Chapter 21 - Gracie's plan failed.

Chapter 21 – Gracie’s plan fails.

Anastasia Beaton

POV

It all happened so fast. But in my mind, it happened in slow motion. Stepping in front Sadie and Oakley wasn’t something I needed to think about. I didn’t need to give it a second thought.

I don’t know how but Axel was there when I was busy giving my statement. He rushed to me; he picked River out my arms. He looked at me up and down. “Are you okay?” he asks.

I smile and nod. “Just another day at the office.” I joke.

I have no idea how that woman even knew where we were. It still feels weird like it was planned. Like someone set this up. because the only people who knew we would be here is all here. and no one here would want to hurt Sadie or her innocent baby.

I search the crowd. Ava is standing off on the side Deacon hugging her, it seems like she’s crying.

Jessica is with Damon and their kids giving her statement.

Sadie is clutching Oakley tightly beside me Beckett is holding the both of them in his arms.

He looks over at me an