0 Chapter 5 Alyssa Leaving Zuri in the car with King wasnt my first choice , but I have a lot of shit to get and so little time .
The diaper bag could only hold so much , but I stuffed what I could in it before I left .
Now , I need to get the rest of her necessities that will at least last a little while .
Isane will freeze my accounts soon , and Ill be off from any money .
I cant even check the app because I ditched my phone in the car to avoid being tracked .
I dash through the aisles , grabbing a travel crib , two boxes of diapers and wipes , a variety of pouched baby food , and a few cans of formula .
My heart thunders in my chest as I make my way to the register .
Thanks to Isaac , I know how to grab what I need and carry my ass 1 tap my card against the reader , praying it works .
It declines .
A wave of anxiety and dread crash over me .
Fuck He has already frozen them .
Panic sets in .
What the fuck am I going to do now ? Maam , do you have money to pay ? If not , I can hold the items for you , the cashier says politely , her eyes showing a mixture of sympathy and impatience .
Theres a line starting to form behind me .
1 run my fingers through my hair .
Uh , no .
Just forget it .
Ill find another- Tve got it , a deep voice rumbles from right behind me .
I turn around , my heart skipping a beat .
There stands King , holding Zuri in his arms .
He looks almost ridiculous with her my sixteen pound baby in the arms of a giant, terrifying man clad in biker gear .
W What are you doing in here ? I whisper to him in horror .
His jaw tenses , but his eyes remain calm .
She pissed all over me and I didnt know what to do Im surprised he even took her out of the Carseat let alone brought her inside .

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Take her , he orders , passing her to me without waiting for my response .
He taps a card on the reader , and the cashier smiles , her cheeks turning a shade of pink .
Hubby to the rescue , I see , she says with a flustered laugh , her eyes flickering between King and me .
I bet shes trying to figure out how someone like him is here with someone like me.
Caught off guard by her assumption , I feel my own cheeks heat with embarrassment .
H Hes not .
I start to correct her , but Kings amused smirk stops me mid sentence .
Rolling my eyes , turn back to the cashier .
Never mind .
Thank you With Zuris onesie soaked and a sense of urgency pressing down on me , I tell King that Ill change her in the bathroom and meet him in the car.
His response shocks the shit out of me Absolutely not , Kitten .
Go change her , and Ill wait out here with the cart , King insists firmly , his tone brooking no argument .
My eyes widen in disbelief .
Did King die and get replaced with an actual decent human being ? Im not used to this .
Isaac never went into the store with me .
I always had to juggle everything alone .
That included my pregnancy , post partum , and raising her .
It seemed like his only focus was running his fathers business and controlling me Uh , thanks .
I mutter , still processing Kings unexpected kindness .
What about your shirt ? I gesture towards the noticeable Fri , Dec b Chapter 5 wet spot concealed benrath his leather jacket .
He shakes his head .
Its fine .
Were almost home , anyway .
As I head into the bathroom , my mind whirls with questions .
While I mindlessly change Zuris diaper and cutfit , I rinsert every interaction with king , trying to decipher his intentions .
Has he really changed that much in three years ? Even when Zur peed on him , he didnt react the way I expected .
Its suspicious , unnerving , and I cant shake the feeling that its all I feel like its only a matter of time before he says sike and goes back to being a giant asshole .
But for now , as long as hes willing to keep me and Zuri sale until Gray comes to pick us up can handle anything he throws at me .
After all , I survived him and the rest of Grays dumbass friends in high school .
Ill survive this roo Coming out of the bathroom .
I find King leaning against the wall , his hands casually tucked into his pockets Have any trouble in there ? he teases with a wicked smirk that sends my hart racing .
I shake off the strange feeling before it gets the chance to fester .
1 force a laugh .
I had to wrestle her like an alligator , but the little strap on the changing table helps a little We walk out of the store , side by side , and I keep glancing at Knax , his stoic expression betraying nothing .
What is he planning in that little fucked up head of his ? Returning Zuri to her seat , I watch as King loads my purchases into the back of the truck .
This feels oddly … domestic going to Target with a giant , psychotic , dangerous man in a biker gang Once he climbs back into the driver seat , the truck silently rumbles to life , and we start heading towards his house .
The closer we get , the more anxiety creeps over me .
I know where he lives , but Ive never stepped foot inside his place .
Frankly .
) never wanted to .
I can feel your brain buzzing from here .
Dont worry , you can leave any time you want .
I dont plan on holding you hostage .
he says , the corner of his mouth curling .
Im not worried about that , I lie , crossing my arms .
I wish hed stop acting like he can read me .
He doesnt know shit about me , except that Im Grays little sister and I hate his guts .
He responds with an infuriating mhmm , his eyes still glued to the road .
Once we pull into the driveway , he tells me to stay inside while he brings all of the stuff in .
Then , he pulls out Zuris car seat from the backseat and carries her inside .
What the fuck is really going on ? I follow behind him , recalling the disgust on his face when he first saw Zuri .
And now hes carrying her .
Yeah , somethings up , and Im determined to find out what it is .
As we step inside , my mouth drops open .
His place is amazing , like the ideal bachelor pad .
Its two stories with natural light pouring in from all of the spotless windows , casting a warm , inviting glow over the space .
I was worried I would have to do some major babyproofing tonight , but besides a few sleek , modern couches , the massive flat screen TV and expensive looking art pieces are on the wall , way out of reach .
His maids must do an amazing job , there isnt a speck of dust in sight .
Ill have to make sure to clean up after Zuri the second she makes a mess , though .
This is his space , and hes graciously allowing us to stay here for whatever reason .
I want to make sure to show my gratitude , despite the feeling I think hes up to something .
Uh , are you sure you want us to stay here until Gray comes to get us ? I ask in a low voice , still glancing palace .
e around his mini As he begins heading up the stairs , he looks over his shoulder .
You called me for help , didnt you ? What kind of man would Chapter 3 I be if I didnt make sure you were safe until he could take over ? The same asshole I grew up with , I want to answer , but I bite my ongue .
He smirks and disappears upstairs .
While I assume hes showering .
I lay out Zuris blanker and set her down on it as I give her a pouch of pureed chicken and peas and carrots .
As disgusting as it sounds , she happily sucks it down , her tiny handle gripping the pouch as if someone might steal it .
As she eats , I assemble the travel crib .
Even though this is a new unfamiliar environment , I hope she passes out after she eats , like she usually does .
I need some time to think about our ture .
We cant live with Gray forever .
I know Isaac will eventually finds us , and try to take Zuri away from me , if he doesnt kill me first .
Were not safe here in Moonshadow Creek .
I smile as I watch her .
I told you Mommy would get us out of there .
I just need to figure out where to go from here , I murmur , more to myself than her .
Right now , my top priority is keeping Zuri safe while I find a way to start fresh , where nobody will ever be able to find us again .