Trouble In New Jersey

~Rebecca~

I raised my head when I heard multiple footsteps. My eyes dilated when I saw the group.

They threw a battered man to the ground who I recognized to work as a security for me.

I held the bridge of my nose as I asked, "What is going on here?"

Like I expected, Carter Currain stepped forward. "I heard you have her with you."

Then he looked behind him to know if he spoke the minds of the people with him, when he confirmed he did, he looked back at me with a smile. "We thought about it and decided it's not a good thing to have you take care of her. We wish for her to be in our custody."

"Ashley is not a commodity I can pass on to anyone at will. Regardless of what you think, she stays with me." I said, glancing at each of them warningly.

Carter walked closer to me and scoffed. "Do you take me for a fool, Rebecca? We both know what you want."

I stared at him and snorted. "I have no idea what is running through your head but be rest assured I will do nothing to harm her. After