Chapter 27

Alexis slept for a while and I constantly checked on her. We all sat talking till my phone rang. I got a long text from Mark about the little lady sleeping in my bed. I checked her bruises and she didn't budge one bit. She looked awful, like she hadn't been sleeping well.

Dude got the info. Her parents work all the time and she is stuck at home with an older brother and sister who both hate your girl and hurt her. Their names are Mitch and Suzie. She is also bullied badly by Jessie, your ex. She pushed her down the steps at school two days ago. That is all I found today and I can keep digging if you want. She just turned eighteen a day ago and is planning on leaving after high school. Hit me up later. Alexis remained asleep and after being discharged I carried her out to my suv. I sit in the back holding her and look down while she sleeps. She shivers in her sleep and pulls her closer to share body heat.

She whimpers in her sleep and snuggles closer into my body. I kiss her head and