“Shhh, come here Little Flower, let Mommy sleep a little longer,” Jasmine started to wake feeling her daughter start to leave her arms. She tightened her hold on her and forced herself to wake up even though she was so exhausted. “Let go Trouble,” Raze’s thick sleep filled voice filled her ears behind her. “It’s just Daemon getting Little One since she’s awake.” “I’m awake,” Jasmine yawned and let go to stretch. “No,” Raze growled tightening his hold on her stomach. “You were up and down all night, go back to sleep.” “My daughter’s awake so I’m awake,” Jasmine yawned again but tried to scoot closer to him anyway, making him chuckle. “Just lay with me while he gets her some breakfast, okay?” Raze asked and she hummed while nodding into his chest. “We will get up in just a little bit.” She breathed in his scent of cigarettes, leather, and something that reminded her of the forest. It was just something uniqu
“Don’t make me repeat myself, Jasmine,” Mason’s voice filled the air. “You know what happens when you piss me off.”“I’m sorry Mason, I was taking care of Lilly. She had a hard time sleeping last night. What did you say?” She asked softly. “Seriously?” Mason yelled, “So fucking stupid.” He sighed, “Where the fuck are you? I want my daughter and you aren’t at the fucking house that I fucking bought you with the stupid ass money you insisted on having when you tried to fucking leave me. That house is mine or did you fucking forget that? You didn’t get very far from me if you are still living in the stupid ass building you call a house. It’s a fucking shed. Quit your fucking shit Jasmine and get your shit together. You are still my fucking wife and I want my goddamn daughter. Now where the fuck are you?” “You said you were done with me Mason,” she said blinking back tears. “You said you didn’t want Lilly and you didn’t want the marriage when I found you ch
“Everything okay?” Jasmine asked as they came back into the living room and smiled seeing her on the floor with Lilly coloring in some books, they had brought with them. “Yeah,” Raziel smiled even though she could tell it was forced. Something was going on more than just Mason, she could tell. “We were just talking about heading to my family’s cabin for a few days,” Asher said shrugging. “Might be nice to get out in the country and away from everything for a few days. How does that sound to you? Away from the city and all the noise?” “That sounds really nice,” She beamed then frowned, “I would need to go to my house first and get a few things.” “Like what?” Raze asked, “I thought you grabbed stuff for a few days.” “I only grabbed stuff for one night,” She admitted. She shook her head, “I didn’t think we would stay more than a night.” “Just order it online and have it sent to this address, T
She sighed and rolled her eyes, “I don’t want to be spoiled, Raziel. I don’t want to be put on a pedestal and be waited on hand and foot. I’m not that naïve little girl comparing my life to Cinderella waiting on Prince Charming to come rescue me anymore. I can’t depend on a man anymore. I have to provide for my daughter and show her that while it’s okay to believe in fairy tales as a little girl, she is a smart, strong independent girl that can create her own happiness. That means not allowing a man, not even my childhood best friend, to provide for us, especially when I have the things we need at our house. It’s pointless to buy things I already have, and I just need to go over there and get them.” “It’s not safe, Baby,” Daemon said in her ear as he rubbed his thumbs up and down on her waist. “Why do you keep saying that?” She asked getting frustrated. “Because of what Mason said?” “Not only that but your stalker sent something,” Razi
“I though you said this was a cabin,” Jasmine gasped as they pulled through the gate, “This is a mansion!” Jasmine gasped as she pushed her black hair behind her ear. “It’s huge.” “I guess,” Asher shrugged, “There’s 10 bedrooms and a few offices, oh and a library.” “Mommy, horsies!” Lilly gasped as she spotted some horses in a field. “I see them,” She smiled softly. “They are pretty.” “We will visit them later,” Asher smiled at Lilly, “but you have to promise that you will not go out there on your own, okay?” “Otay,” She smiled as he unbuckled her from her car seat. “You like, Trouble?” Raze asked wrapping his arm around her shoulders as she looked at all the open land then the huge house in front of her. “There’s like no neighbors as far as I can see,” She gasped. “It’s so….so….so country!” “Yeah,” Asher nodded. “We’re out on 100 acres, we like our privacy.
“Oh, Mr. De Vil, Mr. Bates, Mr. Lecter, and Mr. Malaika, welcome home,” An elderly lady beamed as she walked into the house an hour later. “Mrs. Beverly,” Asher smiled as he walked over and hugged her. “How are you and your husband? I thought you retired.” “You know that fool is up to no good. He had a conniption this morning because the lawn people tried to mow our place and he didn’t want them upsetting the ducks. Now, why didn’t you tell me you were coming home? I would have made sure we had everything stocked for your bottomless pits you call stomachs.” She swatted his hand making Lilly giggle. “Oh, who is this?” Her eyes lit up like Christmas. “Hi Dearies.” “Hello,” Jasmine smiled getting up from the floor with Lilly. “I’m Jasmine March and this is my daughter Lily. I was a childhood friend of Raziel’s.” “Oh, this is the little lady you were so worried about all the time, Mr. Malaika,” She beamed. “I’m so glad you ha
“Hey Boss!” One of the men yelled and Asher turned to see a few of the men standing in front of the barn. “Need your help with Onyx!” “Can I, Asher?” Jasmine asked softly, “Please?” “Sure Babe,” he nodded liking how her eyes lit up at him trusting her with the horse. “Move Men,” He ordered, and they looked at him confused. “Move NOW.” “Yes Boss,” they said stepping out of the way. “Where’s my Sweet Boy?” Jasmine called out as she walked toward the barn. “Onyx Sweet Boy, where are you?” She turned to Asher, “where’s he suppose to go?” She whispered. “Right here Ma’am,” One of the men said pointing to an open stall. “What’s going on Boss?” Another scoffed, “Why are you letting this woman call that nightmare of a horse? She’s just going to get hurt.” “Shut your mouth,” Asher growled. “Just watch,” The man from outside chuckled. “Oh Sweet Boy,
“Let her go,” Daemon growled as he pointed his gun at the man. He just needed the right moment and he could end this. “No can do,” He chuckled as he tightened his hold on her. “She’s mine.” “Never,” She whimpered as tears slipped down her face. “Oh yes you are,” He growled as he pressed the knife into her more while taking some steps back. “I told you that you would be mine sooner or later. It’s time to come home with me.” “She belongs here,” Asher said taking a step toward them. The man pressed the tip of the knife into her neck and she tensed up as she felt her skin break. “Let her go.” “Boss,” A few of the men said as they approached. “Stay back,” Asher said holding his hand up as the blood leaked down her throat more. “Go check on Lucian and Lilly.” He hated seeing the tears on her skin and swore revenge for every single drop that left her eyes. As much as he wanted to just shoot the ma