All Chapters of Rising From the Ashes: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

I continue running. I'm not even sure where. My mind has completely taken over my body. I'm no longer in control. It's as though my mind went into a protection mode. It's trying to get me far away from anything that could hurt me. I can barely see, my vision has become blurred from my tears. Without thinking I run into the street. I hear a loud noise quickly approaching me. I look over to see a large truck quickly approaching. However, I'm like a deer in the headlights. The second my eyes make contact with the high beams, the fight inside of me faded away. Instead, it has me anchored to the ground, preventing me from moving.The truck continues to approach. I can hear the person slamming on the breaks as they honk their horn, hoping that I will move out of the way. The sound of the truck honking blaring in my ears. I close me eyes bracing myself for the impending impact."SAVANNAH!" I hear someone scream. But I can't register where the sound is coming from

...Jax POV...It's been two weeks, and Lexi hasn't let Xavier out of her sight once. She'll never admit it, but I know she's traumatized. None of us know what they did to her, while she was with those bastards.  Xavier had her transferred to a larger room. She spends most of the time sleeping. However he wanted her to make sure she had anything she could ever want. He even brought in a queen sized bed, so that he could stay with her. Whenever he would attempt to leave, Lexi would immediately begin to panic. I have a feeling, that by keeping Xavier close to her, that it helps her to better differentiate reality from hallucinations. Doctor Lawson found strong hallucinogenic drugs in her system. She said that effects are wearing off, but until they're fully out of her system, she may still experience symptoms. Until Lexi decides to confide in anyone, we can only guess what took place. From her reaction at the hospital, to the weeks prior, it se

I wake up during the middle of the night, Xavier's arms still wrapped around me in a firm embrace. I look over to see Xavier asleep in the bed beside me. I look over at him, and watch his chest rise and fall. He looks so peaceful when he's sleeping. I hate to disturb him, but I know if I don't, I will lose the chance to tell him. He's been patient with me all this time. But I know he deserves answers. "Xavier?" I say, as I gently shake him."Hmm?" He moans softly.I try not to laugh, as he begins to stir."Is everything alright Little Bear?""Hmm. Oh yes. I just wanted to tell you something." I say, nervously biting my lip.Xavier sits up, watching me. Looking for any signs of what I'm about to say. He gently picks me up, placing me in his lap, my legs to the side."What did you want to tell me?" He asks, leaning his head down, resting it on my forehead."I wanted to give you answers to the questions you have, but haven't

We've been away for awhile now that I find myself missing home. I miss Jax and Ryker. I miss the familiarity of Cortina. I miss Xavier's house. The longer we stay here, the more I find myself becoming homesick for everything we left behind. I want to talk to Xavier about going back, however I don't want him to feel upset that I want to leave.I walk back into the house, where I see Xavier sitting on the couch. I smile as I look at him relaxed on the couch and reading a book. He's resting on the couch in nothing but a pair of shorts and glasses. Something he never really gets to do at home. I smile as I watch him read. He looks incredibly sexy with his glasses. He only ever uses them for reading, which is why I'm not used to seeing him wear them.I come around him, gently pulling the book from his hand, as I straddle his lap. I look up at him, raising my hand to caress his cheek. Everything about this man is amazing. He's truly the best thing to ever happen to me, and I

“So when you said you wanted to help, this wasn't what I had in mind.” Xavier says smirking at me.“Disappointed?” I ask.“Definitely not. If anything it just means I need to start asking for help more often now.”I laugh and push him away, as I step out of the bed and get ready for the day. “Where are you running off to so fast?” Xavier asks, sitting up in the bed.“I didn't want to say anything yet, as I didn't want to jinx it. But there's a few people I want to meet with. I think it would be a great partnership, and could end up saving us money.”Xavier climbs out of bed and walks over to me.“How come you never mentioned anything?"“It's my first time, and I didn't want to get your hopes up if it didn't work out. I was going to tell you, but I wanted to wait until it was a sure thing.”Xavier wraps his arms around me, and pulls me int