Paige's POV-The Save(Part Two)"Stay by side no matter what, okay" Carlos instructed softly as we approached the cottage, I simply nodded taking in deep breaths to remain calm,"Like I have a choice" I replied rolling my eyes,"I advise you to speak to me with some respect for the meantime at least," he said in a mocking tone,"You wish" I shot at him chuckling silently,"It's fine, I will just remain outside here while you go in," he said suddenly stopping,"This is no time for jokes Carlos" I warned looking around to be sure no one had seen us already, for a place where kidnapped children are kept there seems to be no camera or security around,"It is to avoid suspicions" Carlos suddenly said,"Huh?" I expressed confused,"You are probably wondering why there are no cameras around" he replied with raised eyebrows,"Ohh, don't they think people can easily come in or something?" I asked,"Trust me, it is only because you know the truth, On a normal day nothing will make you suspect a
Paige's POV-The Save(Part Three)"What do you mean by he is not here?" I asked fear gripping me, 'What if they have killed him already', 'What if we are too late',"They took him away earlier this morning" she whispered cutting my wild thoughts short,"Took him to where?" I asked trying to ignore the pain slowly spreading through me,"Where they take the others" she answered leaving me confused,"I don't understand" I replied,"He is not coming back, they never come back" she continued her voice drifting at the end,"What do you mean by they never come back?, talk to me please" I pleaded trying to contain the tears that threatened to fall,"I don't know what happens to them but they just never come back" she replied,"So you are saying I won't see my son again?" I asked tears slowly falling from my eyes,"I don't know" she answered her gaze fixed on the ground like she couldn't bear to look at me,"You are not making any sense" I snapped regretting it immediately as she flinched takin
Paige's POV-The Save(Final Part)"Alvin?" I gasped tears dropping from my eyes at the sight but I couldn't look away, what kind of monster does this to a six-year-old,"Alvin" Claire called out breaking free from my hold and running over to where he was tied up, she quickly took off the gag from his mouth,"Claire" he cried out his voice cracked and inaudible,"What have they done to you?" She cried out her hands brushing away a few smears of blood on his face that she could remove but she couldn't do much, there was blood everywhere I couldn't even tell exactly where he was injured, the ropes around his body and hands looked like they are meant to kill him and not even hold him down, they will definitely bruise with how tight they look, a six-year-old won't even go so far if he is to try escaping so why hold him down in such a manner,"What..are you..doing here?...they will take you...away too" he coughed out taking in deep breaths at intervals like he was struggling to even breathe,
Paige's POV"I knew there was something familiar about her" Mum whispered more to herself than to me,"Same thing I thought when I saw her, it was actually one of the reasons she agreed to come with me"I replied my gaze drifting off to where she sat directly opposite a very skeptical Carlos who kept staring at her like she was some spy, I wouldn't blame him tho,"She knows?" Mum asked,"Yes she does, she didn't take the news very well" I replied sadly,"I wasn't expecting her to, I can imagine how she feels knowing there is no one to come back to," Mum said with a sad grimace,"I will go talk to her now" I informed leaving Mum to her thoughts. ~~~~~~~"Hey Claire" I called out softly taking a seat beside her and making sure to leave enough space so I don't startle her,"Is he okay?" she asked panic written all over her face, you don't need a seer to know how much she cares about Alvin, "I don't know, the doctor is not out yet" I replied with a gl
Jace's POV"What, how come? was she sick or something?" Paige asked shocked, I wouldn't blame her tho she knew nothing about it,"She was diagnosed with lung cancer but I just found out two months ago" I replied watching her eyes go wide,"And you didn't say anything" she shot at me her expression slowly morphing into one of anger,"I am sorry, I thought you wouldn't want to know as we aren't on the best of terms, and you were battling with Alex's attack and finding Alvin I didn't want to add to it" I defended feeling worse than I did earlier,"You call that an excuse really?" she snapped," I am sorry I didn't tell you" I apologized not wanting to say anything else that may fuel her anger,"You should go and see her" She spoke up her voice a bit calmer,"There is no way I will leave you and my son who is battling for his life" I replied adamantly,Blowing out her cheeks she muttered to herself like she couldn't believe her ears,"Your mum is dying and you don't want to go see her?" s
Paige's POV"So can we see him now?" I asked the doctor anxiety buried deep in my chest,"Yes but I would advise maybe just two people at a time" he answered warmly,"Thank you" I appreciated with a small smile,"It's my job remember, please meet me in my office when you are done with your son," he said courteously,"Is there any problem?" I asked struggling to block the negative thoughts that tried to surface, there is no time for that,"We will talk when you are ready" he replied curtly turning to leave before I could bombard him with all my horrid thoughts,"What's wrong?" Mum asked noticing my demeanor,"The doctor asked to see me, what if something is wrong" I voiced out shakily as I battled with my inner self,"I believe everything is okay, you can go and see him now, you need to calm your nerves, we will wait for you, I will make sure no one goes in before you" Mum soothed and I smiled a little at her although it didn't reach my eyes,"Thank you" I appreciated."Sit please" the
Paige's POV"So you are trying to say Alvin woke up asking for his brother?" Mum asked her shock mirroring mine earlier,"Exactly, he said he usually sees him in his dreams" I replied,"His dreams?" Carlos repeated,"This is all just confusing" Jace expressed and I couldn't agree more,"You said Brandon and Lisa are flying down here with Alex right?" Mum asked Jace,"Yes, they left for the airport over an hour ago" Jace replied and Mum modded in response,"I just hope nothing happens" I murmured,"Nothing happens? what do you mean?" Carlos asked cocking his head to the side,"Remember we still don't know who we are dealing with and what their motives are, with the stunt we just pulled we are not guaranteed any form of safety" I explained,"You are right, I would send some people to the airport to ensure they get here unharmed" Carlos assured,"Thank you" I appreciated with a warm smile,"Anything for you little sis" he replied with a wink running off before I could retaliate, smart mo
Alvin's POV(Two years ago)"I would advise you to start cleaning that up, the earlier the better, remember you still have to prepare dinner" Madam Linda yelled at Claire while we all sat and watched, it hurt to watch but we all couldn't do anything other than sit and watch,"So..ry Ma'am" Claire stuttered grabbing a towel to clean up the mess Ryan made, he sat there with tears in his eyes watching but I couldn't blame him either, he had been sick for three days now and no one wanted to attend to him, hence why Claire had to go out of her way to get me my first inhaler when I had my first asthma attack, it almost cost her life but in the end it pushed Madam to get me a good supply of it that would last a while at least. I am guessing his time here is almost up because from all Claire has told me, they only take care of the ones that would be here much longer, maybe that's why the inhaler was gotten for me,"Can I help you?" I offered once Madam Linda was out of sight,"Alvin, I ca
Jace's POVIf Paige had any anger or resentment towards me after this morning, it seems to be far away right now. We were currently in the kitchen singing at the top of our lungs while trying to put together a little late breakfast for ourselves. Karla had come up earlier to inform us that she would be taking the kids out and then she was forcing Lisa out with them too since we had decided to only focus on ourselves for the day. I have not been so grateful to have her around until this morning, because now we have the whole house to ourselves and I will not be letting a day like this waste.Paige stood at the center of the kitchen with nothing but my shirt on dancing and singing her heart out using the spatula to mimic a microphone "It's been so long since I saw you dance this hard" I murmured into her ears as I closed in on her pulling her back to mine, and letting her dance on me."It's been so long since I let myself dance and enjoy it this much too" she replied, gladly accepting
Paige's POV I stared at the bedside clock that read 10:30am, It had been two hours since we had sent the kids down to meet my mum and even though we both knew they would be asking questions now, we both didn't make any attempt to move. Personally, this was the safest I had felt in years and I don't think I am ready to end the moment so soon. We had unconsciously fallen into a rhythm. He drew small circles on the side of my hip right where my only tattoo rested while I slowly trailed down his chest tracing the tattoo on his left bicep, where his own tattoos rested, but unlike me, he had two, he had gotten another one since the last time.The first tattoo was a half heart we had both gotten together back in high school, the day he had asked me out. He had wanted to assure me so badly, that he was going to stay, that wherever any of us found ourselves, we would never be complete until we had found our way back together. I remember being so scared that day but Jace being Jace distra
Paige's POV"I am so sorry, Cupcake, I didn't mean to scare you, I promise I am not going anywhere" Jace murmured pulling away a little, his hands still wrapped around my waist."I can't leave you ever, I still need a whole lifetime to make things up to you and show you up much you mean to me" he continued his lips trailing down to my neck."You..." Kiss"Are..." Suck"Mine..." Kiss"Never forget that, Cupcake" he concluded as his lips got to my collarbone."I will try not to" I muttered trying to hide my smile at the way he stiffened."That's not enough, Cupcake, I need you to know that at all times" he whispered holding me tighter like I was going to disappear any second from now. "I am here for you and the twins, to be everything I have not been all these years" he assured his attention drifting back to my body as he tweaked my already hard nipples through my silk gown."You are making it quite difficult to pay any attention to your words" I murmured running my hands through his h
Paige's POV"No, add more mustache for Mum" I heard someone whisper close to my ears making me turn in my sleep."A few more minutes please" I groaned attempting to move again before I felt something, well more like someone hovering over me, breathing lightly on my face."What the..." I was about to curse, shooting my eyes open, but I stopped halfway as I saw an excited Alex staring back at me with a wide grin on his face."What's happening?" I asked in surprise attempting to sit up, something heavy on my waist weighed me down."You have got to be kidding me" I groaned, rolling my eyes. I stared at his arms safely wrapped around my waist and I couldn't help but feel a sense of safety."What are you boys up to now?" I asked chuckling as they both stared at me with wide eyes like they had been caught robbing a bank."Nothing" Alex quickly spoke up, grabbing his brother's hand as they backed up slowly."Alvin?" I called out in a warning voice as I noticed the hidden excitement in hi
Jace's POVI could make out her trembling shoulders in the dark from where I stood below the stairs, her sobs filling the hallways. She was hurting and I couldn't do anything about it, I couldn't even tell, I was so focused on trying to impress her with dates and gifts that I forgot what really mattered."Come on my child, let's get you to bed," Karla said softly to an already half-asleep Paige."Here, let me help" I quickly offered coming out from where I had been watching from."It's about time you showed up" Karla murmured rolling her eyes at me but she still let me help with Paige."I'm sorry, I had a very important call to attend to" I quickly said following Paige's earlier lie, might as well side her."Hmm, I see" Karla hummed in disbelief, if she had anything to say she didn't mention it, it was quite obvious she didn't believe me anyway.I carefully placed Paige on the bed ignoring the disapproving look Karla had on her face, I can't let her know Paige was the one who turned m
Paige's POV" Thank you for tonight, Jace, I loved every single Moment" I spoke up immediately. We entered the car with a permanent smile on my face. He was the perfect gentleman all night and he made sure I was comfortable and content all through, even when a few of his business associates who happened to have been at the restaurant came to speak with him his attention was still on me, he lay his claim without saying it that the men quickly got the memo."You are welcome, Cupcake, I am ready to do anything to keep that beautiful smile of yours on your face" He replied beaming at me." We will see about that but for now let's just go home, I am exhausted" I groaned." At your service, My queen," He said with a curt nod before starting the car."Whatever" I murmured, rolling my eyes. ~~~~"You know, I fancy your Mum's idea of more grandbabies a lot" Jace spoke up as the car slowly came to a stop, we had made a quick stop to buy a few snack
Paige's POV" Am I missing something?" Mum asked walking into my room as I applied lipstick."Something like?" I asked smiling."What's the occasion?" She questioned standing behind me where I sat in front of my mirror."Nothing serious, Just dinner with Jace" I shrugged."Just dinner and you are all dressed up ?"Mum chided giving me a knowing look." I am not all dressed up, Mum" I countered rolling my eyes."Sure, you are not, a black dinner gown this fancy and makeup is so simple "She continued." Mum" I groaned but the smile on my face remained as I remembered Jace's earlier text about the gown."Jace insisted I should wear this particular gown and I like it a lot too " I admitted straightening out the little creases that had formed on the gown.The gown is made of silk making it extra comfortable, diamonds adorned the front of the gown making it stand out, and the slit at the side gave the perfect view of my thighs, not exposing much but exposing enough to make Jace drool." It's
Paige's Pov"Seems like Someone is in a really good mood this morning "Lisa spoke up as I walked into the sitting room."Why wouldn't She be after all the noises we heard last night" Jay said making me blush as last night's event replayed in my head."I have no idea what you both are talking about " I denied."Sure you don't, we Should be expecting our little anger earlier than we thought," Mum said this time walking in from the kitchen with a hand towel in her hand slowly drying her hands."Thank you for helping with breakfast,Mum" I appreciated beaming at her."Always, my child, after all, you are going to give me another grandchild soon," Mum said smiling like I already told her I was pregnant." I will advise you all to stop With your fantasies, we didn't what you all are thinking we did" I defended." Sure you didn't, we should ask Jace, he will be more honest with us, Where is he anyway?" Jay asked."Yeah, he didn't come down for breakfast and neither did you, so if you are her
Jace's POV."Thanks for making it home in time for dinner" Paige thanked me as I walked into her room."You don't need to thank me, I owe it to you all to be home for dinner, and from now on, I promise to be home on time for dinner, any day I have extra work I will either bring it home or postpone it, Family first always " I promised."Thank you, this will mean a lot to the kids" She replied."Only the Kids?" I asked Smirking as I walked further into the room, my gaze fixed on her little frame on the bed." Yes," She answered, avoiding my eyes."I don't think so" I smirked as I got to the foot of the bed where her feet were." I don't understand" She murmured attempting to draw her legs back but I was fast enough to grab them."Not so fast, sweetheart" I cooed Pulling her towards me." I should go check on the twins," She said to pull away but she only helped me pull her closer to me." Don't worry they are fast asleep, I made sure of that, in fact, we are the only ones awake" I said