Page 9 of The Fallen King

Taking a deep breath, I step out of the car and walk up the cobblestone path, and knock on the door. It swings open to Jameson and my baby girl in his arms, and I struggle to keep my face neutral at the shock of seeing her up close and personal. She looks just like me. I can see Jade’s features bleeding out, but those eyes. You can never mistake those beautiful eyes. I swallow thickly as I stick my hand out while he eyes me wearily.Fuck! He’s a good people reader. But if he hasn't killed me yet, then I haven't blown my cover.I can’t believe how big Jaxon has grown. The pictures Spade sends don’t do any of them justice. My heart squeezes in my chest when Little Man shows me how fast his little toy car can zoom down the hallway. I fight back the tears threatening to spill, knowing how hard this is going to be for me, but I have a job to do.

Standing, I look Jameson dead in his eyes and ask permission to hold my daughter, but he dismisses me, walking away. Shutting the door behind me, I follow, never breaking eye contact with my precious baby girl, who can’t seem to look away from me. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say she can see through the mask or at least senses that I’m a person she can trust and feel safe with. Sitting down on the couch, I answered the million questions that I knew he would have. I prepared for this shit for the last twenty-four hours, otherwise he would see right through the lies and shoot me where I stood.

Hazel reaches for me, and yet again, I ask for permission. This time he allows it as she leaps into my arms, cuddling into my neck.Fuck! I fight the urge to squeeze her so tight and tell her how much I’ve missed her, how much I fucking love her. But I just talk softly to her as she smiles up at me, shattering my soul for what I’ve done. What I’ve put them through, but also bringing me happiness to finally be home.The amount of emotions flowing through me are borderline overwhelming,along with Jameson’s stare as he watches us. I’d love to just tell him to fuck off and leave us alone, but again, I have a role to play.

He finally walks away after giving me an ultimatum about not sticking my dick into his wife.Well, guess what prick. She’s my wife too. I wonder how long it will take her to try to fuck me. I better have resilience against her because how the fuck am I supposed to say no to my fucking wife? Fuck! I really didn’t think this shit through.

Sitting on the floor, I play with the kids, feeling complete and happy that they like me and want to play with me. Hearing the door open behind me, I prepare myself for the wrath of my wife. I’m not sure where Jameson ventured off to, but if she doesn’t have a warning that I’m here, playing with her kids, she might just fucking shoot me.

Footsteps approach, as I brace myself for what’s going to happen next as I feel the cold barrel of her gun pressed against the back of my head. She cocks it, and I spin as I stand, grabbing her wrist in one swift movement, removing the weapon from her hand, wrapping mine around her throat, pressing her against the mantle.My, my, what do we have here? God damn. Motherhood has filled her little body out.Her eyes widen as she takes me in, causing me to tilt my head as I take a deep breath, inhaling her scent that makes my dick fucking ache for her.

Pressing my body into hers, I lick my lips as her heart beats erratically in her chest. My lips curl into a smile, because I'm damn sure that if I reached into her panties, I'd find them drenched with her arousal. It’s taking everything in me to not snap and blow my cover. Releasing my grip around her perfect neck, I take a step back, pushing the safety button back in place and handing over the pistol. Her eyes never leave mine as I stick my hand out, introducing myself. She doesn’t say much, which isn’t like Jade. I’m not sure what she’s thinking in her gorgeous head.

Spinning around, I crouch down to continue playing with my kids as Hazel crawls over to me and Jaxon drives his toy car over my shoulders. Finally, Jameson makes his presence known with snacks for the kids. I look over my shoulder and spot them kissing, causing me to swallow thickly.What I would give to feel her lips on mine. Fucking Christ, kill me now.

Jade comes over and takes the baby as Spade comes into the room. Jameson introduces me to him, and I’ll give it to my brother, not a damn sign that he knows who I am.Perfect, the others won’t suspect shit.Walking past Jade, Hazel lunges into my arms and I catch her swiftly as I shake Spade’s hand, giving Jade a smile, which she returns shyly.Shit! I know that smile. That’s the “I’m trying to figure you out, but my pussy wants you” smile. Fuck my fucking life.

A few hours later, I stand back, with my heart in my throat as they all send off balloons for my one year death anniversary. I didn’t even realize today was the fucking day. It hurts deep within my soul to watch my wife miss me when I’m right fucking here. Seeing the sadness in her eyes while watching her balloon fly in the sky, then seeing her cry as she helps our kids. It fucking kills me. All I want to do is grab her and tell her how sorry I am and that I’m a piece of shit who lied to her. I want her to know the truth already. This is all too hard for me, so I say my goodbyes and head back to my hotel.

The entire way back, I let the tears flow, hating that I had to leave, hating that I’m putting my family through this torture. Wiping my tears, I get out of the car, handing the valet my key. Entering the hotel, I walk to the elevators and press the button for my floor. The metal doors swing open as two people I’d never thought I’d see together stand before me. Stepping to the side, I let them out before climbing in.What the fuck?Taking out my phone, I shoot Kane a text. I need intel on this shit before I make a move.

Me:

I found her!

Kane:

Bullshit! It couldn’t be that easy.

Me:

I don’t know if she’s staying here at the same hotel I am or if the person she exited the elevator with has a room here.

Kane:

Who was she with?

Me:

My brother Carmine.

Kane:

Is that a bad thing though?

Me:

I’m not sure, but we need to find out. If this is a threat to my family, then I’m taking them out.

Kane:

Sit tight D, I'll get the info you need. Just give me a few days.

Me:

Got you. Any word on the poison? Has it come back yet?

Kane:

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