*Caine POV*
Last night was hard, but being close to Jade was amazing. Finally sleeping next to Jade was like nothing I have ever experienced. Her warmth seeped into my body all the way down to my bones. I can only imagine how it will finally feel once we take her virginity. I reach over for Jade but find her space empty. My eyes fly open and see Bryson still asleep, but no Jade.
Where is she?
I pull the covers back slowly as not to wake up Bryson and then get out of bed. I tiptoe to the door and open it slowly. I am confronted with several guards standing by the door.
What the fûck is this?
"What's going on? What's happened?" I said sternly as I closed the door, "Why are there so many of you by Bryson's door and where in the fûck is Jade?"
One of the guards came over to me and narrowed his eyes at me. "Your attitude is unacceptable and not needed," He snapped impatiently as he thrust his finger into my chest firmly, "We are here guarding your door because Miss Jade requested that we do it. She was worried that the dear old doctor would try something and hurt one of you, since he tried to take her somewhere alone. She is not here because one of her parents was extremely sick and needed to be taken to the clinic. She took charge and made sure everything and everyone was taken care of before she left. So I suggest you show some gratitude."
"Excuse me? What the fûck did you just say? That motherfûcker tried to do what?" I snarled viciously as I turned around ready to storm to his room and beat the hêll out of that old man for even thinking he could touch what belonged to me and Bryson.
As my feet lifted to move, I was immediately grabbed from every angle by the guards. "Let me go." I growled angrily. "I'm sorry Caine, but we can't do that. We made a promise to Miss Jade and we intend to keep it. No harm will come to you or your best friend as long as we are here. So do yourself a favor and just go back to the room you just vacated from. Don't make this harder than what it has to be." The guard says firmly.
I gritted my teeth and just nodded my head. This was absolute bullshît. I understand the need for safety, but sending me to Bryson's room as if I was a goddâmned child was unacceptable.
"Fine, but this is unnecessary." I seethed viciously. They released me and before they could understand my intentions, I threw a sucker punch in the guards face that spoke to me. His neck snapped to the side and I just smirked evilly. "Next time keep your hands to yourself, motherfûcker."
I turned and headed back to Bryson's room when I felt a sudden pinch in my neck. "Sleep tight, motherfûcker. I'm in charge here not you. You best to remember that the next time you put a hand on me." He growled angrily and within seconds I was engulfed in darkness and my body gave out from underneath me.
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*Jade POV*
My daddy was going home. I was so relieved for that. He didn't deserve to die. My parents have been through so much and all they deserve is happiness and peace. They shouldn't have to put up with all this drama.
"I'm going to go and check on Bryson and Caine." I told my parents before I left the room. They just nodded their heads and tended to my Daddy.
I walk up to Bryson's door and looked at the guards. "How are they doing? I want to see them." The one guard who protected me from George steps up, "They are resting Miss Jade. There is no need to worry. Caine just laid down to take a nap. He asked about you, but I told him you were busy with your parents."
I dropped my shoulders with disappointment. "Oh. Well, alright, I guess. I am going to go see my cousins. Thank you.... um... what's your name?" I said realizing I had no idea what his name was.
He smirked knowingly and just shook his head with amusement. "Kyle. My name is Kyle, Miss Jade." I just nodded and turned before he could see my bright red face.
I headed toward Uncle Tommy and Aunt Emma's room and then knocked softly. I waited a few minutes until the door opened and Aunt Emma stood behind the door.
"Who is it Kitten?" Uncle Tommy groaned loudly. "It's just Jade, baby." She said exasperated. "I'm sorry. I just want to see Jenna and Declan." I say hesitantly and winced.
"Oh! They are in the next room, sweetie." Aunt Emma whispers. "Come back to bed, Kitten. Master needs you." Uncle Tommy growls. Aunt Emma blushes bright red. "Coming," she says softly. "Oh, you will be baby. You will be." Uncle Tommy chuckled darkly as Aunt Emma rushed to close the door.
My eyes widened with embarrassment and blushed brightly, then I rushed over to the door where Declan and Jenna were. I knocked but there was no answer, so I opened the door and looked inside.
My cousins were asleep.
I smirked mischievously. "WAKE UP BÎTCHES!" I yelled loudly. Declan and Jenna woke up so fast and looked around frantically until they seen me.
"JADE!" Jenna scoffed as she jumped out of bed and tackled me to the ground as Declan got out of bed, "Where have you been bîtch? We've been worried sick." Declan says as he helps me up.
"I have been going through a lot with my parents and then apparently almost getting kidnapped by our private doctor George. Turns out he was also poisoning my daddy." I strained out.
Declan and Jenna tensed as they exchanged glances of horrified expressions. "Shît." They both whispered in unison and then engulfed me in the biggest hug ever.
"Is Uncle Jackson, okay?" Jenna sniffles. He was one of her favorite Uncle's. I nodded my head softly. "Yes, thank God. We just got back from the clinic and they made sure he was one hundred percent okay before they would let us take him home. I want to go to school though. I need to get out of this house for awhile. We all need a little distraction." I said firmly.
"But..." Declan began but I shook my head in disagreement. "No, I need to get out of here. You either come with or I'm going alone." I said stubbornly.
"It could he dangerous though. We don't want to put you or ourselves in danger. Your parents and ours would have have our heads." Declan scoffs.
"I will ask Kyle to take us. Then we won't be alone. He is one of the guards here, but we have to keep this to ourselves. Now hurry. You got ten minutes to get ready. If you're not out there by then I am leaving." I snapped out and then stomped out of their room.
I was angry. I shouldn't be, but I was. They were right. I just didn't want to admit it.
I rushed over to where Kyle was and tapped him on the shoulder. He spun around and looked down at me. He smiled down at me warmly. "Yes, Miss Jade? What can I do for you?"
I smiled back uncomfortably and leaned into whisper to him. He leaned down and waited patiently. "Will you please take me and my cousins to school this morning?" He looked over at me and seemed hesitant.
"It's against orders, you know." He said roughly in my ear. I shivered from his closeness and gulped inwardly. "I know, but I need some space from here and the stress. Please?" I begged quietly, "We will be ready in ten minutes. Okay?"
I looked at him pleadingly.
He just chuckled lightly and whispers back. "Alright. It will be our little secret."
I wasn't sure why but I suddenly didn't feel as comfortable as I once did around Kyle.
He felt dangerous and unsafe.
Was I seriously going to go through with my plans, even after my uneasiness?
Unfortunately, yes.
Yes, I was. Was it dumb? Probably, but I had been known for making rash decisions and this just happened to be one of those times.
I needed to get out for while.
I just prayed that nothing bad happened to me or my cousins, because I don't think I could live with the regret of my decisions.