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2024-10-29 19:42:56Charlotte’s POV
We pulled up outside the office and I did not want to get out of the car. I wanted to ask Warren to keep driving. Jack climbed out and offered me in hand, damn I could not get out of this. He looked at me with so much affection that I could not abandon him. I took his hand and let him pull me out of the car. As soon as I was out his arm went around my waist and he leaned down to give me a soft kiss on the cheek.
“I promise you will be safe, if they try to hurt you, I am sure that the men will fight over who gets to shoot them”.
I could not hold in my laugh as I looked around at the men who were all nodding enthusiastically. “Ok I guess we should get this over with then” I groaned as Jack started to steer me towards the entrance.
As soon as we entered everyone stopped what they were doing and observed Jack with his arm around me. I could feel them turn their attention to me with hatred. I had gone from been no
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Grant’s POVI was worried about Charlotte going to the office this morning. I was sat having breakfast with the others and Jack and Charlotte had still not come down yet.“Do you think she is trying to pull a sickie” I asked.“I was thinking the same thing, I have never known Jack to be this late coming down before. Do you think that one of us should go up and check on them?” Ryan asked.“They will be fucking” Lance advised as he took his empty plate into the kitchen.“I agree with him” Warren chuckled.Sure, enough they both emerged with smiles on their faces.“Took you long enough” Ryan laughed “We have already finished our breakfast”.“Just swing by a shop and grab us something to eat on the way then”. Jack called over his shoulder as they walked towards the car.The others quickly followed behind leaving me alone in the house. I
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Ryan’s POVIt was Monday morning, so I was up making breakfast. I kept glancing at the stairs but both Jack and Charlotte had not come down yet. I was used to Charlotte being up and ready for her work out with Warren. I guess that now she was able to walk she didn’t really need the sessions anymore, but what about Jack? He used to always have a workout before breakfast too. Grant was the first one up and came and took his spot at the table. I saw him glance at Jack and Charlottes spots, but he didn’t say anything. Warren and Lance came next, and we all sat and started to eat. I could not stop looking at the empty spots wondering where the hell they both were. We had all finished our food and they had still not come downstairs.“Do you think she is trying to pull a sickie” Grant asked.“I was thinking the same thing, I have never known Jack to be this late coming down before. Do you think that one of us should go up and check o
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Jack’s POVSince Charlotte’s desk and computer had been set up, she had been busy working. I kept looking at her hoping that she would notice and look back, but she did not notice at all. By lunch time I admit I was over it and wanted some attention. How can she sit in the same office as me and not even glance at me once? I got up and walked over to stand behind her “Stop working, you made me skip breakfast and now I am hungry” I moaned. “That was on you not me, I was just going to have a quick shower”.“And I wanted a quickie in the shower” I laughed causing her to blush and hide her face so the guys could not see.It didn’t work and they all laughed even harder at my comment.“Arsehole” She grumbled as I wrapped my arms around her waist and kissed her on the cheek.“Yet you keep coming back for more” I chuckled as I moved her to my side and left the
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Charlotte’s POVI had finally finished setting everything up on my computer. I glanced over at Jack who was focused on what ever he was working on. I suddenly felt naughty so sent him an email advising that my legs were shaky and asking if he could assist me to the bathroom. I watched him as he glanced at me confused, I gave him a wink and watched as he went back to his computer I hoped to read my email. Suddenly he was out if his seat and walking towards me.“Let me assist you princess” He chuckled as he lifted me into his arms.“Are we leaving?” Ryan asked looking at his watch.“Nope” Jack told him as he walked me towards the bathroom, as soon as we were in, he closed and locked the door behind us. “Do you actually need to pee?” He asked as he placed me down.“Yes” I giggled as I ran into the cubicle and closed the door. I did my business and went back out to wash my hands. He came
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Grant’s POVFuck that was an intense tattoo session, everyone was walking on eggshells and Charlotte was giving Jack the cold shoulder for the whole time. I was glad when it was finished, and we got to leave. I had never been so happy knowing that I came on my own, so I did not have to ride back with the others. I got on my bike, and I arrived back before the others. I decided to wait in the kitchen to see if we were getting takeout or if Charlotte would be cooking for us again, though after that session I was not sure she would even want to be in the same room as Jack. I hoped that they would be able to work though it as Jack had been so much happier and more relaxed since they got together.The others arrived back, and Charlotte was the 1st one though the door, she did not even glance as me as she went straight down the hall to her old room. Fuck I guess she really was mad. Jack came in with the others and they all looked broken.“Where
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Charlotte’s POVI was so angry at Jack, I ignored him the rest of the session with Reece. I could tell that the others all felt awkward, but I was just so angry. Once we arrived home, I did not even think and just stormed off back to my old room. It was not till I sat on the bed that I realised where I was, and the fear set in. I quickly closed the curtains and made sure that the doors leading to the patio were locked. I was not risking anyone getting in. I sat on the bed and started to think about what happened, maybe I had overreacted. I would not be happy if Jack sat around in his jocks in front of a heap of women. By the time Ryan came to get me for dinner I had calmed down and was just feeling embarrassed about the way I reacted. I sat down and gave everyone a weak smile. Jack returned with the food and looked at me in shock as he placed the food on the table and grabbed some plates before finally sitting down next to me.I ate silently while sneaking glance
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Jack’s POVI watched Charlotte caressing the steering wheel, I guess she liked driving. Maybe I could go out with her one weekend and let her do the driving. I was about to climb into the passenger side when Lance stopped me.“Let one of us, we can keep an eye out and shoot if anything happens. You will be safer in the back”“What about Charlotte?”“I will keep an eye out for both of you” he told me as he pushed me towards the back of the car while he climbed in the passenger side.Once we were all seated Charlotte started the engine and took off. I was glad I was in the middle seat so that Ryan and Warren could stop me from going flying. “Not a rally car” I called out.“You guys drive this beast like a bunch of nanas let me drive it like it deserves to be driven” He laughed as she floored it around another corner. We arrived at the office with a screeching of breaks in record
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Grant’s POVThe day after our cards night I spent the morning in bed just listening to Phillip and Zac drone on about total shit. By lunch time I was over it and decided to go and check out where Jane was been held. The security around the place was shit, I snook in the back entrance and found Jane strapped to the bed alone. I could see that all her vitals looked fine, and her stomach had started to grow. I guess Phillip had kept his word and no harm had come to her. Since I had made it all the way in, I slipped a listening device under her bed before I left. I arrived back home and carried on listening, as soon as I realised, they were still talking about the same old crap I turned it all off and went for a workout. I just wanted Hannah to come up with a plan already so that this could all be over. Things had gotten too quiet, and I was starting to get restless. I decided not to join the others at Reece’s place and played some video games instead. I needed to sho
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Rising From the Ashes Epilogue
Jack’s POV“You!” Charlotte screamed at me “This is all our fault” She screamed as another contraction shook her.“Its ok dear, just push” The midwife told her.“Fuuuuccccck” Charlotte gasped as she pushed.“I can see the first head”Yes, first head, we found out when we went for our first check up that Charlotte was pregnant with twins. Ryan one that bet so one the money that Charlotte got from Phillip and Gavins bank accounts. As for the sex we decided not to find out, so the men are all waiting eagerly. Charlotte told Grant that she did not want the property from Phillip. We have the farm to Doc who is living happily on his own. He opened his own clinic and sees all the locals and charges them a super small fee.“It’s a boy, congrats” The midwife smiled as she called me over and I cut the first cord.“One more boy and I win the house Phillip shared with Jane” Ryan rubbed his hand together.It turns out that was the first prize, and the second prize was the house that Phillip shared
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Charlotte’s POVI woke up with a grin on my face, it was Christmas morning and today Jack would find out I was pregnant. I rolled over and frowned when I realised that the bed was empty. I heard the shower running so climbed out of bed and made my way to the bathroom with a frown on my face. “What have I told you about leaving me to wake up to an empty bed” I pouted.“I only just got up to get the shower started, I was just on my way back to you” Jack tried to explain.“Ok” I walked into his arms and leaned up to kiss him “Merry Christmas” I mumbled against his lips.“Merry Christmas my love” He smiled “Come on we need to have a quick shower”“Why?” I asked rubbing my hands up his chest.“Behave” He chuckled “I have things I need to attend to this morning and some important people arriving that I will need you to greet with me”“Really?” I groaned as I quickly showered like he asked.I walked back into the bedroom, and he walked into the wardrobe and came out with a red velvet knee le
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Jack’s POVI woke up to Ryan ringing my phone, I groaned as I slid out of bed and left the room.“What” I growled into the phone.“Your delivery is here, where do you want it?”“Shit, coming” I quickly ran down the stairs and got the delivery driver to place the tree in the lounge and the boxes of decorations down in front of it. “I better go back upstairs” I told Ryan as I ran back to Charlotte. I was shocked when I entered the room and the bed was empty, but then I heard the shower running and quickly made my way towards the bathroom. I stood enjoying the sight of her naked stood under the stream of water.“There you are” She grumbled “I did not like waking up in an empty bed”“Sorry babe, I just had so sort out a delivery. I have time to join you now though” I quickly undressed and joined her in the shower. I missed looking after her, I spun her around and started to wash her hair and her body while he tried to find out about the delivery. She seemed surprised that I did not try to
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Charlotte’s POVAs soon as we got home, I hid the baby grow in Ryans room and then Grant started to show me around the rest of the property. I was shocked at how large it was, they had their own orchard and grape vines. This place was amazing, lastly Grant took me to see the pigs. They are tucked away behind the cells, what made sense.“Did Phillip get fed to them?” I asked.“Yes” Grant told me. “Does that upset you?”“No” I told him honestly “I am glad that he is dead”“On that note, you now own all of the properties that Phillip and Gavin owned”“What?” I looked at him shocked“You also have all their money too”“No” I pulled out my phone and almost fainted when I saw my bank balance.“Jack has taken over their business dealings, but I am sure if you wanted them, he would happily pass them on to you”“Fuck no, he can keep them”“The Doc was wondering if he could stay in Gavin’s old place”“He can have it” I told him “I don’t need any of the houses or the money. Give them all away to
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Jack’s POVAfter Charlotte left, I went back to my computer and booked the holiday. I decided that we would bring in the new year on a tropical island.“Do you not think it was odd that Grant was so eager to go with them?” Warren asked.“What do you mean? He enjoys spending time with Charlotte”“I know, that’s not what I mean. It just seemed like he had to go with them as he did not like the idea of Zac going”“You think that he has an issue with Zac?”“No not that, I am not sure what I think. I just think it was odd how keen he was to go with Ryan and Charlotte”“I will talk to him later at the house and find out what is going on” I told him. “I don’t think it will be anything important” I decided that I better get back to sorting out the payroll while Charlotte was gone. Since she was helping me with the gift cards, we might be able to finish work early.“Have you thought about getting tree for the house?” Warren suddenly asked.“What?”“A Christmas tree, I know we don’t usually do
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Grant’s POVI went to see the Doc first thing on Monday morning, while I had been gone, he had gone though and found a few positions that he wanted to apply for. All we had to do now was sort out his resume and figure out what he had been doing for the last few years.I had spoken to one of my old mates in the special forces and he said he was happy to act as a reference for the guy if he needed one. So that’s what we added to his C.V, he had been a medic for the special forces.Once his resume was updated, he sent off for the jobs. “Now I just need somewhere to live” He sighed “I cannot keep living here”“I was going to ask Charlotte if it would be ok for you to stay at Gavin’s old place”.“No one knows were that is” Doc looked at me in shock “He kept that very well hidden”“I have the location, and the property is now in Charlottes name, it’s a nice little lifestyle block. I thought that would suit you”.“Really, is she would be ok with me staying there that would be amazing. I will
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Charlotte’s POVI looked at Grant in shock “How did you?” I was starting to panic, would the others figure it out so quickly?“Oh my god, am right” He looked at Ryan “You’re a sly dog how long have you known?”“Not long, I found out the same time as Charlotte”“And that was?”“Saturday morning” I sighed “It was Grace who figured it out when I vomited after smelling coffee”“Shit, so no more coffee for you” he laughed.“Well not for the moment no, but please don’t tell Jack. I want to wait and let him know on Christmas morning”“You should go get a little jumpsuit and wrap it up for him”“That’s such a good idea” I smiled at him, I could get it embroidered with something like ‘Heir to the King’ I laughed.“Ok you have to do that” Ryan told me.“I will, but right now we should probably get back to the office before he has a mental breakdown” I laughed. I could just imagine how much he was stressing, wondering if I would come back.“You going to tell him what she told you?” Ryan asked as
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Jack’s POVAfter Charlotte left, I slumped in my chair, now I just had to wait and see what happens. I did not understand why she would want to cameras and stuff disabled. Was she scared that we were lying to her about me getting drugged? I hated waiting, I wanted to leave and go home so I was there when she was finished with Hannah. But I knew that was a bad idea and I needed to be patient and wait for Charlotte to come to me.Warren came and sat in the seat opposite me “What do you think she will ask Hannah?”“I have no idea and that’s what worries me” I sighed.“Lance told me that she said something that shocked both Ryan and Grant that stopped walking in shock”“Does he know what she said?”“No, they were too far away” “Fuck I hate waiting” I growled.“You are not the only one, we all want her to come back home” Warren told me as he stood up and went back to the door.I groaned I needed something to keep me distracted. I opened the internet browser and started to search for roman
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Ryan’s POVThe whole time I was in Jack’s office I was on edge, waiting for him to blow up at me for hitting him. I eves dropped on his conversation with Zac thinking maybe he was going to give him my job and fire me. Only he was offering him a job as Charlottes driver, I guess I did still have a job. Once Zac left, I waited for him to call me over. I was wrong yet again as he called Charlotte over instead and started telling her that he had Hannah in the cells, and he had kept her alive for Charlotte. Honestly my head was swimming right now as I watch Charlotte set rules in place for her going to see Hannah. I was impressed when Jack agreed, and I got to go with her. Yes baby, I was going to have a very interesting afternoon.Then Jack offered her a coffee, I was about to step in myself and quickly take it away. Thankfully Charlotte managed to get away herself.Jack then called Grant and Charlotte went back to her desk to wait, now he was going to call me over and tell me this job wi
