GRACIE "Mommy! " she cried as her arms tightened around me. I embracing her tightly, I closed my eyes inhaling her sweet scent of baby powder. I had been so scared for her.. For us.. "Papa " she called again , as he straightened down to her level, his face worked tight with emotions. "Are you alright princess? " his gaze scanned over her gentle features as he spoke. She nodded repeatedly but her grip on me didn't lessen a bit. I blinked back to push back the tears, I felt Hayden's gaze on me , he was concerned about me as well, but I think his has more to do with the way I reacted after I had pulled the knife on Robert. "That bad guy hurt you mommy ?" Her crying had subsided and became quiet hiccups . "Nothing happened to me sweetie , the bad men d

