Chapter 9
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I wake up the next morning to Bray and Chase in bed with me wrapped around me.
"Mmm Goodmorning Firefly" Chase says behind me
I stretch and my ass pushes into his morning wood and he growls.
"Sorry" I mumble
Bray's grip tightens on my hip and I gasp.
"Stop that wiggling" He mumbles
"Sorry" I squeak out
His hand finds my ass cheek and squeezes hard and I whimper. Chase's hand finds it's way under my shirt and I gasp again.
"Seems our nervous little girl likes our hands" Chase rumbles out
Before I could protest Braydon kisses me hard and I melt into him. Chase pinches my n****e and I cry out. Bray kisses me again drowning out my cries. A banging starts on the bedroom door and I tense.
"Aunt Lise" Alex cries
I scramble up and rush to the door unlocking it and yanking it open. She pushes into my legs knocking me over. She was frantic and sobbing.
"Woah bunny. It's ok sweetheart. What's wrong?" I ask rocking her in my arms
"I heard you scream." She cries
My own eyes fill with tears and slip down my face.
"Oh sweets it's ok. I'm ok. I stubbed my foot. I'm fine." I sniffling
I look over my shoulder at the guys who were sitting there in pure panic. I stand with her in my arms rubbing her back.
"How about you go get dressed and I'll meet you in the kitchen and we will make pancakes" I tell her
"Blueberry?" She asks softly
"We are out of blueberries. How about strawberries?" I ask her
"I'll go get blueberries" Bray says
"And nanners" She says
"And nanners" He says
She grins and wiggles down and runs out and I drop down on the end of the bed dropping my head.
"It's ok baby. She was scared. She has been through a lot." Chase says kissing my shoulder
I was shaking and Bray kneels in front of me.
"We pushed to much didn't we?" He asks softly
I tense and peak up at him.
"I'm sorry" I whisper
"Hey none of that. We are sorry. We shouldn't have pushed. Your not ready and that's ok." He tells me
"Go shower baby." Chase tells me
I stand and go in the bathroom and shower. When I make it downstairs I start on breakfast. I turn on music and get lost in singing along. When I spin around Austin was standing there smiling. I wink at him and keep singing. I step up to the sink and start washing some dishes. I pause getting lost in the music and when it ends a throat clears behind me and I freeze. I take a deep breath and turn slowly to see Vivian standing there. I drop the glass and shoot forward. I slam into her and she hugs me to her in a death grip. A sob leaves me and she rubs my back and kisses my head.
"Oh ladybug I have missed you" She tells me
"You weren't suppose to be here til tonight" I whisper
"I changed her ticket" I hear
I look over at Natalie and she smiles at me.
"You wouldn't let us celebrate your day so I had to do something. You wanted her here so I made it happen sooner" She tells me
"Thank you" I tell her
"Now Aunt Lise?" Alex says tugging on my shirt
"Now bunny. Let's go" I tell her
We walk back in the kitchen and I pick her up sitting her on the counter and we get started on pancakes. A song comes on and Alex grins.
"Please" She begs
"You love this song" I tell her
She grins and nods. I start singing and she throws her blueberries in the batter and I pour it up to get them cooking. Another song comes on and I groan.
"Don't let me down" I hear behind me
I laugh and start singing and Viv laughs and pulls out her phone taking a video. Lexie walks in and joins me and my dancing. I pull Viv over to dance with me and she giggles and moves with me. When it ends I look over to see all the guys looking at us.
"Viv here was my saving grace. Her house became my safe haven." I tell them
Masimo walks in the door and Viv gasps and I laugh.
"Nice Viv" I whisper
"Hush you" She tells me sternly
"Hey daddy" I say
"Little heart smells good in here" He says
"be useful and set the back table and I'll finish up breakfast." I tell the boys
I pick up my phone and call Liam.
"Hey baby" I say when he answers
"Hey babe" he says
"Come on breakfast" I tell him
"Coming" he says and hangs up
Ten minutes later he walks in and sighs seeing no one but me in the kitchen. He grabs some stuff to carry out.
"Get the f**k up and go get some shit." He snaps when we walk out the back door
"Language" Viv snaps
Liam's eyes widen and I smile.
"Baby this is Vivan, my mom if you will" I tell him
"I'm sorry. She was trying to carry it all. they have legs and arms that work and they will not mess with me when it comes to my girl" Liam says sternly
"right you are Cueball. Sorry Firefly." Wolf says standing
"Sit down. Your shirt is soaked in sweat." Liam commands
The guys come back out and Bray sits down and I slide into his lap relaxing.
"Sorry i'm sweaty" I tell him
"Don't care" He says wrapping his arms around me
Liam places a plate in front of me and I dig in and feed Bray as well. I reach for my water and Liam hands it to me. Masimo raises a brow at me and I offer a small smile.
"He may be in a MC but his momma raised him with manners. Something these two are lacking" I say with a wink at Liam
"Hey" they both shout
"Aunt Lise" Alex says
"What is it Bunny?" I ask her
I see Masimo's gaze soften and I smile at him.
"Can I?" She pauses and huffs
"You can ask me anything Bunny. Never be scared to ask for what you want" I tell her
"Can we go visit the puppies?" She asks
"You mean at the pound?" I ask
"Yes" She says nodding
"Bunny do you want a puppy?" I ask her
"I'm by myself" she whispers
Lexie's eyes tear up and I smile.
"Ask Lexie first honey. You know I would give you anything but it's up to your Aunt Lex" I tell her
"Sure we can sweets. I think Snake is almost done with our home and we will have room. I think a puppy is a great idea" She tells her
"We won't live here no more?" She asks with a trembling bottom lip
I smile and lift her into my lap and Bray moves his arms out of the way.
"let me show you something bunny" I tell her
I stand and place her on my hip. I walk over to the far end of the deck and point.
"See that house right there?" I ask her
"Uh huh" She says
"That is where you and Lexie are moving. Your fence and mine will connect. If i'm home you can come knocking on my door anytime. We aren't leaving you Bunny." I tell her
"Promise?" She whispers
"I promise" I tell her
"Come on mini and help me finish Aunt Lise's bacon" Liam says
I gasp and spin around and he winks at me.
"You two leave my bacon alone" I growl
I walk over and Liam takes her from me and I sit back down eating. Viv talks to Alex and Lexie looks at me and smiles.
"Thank you" She mouths
I smile at her and shrug.
"I meant what I said. She is incredible Lexie" I tell her softly
"She is. And thank you. You have been a lifesaver" She says
"So am I getting grandbabies?" Masimo asks
"No" I say quickly
He stands and comes to me offering me his hand. I take it and stand and he leads me out the back gate and away from everyone.
"I'm sorry sweet girl." He tells me
"Anything new?" I ask
"He put a bounty out for you. the guy that Austin attacked wasn't your uncle. He has a mask made to look like him. I took care of it. Your safe here and the minute you aren't i'll have you moved to Italy with me til it is. Do not argue with me. Your safety will always come first. I have seen your medical records." He tells me
"Does Aus know?" I ask softly
"No. It's your business what you tell him. But my son loves you so take your time. If you never tell him then that is fine as well" he says
"Thank you" I say looking up at him
"For what?" He asks
"For being a dad. For being someone I could rely on." I tell him
"I love my son. But you are family. My son chooses you. So I will choose you" He tells me
I push into his chest and hug him and he hugs me back and sways with me.
"It is beautiful out here. Maybe I should buy a house out here for when I visit" He says over the top of my head
"I would like that. Maybe soon I can come home and visit. Italy is amazing and I miss it and the shopping" I tell him
"What about next month? I will have some down time. You can bring Lexie and Alex. I'm sure your boys will want to come for a few days. I'll send the private jet" He tells me
"I would love that. Maybe a hotel if i'm going to bring Alex though. I don't want to scare her at the mansion" I say
"I'll arrange everything." He tells me
I reach into his jacket pocket and pull out a butterscotch and pop it in my mouth.
"Everything ok?" I hear
I look over to see Austin standing there. I pull from Masimo and walk over to him and hug him tightly.
"Everything is perfect" I mumble in his chest
"You sure?" He asks
"Yeah. Dad was offering for me to come home for a visit" I tell him
"You love Italy so you should go. Get a break" He tells me
"I'm going to next month." I say
I pull from him and he takes my hand and we walk back to everyone. Wolf straightens up in his chair and I walk over sliding in his lap.
"Momma" I say
Viv looks at me and I smile.
"What is it Ladybug?" She asks
"Would you be willing to move closer?" I ask her
"You don't have to ask. We will go house hunting tomorrow" She says
"Really?" I ask
"I have missed you. Your life is here. I want to be closer to my girls to yes" She says looking at me Lexie and Alex
"How about a all expense paid trip to Italy as well?" I ask her
Her eyes widens and she gasps.
"You have always wanted to go. It's on your bucket list." I tell her
"Come with her." Masimo commands
She eyes him and softens her glare.
"Shopping? Italian men? Food? I'm sold." She says smirking
"Momma don't fire him up." I tell her
"No men" Wolf growls
"Only my best" Masimo says nodding
"I have missed my guys." I say sadly
Masimo pulls out his phone and hits a few buttons.
"Round up" he commands
Two minutes later he passes me his phone. I gasp and my eyes tear up.
"Lise" They shout
"Hey my loves. I have missed you" I say crying
"Oh Bella don't cry. You know we don't do well with tears and we aren't there." Gio says softly
"I miss you" I sniffle
"we miss you to Bella." Leo says
"I'm coming to visit next month." I tell them
"Really?" They says excitedly
"Mas talked me into it" I tell them
"Oh we will have to take you to the new place here. You will love it." Gio says
"I can't wait" I tell them
"Bell who is that?" Enzo asks
"This is Wolf and Poison. They are with me" I tell them
Their eyes widen and I smile.
"Let me be perfectly clear if any harm comes to her you won't see me coming" Valentino says with a deadly growl
"Val" I snap
"No ma'am. You think I did what I did was easy? I will make this look like a cake walk." He snarls
"Val I'm fine." I tell him softly
"And you will remain fine or I will be arranging things in a not so friendly way" he tells me
"I love you guys. I'll see you next month" i tell them
"We love you too Bella. Be safe" They say and end the call
I hand Mas his phone back and Wolf is tense under me.
"I'm sorry. They are overprotective. When I was there last time I was shot. Val saved me. It broke me big bad enforcer. He went feral when i ended up in a coma. Until I was back on my feet her didn't leave my side." I tell him
"He cares about you enough to protect you. That's enough for me" wolf says
I kiss him softly and lay my head on his shoulder.
"Can I go play with Hannibal?" Alex asks
"Of course. Stay in the yard" I tell her
"Oh Aunt Lise can we plant some flowers?" She asks
"Of course we can Bunny." I tell her
She runs off and I smile watching her.
"You stay and relax. I'll clean the kitchen" Liam says standing
"Thank you baby" I tell him
I lean my head up looking at him and he leans down kissing my forehead and I smile.
"Lise" Viv says looking at me in shock
"Liam is gay Viv. He loves me and I him but nothing is there like that. I'm with Wolf and Poison and Austin" I say
Austin's eyes widen and I smile at him.
"Love you too Bella" He says to me
Masimo stands and I sigh knowing he has to leave us.
"Don't frown sweet girl. I'll see you again before you know it. I promise when you come to visit I'll clear my week" He tells me
Austin's eyes widen and I smile.
"I'll hold you to that" I tell him sternly
"I know you will. Be safe and call if you need anything." He tells me
I nod and he kisses the top of my head. He walks over to Viv and lifts her hand to his lips.
"Lovely meeting you sweetheart" He rumbles in his Italian accent
Viv melts and I smile. I stand and walk in the back door and go grab some more water and find Liam loading the dish washer. I walk up behind him wrapping my arms around his waist. He chuckles and pats my hands. He spins wrapping his arms around me and kissing the top of my head.
"You ok?" He asks
"Things got intense this morning. It scared me" I whisper
"Intense how?" He asks
"s****l. They push boundaries. I get it. I have to push or I will never move forward but I guess cause Alex heard me scream it set me back to how I was" I tell him
"One you have every right to not be ready. Two you have to push your limits. Three your already doing good with pushing your limits. I am proud of you." He tells me
"The Saints are here" Wolf says walking in
"I'll come whip up a few snacks" I say
The stalk out and I leave Viv with the girls and head up to the clubhouse. When I walk in whistles ring out. I tense and hurry to the kitchen. I get to cooking and leave it in the oven and walk out with a beer for the guys. I place them all three down and walk back to the kitchen for my glass. When I come back out Wolf was vibrating with anger. I lean my head down biting him on his shoulder.
"Relax" I demand
He stills and I step around placing myself in Bray's lap and my feet in Wolf's lap.
"What you cooking little demon?" Bray asks
"My chicken casserole" I tell him
"Thank you Firefly" Wolf says lifting his beer to me
I clink my glass with his bottle and take a sip. When I look up jaws were dropped.
"Can I help you?" I ask
"Boys this is Annalise." Bray says
They nod and Lexie walks in and some grin. I pick up a bottle cap throwing it at him. He looks at me with wide eyes.
"She is spoken for. I may small and shy but I will bury you with a grin on my face." I snarl
Wolf chuckles and Braydon grips my hips and I feel him harden under me.
"Where is my girl?" I ask Lex
"With Viv. They are watching The little mermaid" She tells me
"You working tonight?" I ask
"No class tonight. I should be done by nine. Is that ok?" She asks
"Of course. We need to look in to a nanny though" I tell her
"Next week?" she asks taking a seat in Snakes lap
"That works. Also Teddy Bear I need a word" I tell Bear
"Sure little dove" He says standing
He comes over offering his hand and I take it and we walk away.
"What's up?" He asks
"I'm going to Italy next month. I want to take Nat with me. As a thank you. Think you can come up with something to get her to take two weeks off?" I ask
"Masimo will be there?" he asks
"Of course. He is paying for it." I tell him
"I got you but you owe me" He tells me
"I know just the thing. But I want to keep this a surprise" I tell him
"Not a problem" He says
We head back and I take my seat again picking up my glass and finish it. Liam walks away and comes back with a bottle and tops me off.
"thank you baby" I tell him
He tenses and I look at him with worry. He walks off and a man follows him and I jump up rushing after them.
"What the f**k I thought you were gay" The man snaps
"I am." Liam says
"He is" I say stepping in
"Lise" Liam says in shock
"That is not what you f*****g call me" I snap
He chuckles and wraps his arm around me and kisses my forehead.
"Jake this is Annalise. Annalise is my baby. She is my best friend" Liam says
His eyes widen and he chuckles shaking his head.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions. It's so nice to meet you sunshine" Jake says
"Jake i'm the daughter in law to a Mafia Don. I can and will make you disappear if you hurt him" I tell him calmly
His eyes widen and he shrinks back a bit and Liam chuckles.
"Baby your scaring my man" Liam says
"He should be scared." I tell him with a pout
"Come on trouble before you scare him away" Liam says
He throws me over his shoulder and I screech.
"Liam put me the f**k down" I say kicking my legs
He slaps my ass and I gasps. I smack him back and kick my legs again.
"Stop that satan." Liam snaps
He drops me in Braydon's lap and I growl at him.
"Get a hold of your girl before she scares me man off" Liam says to him
"Be nice little demon." Bray says in my ear
I pout and Wolf chuckles and I stick my tongue out at him.
"Don't pout baby. I still love you" Liam tells him
I roll my eyes at him and flip him off. He chuckles and grabs my hand kissing the back of it. I stand and go in the kitchen checking on the pans in the oven. When I turn around a man was standing there smirking. I go to walk around him and he grabs my arm.
"Let go of me" I say calmly
"What your f*****g mouth" He snarls
I yank my arm from him and walk around him and I pull out my phone and call Masimo.
"Sweet girl?" He says answering right away
"Have you left yet?" I ask
"No" He says sternly
"Can you stop by the clubhouse please?" I ask
"Be there in ten" He says
He hangs up and I go over there sitting down patiently waiting. The man glares at me and a few minutes later Masimo walks in and jaws drop. He comes straight to me and my bottom lip quivers.
"Tell me sweet girl. What happened?" He asks kneeling in front of me in his suit
"He grabbed me" I say letting a tear slide out
"Who?" He growls
I point to the man and Masimo stands and turns to the man who has gone pale.
"You dared to touch what belongs to me" Masimo says calmly
"Firefly what happened?" Wolf asks me softly
"I was checking on dinner. He grabbed me and told me to watch my mouth when i asked him to let me go" I say sadly
"Viper do you not teach your men manners especially when it comes to ol ladies?" Wolf asks
"Wolf you know I do. We don't tolerate that behavior" He says nodding
"Little darling I'm sorry my man grabbed you." He says softly
"Sweet girl do you want to get dirty? It's been so long since you released the inner demon." Masimo asks me
"I get to play?" I ask
"If you wish. If not then I will end him right here" He tells me
I stand and walk up to him and hold out my hand. A knife is placed in my hand and I twirl it around and grin.
"Put your hand on the table" I say timidly
He glares at me and Bray grabs him arm and slams his hand on the table.
"When my woman asks you to do something you do it" He snarls
You see Poison is the enforcer. He doesn't play and likes to get his hands dirty. I step up and before he could blink I slammed the knife straight through his hand. He grunts and I smile evilly. I turn away from him and I nod at Masimo.
"I'm done." I say looking up at him
He nods and kisses my forehead and I step around to go to the kitchen. Once no one could see me I sunk down against the counter and put my head between my knees. My breathing picked up and I sighed.
"Baby" I hear
I didn't move so my chin was lifted and Wolf looked at me with worry.
"I'm ok. I just needed a minute" I whisper
He offers me his hand and helps me up and my head swims.
"I think I want to lay down" I tell him
He scoops me up and walks out and everyone quietens down.
"Snake take dinner out in thirty. I need to lay down" I say softly
He nods and Wolf carries me out and straight to my house and gets me all tucked in.
"Sleep baby. I will be here when you wake up." He whispers and kisses my forehead
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