Chapter 13 Seven
Seven
Scarlett
It's been a couple of weeks since I was rescued, and I've come to live with Camden.
He's helped me to heal in ways I truly didn't know I needed help.
He held me through the tough days where I cried for the little girl who lost so much, not having the life that I craved.
Loving, caring parents that every child should have; to my mom walking out when I needed her the most; to the countless years of abuse that I endured from my father.
I didn't just heal those parts of myself.
I'm growing into the person I've always wanted to be.
I've gained some weight, and my eyes, which held so much pain and sadness, no longer have a dull look to them.
I don't hate looking at myself in the mirror anymore.
When I do look in the mirror, I no longer see a broken and abused girl.
For the first time in my life, I'm happy and have the hope that my life is turning out the way it should have always been.
Camden growls at me when I tell him how much his support has meant to me.
He says it's all me. That I've always had the strength in me to be the person I've always wanted to be.
But he's wrong because without him and the help of everyone else, I would still be a broken mess on the living room floor or worse, at the hands of someone much worse than my father.
There are still nights when I wake up in a cold sweat because the threat is still out there.
My father hasn't made his move yet, and the MC hasn't been able to find him, but I can feel it.
I know it's coming, and soon. Desperate people do desperate things for money.
I've seen it over the years with his shady dealings.
Camden said his time on this earth is running out as he's made no qualms about putting an end to my dad.
I know that as a daughter I should feel something, that I wouldn't want that.
But after what I've been dealt at his hands, I can't find it in me to care.
Does that make me a bad person? Because I know I wasn't the only one who suffered his abuse.
I saw firsthand what he used to do with the women he used to bring home.
The day the girls showed up with all my new things, what I didn’t know was Camden had moved all of my stuff into his bedroom, making room in his closet and drawers.
I was honestly shocked, to say the least. His excuse was that he could keep an eye on me with my concussion, but under that concern, I saw the smirk he was trying to hide.
He thought he was being sneaky, but I saw right through it.
I’m honestly not mad about it. Getting to be wrapped in his arms while I sleep is a little slice of heaven, knowing nothing and no one can touch me.
So I let him think otherwise. He hasn’t tried anything with me, and I’m grateful and slightly frustrated at the same time.
All these feelings are confusing, to say the least. I’m not experienced in anything to do with relationships as my life didn’t have the time for it, so right now I’m going in blind.
“Hey Scarlett, are you about ready to go?” Camden comes inside the bathroom as I clean up my things, looking hot in his jeans that hug his huge legs, with a black shirt that stretches across his well-defined muscles and his cut on top.
Today is the first day I’m venturing out of the house, and when Camden asked what I wanted to do, I told him I wanted to cut my hair, so that’s where we are heading, and I’m super excited.
I turn around and smile. “I’m ready.”
He walks over, stands above me, and pushes my hair behind my ears, making my body shiver from such a small touch. “You look beautiful, babydoll. Once we are done with your hair appointment, I’m taking you out on our date. Are you up for that?”
He always makes sure that I’m okay with everything, always looking out for my needs. Though I’m scared out of my mind of doing something wrong and ruining it, I’m so ready to see where this is going. “Yeah. I would love that.”
He leans down and places his lips on my forehead, making me sigh. Pulling back, he winks at me and takes my hand, leading me out of the room and down the stairs. I grab my purse and phone off the table and see Crow standing at the door. “Oh, hey Crow.”
“Hey Tink, how are you feeling? I hope you don’t mind my tagging along with you guys. I could use a break from the computer.”
I look at Camden and then Crow to see them waiting for me to say something.
I have a feeling this is for added protection and not because Crow needs a break.
“I’m doing good, and I don’t mind if you come along.
” Both of their shoulders visibly relax as Crow opens the front door and we head outside, heading towards the bikes.
I haven’t been on his bike yet, and I’m a little nervous.
Camden pulls out a leather jacket and helps me into it, along with a helmet of my own.
He looks at me and smiles. “Fuckin cute.” He lifts me up and places me on the back of the bike.
He gets on in front of me and turns his head.
“Scoot all the way down and wrap your arms around me. I will go slow for your first time.” With that, he winks at me and starts up the bike, the vibration doing something to me.
Before I know it, we pull out of the compound and head towards town.
The moment we hit the open road and he takes off, I squeal and hold on tighter.
I open my eyes, seeing the town pass us by, and my body finally relaxes its hold on Camden.
I can really see why they love this so much; it’s so freeing.
Ten minutes later, we pull up at Kira’s Hair Sanctuary.
Grandma Silvia said I just had to come here, that the owner Kira was a godsend at doing hair.
Camden shuts the bike off and slides off, and lifts me into the air.
As soon as my feet hit the sidewalk, my legs almost give out on me.
He chuckles deeply while helping me out of my helmet. “You good, babydoll? How was your first ride?”
“Yeah, my legs are all shaky, but that was so freeing. I can see why you guys like to ride.”
He smiles at me, pushing my windblown hair out of my face. “I’m glad. Come on, let's get you inside.” Camden takes my hand, and I can feel Crow at my back as we walk inside.
I can see why Grandma Silvia loves it here and raves about her hair appointments. It literally feels like you're walking into a spa. It's so calm and inviting. I watch as a woman who's around my age walks towards us with a smile on her face.
“Hi, welcome to Kira’s Hair Sanctuary. I’m Kira, and you must be the Scarlett that I’ve heard so much about. Grandma Silvia talks about you all the time. I feel like I already know you.”
I laugh and shake my head. “Same Grandma Silvia can’t stop raving about you.”
Kira laughs with me, then she lifts her head, finally noticing Camden and Crow. I watch as her eyes bug out, but I see her eyes linger on Crow a little longer, and Crow hasn’t taken his eyes off her interesting.
“This is Ghost and Crow. They came with me.” Ghost nods his head and smiles at her.
Crow sticks out his hand, and she places her hand in his, shaking it lightly. “It’s nice to meet you, Pixie.” Crow gets a smirk on his face as she narrows her eyes at him. I can hear Ghost chuckle beside him. But I can see why he calls her that because she and I are basically the same size.
“Lord, not you too. That’s what my little brother calls me. He’s been taller than I am since freaking ten.” Kira looks over at me and rolls her eyes, making me smile.
“Oh, I totally get it; they all call me Tinkerbell.”
Kira gets a smirk on her face as she looks over at Crow, winking at him. “Short girls do it better, anyway.”
Before Crow can say anything, the front door opens, making us turn around, and a boy walks in with chocolate all over his face, not looking where he's going.
“Hey Pixie. Grandma Silvia made us cookies, and you've got to try them. She also said don’t forget about her hair appointment next week. Whoa,” he stops as soon as he sees the wall of muscle standing before him.
He takes in the intimidating guys and comes to stand in front of his sister, blocking her view.
Staring down both men, showing no fear. I peek out from behind him and can see the pride in the guy's eyes.
Kira walks from behind her brother, giving him a smile and placing her hand on his arm. “It’s okay, Nicholas, these are friends.”
He looks at her, assessing to see if she’s telling the truth, and his shoulders drop as soon as he believes her.
“Okay, if you're sure. I thought maybe that the dick sent people here instead of himself this time.” He growls out, making my eyes bug out.
I can see the guys trying not to laugh at him, cursing.
Kira lets out a gasp at his cursing. “Nicholas Steele Murphy, you don’t curse.”
He rolls his eyes at her like as all kids do. “Okay, Mom.”
Crow steps forward with a smile on his face. “I promise you we would never hurt your sister or you. You have my word. But why don’t we have a conversation about this dick you were talking about?” Oh boy, I think Crow is pissed at the prospect of someone coming after Kira.
Nicholas looks at him before shrugging his shoulders. “Okay, sure, as long as I can ask about being a biker.”
Crow sticks his hand out, waiting. Nicholas doesn’t waste a second shaking his hand; he must sense Crow is telling the truth. “Deal.”
Kira looks at the ceiling and closes her eyes. “Lord help me. Alright, you guys can have a seat if you want. There is also a coffee bar on the side, so help yourselves. Nic, no more cookies, or you're never going to eat dinner. My new bestie and I have things to do.”
Kira links her arm with mine and walks to the back towards the washing station. She places a cape on me and has me lean back. I look up at her and can see she’s struggling with something. “Are you okay?”
Kira plasters on a smile and shakes her head. “Ya my brother, ever the protector, scares me with how much he wants to protect me from my crazy ex. It scares me that he’s going to get in the crosshairs of him. I try to protect him as much as I can, but it’s hard raising him on my own.”
We both look over to where he is sitting with Crow and Ghost, and all three have their heads bent in discussion. No doubt they are getting all the dirt on this crazy ex that Kira has.
Leaning my head back, I smile, closing my eyes. “I wouldn’t worry too much. I have a feeling you're going to be seeing a lot more of Crow now.”
Ya she’s definitely going to be seeing him more. These MC men, when they find their one, they hold on, never letting go, and I’m pretty sure I just witnessed Crow falling hard.