JaxsonTo say I broken every traffic law while getting to St. Francis would be an understatement. I ran red light and stop signs. I sped like my own life didn’t matter, because at the moment it didn’t all the mattered was getting to her. I have still yet to look at what that could mean, but I had a feeling I would need to and soon. I even flipped an illegal bitch in an effort to change my route when there was an accident that happened at the light ahead of me. I couldn’t tell you the number of times I hit redial on my phone to try and get her to pick up again just to hear what was happening. No matter how illogical that was.Logically in my head I knew what had happened, no not happened. Was happening. Get almost shot is was happened and I had an idea why that happened too, but this was happening now as I made the drive that should only take fifteen minutes, but felt like a life time. She was being taken. Someone felt for what ever reason she was the way to get to me, they weren’t wr
EsmereldaEverything falls away and next thing I know I am in Jaxson’s arms. I am vaguely aware of him taking but only because his deep voice causes a vibration in his check. I know I whine when he tries to pull back. But I can’t help it I feel safe in his arms. More talking and then he tries again.“Somewhere safe.” That all I heard, and I panicked thinking he was going to let me go. I know once I think back on this and calm down, I will be embarrassed but right now I can’t be bothered to do anything but suck up his warmth. So, I try to climb him. I think he laughs but he gives me what I want, what I need and so I will forgive him, later. We are moving and I feel the air con hit me I shiver. My body already fills cold enough. His arms tighten around me.“It’s okay we will get you warm soon.” He voice is in my ear. He must have leaned down because I also feel the warmth of his breath. I just nod my head as I push my head further into his neck. He starts running one hand up and down my
Esmerelda“Hello?” I say I know it comes out more of a question, but I don’t understand why he needs what was it Jaxson called it? Proof of life? He lets out a sigh of what I assume of relief.“Esmerelda? Are you okay?” He sounds so tired. Maybe if I answer him, he will rest.“Yes…” I pause wondering what all I should say I don’t think telling him what just happened will help but I hate lying when asked a direct question, not telling Jaxson about the babies is one thing. Flat out not answering someone or answering with out the truth is another thing, at least to me. “I am a little shaken up. Well, a lot shaken up with everything. But we can talk about that later.” There that isn’t a lie.“Why do I feel like there is more that happened?” He asks. I exhale.“There is. They wouldn’t tell me anything about you and that scared the shit out of me.”“Don’t worry sorellina I am fine.” I can hear his smile. I have no idea what he called me, but something warms inside of me. Not the way Jaxson
Jaxson When she turned from meek and scared to angry, I couldn’t help but smile. As her temper rose, I found it the most adorable thing I have ever seen and didn’t want to stop her from letting it all out. I sat there enjoying it. And then she turned it on me, and it was adorable anymore. Where she was just clinging to me no more than an hour ago, now I feel like I am under fire. And this is a whole new anger. No this was different from the anger at the office. This was actually kind of terrifying and nothing scares me anymore at least I thought nothing did anymore. But I was wrong. While she truly looking like the Goddess red head stories are made of. I really do not like it pointed at me. I would love to say I will make sure it never happens again, but I am nothing if not realistic.“You said this was because of you! The whole day, the events that almost killed me and Tony, the almost being kidnapped!” She yells the red in her eyes growing, much like her anger, looking more like fi
EsmereldaJaxson kisses me demanding I melt for him, and I do. He doesn’t even give me time to process what the fuck he just said. Instead, he kisses the shit out of me. And I kiss him back. He moves his hand from my face, one goes to my hips while the other works its way to the back of my neck under my arm. My own go to him chest feeling the ripples and groves of his chest and abs. He groans at my touch and pulls me closer, I moan in response. This kiss is everything. Its what I have thought about at least once a day since I met him. I can feel his body pressed against mine, my anticipation rising as our bodies intertwine. I can sense his desire as he grows harder against my stomach, and I can't help but moan at the memory of the feeling of him inside of me. My center warms with pleasure and my panties dampen with excitement. My hands eagerly slip through the buttons of his button down, desperate to feel his skin against mine in any way I can. He responds with a growl, his grip on m
JaxsonI put my shirt back on while Esmerelda just kind of looks off in to space dazed and confused. I didn’t want to have to tell her this way. I thought I had time, but I guess the world had different plans. I wanted to be able to ease her mind so that she didn’t need to fear being with me. But that has been royally fucked now. But one question that really needs to be answered is how the fuck anyone any idea had. my own family didn’t know.And then if it was already fucked, what just happened might have just sealed the deal. I was happy just to be kissing her and holding her to me, did I know it might distract her just a little bit from what I had just said? Yes. But I couldn’t just say that and not show her it was true. I also couldn’t stand the thought I might not get to do so again. Then her arms fingers grazed my skin and that was when I lost control. I thought that was her way of telling me it would be okay. I was wrong. And now the only thing I see even her dazed expression is
EsmereldaI finally shake myself out of my thought as we walk inside Tony’s room. He is glaring at Kelsey.“No need to go looking I’m right here.” I smile big when his gaze snaps to me and the look of pure relief goes through his whole body. He shoulders relax, lets out a long breath like he has been hoping it all this time, and relaxes back into the bed once his eye sweep over me.“Sorellina.” He holds his hand out to me. I walk over and grab it squeezing it tight while my eyes burn with tears. He must see them because he pulls me in for a hug, grunting as he does. Its only because of that I don’t put up a fuse. “No reason to cry for me. I am okay.”“You saved me.” And my babies. Of coarse I don’t say that, but I do relax into him gently wrapping my arms around him while sitting next to him on the bed. The hug is different then the one with Jaxson. I still feel safe, and comfortable. But I don’t feel anything more that I don’t know maybe a brother or something from him. Like Jaxson w
JaxsonI can’t believe he went behind my back and set all this up. I also can’t believe how close they are. He never said anything about it. His only saving graces right now is that he saved his life and that he calls her little sister. Though I don’t think she knows that, so I am not sure whether I she be worried about her letting him call her a pet name, when she has no idea what he is saying. Watching them together now has my insides doing weird things to me inside. Every time she gives him a real smile and every affectionate touch he offers her. Again, all very brotherly, but still. I don’t know how I feel about it.What I do know is how I feel about him bringing in Nico. I think the words he used was notoriously flirty lady’s man, that, I’m sure, will go down as the year’s most widely understated statement of the year. If not the year, then of all time.Nico is a flirt; he is also a lady’s man. Both of those stated are true. But saying them together with out the adding in that he
JaxsonTwo weeks. It's been two weeks since the accident. We are no closer to finding her then we were the day she was take. And I am no better for it. Simply put I'm a mess. I forgot what sleep is. I don't think I have showered unless someone drug me in there and forced me to shower. I have put all my time into finding out who the hell took my Gypsy. Waiting by the phone for a call, yet none has come. I'm starting to worry none will."Jaxson. You can't keep doing this to yourself." Nico says as he enters the dining room."Not now, Nico.""Yes, now.""No, just leave.""Listen, brother, I understand you are going through a lot right now. But you can't keep doing this. You have a business to run.""I don't care about the fucking business." It's true right now I could truly give a fuck about the company can burn to the ground for all I care."Well, you should.""Nico.""No, listen. I know you want her back, we all do, but you can't do it if you don't take care of yourself.""He is right,
EsmereldaThe doctor comes in and tells me what I already knew. That the twins are still fine. By the time he got here my main concern was answered by the flutters of them moving. He then gives me something for my head, which has started to pound. He also gives me a cream for the bruising on my face and neck. When the guy first put the gag in, it hurt. But now, when I rub the cream over the area, it doesn't hurt, and it makes the redness go down.When the doctor leaves, the boss is there waiting for him. The doctor and the boss exchange words, and the doctor hands him a few bottles, then leaves. The boss doesn't come back into the room after the doctor leaves. So I take time to look around. Its set up like some kind of mother-in-law suite. The room I am in looks like the living room and the kitchen. Behind the first door I find I see a small bathroom with a standing shower. The next door a closet, and the last is a bedroom with a full size bed covered in what looks like a think down c
JaxsonA groan rips from my throat. I have the worst headache and I am cold. Really cold. What the fuck happened? I try to open my eyes, but it hurts too much. The light is blinding and all it does is make the pain worse."Mr. Cancade. Mr. Cancade. Can you hear me?" I try to talk, but nothing comes out. My throat is so dry."Shhhh, it's okay." A woman's voice says, but it's not my woman's voice. "What...the...fuck...""You were in an accident.""Gypsy." I croak."Who?" The woman says."Where...is...my...wife.""Um, she is, well, we are trying to find her." What? I must have heard that wrong."She...""We know who you are talking about, but right now, we don't know where she is. Your driver said she was in the car. But we didn't see her.""How...""It's a long story." Long story? What the hell is a long story?"How..." I try again."It will all be explained once you are feeling better." Why does she keep interrupting me?"My wife.""Let's just get you healthy, and we will tell you eve
EsmereldaJaxson is telling me the guys are back and are fine, and all I can think is how amazing it will be to have everyone together. The last time I saw them they were leaving for their trip, and they were all excited. Well, Paully wasn't exactly excited, but he was glad to have something to do. He hates sitting around waiting, which is all we have been doing. Waiting on the man in the shadows, or the guy who took me to show their face. Well they actually knew there was a chance he was out there, I only had to wait till my dreams to see him again.I was so upset when the guys left. They have all become like my family. Like having brothers, I never had before. Jaxson is right, they did call everyday wanting an update. But I have still really missed them.I know what is about to happen when I see the head light appear behind Jaxson's head but there is no way for me to warn him, I can't it happens to fast even if it feels like it's happening in slow motion. By the time it takes to ope
JaxsonSix weeks laterWe are all gathered in the dining room. It is the first time we are having a family meal. After Esmerelda woke up from the hospital, I have kept her close. After we questioned the men who we took from there that night, we got to other information for who their boss was. They actually seemed to not know. I can't see why they would be so loyal to a man they have only worked for, for only a short time. All anyone could say was they were approached a few weeks ago and promised when he took back over the city, they would want for nothing. No they are rotting in an underground dungeonThat is the thing that has me stuck, whoever the hell this man is he said when he took the city back, meaning he had it at one point. That narrows it down on who it could be, but it doesn't give me a single man. But what the soldiers did say is he has been in hiding since the take over.We still have a few men out there, but most of them are on their way back. We are getting closer. I fe
The Boss*The night of the rescue*That did not go as planned. It was sheer dumb luck I wasn't there when Jaxson stormed in, and pure foresight on my part for never giving out my name. I don't know if anyone was taken alive, but even if they were they will never be able to share a name with him or his men. The problem now is that I lost all of my guys. I have no one left in the city, and I have a feeling that he knows the real reason why I took her. It wasn't just to get his attention. No, I have someone else pulling my strings. Someone who should be calling any minute and I am dreading this call. There is no way he didn't hear about it. The only good thing is that he doesn't have a location for me. So, that is one small victory.When my phone rings and his name pops up, I want to throw the phone across the room."Sir.""So, what the hell is the meaning of all of this.""Meaning, sir?""Do not play coy with me. I saw the report on the news. And she was taken to the hospital?" That is
JaxsonAll I can do it stare at her in confusion. What the actual fuck is she talking about? Cheating? And what the hell is she talking about a whore. She is the farthest thing from it."Gypsy, sweetheart. What the hell are you talking about?" She looks at me her face covered in tears and snot. She has never looked more beautiful."He used my mouth, and I just let him. He was going to do more. I would have let him, but his boss came and stopped him." The rage in me boils up but I try to keep a calm exterior his death was far too quick."You don't have to worry about him anymore." I say while processing the rest of what she said. I'm not sure how she thinks that was cheating when it was pure survival for her and our babies. I have unfortunately seen men like him, all dead now, but they would have got what they wanted with or without her corporation."What? Why not?""Because he is dead. We found you. We took care of everyone." I cup her cheeks. "You never have to worry about anyone tou
EsmereldaBeepBeepBeepBeepMy heart is beating, and that's a good sign. My head hurts, and my whole-body is sore, but it's not the worst pain I have ever felt. What is the worst is not knowing if my babies are okay. I haven't opened my eyes yet, too scared of what I will see."I think she is waking up." A small voice whispers. One I don't know."Baby, can you hear me?" I recognize that voice."Jaxson?" My throat feels dry and scratchy."Hey." He whispers. I open my eyes, and the first thing I see is his tear stained face."Jaxson." I try to move towards him, but it hurts. "The babies.""They are fine. Shhhh. They are fine.""How can you know?""Well, you have been out a few days. They did an ultrasound, and the doctor did a test. The twins are fine.""A few days?""Yeah, baby. A few days. You have been out for a while. Your leg was pretty bad, and you had an infection. You have been in and out for a few days.""Where are we?""Home. Well my home. Frankie has been a live wire." He b
JaxsonTwo hours ago.I am sitting in my living room waiting on word about Esmerelda. We have had men on the ground scouring the city. Everywhere and have come up with nothing. Malachi has taken my phone. After my last conversation with the unknown caller, it went crazy."Who the fuck was that?""Not sure. But we will find out.""How did he get this number? How did he know where I was?""Boss, I have a feeling that is the least of our problems.""You're fucking right. We need to find her.""I know.""So why the hell are we standing here!" I start walking to the door, grabbing my jacket, and keys."What are you doing?""I am finding her.""You are going to go look.""Yes.""No, boss. You are going to stay here.""Like hell, Malachi. This is my fault.""No, it's not. If anything, it's mine. I should have found this fucker way before he got to her.""We can't sit here and play the blame game. We need to find her." There is knock at the door. "Enter." I say still trying to think of somet