Her Forever (Book 2)- Chapter 13

Rosalie

“You don’t have to talk about it, Benjamin. We just met. That is kind of a big step,” I spoke cautiously. Benjamin nodded, and I sighed. “I want to; I feel comfortable around you. You’re almost like a mother figure… Weird, right?” He gave a slight smirk.

“I was about 10 years old,” Benjamin began. “My parents and I lived in a pa––community like this one, except much smaller. We were all happy. Mom was actually pregnant with a set of twins, and we decided to go on a picnic. It was the perfect day, the sun was shining, and we headed to the lake. It took a good 15 minutes to get there, and my job was to bring the blanket; Mom hated to sit on the grass.” Benjamin laughed for a moment, then his smile faded. “I forgot the blanket, so my Dad said he would go back and get it. At first, I said I would, it wasn’t that far, and I knew the way. Dad insisted, though; he said he would be faster. Mom was pretty sore at me cutting into our family time, but aren’t most parents when they remind you over and over when they want you to do something?

easily do.

iend, and I felt like it was my fault. As soon as my Mom got there, it only got worse. She screamed in pain and told me to run back and get help. By the time I got back, she was lying against his body, sobbing. Everyone gathered her and my Dad and took them to the hospital.”

the twins.” I gasped. “From heartbreak and stress of the moment. My grandparents took care of me for a month or two to let my mom heal. Once I came back, she was different. Cold, distant. At first, it was verbal threats of the whole thing being my fault, then it tu

hey make sure that she is nowhere near the area. I’ve been here for 3 years now, and I’ve never been happier.” I gave him a nod of approval.

?”

said solemnly, holding Amanda’s hand. I hummed in response, not really knowing what to say. “She was my mom, so I didn’t have the heart to fight back.”

out later I was damaged goods. Who would want someone with some guy’s name etched into their side?

king up from my lap, I saw Amanda and Benjamin with concerned looks.

d to tell him so he can really put a security plan into play. With all your great ideas, this place will be

a heavy breath and looked anywhere and everywhere but the two friends in front of me. “Hey, J

sn’t like me. He is just touchy-feely. He hired me to work here and nothing more.” I crossed my arms and huffed.

s watching you guys in the dining room. He’s into you, trust me.” He put his hand on his chest.

ew me over his shoulder.

me down!”

with.”

a big gruff, “come in.”

e was a deep scowl on Jack’s face, something I had never seen before. I was about to duct out until Benjamin grabbed my arm and pulled me forward.

nd see how fragile I was.

, and a whiny baby.

eryone was now sitting down, and Jack made Amanda get up so he could sit beside me. There was warmth was radiating from his body, and I instantly felt comforted by it. I was going to miss him trying to get close to me.

ed with concern and curiosity, I decided to begin.

an anything I had ever seen in past foster care homes. He was really kind. I thought it was weird that he didn’t have a wife or significant other with how nice he was. Plus, they don’t usually let kids go to people who don’t. He gave me a nice room, a few toys. He took me to school, fed me, clothed me. It went great for two years. I was actually starting to trust him, thinking maybe he would adopt me.” I laughed lightly as everyone stared at me.

e he seemed like a good guy. But that is when things went bad.” I put my head in my hands and choked back a sob. Jack started to rub my back while coming closer to me on the couch, and his leg was touching mine.

continued.

avily. I didn’t want to go on, so I stopped and started to silently cry. The males in the room began to gather around Jack, holding him in place as Jack started growling from his chest and swinging his arms. It was something angry, fierce that began to scare me. I glanced over to Amanda, who was quickly at my side. To help soothe me, she rubbed her hands up and down my arms as she sat with me. “Keep going; it’s alright,” she whispered.

p, almost unrecognizable like he was another person. There were whispers from Keith telling him to remain calm.

over. I was too shocked to move, afraid he would come after my friends or me because when he turned around, his eyes turned the brightest yellow I had ever seen. They glowed, and I’m sure it could pierce through the darkest of nights.

ed in front of me. Pulling me into his chest, he engulfed me into his arms, and immediate relief came through my body.

held me tighter.

ging pat on the back as Jack continued to hold me close. He pulled me back to look into my eyes. I was a mess, I knew I was, yet he still looked at me like I mattered.

protect you until my last breath. You are worth prote

fast before. Usually, I was just waiting for someone to open the door and begin my torture all over again. “Sleep, Kitten. I’ll keep you safe,” he kissed the side of my head, and I drifted off to some of the best sleep I had ever encountered.