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Chapter Five

Belle wasn’t used to anyone caring about her Her father si he could use and trade for more money She wasn’t a pretty woman, nor had she been a beautiful child In fact,They’d been words she was used to, so she knew she wasn’t special It hy she lapped up the attention like she was desperate when Ava’s father came to her with all his sweet lies

Affection and love were things she craved and wished for, even as a little girl Giving birth to her daughter, it had felt like a lifeline to her She could give her daughter everything that she, herself, was denied

Drago

Staring into his fierce eyes, her heart raced He covered her hands with his and settable,” he said

“I didn’t want to co The bullshit I … I wanted out I’ve been wanting out since I was in it as a kid This is all wrong It shouldn’t be happening” She felt tears close again, and she quickly pulled away Wrapping her arms around her waist, she took a deep breath

“Your daughter’s safe,” Drago said, drawing her attention once again

“What?”

“She’s not with your father, but I know exactly how these assholes think They’re not going to harm their precious collateral”

“How do I get to her?” Belle asked If Ava wasn’t with her grandfather, then that had to et her

The look on Drago’s face let her know that going to get her daughter was not part of the plan yet

“I know you love her and that you want her ” He stood up and paced the room “I won’t even stop you if you head out that door this second and try to find her Even if you succeed, you’ll be running for the rest of your life”

“You don’t know that”