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"Wait, that's Gage?" I ask as Nicole shows me a picture of a little boy in the bath with a stack of bubbles on his head. He's holding two yellow rubber duckies and has a large smile on his face. "I think he was three in this. My mom had just gotten him the two rubber ducks and he was obsessed with them," Nicole smiles. We continue to flip through the photo album and I can't help but take pictures of a few of the photos. "He's in a little suit!" I exclaim as I see the picture. Gage is probably six or so and he is in a black suit and tie. His arms are crossed tightly over his chest and his lips are forming the biggest pout. "This was his first time wearing a full suit," Nicole tells me. "It was for my sisters wedding. He was the ring bearer and he didn't want to wear it. He cried for a few hours before the wedding. I managed to bribe him with suckers, so it worked out in the end." "It sounds like he was stubborn even as a kid," I smile and she laughs. "You would've never m
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One week later "You're taking it because I bought it for you. Also, I could never fit into it," Kylie says as she hands me the pink bag. "I think it'll look great on stage too." "I don't want you to buy me anything," I tell her as I hesitantly take the bag. "Lingerie is expensive too." "Just take it and try it on," she rolls her eyes and shoves the bag all the way into my hand. "Go!" I roll my eyes as I take the bag and go to the small changing area at the club. Kylie wanted to see what it was like so she tagged along tonight. What I didn't know was that she bought me a new outfit to dance in. I take out what's in the bag and gasp at the color. It was a dark burgundy color that I just fell in love with. It's a two piece set that is very strappy. The top has the normal triangle lace cut to cover my boobs, but straps go from the band of the bra and around my boobs to make them look like they are larger. The waistband of the lace bottoms have two straps that rest high on my wa
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Gage's POV: When I got home from the club last night Ashlynn was fast asleep. I had to carefully take her out of my car and take her to her room so she can sleep for the remaining of the night. I did get a couple hours of sleep before my day begun, right at 7:00. Alex has organized everything for today so I can have as much leverage as I need over her. She's not getting away this time, and I'm finally giving her what she deserves. "Boss, we have the family," one of my men says. They click a few buttons on the tablet they're holding before they show me the love video footage from a small living room. The family is kneeling on the ground, tied up and blindfolded. The oldest two are obviously her parents and the boy that is with them is her brother. That's only the beginning of my leverage. "We've also got access to all of her bank accounts and money is ready to be transferred. Along with the men who discovered her hide out here in New York. They discovered she was hijacking some of
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"She stays downstairs, no one sees her unless I okay it. Understood?" I tell my men, wanting the meeting to be over so I can go to Ashlynn. Yesterday's events were exactly what I needed. Now that they are done I can take Ashlynn to the movies like she wanted me to. She doesn't have to work at the club tonight, mainly because I said so. Felicity got a girl to take Ashlynn's shift, much to Ashlynn's dismay. She doesn't like how I treat her at work per-say. She said I favor her, which I know I do. I have every right to, and my employees know better than to go against what I say. In the end Ashlynn did tell me she's excited and that she's choosing the movie. "Alright we need to keep tabs on the groups who Iris sold information to," Alex says as he stands up. "We already were watching a few of them, but others are new to us. Also, we need to make sure we prepare for the arrival of Hayato and his men. They'll be arriving in four days and will be staying in the guest house next door. Qu
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Ashlynn's POV: "Perfect, you're here," I sigh in relief as Kylie enters my room. She adjusting the gold earring as she walks through the door. "Damn girl! Where are you going?" "Elliott is taking me out for dinner," she smiles as she tugs at the end of her emerald green dress. "This isn't too much, is it?" "You look sexy, I think it's perfect," I tell her. "But I need some help. Gage wants to take me to a club but I'm not sure what I should wear." "Well a dress obviously," Kylie says as she goes to my closet and pushes the hangers around. She eventually pulls out a silk navy blue spaghetti strapped dress. "Definitely this one." I grin and give her a hug before saying a quick goodbye so she can go on her date. When she leaves I change out of my clothes and into the dress Kylie has picked out. I remember buying this when I was out with Kylie at the mall, but I didn't think I'd ever wear it. The dress hugs my body in every right way. The bottom is quite tight over my ass
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Gage's POV: "If you don't fucking get the bullet out, I'll put a bullet in your head," I growl at the doctor who came to talk to me. "Sir, the surgeons are already working on removing the bullet safely. I'm here to keep you updated on her condition," the doctor says calmly. "Her condition would be perfect if I didn't let my anger get the best of me," I snap before I fall back into the chair. "Thanks," Alex says to the doctor. "Give me the updates on her and I'll relay the message." The doctor nods at Alex before leaving us in the waiting room. "How'd I let this happen?" I ask Alex. "I've always been cautious and level minded, especially in dangerous situations." "Because Ashlynn has changed you in small ways. You care for her so much, much more than you realize. You wanted to protect her and you thought you were," Alex says as he sits next to me. "You didn't know that someone would've opened that door the moment you left her side." "This fucking sucks," I sigh and
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It's been a few days and Ashlynn has slept a lot. The doctors say she's healing very well, but I'm still worried. The physical therapist is coming in today to evaluate her. I already have a therapist coming to our house to work with her. She's not staying here longer than she has to. Ashlynn has been more talkative the past twenty-four hours. Her friend Kylie has been stopping by. All they do is whisper and giggle, it gets annoying. "Gage? Could you get me some water?" Ashlynn asks as she snuggles up with her blanket. I nod and leave to go to the snack room that is on her floor. I grab a bottle of water and fill a cup up with ice before I go back to her room. "Thanks." "Do you need anything else?" I ask, shoving my hands into my pockets. "Come lay down please," Ashlynn says, moving over so I can sit on the bed. "I don't want to hurt you," I say, not wanting to get on the bed with her. "It wasn't a question, it was me telling you to lay on the bed with me," she says, twis
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Ashlynn's POV: I got out of the hospital after staying in the hospital for thirteen days. Gage stayed with me most of the time, I made him go home sometimes to get work done. I've begun physical therapy already, and it's kicking my ass. It makes me so tired and sore. But Gage has gone with me to every one, and he has been helping me do them. I'm just excited to get out of the hospital. Since the stitches have been removed the dressings over my scar are easier to clean. Gage doesn't want me to do them by myself so he changes them for me. He also said he'd be doing that when we get back to the house as well. I'm mainly just excited to be wearing my own clothes again. Hospital gowns make me feel exposed, which is weird to feel that way considering my job. But I really just want to wear sweats. "You're ready to leave Miss Deters. Mr. Cutler has already signed all the paperwork," my nurse, Angela, tells me with a smile. "Alright, thank you," I say to her as I slip on a pair of f
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