I kept driving just like my dad said. I kept watching the phone and quickly looking back to the road. I saw the milepost as I passed, and it said fifty miles to Franklin. I gasped sharply. I can't believe they took me almost seventy miles away from my home.
That was not something I wanted to think about at the moment. I turned back to the road when the phone began to ring. I answered it and placed it on speakerphone.
"Well... well... I guess you took Caine and myself by surprise, Princess. That was some quick thinking on your part, I'm impressed, and using MY shirt, well, that's just sexy. " Bryson said dangerously low.
I could feel the chills covering my body from his voice alone. "I-I'm s-sorry Bryson, but I have to find out the truth. I can't lose myself in you and Caine like I want, I just can't. I'm sorry. I just know there has to be more to that story. There just has to be." I said, trembling with fear.
"There is nothing more. I have told you already. You don't listen very well, do you, baby? I think I need to keep my promise to your âss. Just you wait till we get you back in our graces. We won't be as gentle the next time. Enjoy your freedom while you can, Princess, because you won't have it for long." Bryson said with a cold tone and then disconnected the call.
My lips began to quiver, and suddenly, it felt so cramped in this SUV. I wanted to pull over so badly, but if I did, then I would give them more time to come and get me. I couldn't let them get close to me again.
The phone began to ring again, and I hesitated to answer. Was it Bryson and Caine again calling to taunt me? The call ended and then immediately rang again. I took a deep breath and let it out slowly, then answered.
"H-Hello?" I said softly. "Baby, it's Dad. We are about ten minutes away. Do you want to pull over and wait or keep driving until you see me?" He said roughly.
"I'm going to keep driving. I am afraid they are close. They just got off the phone with me. They said to enjoy my freedom because I wouldn't have it for long." I sniffled softly.
I was beyond afraid. I didn't know exactly what they had planned for me. For my family. The thoughts running in my head were unsettling. I knew they had feelings of lust, and that didn't scare me at all, but knowing that they were not going to take their time and enjoy the pleasures of my first time, that is what scared me.
I needed comfort and understanding when I gave my virginity away, not just a wham bam thank you ma'am kind of time.
"Jade, baby, just stay calm and keep driving. I won't let those bâstards get close to you again. I'll see you soon. Okay?" My dad said sternly.
"Okay, Dad. See you soon." I said, and then the phone was disconnected. Is that what I really wanted? To never see Bryson or Caine again? My heart clenched, just thinking I wouldn't see them again, but maybe it was for the best since they were trying to hurt my family.
My family will always come first.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
After about ten minutes, I saw headlights coming from the opposite side of the road. They had to be my dads. I pulled over and waited as the SUV pulled up beside me, and my dad and Uncle Tommy got out. I went to grab my clutch when I remembered they still had it.
I didn't see it when I made my quick escape. Dâmmit. I had to make sure my dad canceled whatever cards I had in there. I left the phone, and the keys, and got out quickly.
I rushed over to my dad and just embraced him tightly as I sobbed uncontrollably.
"Where are your clothes, Jade? Whose shirt is that?" Uncle Tommy said with a low voice.
My dad pulled me away and looked me up and down with a frown. I lowered my head in embarrassment. "They ripped my clothes off, and when I escaped, I grabbed one of their shirts to wear so that I wasn't naked when I was rescued," I whispered roughly.
"I'll kill those motherfûckers with my bare hands." My dad snarled viciously. He took his coat off and placed it over my body. He gently pushed me inside the SUV and closed the door behind me.
*Anders POV*
"Uncle Tommy, grab the phone Jade took. Maybe we could get some information out of it." I said firmly. "On it, boss. I will do a quick once over before we leave. Go ahead and sit with Jade. She probably needs you for support at the moment. I got this." Uncle Tommy said with dark voice.
I nodded my head and then got in the car with my daughter. "Where's my other dad?" she whispered roughly, "Did he not want to see me?" I wrapped my arms around her and held her close. "No, baby girl, Jackson had a stroke tonight. He was so worried about you after we watched the surveillance from the house. The stress that consumed his body was bad, but he's going to be okay, George promised he would be okay." I said calmly, but I really wasn't. I think I was talking more to myself than her when I finished that last sentence.
"WHAT? No, my daddy can't die." she whimpered painfully and I tightened my hold on her. She began shaking and sobbing uncontrollably. Tears formed in my eyes and I just let her get it all out. She needed to let her emotions out, honestly, I did too, but I had to be strong for my daughter and my family. I was the leader and it was my job.
Uncle Tommy finished checking their SUV, then got in the driver side and started my SUV and we headed home. I got my daughter back. I felt some of the tension leave my body, but there was still so much more inside of me
I was worried for my husband. I couldn't go on without him. He wasn't allowed to leave me behind. I knew I had my bunny and my daughter, but without my husband, life would be different. More different than I cared to think about.
Jackson was my lifeline, the air that I breathed. He was my peaceful place. He was my heart and soul. Carly was the same thing for me, but Jackson and I had been together a little longer before she came into the picture. We had a special bond. One that I didn't want to live without ever.
I watched the scenery pass by through the windows and before long I felt Jade fall asleep in my arms. I gently laid her down and grabbed a small blanket we kept in the SUV and covered her up.
She snuggled close to me and I just ran my hands through her hair. Those two boys would not ruin my daughter.
I don't know what they have planned but they better be ready to confront The Mafia King.