Page 53 of Hope Found

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“Officer, I want all of these stupid fuckers arrested! Even the fucking little brats. Maybe CPS will take them so they aren’t raised by a couple of fags and their whore,” the arrogant man demands as Odin walks over.

Odin doesn’t even respond until he’s positioned himself between the guy and us, followed by Callum and Orin, while the other pair of cops and the medic go check on the other boy.

“Well, before we do that, can you tell me what happened?” Odin asks, clearly not amused at his tone already.

“Yeah. That little fucking asshole attacked my son for no fucking reason! So arrest him!” the guy orders.

“What’s your name, and why is the girl bleeding?” he asks, taking his notepad out.

“Brad, and I don’t know. The little shit probably hit her too!” You can tell he’s getting more pissed off.

“Hmmm, really now? Vivian baby, can you come here, please?” Odin asks sweetly, despite staring at the guy.

I set my daughter down and she walks over, standing behind him and the twins. He bends down so he can look her in the eye. “Can you tell me what happened sweetie?”

“I wanted to swing. That big boy pushed me down and hit me. My nose was bleeding. It hurt really bad daddy!” She bursts into tears again and he picks her up, kisses her head, and walks over to the bench so Callum can look at her nose.

Odin is still glaring at the guy, but continues his assessment. “Arden, son, you’re next.” Arden walks over to the twins, and looks up at Odin expectantly “Can you tell me what happened?”

Arden nods, “Me and bubba were on the rope swings, and I looked over to check on sissy. I watched that boy walk over to her and push her down, so I ran over. Then he hit her with the swing so I tackled him and punched him in the face. I told him to leave my sister alone. Daddy Bodie grabbed me before I could hit him again.” There’s not a single apologetic bone in his body and I’m so fucking proud of him.

Odin thanks him, ruffles his hair, and tells him to go sit down, before turning to face Brad who isn’t looking nearly as smug now.

“How old is your son, and what is his name?” Odin asks, nodding to the boy.

“Tyler’s eight,” Brad mumbles.

“Hey, Tyler come here for a minute,” Odin calls out to the boy who walks over with his mom, kneeling to his level. “Did you push and hit that little girl?”

“Yes. She was getting on the swing I wanted, but she can’t have it. She’s just a dumb girl anyways, so it doesn’t matter,” Tyler says smugly.

Well, looks like this is a home issue I was lucky to avoid having with my boys. I actually feel bad for the kid just a little bit.

“First off, we don’t put our hands on others for any reason without permission. Second, you're a boy and have no business hitting a little girl. You do not disrespect women. Do you understand me, boy?” Odin reprimands.

He nods shakily, his voice unsteady. “Yes, sir.”

Odin stands, turning his attention to the parents. “First, you need to raise your son better. I’ll be putting in a child welfare call, since I have a feeling he sees you put your hands on your wife. Secondly, I’m issuing both of you a ticket for disturbing the peace, as well as public intoxication. Last but not least, that is my family. My woman, my kids, and my brothers. If I ever see you insulting them, or even near them, I will arrest you. Am. I. Clear?” Odin booms out the last bit and it even makes me flinch a little bit. But damn if it also didn’t turn me on.

“THIS IS FUCKING BULLSHIT! My son gets his fucking nose broken, I get fucking tickets, and that little shit doesn’t get anything?” The mother–Karen as I’m calling her–screeches.

“Well, according to all of the other witnesses, your eight year old son came over and assaulted my two year old daughter for no reason, and her older brother stopped it and protected her. All of which is perfectly legal. However, what he did was not, and you coming over here to put your hands on someone else’s child is also illegal. So take your asses over to Officer Steele and get your summons, or I’ll arrest you right now.” Odin doesn’t wait for a response and just walks off.

They are still yelling and bitching as they are escorted away. Thankfully after taking care of that shit show, the guys are able to cheer the kids up before the twins and Callum have to leave. Once they’re gone, we finish our day by picking out some massive pumpkins. Despite the drama, the kids have a great day, and Vivian even said her face doesn’t hurt anymore because her big brother saved her like a hero.

I can’t wait till we get home and can decorate the house and carve pumpkins. The twins don’t know yet, but the rest of us decided at the last minute to do a haunted house for their birthday tomorrow.

I might not have been raised with money, but getting to use it for the people I love is wonderful.

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I’m so fuckingtired of that stupid bitch and her snot-nosed kids being all over my men. I have been in their lives for almost five years and they finally just started to notice me. You’d think working close to them it wouldn’t have taken so long, but Bodie had to start dating that stupid cheating slut. Thankfully she removed herself from the equation before I had to get involved. This stupid bitch isn’t taking my warnings seriously, and she has them all so blinded. I wonder if they know how broken and damaged she is? Maybe it’s time I show them, then they will come back to me. I think I’ll leave them a little gift, too. Show them what exactly they are missing with that fat cow.

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