Page 6 of Blade's Angel

I hadn’t realized he’d moved away from Wrath and had plated everything up, far too busy with Cam and Shadow. I make a move to get mine, but Shadow stops me with a hand on my shoulder.

“Let me get it for you? Please.” He asks, and I just nod, okay.

From the look in his eyes, doing this for me means something to him. I'm not used to people waiting on me or even doing anything for me. I've been looking after myself since I was old enough to pour my own cereal. It’s a nice feeling that Shadow wants to do something for me, even if it's a small thing like grabbing my breakfast.

Breakfast was fucking delicious. Flame can definitely cook for me anytime he wants. Just as I’m finishing my coffee, I hear the front door open and close. I look around, but no one seems even remotely worried, so I just carry on sipping my coffee.

“Where are you?” I hear another new voice ask.

“Kitchen Dad.” Wrath shouts.

I sit staring at the doorway, waiting for my Dad to walk through so I can get my first ever look at him. He steps into the kitchen doorway and stops as soon as our eyes lock. I feel my eyes start to fill with tears. I can see myself in him. I may have my mother's hair color, but the rest of my features I definitely get from my Dad.

He sees my tears and immediately rushes towards me, bends down, and wraps me in his arms. The moment his arms lock around me, I feel millions of different emotions pass through my body, but the main thing I take away from it all is the safety I feel in my Dad's arms and the feeling of home. I can’t help letting the tears in my eyes fall.

He whispers in my ear, “Hi sweetheart. We may not know each other yet, but I already love you. I have since the moment I found out about you last night. I promise you're safe and loved here.”

That just makes me hold on to him tighter and cry harder. My Dad, though, doesn’t seem to mind and just keeps hold of me while I get myself under control. Letting me unleash the turmoil of emotions in the safety of his arms. I thought Wrath and Flame accepted me easily, but this with my Dad is something else. It’s a fucking dream come true.

Pulling back from the hug, I let out a watery smile before saying, “Hi Dad.” I hadn’t realized that while I was in his arms, everyone had left the kitchen. "Shit, I didn’t mean to get all emotional and run them out of their own kitchen.” I exclaim.

“You didn’t run them off, sweetheart; they were giving us both a minute to meet without an audience. If anyone understands the emotions we're currently feeling, it's the people in this house.” He tells me while smiling, his eyes do look like they have tears in them, but he hasn’t let them fall.

“Sorry, I really don’t know what I’m supposed to say to you. I’ve always wondered about you, but growing up with a Mom like mine, I’m not used to all this hugging and feelings. This all feels like a dream.” I explain.

His eyes flash with anger at the mention of my Mom, but he quickly blinks his eyes, and it’s gone.

“Sweetheart, you’re a fully grown woman; you’re entitled to feel however you want to, but I hope you would want to build a relationship with me. I love my boys, but I can’t lie and say I haven’t always wanted a daughter.”

“I’d love that, Dad. I’ve always wanted a Dad.” I say with a watery laugh.

My Dad gets up and takes a seat next to me before shouting, “YOU CAN COME BACK NOW!”

As soon as he's finished speaking, everyone is reentering the kitchen and taking seats. Thankfully, no one comments on the fact that my eyes are no doubt red and puffy from crying.

“So, what’s the plan? I can’t keep sleeping in Shadow’s bed.” I say to the room.

“Well, I was actually thinking about this last night. I have a house just a little further around The Compound, and if you're willing, you can come and stay there with me. It’s plenty big enough for us both.” Dad says.

That actually sounds rather good to me. I know I’d be safe staying with him, and Shadow could have his bed back. It will also give me time to get to know my Dad. It's a win all around.

“I really like that plan, Dad, if you’re sure?” I just have to double-check. I can’t help it.

"Yes, I’m sure.” He says, smiling brightly at me.

"Well, that’s sorted then, and we definitely won’t have to worry about you being somewhere safe if you’re staying with Dad.” Wrath says, smiling reassuringly. “I’m going to talk to Tech as soon as possible and get him to search for anything online we can use to keep you safe. Is that okay with you?”

“Yes, god, yes. Anything you can do, I’d be so grateful.”

Wrath just nods his head and stands; Flame stands at the same time.

“Right with that said, we’re going to go over and have a talk with Tech and get to work. We will see you later, sis.” He blows me a kiss and leaves with his husband right behind him.

“Come on then, let's get you over to the house and get you settled in.” Dad says to me while getting up to stand.

I follow him to his house, which is only a couple of minutes drive further into The Compound. I’m using one of the MC’s SUVs. Last night, after we arrived and I explained about my car and the junker I was driving to Flame, he got on the phone and had someone come and take it away. Wanting to be sure it wasn’t anywhere, Sabbatini could easily find it and lead him to me. I’m so glad that’s taken care of, and one less thing for me to worry about.

As I pull up next to my Dad, I get my first look at his home. It’s beautiful; it’s two stories with a pale gray trim. It has steps leading to a wrap-around porch, which is also the same pale gray as the house's trim. It's definitely well looked from what I can see out here.

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