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D awn
I woke up in the backseat of a moving car. I vaguely remembered a man saying he wanted to adopt a dog, so I was going to set him up in one of the rooms to get to know a few of them. I felt a pinprick in my neck and before I could run everything went black. I was careful not to make any noise as I opened my eyes just a little. There was no one in the back with me and the man was on the phone. I tried to listen to what he was saying.
“I found her working at the animal shelter. I paid for her to be delivered to me two months ago. You will be reimbursing me as I had to go collect her myself. She is a cute thing. I think she will work just fine in my private club. Yeah, she is passed out cold in the back. I don’t expect any trouble from her before I get there.”
I sighed inwardly as I realized this was who they had sold me to. I couldn’t let him get me to whatever club he was talking about. I eased myself into a crouch and quickly pulled the door handle jumping from the car. I rolled away from the road and then stood up to run. I was still a bit fuzzy; he stopped the car and started to chase me. I stumbled through the woods weaving behind trees and large bushes trying to hide from him. I felt my phone in my back pocket. I guess he didn’t think to grab it. I pulled it out and hit Doc’s number, he answered immediately.
“Baby, where are you exactly? I’m on my way; try to stay hidden if you can.” he was saying when suddenly my phone was knocked out of my hand and kicked away from me.
I looked up and saw the angry man approaching me. He had a taser in his hand and I didn’t want to get hit with that. I ducked behind a tree, and he started to scream at me. I saw a large branch on the ground and picked it up. When he came around the corner, I hit him in the head with it as hard as I could. He fell and was bleeding but kept coming at me. I kicked the taser out of his hand and he grabbed my ankle yanking me down to the ground and climbed on top of me pinning me down. I felt myself start to panic and I could feel tears in my eyes.
“You stupid bitch. I paid a lot of money for you, and I plan on watching you earn it all back and more. I think I’ll sample the wares for myself first since you are giving me such a hard time.” He said as he yanked at my jeans trying to get them undone. Suddenly he was gone. I watched him get tossed aside like a rag doll. Then all I saw was Doc gently picking me up and carrying me to the van. I glanced over to see Cajun and my brother beating the man to a pulp. I didn’t see what happened to him and I really didn’t care. My guy managed to get to me before he could get my pants down. He put me in the front seat beside him and drove me home.
Carrying me inside the house he put me on the bathroom counter and gently removed my clothes. Turning on the shower he removed his as well.
“Baby it looks like he gave you a small sedative and the dose wasn’t enough to keep you under. I want to wash you and clean the cuts you got running from him. I’m so damn proud of you for getting away and buying us time to find you.” He washed me gently and then patted me dry. After applying some antibiotic ointment to my scratches, he settled me in our bed and Gamora hopped up to curl up beside me. “Your brother will be here in a few minutes. He will want to see you, so he knows you are okay for himself. After that, I’ll give you some Tylenol and hold you.”
“Thank you for putting the tracker in my watch and my phone. I’m so tired.” I told him as I felt myself nodding off. I was sure it was adrenaline fading and the rest of the drugs in my system. Austin came in and kissed me on the forehead mumbling something about my old man being a keeper. That was the last thing I remembered before I passed out.
I woke up the next morning and felt much better. I got up and found my guy in the kitchen fixing me some breakfast. He looked up at me and smiled.
“Baby, what are you doing out of bed?” he started to try and walk me back to bed.
“I’m supposed to help with the adoption day.” I protested, but he wasn’t having it.
“It is taken care of for now. You are going to eat breakfast take some pain reliever and if you feel like it, I’ll help you dress and you can sit down to help with the paperwork.” He was so sexy when he got bossy and protective. I bit my lip and nodded as I sat down, and he went to get my food he had put on a tray. Sitting down with me as I ate, he kept touching me. I knew he was freaked out that the man had gotten to me on Rippers’ property.
“It’s not your fault, he fooled us all. At least you got him, and I am safe now. I knew you would come for me.” I told him as I touched his cheek. He looked up and had tears in his eyes.
“I can’t lose you. You are my everything.” He said as he pulled out a velvet box and opened it. “I had planned to do this differently, but I can’t wait. I love you and I know you agreed to be my old lady, but I want to make it official. I want you to be my wife. Marry me and have my babies.”
“Yes, absolutely yes. I don’t need anything but you.” I gasped as he pulled out the princess cut diamond in a thick platinum band. It was gorgeous. “Oh my God! Cole Harper, that is so beautiful.”
“Not as beautiful as you are but I wanted something close. I will give you a big wedding if you want one but I’m hoping we can do it here with our MC family.” He said as he looked in my eyes. I nodded and threw my arms around him.
“All I want is a small ceremony here and you better make sure everyone knows I’m officially your old lady.” I said in a bossy tone. He tickled me before taking my breakfast tray to the kitchen.
“Let’s get you dressed and show off your ring baby. I can’t wait to set a date and marry you.” He told me as he found me a maxi dress and some sandals to wear. We went to enjoy the adoption day with everyone and announce our engagement. My brother was thrilled as was everyone else. Even Remy came over to congratulate us. That meant a lot.