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Fighting Flames With A FireFighter Chapter 5 - Olivia's death
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Fighting Flames With A FireFighter Chapter 6 - First day alone with River
Chapter 6 – First day alone with RiverThree weeks laterAxel KingPOVI sit on the sofa in my apartment, it’s the first day alone with River and I’m starting to feel the pressure. She’s done nothing but sleep for the last hour, yet I keep checking her pulse. When her chest doesn’t rise when I’m looking. I’ve never been so nervous in my life.She’s currently sleeping on my knees because I don’t want to put her to bed. I’m scared to leave her alone. I don’t want her out of my eyesight. The doctors said she’s healthy, but I still don’t trust it, I do believe them, it’s just two weeks ago was her mother’s funeral. And since then, I’ve been keeping a closer eye on River than necessary. She’s my all, I would die if anything happened to my little girl.For Olivia’s funeral my entire family took the day off from work and attended her funeral. My father planned the whole thing and paid for everything as well. It was a small funeral, and it was only my family. We buried her here so we could vi
Fighting Flames With A FireFighter Chapter 7 - Anastasia date
Chapter 7 – Anastasia’s dateAnastasia BeatonPOVGracie called me in excitement last night telling me Axel’s daughter’s mother had passed on. She heard from someone, that she was driving while a drunken driver drove her off the road injuring her. they had to do an emergency C-section on her, to save the baby. a week later she succumbed to her injuries and died during surgery.I obviously didn’t understand why she was excited. But when she started telling this was my chance to get close to Axel I finally understood. I obviously rejected her idea.I might love Axel, but I wasn’t going to pounce on him when he was still mourning her death. And I’ve already given up on being with Axel.Which was why I was getting a blind date set up by my older brother. The man was a forensic scientist who works with my brother. His name was Reed Barnes.I ran into a bit of a problem what does one wear to a date? I didn’t have any girl friends other than Gracie and she’s not speaking to me after I declin
Fighting Flames With A FireFighter Chapter 8 - Day after the wedding
Chapter 8 – Day after the wedding Four months later Axel King POV Even before I opened my eyes, I knew I was screwed. My body ached and my brain felt like it was about to explode out of my skull. I didn’t dare open my eyes, scared I’d burn to hell. Fuck I felt like a Demon going to be burned by the sun… So, this is what if felt to be a Demon? I watch too much Demon Slayer. I try to sit up without opening my eyes. That’s when I finally realized there was a warm body beside me. I frown. What the hell? I took a woman home last night? I bring my free hand to head and run it through my hair. What happened last night? Right Beckett wedding? Shit did I clean out the bar? I opened my eyes and I saw a girl lying next to me, I don’t remember what happened. Shit she’s a red head. Her long hair covers her face. Damn this was a night I would have wanted to remember. From what I’ve heard red heads were freaks in bed. I looked around the room and frowned why was I in a hotel room? I shook my
Fighting Flames With A FireFighter Chapter 9
Chapter 9 – Murder CaseAxel KingPOVWhen I walk into the house, I’ve this ominous feeling. The place is creeping with cops. I bite my lip before walking up to my partner Atlas.“What’s going on?” I ask him.“It’s crazy, a girl was raped and killed. We were called because of the murder, but cyber is taking the lead.” He says causing my heart to skip a beat.She was going to be here? I didn’t expect her to be called. Or that we would ever work together again, we just left each other an hour ago, I didn’t know what to say to her. What was I supposed to say to her?“Yo King what’s up with you?” Atlas asks snapping his fingers in my face.I push him off glaring at him.“Come on let’s go and check out the scene.” I tell him walking toward the stairs.He bumps into me walking beside me. “The girl was only eighteen. From what I’ve heard there has been a string of rapes recently and the cyber team has been working on this case because they’ve discovered video tapes of the rapes on the dark w
Fighting Flames With A FireFighter Chapter 10
Chapter 10 – Watching her.A month laterAnastasia BeatonPOVFor four months Reed and I had been seeing each other, but since Sadie and Beckett’s wedding I’ve been avoiding him. I didn’t know how to explain what happened between Axel and me. I really started to like Reed, we got on so well, but I can’t force feelings and after what happened between Axel, and I realized just how much I loved him. Axel being Axel of course was honest with me and told me he would never get married or fall in love with anyone.Though I was happy I lost my virginity to a man that loves me I couldn’t be happier. I haven’t told a soul about what happened between us. And when I spoke to Reed, I told him I didn’t see us going anywhere, but since that text I haven’t seen him since.I still look at Axel occasionally and picture a future with him, especially since this case we’ve been working on has taken dead end after dead end. I have the day off and I’m visiting Gracie, I haven’t seen her since the day before
Fighting Flames With A FireFighter Chapter 11 - She's pregnant
Chapter 11 – She’s pregnant.A month laterAnastasia BeatonPOVIt’s been another month and we still have no leads. They’re no longer following me, or that’s what we believe to be the case. I’ve been staying away from my family and asked my brothers to stay with my father to keep him safe. We’ve been working day and night to catch the people responsible for Jessica Walkers murder and the other ten girls who reported being raped. There might be a lot more cases but they’re afraid to speak up about it.Axel has noticed a trend all the girls are virgins. They were going after girls who swore to wait until marriage to have sex. Girls who wore purity rings.I haven’t gone to work all week and I’ve been booked off sick. This point I can’t even get out of bed. I’ve caught a cold and have been throwing up, my stomach is working, my head is killing me. and I constantly feel nauseous. I’ve decided to drag my dead body to the hospital to have myself checked out. I couldn’t take it anymore. The I
Fighting Flames With A FireFighter Chapter 12 - Coming clean to his brothers...
Chapter 12 – Coming clean to his brothers…One week later…Axel KingPOVIt’s a week after the bomb Beaton left me with. Another kid. Damn River isn’t even one yet. I asked my brothers to come over to my apartment to come clean about what happened between Beaton and me. Over the span of a week Beaton and I came up with a plan. She agreed to marry me. We agreed it wouldn’t be an intimate relationship and that we’re doing it for our children. She met River the next day and River loves her. though she’s not vocal yet, she lays on her chest and rubs her head against Anastasia chest. Though when she did that, I admit I had some impure thoughts about my baby momma.“So, you going to tell us why you called us over to your place for a beer?” Damon asks.I don’t say anything but hold my beer in my hand. We were sitting at my kitchen island.“Axel did something happen?” Beckett asks.He looked terrible, he looks worse than Damon and I did when we first had our babies’ home from the hospital.“N
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Epilogue two - Meeting after ten yearsEighteen years laterRiver was currently driving to a shoot, and she switched on the radio of her car. She was running late because she’s always late. But she really tried to be on time this time. It’s been hard since moving to LA and being without her family.Her favourite song came on and it brought her back to when she met the guy she’s been in love with since she was a little girl. He was her cousin’s best friend. Joshua Riddle… Joshua moved away when I was fifteen, and that was ten years ago, I haven’t seen him since.{Song – Leave me in the dark by Alexander Stewart.}And she started thinking about the past…+++++++ fifteen years ago, +++++++"So, who do you like of all the girls in our class?" Barrett asks.I hide behind the door listening to them talk. I like Josh and I didn’t want him to like any of the other girls in our class."Leigh’s cute…" Andrew says.I roll my eyes all the guys liked Leigh because of her blonde hair and her blue e
Fighting Flames With A FireFighter Epilogue - Family Vacation
Epilogue 5 years later Axel and Anastasia’s house "Mommy, Mommy. Daddy, Daddy wake up its my and Colby’s birthday" Halston shouts running into her parents’ room, waking her parents in the process. She jumps on their bed. Axel was less than pleased with this daughter. He was dead tired and butt naked under the sheets. "Halston, I’ve told you a hundred times. You’re not allowed in mommy and daddy’s room so early in the morning. I'm going to count to three if you’re still here when I count to three, we’re not going out today." Axel said in a stern tone, he rarely used on his girls, but he needed to teach Halston some boundaries. What if Ana and him were doing it when she came in? Ana smiled at Axel but didn’t say anything. she hugged her youngest daughter. "Hallz bellz happy birthday." She gives her a kiss. She gets out of bed and leads her daughter out of the room. She winks at Axel before making her way out of the room. All the King children slept over last night. The house was
Fighting Flames With A FireFighter Chapter 36 - I love you
Chapter 36 – I LOVE YOU.Anastasia KingPOVWhen I woke up, I knew I was in a hospital. When I tried to sit up, I couldn’t, what alarmed me was my flat stomach.“Beaton you’re away.” Axel says in surprise…I look up to see him rushing to me.“The babies?” I asked. Nearly chocked.He smiles. “They’re fine, they’ve been transferred to the hospital Damon works at. My mother and father went with to make sure they were fine.” he explains.I let out sigh of relief. Then I remember what got me into this mess in the first place. “Axel, It’s Gracie, you need to arrest her, she plans to kill Sadie, you need to protect Sadie.” I say hurriedly.His eyed darken. “Your best friend Gracie?” he asks in a low tone of voice.I nod. “I heard her over the phone asking if they were sure Sadie was dead. I’m sure it’s her.” I tell him.He nods but doesn’t say anything… It takes him a minute… “Now tell me what happened from the very beginning…” he tells me.I start to speak when he stops me. “Wait let me cal
Fighting Flames With A FireFighter Chapter 35 - Anastasia is found.
Chapter 35 - Anastasia is found.Two hours earlier…Axel KingPOVI look at the asshole in front of me, giving me attitude. I wanted nothing more than to strangle him, even if he didn’t know where Beaton was, he deserved everything coming.I open his file. “So, Gavin Granger…” I pause looking at him. “You know you’re going away for a very long time… You’ll die in here, there’s no way you’ll see the outside of a jail sell for the rest of your sick life.” I tell him calmly.I promised how the police chief I wouldn’t kill the guy or blow this case. We’ve been working on getting these guys for months. I wanted nothing more than to nail them, knowing they know where Anastasia is, is the only reason I haven’t tried to kill him yet.“You want to know something funny?” he asks with a smirk on his face.I humor him. “What?” I sit back crossing my arms.“You’re going to regret this… I’ll be out of here in an hour tops.” He crosses his arms mimicking me.My smile widens. “God you’re stupid…” I t
Fighting Flames With A FireFighter Chapter 34 - She escapes
Chapter 34 – She escapes.Gracie AlmadaPOVMy burner ringing causes me to frown. Who would call me on this cell? I don’t have any numbers saved. I haven’t even given the number to anyone yet.I was planning to call Gavin later with it. that was the only reason I had it with me.I answer, but I couldn’t hear a word the other person was saying on the other line. Frustrated I nearly strangle Francis.So, I walked out of the cabin, I make my way further away.“What did you say?” when I finally have signal, I ask.“Gavin and the rest have been arrested. I cleared all contact between the two of you. You need to lay low for a couple of days. Make sure the girl doesn’t have anything on her that can be traced. We can’t let them find you. I’ll deal with Gavin…” She hangs up soon after.I frown and throw the phone against a tree. That stupid idiot! He got himself arrested! Why would he go on a job now when the police are all over?I knew he was useless. I wasn’t done using him yet and he got hi
Fighting Flames With A FireFighter Chapter 33 - The Arrest
Chapter 33 – The arrest. Gracie Almada POV What’s taking them so long? Why aren’t they here yet? Anastasia’s brothers and Axel just left my apartment. Glad I wasn’t dumb enough to actually bring her here. Gavin’s bright idea to bring her here was wrong. I knew Axel would come to me. Honestly, I didn’t think he loved Anastasia that much. The panicked look on his face told me he loved her a lot. Which worried me. He wasn’t going to give up until he found her. I clench my fists in anger. If she wasn’t a damn busy body. Listening in on my phone call. She thinks I didn’t notice her behind me when she tried to back away? I don’t know how much she heard, but the way she rushed out of here, I knew she knew I wanted to kill Sadie. She couldn’t live. I was going to wait until she gave birth to kill her, but I couldn’t wait any longer. If she told anybody I would be as good as dead. If it wasn’t for my fast thinking and asking Gavin to get her before she got to her dad’s place she would h
Fighting Flames With A FireFighter Chapter 32 - Axel can't find Ana
Chapter 32 – Axel can’t find Ana. Axel King POV We had to call it in… Anastasia is now a missing person’s case. Anastasia Beaton – King is missing without a trace. Because she’s a cop as well they’re having other stations help look for her. I know we’ll find her. We have to find her. Anastasia is pregnant. but she’s still a cop. She’s still a cop through and through. She can handle it herself. At the same time that’s what worries me most. I keep asking myself. Why did she ask to meet me? Everything that happened today worried me. Her phone was found on the side of the road. She’s just gone missing into thin air. There’s no trace of her. The team seems to think the rapist took her. It had to have been them, said Lucy. She said that they’d been following her for months. So, it had to have been them. I’m worried for Beaton, she’s at least six months pregnant. I know she could defend herself in normal circumstances but she’s pregnant. I’m worried she might get hurt protecting the b
Fighting Flames With A FireFighter Chapter 31 - Ana overhears Gracie on the phone
Chapter 31 – Ana overhears Gracie on the phone…Anastasia KingPOVGracie and I have been hanging out at her apartment for about an hour now, we’ve talking about what we’ve got planned for the future. Gracie has plans to be an EMT now because she doesn’t like the station, she’s at. I one hundred percent support her in whatever she chooses to do. That’s what friends are for.We went shopping this morning. I got a couple of things for the twins now that I know the genders. I got a couple of pillows and blankets. What shocked me most was how happy Gracie seemed today. I think she’s got a boyfriend. She wouldn’t tell me, but I’m not going to push her into telling me, I’ll wait until she’s ready. She went crazy with shopping she got a couple of sexy lingerie and a bunch of low-cut dresses and went to get her hair done.It was a bit weird for me, because I couldn’t step into the salon without feeling the urge to throw up, so I waited in the car. Her hair looks really great. She bleached her
Fighting Flames With A FireFighter Chapter 30 - Sadie's hurt
Chapter 30 – Sadie is hurt.One week laterAxel KingPOVI’ve been feeling down lately, while not down, upset. Since seeing Beaton with that guy, these weird thoughts keep running through my mind. Like confronting her and asking her who the hell that guy is. Locking her in the house and never letting her leave. You know those kinds of thoughts.“Yo, Axel check this out.” Lucy calls from across the room. I look over and see her eyeing her computer screens.I walk over. “What’s up?” I asked her.“I found this guy. He dated five of the victims. He is pretty crafty; he deleted all the posts with him in it. I found him while checking their friends’ social media. How he deleted it from the victims’ pages is beyond me. They’ve got to have someone tech savvy amongst them…” Lucy goes on to talk but I’m eyeing the punk on the screen. He is with two of the victims.“Who is this punk?” I ask.“The names Hank Walters. He’s got no criminal history, the only link we have is that he knew five of the
