Page 183 of Double Daddies
“You don’t have to do this,” I quietly say. “You can get back into your car and leave before anything happens.”
Mateo shakes his head. “No can do. They came and beat me up, so now, I’m coming to take you.”
He takes another step toward us, and I scream again as someone tackles him to the ground. I watch as they fight over the knife, not knowing what to go to be safe. My legs give way, and I land harshly on the ground as the two figures continue to fight over the knife.
“Let my brother go!” Lainey yells.
I watch as Scarlet runs over to Lainey, pushing her away from the two men fighting. How long is this going to last? Who’s going to win? Who is the other guy fighting Mateo?
Wrapping my arms around my knees, I suck in a breath as I notice blood on the ground surrounding the two men. I blink back my tears, trying to figure out who got hurt.
“No!” Lainey screams, dropping to the ground, but I don’t pay any attention to her.
Mateo lies on the ground as the other guy walks toward me. Whimpering, I close my eyes as he kneels beside me.
“You’re okay,” he gently says. “I’m Roman. Everything is okay.”
My whole body shakes as I take in his words.
“Your Daddies are on their way. Everything will be okay now.” His voice fills my ears once again. “Scarlett, get over here and be next to Nora while I take care of the girl.”
Scarlett sits beside me as we watch him zip-tie Lainey’s hands together.
“Stay here, and nothing else will happen to you,” Roman growls. “Move, and you won’t like the consequences.”
Roman walks over to Mateo and checks his pulse before walking back to us. “You two are safe now,” he gently says. “Do you want to go inside?”
I blink several times as I stare at him. I don’t think I’ll be able to stand up on my two legs, let alone walk all the way up the stairs and into the cabin.
“Nora?” he quietly asks. “Are you okay?”
I open and close my mouth, not able to form any words. My eyes zero in on his arm, which has blood coming out of it. The color from my face drains, and I quickly close my eyes.
“Where is she?” Papa yells.
Before I know it, Papa has his arms around me, holding me close to his body. Daddy is behind him, rubbing my back.
“Everything is okay,” Daddy whispers. “We’re here.”
“I knew I should have taken you with us. What was I thinking, letting you be alone?” Papa mumbled. “No more. You always come with us, or we’ll have someone with you, glued to your hip.”
I snuggle into his embrace, not caring that he is being way more protective than he needs to be.
“What the fuck happened?” Thorin yells.
“They came out of nowhere and threatened us. Before anything could happen Roman tackled him,” Scarlett explains, her voice wobbly.
I gasp and push away from Papa’s chest. “Your arm.” I gesture to Roman.
“I’ll be okay, princess. Aiden will patch me up after I take Lainey,” he calmly explains.
“You sure?” Daddy asks. “We can do that.”
“You spend time with her. Nora needs you.” He nods.
Papa’s hands tightens around me, holding me even closer than before. I snuggle back into his chest and relax. Everything is going to be okay now that they’re here.
“Are you hurt?” Thorin asks Scarlett.
