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I don't technically have to work I have plenty of money of my own When my uncle died, he left all of his ht not have been his children, but he loved us as if ere

However, that's not to say I've ever been lazy I ive up my job when my brother first found out about Jett and , but I know I can go back to henever I'm ready to do so

I ree in childcare I love children, and I would do anything to help the, even child psychology Although, I don't know if I could listen to the awful things soh

Who knows, but it sounds like a good idea to me, school, childcare Yeah, that's what I'll do

“Why do you look so down, babe?” Brooke shrugs without looking at me She seems so very down today I've never seen her like this before, she's always so bubbly, usually

I know h home life with all of her family Not one of them isn't racist Apart from her sister, but Brooke isn't allowed to see her any her keeping her relationship with Hawk a secret from her family She's very proud of him There is no reason she should ever be ashamed of him

However, this poor girl doesn't coo to them and tell them of her love for a man of color It doesn't matter hohite that man looks, but it's evident to anyone with eyes that e He's also a handsome son-of-a-bitch, incredibly so

“Brooke Talk tobeside ainst the headboard

“I've just been thinking a lot these past few days”

“About what?”

I stroke my thumb rhythmically over the back of her hand She drops her head back and lets out a long puff of air “I can't do this fortome” She turns her head to the side and looks at me “I don't want to be without Hawk, but my father will never let me leave”

“Brooke, if you want to be with Hawk, there is nothing he and the MC, even my brother should I ask it of hi they wouldn't do to keep you safe You know that Don't let you father rule your life”

“If I choose Hawk, I lose my sister If I choose my fah!” She shakes her head as if she's shaking away all thoughts of what is no doubt co in her life

I don't know and can't even wager a guess as to what's going to happen in her life in the future I hope – even if it's selfish – that I don't lose her I've never had a friend like her inI have to a sister, other than Avery, who has finally coain

I wrap my arm around Brooke, and she lays her head on my shoulder “No matter what you decide, ree family here with us We all love you, and every one of us will take care of you should you choose to leave your family home You will never lose Marnie either Because, one day soon, she'll find a way to leave that monster and we'll be here for her as much as we are you”

She lays her hand on my stomach, and I kiss her head “I love you You always make me feel better”

“Love you too, bestie”

I have a horrible feeling inside ofto be able to walk away from her family Her father will kill her if she tries without even blinking once he has

I didn't hear Brooke leave; I fell asleep She leftshe'd see h the bedroom door I'm so happy to see him I miss him when he leaves each day

“Hey, baby girl” He leans over the bed and kisses my lips

“Hey yourself Hoas your day?” I ask as he begins to strip himself of his clothes My man is so full of muscle and tattoos that it ht pack It also

“Earth to Maria!”

I shake my head “Sorry, what?”

He chuckles and climbs into bed next to me “I said my day was fine, but you spaced out on me”