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Grant’s POVAs expected, Charlotte kicked Warrens arse, Lance climbed into the ring and looked worried. He hates losing fights and now he had just watched his man get his arse served to him.“I can’t” He said as he held his hands up “my pride could not take been beaten by a chick. I know it sounds sexist and shitty”“No, I think it’s very manly to admit that you are too proud to lose” Charlotte told him pulling him into a hug “I still adore you anyway” She chuckled.“Well since all that it sorted, I better go and see about finding some back throwing stars” I waved bye to everyone and retired to my room. I knew that Zac said that Phillip was getting out today, so I turned on my computer so that I could watch the cameras at his house while I looked for throwing stars on my phone. I could not see any movement at Phillips place, so I went and had a look at the warehouse cameras. He
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Jack’s POVAfter Charlottes training, we decided that we would curl up and watch a movie. We were all hanging around the kitchen sorting out snacks when suddenly Grant went running past us holding a gun. I was about to stop him, but the look on his face held me back. Something had happened, I sat back down and decided I would just question him when he got home. I trust him to do the right thing what ever it is. We had just finished with the snacks and choosing a meal when I heard Grants bike.“I am going to go find out what is going on” I stood up and went to wait for him by the front door.“Care to tell me what happened?” I asked him as soon as he got to the front door,“Phillip told Zac he had to fuck Jane or the wife, if he didn’t, he was going to kill him”“We need him alive to make sure the plan goes off without a hitch” Fuck, Phillip was a sick mother fucker.“We do, so
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Charlotte’s POVI can’t believe that my knife and guns have real diamonds in them. I tried to focus on the movie we were watching, but all I could think about was how much they must have cost. Then add on the cost for my tattoo work and the clothes that Jack bought me. I suddenly felt guilty, I had not spent anything on Jack. I had bought him a Christmas present, but now that I know that he has been spending so much on me I feel like its crap. Maybe I could get some time alone with one of the men and see if they could give me some ideas for something better. I thought about the watch and belt set I bought him, I had the watch engraved with the date that he saved me thinking it would be sweet. Now I just felt like it was cheap and corny.After the movie Jack went to go see Grant while the rest of us decided on what to order for dinner. I watched him leave wondering what was really going on. Why would Grant rush out of the house carrying a gun?By the time Jack and Grant came back dinne
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Phillip’s POVWe got back to the house, and I carried in the Wife while Zac delt with Jane. I attached a cuff around their necks and attached a long chain to them. This way they could move around the house when I let them, but I could shorten the chain and lock them away if they pissed me off. I left the girls passed out of the couch and turned to face Zac.“Sit” I ordered.He looked scared but did as I asked.“Choose one to fuck”“I have a girlfriend” he tried to explain.“So? I am not going to tell her”“I don’t want to cheat on her sir”I snarled at him “You are not leaving here until you fuck one of them, I am starting to question your loyalty. If you want to stay breathing and working with me, then you better choose one” I stated.“Sir, they are not even awake, and I am not hard”“It does not matter if they are awake or not” I growled as I got up and walked to the bathroom. “As for your other issue, this will help with that. You will be hard for hours” I chuckled as I handed him
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Jack’s POVI chuckled to myself as I saw Charlotte trying to get in the front seat of the car. Ryan stood back and let me sort her out.“No way in hell” I told her as I lifted her up and placed in the back seat. “The back is safer”“Party pooper” She pouted.“I am fine with that if it means keeping you safe” I told her while kissing her lips “I will miss you, this is the first time we have been apart all week”“Absence makes the heart grow fonder” She told me as she pushed me away to close the door “We won’t be too long, I do want to do a bit of Christmas shopping with the guys though if that’s ok?”“As long as you stay with the guys”“I promise”I went to walk away and noticed Ryan sticking his tongue out at her, she would be in good hands. I went to the garage to see what car Lance had chosen for us today. He was making the most of the other car getting destroyed and choosing a different car each day.He came out in a gun metal Nissan Skyline, pulling up right next to me.“Heading b
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Grant’s POVSeeing the look of glee on Charlottes face when she opened the wooden box was priceless. Poor Ryan was getting a bit sick of her talking about how she was going to start practicing with them straight away when we got home. I on the other hand thought it was great, I could not wait to see her in action next week when Phillip tried to take her. Charlotte was getting so excited about the party and been able to dance with us all. She was so proud of herself for been able to walk again and dance. Anyone who saw her would find it hard to believe that only a few weeks ago she could not walk. We arrived home at the same time as Jack, I expected him to be the first one to greet Charlotte. I was shocked when Lance came running over and started to talk about adding hidden pockets to her dress for her weapons. The two of them soon ran off towards the house together, I looked at Jack and saw him walking over to us looking like an abandoned puppy.As he was walking past, I heard him sig
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Charlotte’s POVWe got home at the same time as Jack, I jumped out of the truck expecting Jack to be there to catch me. I was shocked when it was Lance’s arms that I ended up in.“Where is Jack” I asked trying to look past him.“Who cares, how would you like to help me add some hidden pockets to your dress?”“Why?” I asked confused, then it clicked “Wait for my weapons? So, I can take some with me to the party?”“Exactly” Lance grinned at me.“What are we waiting for” I squealed as he took my hand and we both started to run towards the house.We went straight to mine and Jack’s room “Go put your dress on, where are your weapons?”I handed him the box with my stars in it, then I reached into my pocket to hand him my gun and reached into my lower back to hand him my knife before I slipped into the wardrobe to put on my dress. Lance was sat waiting for me with a sewing kit when I came out.“Ok, we need the pockets to be easy to access, but also well hidden”“What are you thinking?”“Your
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Ryan’s POVWhile Charlotte was throwing the stars Lance returned with her harness, he quietly placed it on the bench so that he did not distract her.“I am not sure I like you being this good a shot” I laughed “What if one of us piss you off? I like my junk in one piece”“As if I would ever hurt your family jewels” she chuckled. “My kids might want to play with our kids”I stared at her in shock, but she did not seem to realise what she had said. I glanced at Jack who had a far off look on his face with the ghost of a smile. Did the old dog want kids with her? Now that was a new development. I never thought any of us would have kids, I thought we would all just grow old and die together. Then again in this line of work growing old is a gift.Charlotte toddled down to get her stars while the rest of us started to pack up. “What’s for lunch?” She asked when she got back.I looked at my watch and realised that she was right it was lunch time.“What do you feel like?” Jack asked her as he
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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
