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

“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

“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

“Thank you, Sweet Boy,” Jasmine said as she petted Onyx after he laid down in the stall. “Thank you for keeping my baby safe.” He nudged her and she smiled then kissed him. “Come on Trouble,” Raziel said from outside the stall, “you need to rest after everything.” “Little One needs to rest also,” Daemon nodded. “No seepy,” Lilly shook her head then yawned. They chuckled, “Okay, well how about we watch some movies and just rest?” Asher asked and she nodded. “Pichu,” She smiled as she laid her head on Lucian’s shoulder. “Sounds perfect,” Lucian nodded. “Will you give him extra snacks?” Jasmine asked Asher, “please?” “Of course,” Asher nodded, “He deserves it. Now come on, let’s go inside.” She got up, kissed Onyx one more time then walked over to Raziel. He picked her up and they headed back to the house. “Shhh, I got you,” He whispered when she

“Get the fuck cleaned up,” Daemon said tossing Raziel a rag. “Where would she go?” Lucian asked. “The house,” Raziel said wiping his face. “She will grab Lilly and try to leave.” “How are we going to approach this?” Asher asked. “With the truth,” Raziel shrugged, “That’s all we can do.” “How the fuck did she even get in there?” Asher asked as they approached the house. “I thought you locked the door,” he said looked at Lucian. “I thought you locked it,” Lucian said looking at Daemon. “I thought you locked it,” Daemon shook his head. “Doesn’t fucking matter,” Raziel said as he slid open the glass door. “Trouble?” he called out. “Mommy Wazy,” Little Lilly’s voice came from towards the front door. The guys raced to the front of the house. “Wazy!” Lilly dropped her bag and ran to him. “Little One,” he smiled as he picked her up, “W