me. “I know what you’re thinking and I didn’t do anything. You’re such an ass.” She starts to walk around me when I grab her arm pulling her back. Oh this girl tests my patience with that mouth of hers. “I didn’t say anything. Yeah, I thought it but I didn’t say it. Big fuckin’ difference. I told you I didn’t want you around him. Get your ass in the room.” Growling at her she hurries out of the room as the prospect looks over at me. He seems a little a nervous. Good he should be. I think it’s about time me and him have a little chat about my daughter. “I’m only gonna warn you once about my kid. Stay away from her.” I point at the little prick but he stands up. Is he going to challenge me? This is getting interesting. Standing up straighter, I glare at him. “Wanna say somethin’ prospect?” Joey looks like he might but then just shakes his head, That’s what I thought. I turn to leave the room when he finally talks.
“We didn’t do anything that night man. We just went to a movie.” Clenching my hands at my sides, I need to stay calm. “She wasn’t allowed out prospect. Don’t forget she’s only 16. I don’t think I need to keep remindin’ you of your place here do I? You want the god damn patch you will listen to what the fuck I say.” Kicking the door on my way out, I hope he gets it through that head of his. I stalk down the hallway ready to explode when Bella steps out of my room with a pillow in hand. Oh hell here we go again “Where the hell do you think you’re goin’?” Stopping in front of her, she rolls her eyes at me. Damn this girl is a whirlwind of emotions. “I’m going to sleep in the spare room with Jada. She said we could watch a movie.” Just as I’m about to say something the other door opens and Jada comes out. “You ready?” She smiles brightly as Bella nods. “Where’s Creed?” Jada looks over at me with that smile on her face. “He went to bed. I told Bella that we could hang out. Is that ok? I didn’t think to ask. I’m sorry Tank.” I shake my head as I move towards Bella. Jesus this is one hell of a night. “No its fine.” Leaning down I kiss her forehead.
“Night baby girl.” Bella pulls away looking pissed as hell. Well that’s just too bad for her. “Night dad.” I watch the girls as they head into the room closing the door behind them. At least she answered me, that’s a start I guess. Scrubbing my hand over my face, I head into my room. The last few days have been hell and I can’t wait until we get out of here and go to the lake. My hearts heavy though at the loss of one of our guys. It’s always hard when it hits close to home. “You ok?” Cher sits up on the bed when I just stand there not moving. Shaking my head, I snap myself out of it. After everything that has been going on I need to pull myself together. “Yeah. You?” Cher shrugs her shoulders as I strip out of my clothes. I feel like a lead weight is sitting on my shoulders and I can’t get it off. Walking over in just my boxers, I sit on the edge of the bed with my head in my hands. My hearts too heavy to deal with all of this but this is my life. “I’m sorry about earlier.” I feel Cher’s hands on my shoulders, massaging them gently. “Me too. I’m not used to havin’ a woman Cher. I’m not used to havin’ shit. You kind of fell into my lap darlin’ and I’m not sure how to handle these things.” The pressure she puts on my shoulders increases and I feel like I’m in heaven. I love having her hands on me. It relaxes me. I groan slightly before she speaks again. “I didn’t mean to be such a bitch to you. I know you’re not him.” Turning around, I look over at her. There’s a lot about her past that haunts that poor woman and I hate it for her. “I don’t know all of your past darlin’ but I do know that I can’t be him. I can’t hold you against your will. You need to sort that shit out in your