The Cage

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d. I don't understand the reason I'm still alive. I have a famil

ub

to or even the fact Derek saw first hand, partially what I'm capable of. I d

o be ready for anything. My sweet bundle of joy can't know what her mommy did for

my waist. I looked only to

on my forehead. "Something's on your mind. W

ut I have no idea what it could be. I'm also worried what might happen if

. We have that reputation for a reason. We know damn well what to do if something happens. I love you no matter what and I'll do whatever it takes because no one is going to touch

he room. He got up and opened the door. Our little on

ek. "Hey! That's mama's spot." She pouted at him only making

et to kiss you and not daddy?"

explained in a duh tone pointing to her rig

nd I was tackled by them bo

ys, " I stated breathlessly after bei

my phone filled the room. I picked up

Nathan?" I as

nice, but how's Ru

eels safe, " I a

there's been a little mishap in California. I

ld that be?"

ame is Carmen.

it could be the Serpe

of this but I sent Derek and Alexa to come g

are going to be in pain for

h?" Our little one ask

h concern and some anger, "Let me

, "Sadly

it now?" He

n. So, it's one of those res

small smile, "Sure, pri

ed in jo

ran to her room. We followed her and

*

e in. Peaceful enough to make me forget the person I've bec

voice spoke close by. I turned and

and