I wake up some time later alone in bed so I slide out of bed throwing on some of his sweats and I walk downstairs. The light was on in the office so I push the door open rubbing my eyes.
"Bella" I hear
I look up to see Masimo sitting behind his desk having a meeting. I see a few men standing around looking at me.
"Hey daddy. Have you seen my other half?" I ask yawning
He waves me over and slides his chair back and pulls me down and let's me curl up against him and I close my eyes with a small yawn.
"He is out Bella" He tells me softly
"Kay" I mumble
"She doesn't ask?" A man asks
"I already know what he's doing. He is working with my sweet enforcer to deliver some pain." I grumble
I hear a chuckle and a blanket is laid over me.
"Thank you" I whisper
"Go back to sleep Bella. He will be back before you wake up" Masimo tells me
"He told me that hours ago" I grumble
"OK maybe your right but you know you will wake up to him next to you." He tells me softly
"She is the Prince's?" A man asks
"She is and she's family. Annalise here was a delt a shitty hand in life. Her and Austin grew up together. She became family over night" He tells the men
"She is so tiny. How does his big ass not squish her?" One asks
"I'm a spider monkey" I mumble softly
"That you are" I hear
My head snaps up and eyes widen.
"You said you would be back hours ago" I snarl
"I know princess. I'm sorry. I had to go ask some questions." He tells me
"Val" I shout
He steps in and I look him over and I notice a bandaged hand. I raise a brow and he sighs. He holds up his hand wiggling his fingers.
"Not broken only sore. I just wrapped the ice pack around my knuckles" He tells me
I walk over to Austin and sigh. I raise my arms and he stares at me.
"Up" I command
He chuckles and lifts me in his arms and I wrap around him and sigh.
"Off to bed" He tells his dad
"She is cranky so yes I think a bed is needed" Mas says
I flip him off and he chuckles.
"Come on princess. Back to the clouds for you" Aus tells me carrying me out
"The girls" I shout
"They are upstairs sleeping which is where you are going" Austin tells me
I nod and snuggle my face into his neck. He carries me up and puts me in bed and goes into the bathroom. I was still laying awake when he came out of the shower so when he slid into bed I slid over snuggling into him. He picks up his phone and that's when I hear it.
"Hey Firefly" I hear
I look up to see Austin had facetimed the guys.
"Hi" I mumble
"How you feeling little demon?" Bray asks
"I'm ok. Just tired" I mumble
"Get some sleep" Wolf tells me
I hum and snuggle into Austin and shut my eyes. He talks a bit longer but I don't hear what is said. By time I roll over the next morning I hear the shower running so I know Aus is in the shower. I roll out of bed and head down stairs to find Gloria in the kitchen cooking.
"Good morning sunshine." Gloria says
"good morning Gloria" I mumble
"Go sit down sweetheart" She tells me
I nod and head into the dining room to see everyone sitting around talking. I was rubbing my eyes as I say down and leaned over laying my head on Leo's shoulder yawning.
"Tired bella?" He asks softly
"Long night. I tossed and turned. My lower back and hips are killing me" I say
"Mario" Mas says sternly
"Don't how may I help you?" Mario asks
"I need your best massage therapist here in the next thirty minutes. I don't know how long she will be here so I'll double her pay today" He says sternly
"I could come Don" Mario says quickly
"I need a woman Mario. It's for my daughter in law. I will not have a man handling her" He snaps
"Of course. My apologies Don. I meant no disrespect. I thought you needed someone" He says
"Thirty minutes Mario" he says hanging up
"Go shower sunshine. I'll bring up breakfast" Gloria tells me
I was scooped up and carried upstairs and carried into the bathroom. I was sat on the counter and he turns the water on in the tub and pours in some of my bubble bath. He comes back to me and kisses my forehead.
"Get in" He commands
He walks out closing the door and I jump down and strip and slide off into the tub. About ten minutes later a knock sounds on the door.
"It's me can I come in?" Lexie asks
"yeah" I call out
She steps in while holding a mug and walks over to me and hands it to me.
"Want to tell me what's going on?" She asks
I sigh and take a sip and lean back closing my eyes.
"Austin took me to the first place he ever took me to when we came here. It was like our first date all over again. On the way back we were followed. Mas had to send Leo and Geo after us. You know what he is. He has enemies. I was kidnapped the first time and shot. It's why we are now all here." I tell her honestly
"And we are safe?" She asks and I know she is worried about Alex
"She is safe Lex. I promise" I tell her
I finish my tea as we sit in silence.
"Time to get out princess" Austin calls out
"Coming" I say
Lex stands and opens my towel and I drain the tub and stand and wrap myself up. I walk out into our room and a table was set up for my massage. I go over laying down and Lex covers my with a dry towel. She leaves and a young looking woman steps on.
"Hi. I'm Rachel." she says
"Annalise" I tell her
She gets to work and a hour later I felt better.
"I'll step out and let you clean up and get dressed" she says stepping out
I get up getting dressed and when I step out of the room I see her hitting on Austin. He sees me and his eyes widen. I walk up behind her and clear my throat. She jumps and spins around in shock.
"Your in my way" I tell her
She glares and I shove past her and step up to Austin lifting my arms. He chuckles and bends down grabbing my thighs and yanking me up. I wrap around him just as Leo comes up the stairs.
"Leo be a love and toss the trash out on it's ass" I say softly
"Of course Bella" He says
He grabs her arms and drags her and Aus carries me downstairs to Mas's office.
"Nice massage?" he asks
"She about broke her neck dad" Aus says
"She flirted with him?" He asks me
I nod and pout and he chuckles.
"Next time I'll have Manny come. He is gay." Mas says rubbing his temples
I hum and nuzzle into Austin's neck.
"How about a ride?" Austin asks
"They are training" Mas says
I grin and jump down and run upstairs and change clothes and I run out the back door with everyone following. I jump on the four wheeler and take off. I pull up to the track on the grounds and jump off and run up to the gate. Franko stops up next to me and jumps off. He tosses me a helmet and I put it on and grin. I walk over and he gives me a leg up. I pat Wildfire's neck and grin.
"Hi boy. Miss me. I heard you been giving your trainers problems. What do you say we give them a run for their money?" I say to him
"What are you doing Firefly?" I hear
"Going for a ride." I say
"Get down" He commands
"f**k off" I snap
I nudge Wildfire's side and we go to the starting gate.
"Turn it on" I shout
I song starts and the gun goes off and we take off. I feel him holding back and I sigh.
"I promise not to use it bubba. Now let's go" I shout
He takes off and I grin and as we pass the finish line I lean my head back grinning. I let out a small laugh as I make my way back towards everyone.
"Who is next?" I ask jumping down
"Piper" Franko says
I nod and he boosts me up. He hands me a crop and I toss it away and he raises a brow at me.
"Watch and learn" I say with a grin
I get in her in the gate and the gun goes off and she takes off like a bat out of hell.
"Wooo let's go Piper" I shout
I lean down and push her to her limits. When we cross he finish line I hear cheers. I walk her back and jump down and pat her neck.
"That's my good girl" I say kissing her nose
"How the f**k?" I hear a b***h mumble
"They trust me. I don't need crops to get them to listen. I could do your job without all the other bullshit" I say
"right you are sweet girl" Massimo says behind me
The b***h shuts her mouth eyes bugging out.
"Want to go for a ride Bunny?" I ask
"I can?" She asks softly
"Of course. Let me tack up Ruby and we will go get lost" I tell her
"Wanna come?" I ask Lexie
"I've never ridden before" She says
"We can double up" Leo offers
"Snake" She whispers
I pull out my phone and video chat him.
"Hey lil bit what's up?" He asks
"Oh s**t your in church. I'm sorry" I say quickly
"No need. They can wait. Is everything ok?" He asks
"I'm taking Bunny on a ride. Lex wants to go but hasn't ridden before. Leo offered to double. I know the whole alpha male thing so she is nervous but wants to go." I tell him
"She can go. She doesn't need my permission. I trust her" He says shrugging
Her eyes widen and I smile.
"Thank you." I tell him
"Have fun and we want pictures" He says and ends the call
"Come on shorty." Leo tells her
"Coming?" I ask looking over my shoulder at Austin
I walk in and go to Ruby.
"Hello my beautiful girl. Want to go for a run?" I ask her kissing her nose
I grab my saddle and everything I need. I get up set up and walk her out. Alex was bouncing around me.
"Alright Bunny, Rules first" I tell her
"Alright" She says
"Never walk under her. Stay away from her back legs. If you want to pet her talk to her so she knows your there so you don't startle her. And when we are on her you listen to everything I say" I tell her
"Alright. Can I try?" She asks
I nod and she steps in front of Ruby.
"Hi Ruby" She says
Ruby leans her head down and pushes her nose into Alex's waiting hand. I wave her over and pick her up and place her in the saddle. I climb up on behind Alex and get settled.
"Ready?" Austin asks
I nod and nudge Ruby and we take off to the open field. We walk for a while and I grin.
"Ready to pick up the pace?" I whisper to Alex
"Yes." She says
"Hold on here and don't let go. If you want to slow down tap my knee" I tell her
She nods and I grin and look at Austin who looks at me weirdly and I wink.
"Don't you dare" He says with a growl
"Let's go Ruby" I shout and give her a kick
She takes off and Alex giggles.
"Annalise" Austin shouts
I laugh and pick up speed.
"Woooooo" Alex screams
I laugh and slow us down as we approach the creek. I climb down and help her down just as everyone else rides up. I let Ruby graze for a bit and walk up to our tree. I trace our initials carved into the tree when arms wrap around me.
"Best night of my life" He whispers in my ear
I look at him over my shoulder and smile.
"Mine too" I say
I lean into him as the other gather around and he reaches in his pocket and flicks out a knife.
"Come here little bird. Let's add your initials" He tells Alex
She coms over and he scoops her up and helps her carve it in. I smile and lean into Lexie's side and smile.
"Thank you" she whispers
"For what?" I ask
"For no seeing me like the others. For trusting me. For helping me give her a home when you didn't have to" she says softly
"I love that little girl Lex. And you have become one of my favorite people. I'm always here" I tell her
She squeezes me tightly and I squeeze her back.
"I'm glad you came to visit Bella" Leo says on the other side of me
"Me too. I missed this place and my boys" I tell him
He kisses my temple and I smile.
"Am I ever going to meet that man of yours?" I ask
His eyes widen and I smirk.
"You always did pay attention more than others. I can arrange dinner one night this week. Maybe just the four of us." He tells me
"Four?" I ask raising a brow
"There are um three in this relationship" He whispers
"Leo I have three. I would never judge you." I tell him
"No one else knows. I don't want the comments" He whispers
"My big lovable softie. They are your brothers and if they judge they will deal with me. Those men are your family." I tell him
"I know. Geo is my twin but sometimes I think he hates that I'm gay" He tells me sadly
"Maybe make it for five. You know Aus will want to come" I tell him
He nods and I lean into him and he wraps me in his huge arms and I sigh and close my eyes. He sways with me and I get lost in the peace I feel.
"come on time to head back" Austin says
I nod and pull from Leo. Austin boosts Alex up in front of me and we head back for the stables. Once all the horses were settled we walked into the house.
"Lex could you take Alex for a swim. I need to handle a few things" I ask
She nods and pulls her out and I walk in to Massimo's office and frown.
"I need a meeting now" I say
He picks up his phone and calls a meeting and we all meet in the living room. I was pacing when everyone walked in and I looked at Leo.
"We are family Si?" I ask
"Of course we are" Geo says
"And does it bother anyone that I have three men in my life?" I ask
"Not at all Bella." Val says
"Would it make a difference if I was male and gay with two partners?" I ask
"What of course not." Geo says
"Geo does it bother you that your brother, your twin, your other half is gay?" I ask with a growl
"What?" He shouts
"Geo" Massimo warns
"I don't give a flying f**k if he's a polka dotted gay turtle. He is my brother" Geo says
"Then what did you do to make him feel like he can't have his man around?" I ask
"Leo" Geo says
Leo sighs and lifts his head up to look at everyone.
"Me being gay isn't news to anyone. But I have two boyfriends." He tells them
His shoulders were tense and Val steps up to him.
"Leo you have a big heart. One was never going to be enough for you. You wear your heart on your sleeve. Of course two men are going to fall for you. If anyone ever gives you s**t for loving big I'll happily cut out their heart." Val tells him
I smile and step up sitting down by him.
"Leo I did not do this to embarrass you or make you sad. I did it cause you would have done the same for me. We love you and you deserve to be happy and loved." I tell him
He wraps a arm around my waist and pulls me into him and I lay my head on his shoulder.
"Two?" Geo asks
"Two" Leo mumbles
"Do they treat you good?" Geo asks
"I want for nothing" Leo tells him
"They I will love them cause they love you" He tells his brother
"Now you my meddling little spitfire up and go get dressed. We have dinner plans" Leo commands
"yes sir" I say standing
I step away and a hand grabs my wrist and I turn to look down.
"Thank you Bella" Leo says
I smile and lean down kissing the top of his head and walk out to get ready. I shower and dry my hair and curl it and then I slip on a short flowy dress and slip into my heels and head downstairs.
"Wow. Look at you little demon" Val comments
I give a twirl and they all grin.
"Ready Bella?" Leo asks
Austin walks in and takes my hand and we head outside to the car. We follow Leo to a nice restaurant and head inside. The hostess shows us our table and we take our seats.
"They are running a little late. Micha is a nurse and Kale is a Chief Firefighter" He says
"It's ok. No rush" I tell him
He fidgets for a while and I see. I lean over and squeeze his hand.
"Real my sweet. No need to be nervous." I tell him softly
"Sorry we are late" I hear behind me
"It's ok. We weren't waiting long" Leo says standing up
They each hug him and kiss him and take their seats.
"Guys this is Annalise and one of her men Austin" Leo says introducing us
"Nice to meet you" I say softly
"Men?" One asks
"Yes. I have three" I explain
Their eyes widen and I grin
"I'm Micha the nurse and this is Kale the firefighter." Micha says
"Now what has you so nervous?" Kale asks Leo
"We had to have a heart to heart today. My sweets was nervous about all this. I begged to meet you. Seems my Leo can't say no to me" I say winking at him
"Bella I have told you no but your right I don't like saying no especially if I don't have to. Your our princess. What she wants she gets no questions asked" Leo says with a smile
"So your the woman he has been spending so much time with this week" Kale says
"I am. I'm only here a short time and I need my guys around while I'm here. Leo nor Geo let me go anywhere alone. My sweets has a small anger problem when it comes to me frowning or my safety" I say
"First you should never frown. I can barely handle the pout. You safety always comes first" He tells me
"He said Princess" Micha mentions
"I'm the daughter in law to Don Massimo" I whisper
Their eyes widen and they look at me then Austin and then Leo.
"Woah" Micha says
"I'm with Austin. He is the prince. Leo just like calling me the princess cause that is what Austin calls me" I say with a sigh
"You are my princess. Have been since high school. That won't change" He says kissing my temple and I smile
"So boys what are your intentions with my Leo?" I ask sitting back and staring
I put on my deadly stare and Micha gulps.
"We love him very much. We want to be with him. Your about the only woman we are willing to share him with" Kale mumbles
"Kale you aren't sharing him with me. Yes Leo has his loyalty to certain people and things. I just happen to fall under those. Yes we are friends and I love him like a big brother. But let me be clear if you hurt him even a little they will never find you" I say lowering my voice
They nod and our food comes out so we settle onto happy talk and enjoy our dinner. When I stand to leave Micha pulls me into a hug and I giggle.
"It was so nice meeting you" I tell him
"You as well sunshine. Next time I would love to meet your other two" He says
"Well I go back to the states next week. Maybe you can talk Leo into a vacation and you three can come visit me" I offer
"We would love that" Kale says
He leans down kissing my cheek and I look at Leo who was grinning. I step over to him and look at him.
"No worries. I love them. I'll see you back home" I tell him
"Goodnight Bella" He says kissing my forehead
I walk over to Austin and we head for the car. I must have fallen asleep on the way home cause that's the last thing I remember.