Page 37 of Creed

He nodded. “We are a special ops group that takes contracts both privately, with the government, and the military. Normally, we work outside the United States and don’t do security, but this is our home now and we have to protect it and the people that live here. All I ask in return for my help is your promise to secrecy. A lot of lives depend on it, and I’m serious. You will be signing a contract. Your parents, Patrick, and Darren have already signed one. It’s vital that you do not speak of us to anyone, not even Jake. Hell, especially Jake and anyone from Hollywood.”

I knew he had a secret, the whole thing was as suspicious as hell. I nodded my head. “Okay.” It was all I could say.

“Your doctor will visit you one last time and the nurse will bring your discharge papers. I have a physician on site, and I will have her look you over as well. I’ll step out and let you get dressed, then we will discuss what it means to live at Creed’s Lake.”

I gave him a nod. It wasn’t like I had much of a choice. “Thank you, Creed.”

He gave me a nod, then looked at mom and gave her one as well before he left the room and shut the door. Mom and I looked at each other.

“Did you know this before today?” I asked.

“I found out this morning when I signed the non-disclosure.”

Mom handed me the clothes she brought for me, and I made my way to the bathroom. An hour later, I was sitting in a black SUV looking out the window while Creed drove. Not a word was said, my mind was lost in Callie and Addie. I had a funeral to plan, a custody battle to start, and a home to find.Let alone a motorcycle gang who wanted me to tell them where the drugs I had no clue about were hidden. Uncle Darren got a search warrant and went through the trailer with a fine toothed comb earlier in the day.

“Maybe you should start preparing for Addie to come and order her some things. The clothes she was wearing last night were in bad shape and I’m sure she would like some toys.” Creed spoke out of nowhere.

I glanced at him with a half hearted smile. “Good idea.” I knew he only said that to get me out of my own head and distract me, but he was right. If she was going to be with me or not, she still needed things.

“Do I need to baby proof my place or what?” He asked.

I shrugged. “She’s almost seven, so unless you have guns laying around I’d say no. I doubt she puts random things in her mouth.”

He nodded. “I have a gun safe I will utilize.”

I stared at him. “You have guns laying around your house?”

He glanced at me like I was the idiot. “Of course.”

I laid my head back against the seat and closed my eyes. I might have been going through hell, but I had one thing going for me when I felt better. The opportunity to annoy the piss out of Creed.

He pulled the SUV into the driveway he showed me a day earlier and drove for a small ways before I saw a huge wall and gate. As the SUV stopped I noticed cameras on top of the walls. Two men stepped out of a small building with guns at their sides. One had a huge dog in a harness walking at his side.“We will have to step out. I have the community on lockdown, so every visitor and car gets searched as they arrive and when they leave.” He put the vehicle in park and we both stepped out of the vehicle. Creed walked to my side, and he introduced me. “Stand down.” He ordered. “Sams, Knox, this is Morgan Rossi. Once she’s cleared she will need a visitors pass.”

“Sure thing, sir.”

One man reached into the vehicle and searched my purse while the other went to pat me down. I didn’t mind if it meant Addie and I would be safe. “Hands off, I’ll do it myself.” Creed growled at the man he called Knox. “Sorry, it’s protocol for all visitors at all times.” Creed apologized.

“Its fine.” He had me turn around and the moment he touched me, goosebumps and a shiver ran through me. He started at the bottom of my shorts and worked his way up. I took in a sharp breath when his hands rose and he was standing so close to me.

“I’m sorry.” He whispered in my ear, and I once again shivered.

“Umm…it’s okay.” I lost all train of thought when his hands ran over my breasts.

“She’s clear.” Creed announced. The dog sniffed all over the vehicle while the men used mirrors to look under the SUV.

“I will grab the visitors pass.” One of the men walked to the little building.

Creed spoke up to the man. “Orange with level one access.”

“You even search yourselves?” I asked.

“Not usually, just under lockdown. I don’t believe the Rejects would try anything here, but anytime there’s the slightest risk we go into lockdown. Nobody leaves unless me or Axton give the orders. If any vehicles leave, they are searched upon their return. When we are not on lockdown no outsiders are permitted unless it’s approved by one of us. This is the safest place for you and Addie at the moment. Not just because of the Reject’s, but also from the paparazzi. That’s the main reason you’re not going home. I’ve not received word that they’ve come to town yet, but I’m sure someone will let them know and they’ll surround your parents house eventually. At least here you can walk around freely and not be stuck in the house.”

The man that went to get my pass returned with a card on a lanyard. It was handed to me, and I noticed the word visitor written in large bold type and the lanyard was orange. As the man handed it to me, Creed spoke up again. “That card has a chip embedded in it. You’ll have access to the commissary and all recreational areas. Level one access means it’ll work on the locks to my house and also reset the security system.”

I put the lanyard around my neck.

“Alright, we are good to go.” Creed opened the passenger door, and I climbed inside. If I wasn’t in the position I was, and not suffering from a killer migraine and very sore throat, I might have teased him about being paranoid. Once he was inside the car, the iron and very tall gate slowly opened, and we rolled inside. I was surprised that we were on a blacktop road and surrounded by trees, just like when we were in the state park. The road eventually came to a fork and Creed turned left.

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