“Mom, Cali, and the kids are okay.This is about you, Pixie,” I begin, making a breakfast sandwich.“Master dug up information about the accident that killed your parents.It wasn’t an accident at all.Your aunt and uncle had someone cut the brakes of their car knowin’ they were takin’ you out for the day.Their goal was to get their hands on you because they sold you to some asshole.He wanted you as his daughter.I have no clue what that means.I don’t know much about the fucker right now, but Master won’t stop until he knows every detail about everyone who bought you over the years.Master has also given this information to your uncle.The lawyer who is buildin’ a case against them.”
Annistyn doesn’t say anything for a while.I watch so many emotions filter through her eyes as she turns to look straight ahead.My girl is processing what I just told her and I need to give her the time to work through it.I dropped a bombshell on her and it’s going to take her longer than your average person to realize how truly horrible her aunt and uncle are.I sit next to her in our bed and place a hand on her shoulder so she knows I’m here for her when she needs me.
“I can’t believe this, Kreed.I want to go there right now and confront them.To find out everything they hid from me over the years.I’ve never hated anyone in my life until this very moment.I always try to see the best in everyone I meet.I know this world is horrible and there is evil everywhere.I’ve lived through it.Now, I want to know what they were thinking,” she finally says, her voice stronger than I thought it would be.
“I’d love to take you over there right now so you can confront them, Pixie.Unfortunately, we can’t.We need to have a plan in place so you’re safe.I don’t want anythin’ to happen to you because we weren’t prepared.I want to have the guys there with us in case anyone else shows up,” I tell her, setting my plate aside as I hear a knock on the door.
“Okay.I’ll go see who’s here,” she says and I know she needs to get away from me for a minute.
I take the tray from her and hold it over my lap while she gets out of bed and grabs a pair of leggings from the floor.They’re the ones she was wearing yesterday.Annistyn disappears from the room as I set the tray back down in bed and get out myself.Grabbing a shirt, I pull it on before heading down to see who’s here.I find Annistyn and Master in the entryway as he closes the door shut behind him while turning off the security alarm.
“What’s goin’ on, Master?”I ask, stepping up next to Annistyn and placing my around over her shoulders.
“I just found somethin’ out and you two need to know,” he says and I feel the dread fill my stomach because this won’t be good.“Did you tell her anythin’ that’s goin’ on?”
“I just did,” I inform him as Annistyn tenses under my arm.
“Okay.I just heard back from a contact.The asshole is in Glendale right now.He’s searchin’ all over for Annistyn.He knows her aunt and uncle sold her again and she was taken to the warehouse.He doesn’t believe she’s gone.Everyone in that world knows about the rescue and arrests of the men who were there.Annistyn, I hate to say this, but it would be best if you stayed on the compound until we get a handle on this,” Master says as Annistyn almost crumbles to the floor next to me.I hold her up and keep her locked against my side.
“Fuck.Okay.Pixie, can you stay here for now?”I ask, needing her to know this is about her safety.
“Yeah.Well, my camera and Oreo are still at the ranch,” she says and I wonder what she’s talking about.
“Who’s Oreo?”I ask her, looking at Master who shrugs in response.
“She’s my dog.I’m adopting her from Roger,” she answers with a small smile.“She’s a great puppy and follows me all over the place.”
“Okay.We can make arrangements to get your stuff and Oreo brought here.I’ll have Viper bring everythin’ back with him.He’s gettin’ ready to leave,” Master says, pulling out his phone and sending a message to him.“Reckless called church.I just left his house.”
“I’ll be there in five,” I tell him as he turns and leaves the house.“Pixie, do you want to come to the clubhouse with me or are you gonna stay here?”
“I’ll stay here.I’m not ready to go there just yet.I’ll go back soon, just not today.It’s already been a lot and I can’t handle anythin’ else.I’m at my limit,” she says as I nod and lead her back upstairs.
Once Annistyn gets back in bed, I place the tray over her lap and point to her food.It’s cold by now I’m sure, but she has to eat something.My girl takes a bite and I turn to grab clothes out of the closet.Getting dressed, I grab my cut from the back of the door before turning back to Annistyn.
“I love you, Pixie,” I say, leaning down and pressing a kiss to the top of her head.
“I love you, Kreed,” she returns, her voice barely audible.
I leave the house and ride my bike to the clubhouse.By the time I get in church, Master has everything laid out on the table.He’s got the blueprints for the house, barn, and any other buildings on the farm.The table is still half empty when I take my seat and tap my fingers on the table in front of me.Viper comes in last and he’s out of breath.
“Did you take Annistyn her things?”I ask him as he takes his seat.
“Yeah.The puppy was excited to see her.She’s a cute little thing.I’m honestly thinkin’ of talkin’ to Maysen about gettin’ one from Roger,” he responds with a smile on his face as he looks at me.
“Never thought I’d have a puppy at the house, but I won’t tell her no.Annistyn can have anythin’ she wants,” I say as Caleb walks in church and starts laughing.
“Don’t let her hear you say that shit.If I said that to Cali, we’d have a compound full of farm animals,” he says while continuing to laugh and I join him because it’s the truth.Cali loves animals of any kind and would bring them all home if she could.“Church in session.”
Master goes over everything he’s gathered about Annistyn’s aunt, uncle, and the stupid fucks who bought her over the years.He hands us folders with all the information on everyone.I flip through each page and become angrier with each sentence I read.These men are vicious and don’t deserve to breathe the same air as my Pixie.She should be living in peace without the fear of someone coming after her.That’s what I plan on giving her no matter how long it takes and what I have to do to accomplish that goal.We spend a few hours going through everything and looking over the blueprints.By the time we’re done, we have a plan in place with a few contingency plans in case something goes wrong.I feel like we’re in a good place and Annistyn will be able to confront her aunt and uncle with us as her back-up.Hopefully this is one more step in her journey to heal.
