Total pages in book: 54
Estimated words: 50872 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 254(@200wpm)___ 203(@250wpm)___ 170(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 50872 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 254(@200wpm)___ 203(@250wpm)___ 170(@300wpm)
I get up from the bed with the phone held tightly in my hand. I lean over and kiss the top of Kennedy’s head and then kiss Ally. “I promise, everything’s going to be all right.”
Ally grabs on to me. “Austin, please don’t do anything.”
I force a smile. “It’s going to be okay. I’ll be back in a few hours.”
I wait until I’m out of the room and then unmute the phone. “Do you know who you’re talking to?”
He chuckles. “Austin, I know exactly who I’m talking to, and I’m not scared of you. The fact is that is my baby, and I have rights.”
I grit my jaw. “You want to talk about your rights? Meet me at 1201 Main Street in one hour. Don’t be late. We’ll talk about your rights.”
I hang up the phone and then start making calls. First to Huddy. He promises me that he and Elle are on their way.
Then I send a text to my attorney and tell him to have “surrender” papers prepared and that I’ll be there in an hour.
I then call Ford because I don’t want to piss him off again. I know he can’t do anything in this situation, but I at least need to let him know what’s up. “What’s up, Daddy?”
I let out a disgusted groan. “Please don’t ever call me that again. It’s just so weird coming out of your mouth.”
He chuckles. “Fine, Poppa, what’s up?”
I groan. “Hey, I just wanted to fill you in on what’s going on. Kennedy’s biological father called and wants to establish his fatherly rights.”
“Fuck!” Ford says, and I couldn’t agree more.
“Yeah, I know. Anyway, I’m meeting him at Brian’s in an hour to try and convince him to surrender his rights.”
“What can I do?”
I peek out the front door, wondering where Huddy’s at. “Nothing. I just didn’t want to leave you out of the loop or anything. He threatened sending the cops over here, so I’m having Elle and Huddy come over and stay with Ally and Kennedy. I just wanted…”
He cuts me off. “I got it, brother. I’ll meet you there.”
I’m about to tell him he doesn’t have to come, that I can handle it myself, but there’s a part of me that feels better knowing my big brother will be there too. I let out a sigh. “Thanks, Ford. I appreciate it.”
I hang up the phone, and Huddy is pulling in on two wheels in my driveway. He no sooner parks than he’s out of the truck and around to the passenger door to help Elle out. She walks up to me and puts a hand on my shoulder. “Where’s Ally?”
“Up in the bedroom.”
She nods and walks in the front door. Huddy walks up to me, and the look he gives me is intense. “Okay, ready?”
I put my hand on his shoulder. “I need you to stay here, Huddy.”
He shakes his head. “Fuck that, I’m coming with you.”
I put my hands on my hips. “Huddy, Gregory said he was sending the cops over here. I don’t know whether I believe him or not, but I’m not taking any chances. I need you to stay here and make sure no one gets near Ally or Kennedy. I need to know they’re both okay so I can do this.”
He blows out a breath and cracks his knuckles. Huddy, after years in the military, is more of an action guy, and I know he’ll hate sitting here, but I also know that he won’t let anyone get inside that’s not supposed to.
He finally nods his head. “Okay. Fine, I got it.”
I hug him, and he wraps me up tightly before releasing me. “Take care of this, Austin. Ally and that little girl are Blazes, and no one messes with a Blaze.”
I nod. “I got it.”
I drive into town and pull up in front of the attorney’s building. I’m the first to arrive, and I bypass the secretary and go straight into the office. “You got it? Everything ready?”
He pushes his glasses up his nose and looks at me. “Did you doubt me?”
I shake my head. “No, I’m sorry. I’m just on edge, that’s all.”
“It’s understandable. But yes, all the papers are ready. I can make any changes you deem necessary.”
I grab the paperwork and read through it briefly. Once I see the paragraph about Gregory giving up all rights with no future claims, then I stop reading because I know Brian has everything else correct. He’s been our family’s attorney forever, and I completely trust him.
The intercom buzzes, and Brian’s secretary’s voice fills the room. “You have a Gregory Harper here to see you.”
Brian touches the button on his phone. “Send him in.” When he rises to his full height, he’s straightening his tie. “You ready for this?”
I nod as Gregory walks in the door. He looks around the room. “Where is Alison?”