open the door no everything is fine come on in I said I
took in his appearance nice gray slacks and a white button up shirt with the
top few buttons open exposing a little of his chest muscles a nice gray jacket
on Zane walked in took the door from my hand and closed it want to try again
something is wrong Zane said stepping closer he looked at my dress taking all
of it in I chuckled pulling my sleeve down to my light blue dress what you did
it Zane said I grinned then gave a quick twirl you like I asked looking back at
Zane he looked me in the eye grinning yea I like it though I don’t think it
would look good on me Zane said dead serious expression on his face I laughed
you oh man you should of seen your face I said gasping for breath Zane chuckled
what I don’t have the figure for it Zane asked turning to the side butt to big
Zane asked I laughed even harder tears coming to my eyes your insane Zane I
said trying to stop laughing I wiped at my eyes wow I needed that I said Ava
ran into the hall Mr. Zane Ava yelled I turned and looked at Ava well don’t you
look pretty Miss Ava Zane said leaning over my shoulder I felt his breath on my
neck and how close we were all my instincts came alive and made me want to lean
into him Ava walked up to us and slipped her hand into mine and Zane’s you made
mommy laugh she hasn’t done in awhile Ava said Zane looked at me and gave a
half smile glad I could help then Zane said Ava grinned we need to go to church
I said glancing at the clock seeing it was 11 half an hour to get their I said
Ava squeezed my hand I was going to lean over and pick her up instead Zane beat
me to it we walking Zane asked we always walk Ava said well this is my first
time Miss Ava Zane said oh well then follow mom then Ava said I chuckled as I
placed my purse over my shoulder and grabbed the house keys locking the door
behind me Zane and Ava were whispering what are you two up to I asked nothing
Zane said Ava grinned nothing she said following Zane’s lead I shook my head
what am I going to do with you two I said love us Ava said Zane stared at me I
gave a slow smile that’s not a hard thing to do I said Zane caught my eye with
his more hazel eyes they looked like they held a secrete he gave me that heart
melting smile again I almost forgot we had to go to church heat ran up my neck
as I walked over to his side he could see the red blush on my neck because I
had my hair up in a bun Zane slid his one arm around my waist as we walked I
have been reading up on the Bible already in the second book Zane said I looked
up at him and Ava who had her little head in the crock of his neck she had her
eyes closed Ava has never taken to someone so fast before I said looking back
at Zane’s face I am just irrespirable Zane said I grinned I guess so I said Zane
winked same with you Zane said pulling me closer to his side we got to the
church all the women took notice of Zane I think these ladies like you Zane I
said there is only one that I am interested in Zane said taking a seat pulling
me down next to him Ava climbed over to sit in my lap Zane placed his arm
around my waist and we went to listening to pastor Kirk Vander I looked over at
Zane half way through his study in Samuel he was leaning foreword and taking
everything in he talked about David’s mourning the lose of his friend then all
his sins sleeping with a married woman conceiving a child with her and then
trying to make her husband sleep with her but he would not go home so finally
David set him in the front of the battle and made sure he got struck down and
killed as we walked out of the church Zane sighed wow that’s something and God
still forgave him Zane said I shifted Ava in my arms God always forgives Ava
said no matter what you did your never to far gone he loves you Zane even if
someday you cant see it I added I have some thinking to do Zane said you want
to have dinner with us Ava asked Zane looked at Ava in my arms if you two want
me sure Zane said of course were going to have some pork chops and baked
potatoes with corn I said you still have to cook Zane asked yea I do I said me
Zane and Ava spent a very nice evening together the phone rang again I will get
it Zane called as I cleaned the dishes Ava sitting next to me on the counter
trying to dry a big bowl I kissed her forehead having fun their sweetie I asked
Ava frowned no she said I chuckled chores are something that have to be done
Angel I said Ava looked at me and let a cute little grin replace her frown I
guess your right but then your always right Ava said I grinned hey momma can I
ask you something Ava said sure ask away I said do you love Zane Ava asked I
chewed my bottom lip and looked at Ava do you I asked yes I love Zane I want
him to be my dad Ava said my heart flipped and ran full speed ahead Ava grinned
then shouted hey Zane Ava said I looked over my shoulder at him he grinned but
it looked like his eyes were flashing anger he looked at me can I talk to you
for a minute Leila Zane asked I nodded and walked out drying my hands on a
towel before joining him I looked at him yea I asked my hair falling across my
face his hand brushed my hair behind my hair brushing my face with his hand he
left his hand on my face I could feel the warmth from his hand it sent a tingle
down my spine your being threatened when were you planning on telling me Zane
asked making sure we were looking each other in the eyes it happens a lot I can
handle it and I didn’t want to worry you I said Zane placed his forehead on
mine to late I care a lot Zane said leaning over he turned his head to the side
and pressed his lips against mine the contact wasn’t very long but my pulse
leapt he pulled back and looked at me in the eyes want to tell me Zane asked
tell you what exactly I asked my lips tingling how many times has that guy
talked to you Zane asked two once yesterday and the day before I said what did
he say today earlier that freaked you out Zane asked he threatened Ava I can
take it but no one attacks my little girl I said he grinned you sure have a lot
of spunk Miss Leila Zane said I grinned no one messes with my baby I said Zane
settled his arms around my waist pulling me into a hug I could feel his hard
body against mine I am going to help going to see if I can have this Gray
Shadow work on it she is suppose to be a really good Hacker Zane said in my ear
Gray Shadows I asked looking up at him their a tough group of specialists I
heard about them when I was on the street Zane said don’t do anything stupid
Zane ok I said is that caring I hear Zane asked of course I care I said Ava
loves me what about you Zane asked I looked up at his eyes twinkling is it
possible to already love someone that fast I asked I think so Zane said I
arched an eyebrow he leaned over to my ear I love you Leila Zane whispered in
my ear his lips brushing my ear my heart jumped even more I reach my hands up
and brushed his bangs aside ran my hand down his cheek he moved his hand up my
arm and pressed a kiss into my palm so is that Zane began Mommy I cant get down
came Ava’s little voice I chuckled and started towards her Zane’s hand let me go
I looked at him over my shoulder he stared at me I grinned then walked into the
kitchen grabbing Ava looking at the clock it was already 8 at night time for
bed little one I said Ava yawned and nodded against my shoulder I kissed her
little head make yourself at home Zane I will be right back after I put Ava
down for the night I said good night Ava Zane called night Mr. Zane Ava said I
walked up stairs with Ava watching as she brushed her teeth I helped her change
into some pajamas then tucked her in kissing her forehead good night Ava I said
love you mom Ava said Love you to Angel I said running a hand down her check
tucking the hair behind her ear then plugged her night light in and half closed
her door walked back down stairs finding Zane in the living room his gray suit
Jacket thrown over the chair his long white sleeved shirt pushed up above his
elbows his blond hair falling into his forehead his head bent eyes closed I
walked over to him and sat next to him on the couch he looked over at me
something was changing with him I could tell he seemed lease angry he grinned
now back to my question earlier what’s your answer Zane asked I chewed my
bottom lip I love you Zane I said watching his eyes turn gray hazel again the
hair on the back of my neck stood up as I heard a noise coming from the back
door I jumped up trying to hear what was going on I felt Zane clamp an arm
around me the force pushing us both down on the ground Zane on top of me I know
that sound Zane said what is it I asked it’s the sound of a gun Zane said in a
harsh whisper in my ear we have to get Ava I said we do it quietly Leila ok
Zane said getting into a crouching position then standing up helping me up now
lets walk up slowly make it sound like you haven’t heard of anything Zane said
grabbing my hand I know I was tense don’t worry I wont let anything happen Zane
said in my ear I looked at him and caught the gleam he had in his eye I nodded
my heart racing as we made are way up the stairs I thought at any moment their
was going to be gun fire we went into Ava’s room Zane and me went into Ava’s
room I wasn’t sure what went wrong everything was fine then next thing I knew I
was being shoved into a black Van yelling at Zane to get Ava out of here I saw
him disappear around the corner angry shooting from his eyes I just hoped Ava
would be ok I thought as finally the drugged rag made me slumped foreword into
a darkness. Sky my alarm had gone off for Leila’s house by the time I got their
Leila was already gone and so were Zane and Ava Raven showed up by my side they
have gone to far Sky Raven growled I looked at her yes they have I will work on
finding them tomorrow I said there is nothing we can do right now only
something I can do Raven said good luck I am going to keep my eyes and ears
open tomorrow I said looking as police swarmed the building me and Raven parted
ways I went back to my gangs place she to track down the bad guys try and see
where their holding her I saw Alex leave I couldn’t resist I had to follow I
followed him down to an older church I watched him walk in I followed seeing
him in the doorway obviously whatever he was watching had taken his breath away
I thought as I watched. Zane how could something go from so good to terrible in
a second I wondered as I ram down the side walk Ava bundled in a blanket
against me I went down to the church calling Alex on the way I opened the door
my heart was so heavy she had just said she loved me and know I might not be
able to see her again Lord if you can hear me please protect Leila I prayed as
I laid Ava on the bench I kneeled in front of the altar I know I have done a lot
of bad things in my past but with your help I can make them right just please
don’t take the woman I love I know your real she trusts in you completely I
want to be like that I know I couldn’t accept a woman like her but you placed
her into my life for some reason and I know I don’t deserve it neither do I
know how to be a father but Ava is sweet I love her to as if she were my own I
can see how Leila can do anyway sorry rambling here Lord I confess I am a
sinner I need your love and guidance touch me I wont turn from you no matter
what happens but I can still ask please watching out for Leila Ava has been
through enough she needs her mom and I need her more then I thought a peace
settled inside me it was unnerving almost but I could tell he wanted my soul
Ava gave a startled yelp I turned around fast seeing my brother I hadn’t
realized I had cried I rubbed my face Alex moved toward me and looked me
straight in the eye Zane what happened Alex asked they have her I said Alex
frowned not good he grumbled I walked over to Ava seeing she had the cover
pulled up to her chin and looked scared to death its ok Ava I said kneeling
down in front of her will get Leila back I said she pushed foreword and wrapped
her arms around my neck I held her stood up and looked at Alex welcome to the
kingdom little brother Alex said good to be here I said grinning Alex slapped
me on the back we better fill the police in Alex said I followed a little reluctant
but I knew the quicker we gave them the information the quicker we could find
Leila I thought it took forever to convince the police I had nothing to do with
it they were just doing their jobs though Ava refused to let me go the whole
time I just let her stay where she was Ava seemed content and I didn’t want her
out of my sight you will both be placed into protective custody until this is
all over officer Blake said I looked at the older man mid forties I was
guessing I didn’t like something about him though I wasn’t sure what it was something
just felt off I watched as they worked some details out then a pretty blond
with striking green eyes came over to us hair in a messy pony tail hadn’t
looked like she had slept any you must be Zane Roberts I am Debbie Grey
everyone calls me Deb so please call me that we are going to have you both in a
safe house you will be staying with Ava right Deb asked I nodded I am not
leaving Ava alone I said Deb grinned trying to hide a yawn sorry Deb said I
grinned no worries looks like you haven’t slept any I said grabbing Ava who was
trying not to fall asleep on her chair we got settled into the safe house with
no problem Alex went back to protect his identity from the gang I set Ava up in
a room after Deb had rechecked everything to be safe she went to stand guard in
the farther room I looked at her hands seeing a wedding band how long you been
married I asked 5 years Deb said any kids I asked sitting down in a recliner
looking up at her she grinned were getting ready to have one Deb said patting
her belly I for the first time realized was slightly sticking out how far along
are you I asked Zane Roberts why did you decide to change your life around so
quickly Deb asked shoving some blond hair behind her ear because of Ava’s mom I
said wanting to know where she was and wanting to know she was safe I am about
4 months along Deb said changing the subject for me I looked at her sorry I am
I love her I said simply admitting it to myself because I did in the sort time
I had known her I already felt it clear as day like my heart pounding when I
was near her I watched Deb grinned gently will get her back my husband is
working on it he along with my sister in law will get her you’ll see just give
them some time Deb said easier to say then to do I said folding my arms in
front of myself I jumped when I felt Debs hand on my shoulder I know its hard
when you love someone and their in a dangerous position my husband has been
working under cover for three years only being able to see him every once in
awhile it takes a lot and its hard because I never know if something will
happened to him but I can pray and hope everything works out fine Deb said what
if something bad happens to him I asked then that’s when I will need God and my
family the most Deb said placing her hand back on her swollen stomach and
grinning sadly but I hope and pray nothing will happen to him I love him more
then I thought could be possible Deb said I think I am going to go get some
sleep I said standing up don’t do anything stupid ok Deb said my gaze darted
back to hers how would you know what I was thinking I asked wondering how she
could tell I was going to go see if I could find Leila I thought because your
thinking what I would be thinking Deb said giving me the don’t you dare look I
grinned fine I’ll try I said Deb nodded good than go get some sleep you look
tired and its after 4 in the morning Deb said Monday I sighed it was getting
closer to Christmas would we get Leila back would I get her back I wondered
December 23 now Christmas was 2 days away Ava deserved to have her mom if I
hadn’t gotten near her this wouldn’t of happened I thought not realizing I had
said it out load and you wouldn’t be the person you are now either Deb said I
stood up I know just why does bad things always have to happen to people that
don’t deserve it I said that’s why there are good people like me and my family
who fight it Zane which side are you going to be on Deb asked I looked at this
saucy woman and grinned your alright Miss Deb you got spunk I am on your side
and with faith but its new founded I haven’t been talking to God until just
resonantly from Leila to she helped me and I have to help her you know I said
yea I get it but you don’t owe Leila anything you already gave her the best
thing knowing that your with God is the best thing a fellow Christian can get
Deb said I nodded I am going to catch some sleep I said ok good night Deb said
I went to my room and laid down after throwing my shirt aside the cool blankets
against my back felt good but I knew sleep wasn’t going to come easy my mind
was on Leila her soft brown eyes I wanted to know they weren’t hurting her what
was the reason for even kidnapping her I thought rolling to lay on my side.
Skyler I followed Alex all the way back to are gang hideout he was to confident
in his movements a down fall for sure I thought watching as are gang swarmed
him their weren’t many options for me I had to squeal on him or loose my cover
to save him or say nothing I thought sneaking around to get back in the
building I walked out the buildings front door yawning I had let my hair go
crazy that way it would look like bed head I rubbed my eyes and yawned what’s
going on I asked my brother showing up by my elbow where were you nice job by
the way Evan said thanks I think Alex is about to land in some deep water if he
does I am going to follow where ever they take him might be where they have
Leila stashed I said yea I just heard sorry I know she was a close friend Evan
said I looked at him this is not going the way I wanted I said watching as they
tied Alex’s hands behind his back boss pointed a gun at him we should just get
rid of you he said is his smoker voice not a good idea I said walking closer to
Edgar he worked with Louis and Nicolas they were real good friends what makes
you say that Skyler Edgar snapped I didn’t dare look at Alex might need him
later good trade off I said rubbing my chin what if I just want to shoot him I
cant stand liars Edgar said yea well you sure don’t mind black mail I snapped
not in the mode for playing with this guy she is sweet on Alex that’s why she
is speaking up for him came someone else’s voice this was going to be
interesting I thought well isn’t this something you know where you better stand
or its your family Edgar said I jammed my hands in my pockets I know I said and
you better know that’s the only reason were here Evan said I glanced at Alex
out of the corner of my eye seeing him looking at me this was not going well I
thought Edgar nodded and two guys went to hit Evan I know I shouldn’t of done
anything but easier said then done I grabbed the first one that went to hit
Evan and flipped him over making him land hard on the ground then took the
other ones hit it only made me madder Evan punch the second guy he went out I
wiped my jaw where his hit had landed I looked at the guy on the ground then
glared at Edgar you just don’t know when to stay out of it do you Edgar said I
clenched my jaw seeing no emotion in his gaze only death black coldness guess I
am a slow learner I said next time stay out of it or the beating will be for
you Edgar said I looked down at the ground where the one guy was going to stand
up just leave you don’t need to see this Evan said I looked at him I would
rather get punched then do nothing at all I said Ian Evan said before I knew
what to do I was being taken off a ways I could hear the punches being thrown
on Evan I tried to get away from Ian but he held fast until finally most the
men broke up I ran over to Evans beaten body seeing Alex still held by two of
Edgars guys Edgar standing off to the side a smug look on his face I dropped to
my knees next to Evan tears coming to my eyes I didn’t care if they feel all I
knew was I wanted to shoot holes through Edgar more then anything at the moment
I touched Evan’s face seeing the bruises don’t keep things from us next time
girl and that wont happen Edgar said I snapped my gaze to his face and I
promise if it’s the last thing I do I am going to wipe that smug look off your
face I snapped turning my attention back to Evan Edgar leaned over grabbing my
chin so that I looked him in the eye I have been generous with you and your
brother don’t push me or that mother of yours wont see tomorrow Edgar said
leaning close to my face I saw Alex struggle a little which only elected one of
the guys to punch him in the stomach are we understood Edgar asked I felt a
little blood run over my chin from my punch earlier I swallowed understood I
said that’s a girl because your to pretty to give a cement coffin Edgar said
placing a kiss on me which I slapped him for he laughed fiery as all get out
Edgar said I rubbed my lips feeling Evan move get him to where we have the girl
stashed Edgar said I looked at Alex my hand taking Evan’s he looked at me anger
and understanding flashing in his gaze these guys wouldn’t play around what was
the agency thinking about sending him in here not only had things gone way
worse but now he and Leila were in trouble I thought I rubbed my lips again
Alex’s lips twitched in a smile which wasn’t a good move I glared at him Alex
gave a slight eye roll I helped Evan up Ian can you help me I asked at a shout
sure sorry Sky Ian said sorry Evan I said as Ian helped me picked him up he
grunted hey if I couldn’t take a punch it would be a lot worse thanks for
toughing me up Sky Evan said I looked at him seeing the bruised eye and swollen
cheek and bloody lip it wasn’t as bad as I thought it could have been I saw
them take Alex to a car go Evan said in a whisper I looked at him Ian see you
later I said walking away and over to the black accord quietly so no one could
see me I followed Edgar to a broken warehouse Monday I thought wait on their
next move or come up with are own darkness would be best and I was going to
need Raven I thought I called Raven and told her everything ok good because
tonight is good for us to move but everything has to go off like clock work
keep Ava and Zane safe ok tell Deb and make sure she is being careful I said
will do Raven said call you later today to make the plans I said ok sure thing
Raven said we hung up I watched them take Alex down the stairs I parked the car
a ways down got out ran to the building while I was circling looking for a spot
to look in I heard two voice come out the door I ducked behind a trash can that
Leila is one beautiful woman maybe after are supposed deal goes through we can
have a little fun with her before we have to kill her the one said the other
chuckled my adrenaline pumped faster I wanted to move now but that would be stupid
I knew it I thought as I left a tracking device on the building along with a
small camera looking in on Alex and Leila she had a bruise on her temple and
Alex was talking to her about something that made her smile I moved back around
and to my car me and my sister made plans later that afternoon I hoped it would
go well I moved my brother into the car two guys are watching Alex and Leila me
and Raven can handle it I am taking you to Deb ok I said looking at him he
winced no I need to help you Evan said help me by keeping Ava and Zane safe ok
I said Evan looked at me sighing fine you get in trouble your going to call got
it Evan said I nodded besides Deb needs you to stay alive I said turning what’s
that suppose to mean Sky Evan asked she will tell you I said Sky Evan said I
looked at him as I made a right cant say you’ll see I said fine Evan said I
grinned as I dropped him off I fingered my necklace for emergency’s my brother
hobbled into the safe house Deb grabbing him as soon as she opened the door looking
at his face and fusing I grinned as he shut her up by kissing her I drove off leaving
them to deal with whatever it was they were doing picking Raven up she got in
we just reached the place where Leila and Alex were it was already 6 getting
dark Ravens phone rang she answered it yea Evan what’s up Ava was moved to safe
house 4 now the guys saying trouble is going that way Evan said I looked at
Raven you think you can handle 2 guys I asked easy Raven said oh no don’t you
two dare Evan said sorry Evan we have to I said Raven jumped out and I hung the
phone up driving like a crazy person to get to safe house 4 I saw a bunch of
men I broke my necklace then circled the house my gun drawn I wasn’t sure what
was going on inside the house but knew it couldn’t be good I watched the guy
assigned to protect Ava shoot two of the men Nicholas and looked like Louis
going towards the house they shot the guy he feel I managed to get around and
get to a closet where I heard whimpering I opened the door seeing Ava in a fetal
position Ava sweetie its ok I said placing a hand on her shoulder Ava jumped
back looked at me for a few minutes I didn’t have time for this I had to get us
out of here I thought picking her up she didn’t fight me but she did stiffen I
slipped out the widow as Nicolas and Louis got into the house he shot at me I
felt the bullet cut through my skin on my shoulder blood running down my arm
Ava screamed as more bullets were fired I heard police sirens as I fell on my
knees another bullet tearing through my shoulder setting it on fire let Raven
get Leila and Alex I thought as curled into a ball to keep Ava safe I passed
out from loose of blood before police swept the area I heard them find me and
Ava but I was to out of it to be any help next thing I knew was I was being
lifted up into an ambulance an Iv going into my arm and saying Ava’s name once
before I lost conciseness. Alex now I knew why Sky didn’t want to help me her
brother had just been beaten nearly out all I knew was I wanted to wrap my
hands around Edgars throat and I was really stupid for letting them catch me
like that I thought looking at Leila sorry you got dragged into this you should
know Zane believes now because of you I said Leila grinned your not giving up
are you Leila asked never I need to help a friend I said fidgeting with my
ropes these guys were good I thought hearing them in the other room I looked
out the widow they probably already made their demands and I don’t think they
will keep us around for much longer I thought seeing the sun starting to set I
heard a car then a crazy u turn all I could see was a black car I sighed this
is going to be harder then I thought looking over at Leila she was twisting her
hands two I could see she was making rope burns the front door opened in walked
the second guy I had learned both their names Carl which was the guy that just
walked through the door black hair and eyes to match small and kind of fat if I
could get these ropes off I could take them I thought looking as Oval walked
through bigger he might be a problem dead blue eyes and grey hair have your fun
after your done will kill them and get rid of them Oval said Leila stiffened as
the one guy walked toward her leave her alone I said he glared at me then
walked toward me with his gun I waited for the butt of the gun to hit me freeze
unless you prefer I drop your friend and you came a woman’s voice it sounded
familiar to something looked over
at the door seeing a woman with fire red curly hair in a ponytail with piercing
blue eyes blue jeans hugging trim hips and a long sleeved black shirt now set
the gun down slowly kick it over this way very good maybe your not as dumb as
you look the girl said sarcastically eyes flaring as he stared at her to long I
liked her she reminded me of Sky I thought now you stinky untie them the girl
said after my hands were untied I made sure the guy stayed away from Leila so
who are you Leila asked and perfect timing I said Raven and that’s my sisters
doing Raven said Raven your Sky’s sister I said startled she grinned that’s
right oh she is on her way to make sure Ava is safe Raven said you mean she has
been lying this whole time I said looking at her she had no choose that’s why Shadow
Grays are the best Raven said my jaw dropped open almost I already called the
police Raven said as sirens blared outside and in ran quit a few officers Raven
get to the hospital my friend Antonio Thomas what happened I asked my heart
freezing its not good Sky was shoot more then once she lost conciseness I was
their she lost a lot of blood Louis and Nicolas are still on the loose we got
everyone else Antonio said including Edgar Raven asked her eyes flaring yes
Ma’am we made sure we had him but Sky was out numbered oh and Leila your daughter
is fine she is in the hospital with Sky Antonio said Evan is alright I said
banged up but in one piece from what I saw he is going to the hospital Antonio
said I realized Raven was gone they were good I thought still feeling betrayed
by Sky though can I go see my baby and Sky Leila asked Evan made it clear your
all to go to a safe house and we will bring Ava as soon as we can Antonio said
so I did a pretty bad job then I said no you did well but this was an advance
under cover op you were out of your league Antonio said Leila nodded you did
good at keeping my mind occupies Leila said trying to make me feel better
thanks I said not helping any huh Leila said I shook my head as we were lead to
a car then to the safety house I watched Zane hug Leila and she hugged him back
then Zane hugged me glad your ok brother he said then he slid an arm back
around Leila thanks I said don’t go to hard on Sky she was doing her job Zane
said I know but it still hurts I said any betrayal by someone you love will
feel that way Leila said I watched a woman walk out of the kitchen oh Alex this
is Deb Evans wife this is my brother Alex Deb Zane said nice to meet you I said
you as well thanks for trying to help my husband but their was nothing you
could of done Deb said just a few bruises that will heal anyway right Zane said
Deb chuckled yea but I would not want to be Nicolas and Louis right now because
he has Raven Evan and Sondra going after him now Deb said Sondra I asked
raising an eyebrow the eldest Grey one heck of a marine after that she went to
being a Shadow Gray with the other grays the were doing it without the
governments approval but because their so good at it the government approved
for them to run ops under ground Deb said interesting I thought as Debs phone went
off yea special Agent Grey she answered what do you mean Edgar got away its
your job to make sure that doesn’t happen I don’t care go find him now and put security
on Sky their going to come after her and Evan I am sure of that Raven can work
out though no one knows she is involved Deb said she closed her phone is fiery
the way all Grey’s are I asked Deb flashed a small grin its what’s kept them
alive Deb said I rubbed my chin can we go see Sky I asked as we moved into the
living room not even ten minutes passed before I heard the front door open then
saw Ava run for Leila and Evan grumbling sound of shuffling feet he appeared in
the door with a very pale looking Skyler he had a grip on her arm she looked
like she was going to kill over any minute she swayed as she tried to be
stubborn and pull away from Evan I got up walked over to her I could see blood
all over her top it made my stomach turn as I put my arm around her waist and
helped her I looked at everyone they all nodded having the same idea as I did
she needed to go to bed not be awake so she would get the bed I would take the
floor I helped Evan take her up stairs I didn’t say anything then let Leila and
Deb take care of her as me and Evan talked where is Raven I asked going to get
Sondra we have to get these guys and we need to make sure they don’t come after
Sky she cant handle anything else today Evan said concern etched on his bruised
face shouldn’t she be still in the hospital I asked Evan nodded but its not a
safe place and knowing her if I didn’t help she would of got out of the
hospital by herself tearing all those stitches in the process Evan said I
looked at him knowing he was serious sorry about the beating you got I said
Evan looked at me and shrugged his blue green eyes humor in them wasn’t your
fault you weren’t prepared for that mission though Evan said I nodded even
though Evan was younger then me by 4 years we turned and walked back down to
the living room as we heard Skyler give an ouch and I can do that I grinned
couldn’t help it Evan saw it and jostled me lets go see what food we can rustle
up for the women Evan said I followed him into the kitchen standard kitchen set
up a little fancy I thought but it was a safe house meant for people staying
awhile they probably wanted to make it as comfortable as possible I thought as
we raided the fridge finding chicken breasts Mac and cheese boxes a lot of
stuff actually I thought Deb most of done the shopping Evan said why do you say
that I asked looking over at him he opened the cabinet I saw a lot of chocolate
and more Mac and Cheese he pointed at the candy I grinned ever girls best
friend right or is that diamonds I asked not bad Alex but no Deb is in love
with chocolate I think she loves it more then me sometimes Evan said you know
that’s not true Deb said Evan looked at her placing his hands on his hips and
looking at his wife well if it came to saving you or chocolate I would pick you
Deb said grinning aw you always say the sweetest things Evan said Deb moved to
his side so Mac and cheese for dinner I said sounds good Evan said as Deb
grabbed a pan and filled it with water hey were suppose to be cooking no
expecting mamas allowed Evan said grabbing the pan from his wife Deb rolled her
eyes I am pregnant not broken Deb said folding her arms across her swollen
stomach Evan looked down at her I hope are baby isn’t stubborn like us Evan
said Deb swatted his hand letting a laugh slip by that’s my most irresistible
trade though Deb said I looked at them as they bantered back and forth
obviously loving having each other safe and back together Evan set the pan on
the stove and started the stove I walked out of the kitchen seeing Zane sitting
with Ava on his knee so you like Sky glad to know she isn’t who she said she
was good cover had me fooled Zane said she fooled everyone I said it was her
job don’t be to mad at her Zane said looking up at me a calmer look to him now
he looked his age now instead of a punk I thought Ava was laying her head
against Zane and let a yawn slip past you cant be that tired its only 9 Zane
said jokingly Ava rubbed her face can so Ava mumbled don’t you want some Mac
and Cheese I asked Ava looked up at me yes Ava said grinning her little brown
eyes grinning I looked up the stairs as Leila came down holding Sky’s dirty
close away from herself I saw shirt pants and under garments Leila went to the
wash room I didn’t like being stuck here but that’s the way it was going to be
for now I knew staying here was for the best I thought Leila came back from the
wash room ok everyone ready for some Mac and cheese Evan called yes everyone
said I watched Ava get off Zane’s lap and tug on his and Leila’s hand I turned
around at the stairs hearing a small grunt of pain and saw Sky coming out of
her room hair soaking wet and in an oversized sweatshirt and shorts with a
white strip down the side of gray shorts that showed off amazing legs I walked
up the stairs you should be in bed I said looking into her eyes that were just
like her brothers she still looked pale and she started to wobble a little I
wasn’t sure where she was hurt the most at the bruise on her chin from that one
thug made me mad I reached a hand up and cupped her chin she swallowed I am so
sorry I couldn’t tell you Sky said swaying some more is that why you got out of
bed I asked my heart leaping and doing weird things as I put my arm around her
waist holding her against me pain shot up her face but she tried to not let it
show I saw the slight watering in her eyes sorry I said don’t be Sky said leaning
into me I could feel her wet hair after brushing over her soft skin on her ear
I ran my hand over her neck where exactly is your wounds I asked rib cage broke
a couple and a tear in the shoulder Sky said I sighed I came close to loosing
you and I couldn’t even be their I said you couldn’t of done anything Alex Sky
said I placed my chin on her head yea but still I could have been their to hold
your hand or something I said she looked up at me I noticed she had all her
piercings out she looked better without them even more beautiful I thought if
that was possible even though she looked pale you need to go lay down I said I
need food and she began and what I asked looking into her eyes and you Sky said
my pulse ran if I wasn’t careful I would be wanting to elope I thought grinning
Sky turned her head to the side I was thinking about eloping with you I said
Sky chuckled sounds like fun she said she looked serious you know I would do
that I said love you to Sky said grinning I love you Sky I said she tipped her
head up I leaned down and pressed my lips against hers she was in no shape for
an over the top kiss I thought as my lips moved over her soft ones my heart ran
full speed ahead no kidding I didn’t love Kayla I thought kissing Kayla never
made me think of marriage really or wanting more Sky was sweet I kissed her
deeper taking her taste in like sweet honey I wanted more of her I thought she
gasped pulling back I know I had the same reaction her hands were on my back
now she looked at me her eyes mixed in a blazing green blue glow that had
suddenly come alive I tried and failed at dulling the fire she chewed her
bottom lip I think eloping would be a good idea I said placing my forehead on
hers Sky grinned like when she asked looking into my eyes how’s Christmas sound
I asked like the best present I could get Sky said she tried to grin but I saw
her wince I place a hand on her cheek want some Mac and cheese I asked sure Sky
said almost grinning again instead she shrugged it will heal then you can
dazzle me with your smile I said Sky chuckled right Sky said I let her lean on
me as I helped her down the stairs and into the kitchen my arm firmly around
her waist supporting her if she decided to collapse she wouldn’t fall and get
hurt I helped her sit on the bench next to me seeing everyone looking at us Sky
looked like she was frowning I knew she was trying not to smile I sat next to
her Leila on Sky’s other side my hand brushed her knee as are legs pushed
against each others she looked at the food and moved her hands to rest in her
lap we all ate the Mac and cheese I didn’t really taste anything I was thinking
about Sky knowing I wanted her that she would rather hurt physically then have
me feeling betrayed putting my feelings above her discomfort I thought looking
over at her she put anther bit in her mouth and then looked at me her lip
twitching slightly on the left side how could us both coming from such messed
up families find each other and she was more perfect then I thought I could
have it just made me think God was giving me more than I deserved but maybe I
was suppose to be something for Sky she said relationships hadn’t worked out
very well for her well she was stuck with me because she felt the way I did and
I didn’t want to be away from her I thought finishing off my food and helping
Sky into the living room as everyone else went off to get some sleep I watched
Zane grab Leila’s hand obviously he loved her but if it was anything like what
I felt with Sky I was glad love saved my brother I thought watching him grab
Ava Deb and Evan went to go get some rest their was a team of five or more guys
keeping watch out side so we were pretty safe I thought as I sat next to Sky
she yawned taking an Advil I had given her she swallowed it down with some soda
I looked at her wondering how much
longer she could stay awake she had shadows under her eyes she looked up at me
not hiding the way she felt any more and I could see the love their for me I
swallowed taking her hand feeling her smooth hand against my skin her skin was
velvety soft I ran my thumb over her hand she looked at me leaning her head on
my shoulder I smelled raspberries on her I leaned against the very edge of the
couch Sky having her feet up her bare feet folded underneath her I let her head
lay against my chest my heart was beating a little faster having her near me I
saw her eyes closed and her breathing going to normal deep breathing I knew she
was asleep I closed my eyes and fell asleep with her laying against me. Raven
me and Sondra had tracked Louis and Nicolas down to an old burger joint it was
pretty dirty I saw Louis months of watching these guys it was easy to spot him
and Nicolas his calm death look if death had a face I was sure Nicolas fit the
bill I thought nodded at my sister Nicolas spotted us I had my gun behind my
back but Sondra was glaring at them not good I thought they both pulled their
guns I shot Louis he went down without trouble Nicolas ducked behind the sofa
his gun firing at us me and Sondra took cover I nodded at my sister to circle
its over Nicolas give your self up I shouted your right it is over Nicolas said
I heard one more bullet go off then nothing my heart sank as Sondra looked she
shoved her gun into her pants back I went over to Louis to check his pulse I
got a faint one but it was their police arrived Raven they said I grinned
seeing some of my friends as I kept even pressure on the gushing wound I had
made a lot of friends with all the agencies some just knowing me by reputation
will take over for you got news from Mason he didn’t want to tell you but their
making more threats against this judge and his son sandy tossed me a rag to
wipe my hands on as the paramedics wheeled Louis out I looked at Sondra think you
can handle finding Edgar I asked knowing I need to tell Evan and Sky what I
found then head out my older sister nodded her red hair going into her eyes and
her green eyes looked angry I could get that I wanted Nicolas alive he most
likely is the one who shoot Sky in the first place I thought looking at my
wrist watch I hadn’t realized it had taken me this long the sun was starting to
rise Christmas eve didn’t feel like it I thought as me and Sondra gave
statements then went to the safe house to fill everyone in then I had to pack
up and get on an airplane and fly to Florida I was not looking foreword to
flying I thought as finally we reached the safe house I heard everyone was
awake in the house I opened the door went in seeing everyone looking happy with
everyone else Sky sitting close to Alex she deserved happiness just like Evan
and Deb who at the moment had his hand on Debs stomach Evan looked over at us
as Sondra said a loud good morning I yawned feeling beat from the late nights
and not getting any sleep from running after Nicolas and Louis well what did
you two find Evan asked Raven shot Louis and Nicolas shot himself Sondra said I
looked at my gun straps fiddling with the strap she is also the one who traced
them down to the run down burger joint they were in Sondra said I looked at Sky
and Evan I am going to head out and find Mason see what I can do for him and
this judge I said I never was a family person I thought feeling out of place
with all this love they all had in their faces especially Sky’s and Alex but
then Leila and Zane both looked the same and Evan looked excited about being a
dad be careful Raven Evan said looking at me I blinked several times keeping the
tears down knowing I could never have a family no man could want me I thought
swallowing always I said before turning and leaving the safe house you will
always have God Raven and that’s all I need I thought. as I got a bag of clothes
together from my apartment I was
never really in I thought. then went to the airport I got on the plan closing my
eyes might as well get some sleep on the way I thought I woke up feeling the
plane landing I got up grabbing my bag of clothes and getting off the plane my
neck was sore from the way I had been sleeping but I felt better for getting
some rest I spotted Mason easy enough I went over to him hey Mason I said
running a hand over my eyes to try and shake the sleep from my eyes its good to
see you Mason said I looked up at him his hair had a little grey in it now but
his cool greens eyes still had the youth of a teen I thought grinning very good
had a rough couple days but I am ready to help you my family has all fallen to
the love bug I said chuckling Sky found someone Mason said a grin curving his
lips yep Alex Roberts I said he must be a good guy Mason said I nodded nice
from what I could tell I said as Mason took my bag and slung it over his broad
should he was just as strong and built as ever look in good as shape as Alex
Zane and Evan I thought Mason lead me over to his vintage mustang a wild red color
I had picked out while recovering from the bullet that had almost paralyzed me
should of killed me according to everyone I thought getting in his car I rolled
my long sleeved black shirt up wishing I had put shorts on at least oh well I
can change when I get to the Judges house so what’s this guys back ground I
asked he is 26 his son 5 mom ran off a year after having her son Andrew he has
a hearing problem but the kid is fine other then that the boys father took it
hard from what I could tell he loved his wife but she destroyed whatever love
he had given her cheated on him he still wanted it to work then when she ran
off it hurt him worse I clasped my hands together in front of me not liking
this guys wife just because she reminded me of my mother I thought frowning
anyway his older neighbor name Betty Ann took over watching his son while he
worked his son is a happy little fellow though shy around woman agents though
oh the judges name is Luke Davis and he is familiar with Shadow gray’s he asked
for you to come in specially not sure why or how he got wind of you though
Mason said I frown interesting I thought there is a picture of the judge and
his son in the glove compartment Mason said I opened it and found the picture I
looked down into a smiling boys face deep blue eyes and a head full of blond
hair cute kid I said as my gaze went to his father strong looking a shirt that
was tight across an broad chest the brightest blue eyes I had ever seen and
black smooth hair looks like a real lady charmer I said he has the looks I
guess but he hasn’t dated since his wife ran out on him Mason said I nodded and
put the picture back ignoring the fact that the guy was incredibly handsome or
the fact that my stomach had butterflies in them I looked back at Mason so what
are the threats after I asked their threatening his son with pictures one had a
red x through a picture of his son saying drop all cases or will drop your son
my jaw set and I snorted that’s not right and I wont let that happen I said
couldn’t agree more Mason said as he pulled up to the court house the heat hit
me it was really warm out today I thought hearing a commotion near the court
house someone stop him I looked at the back of a distraught man... Yes CLIFF HANGER AAAH sorry :) Thanks for reading.
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