***Bear***
I knew this would be a huge step for Piper, but I wanted her to make it. She had been making a lot of headway in the last two weeks, even more than before. It was like looking at a whole new Piper. Molly made the comment that she was starting to look like the old Piper.
I needed to do something about the men I was holding at the warehouse, and I wanted Piper to make that call. My guys worked them over pretty good over the last two weeks. I'm sure they feel like they look.
I felt her arms tighten when we stopped in front of them. I had the guys pull them all out and line them up on their knees. I sat her down; she didn't turn to look at them right away, but after a few seconds, she turned, hearing her take a small gasp at the sight of them.
Sliding my arms around her waist, I
