The Rise of the Red Queen

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I woke up the following morning on my own in the crib. Last night it was like the final puzzle piece was put back in place. Jasper entered a few minutes later seeing me awake and mid escape from the crib. "Cub quit trying to climb out of your crib." Jasper said while shaking his head in disapproval. I stopped instantly making grabby hands at him instead. He picked me up putting me on his hip before going to pick out clothes for me and getting me ready for the day. I was dressed a long sleeve berry colored shirt that said 'inspire change' with different colored hearts on it and dark wash denim jeans with a pull-up underneath before being carried downstairs to our private dining room. I was pleasantly surprised seeing that the table was filled as I was strapped into the high chair.

Once Jasper sat down he started the conversation with "Cub you have an appointment today with your doctor. We are going to be having breakfast and dinner together every day. That being said some times it won't be all of us here. Lunchtime at least one of us will be here. You can come and go as you please cub just text us so we know you left and take three guards with you." Andre picked up from there with, "Theodore will be given permission to use anyone you want regardless of which mafia they are originally from. You have turned three of our most loyal, trusted, and best trained into your very own men. We are not upset that they take orders from you. Nor are we upset that they are willing to go against us in order to protect you. However, we will talk to them about the transitioning of your power over them while in little space. Sweetheart you can't be in control while in little space." I turned away from the bite Gabriel offered me saying "I know. Theo is aware of that. He has done as I asked since the day I proposed to you all. Not once has he listened to my demands while I was in little space. His loyalty was the first to transition to me. Santiago and Felipe willingly follow me but they have seen little me wreaking havoc. The three of them will defer to you all in those times."

"Doll we need to discuss how the mafia's will be run." Mark stated. "You guys are doing it still. I just want to know what is going on." I answered. "What about letting everyone know that you are the queen kitten?" Gabriel questioned. "I have a plan to announce it at the ball. Dada Lion knows no one outside the criminal world is to be present. I'm going in the dress that the three of them chose but will be changing while we are there. I'm going to go shopping with Snap for my other outfit. I want to make a statement it will take me a bit to get ready so don't worry if I'm gone a while." I answered. "Little one we would be more than happy to help you pick your dress and get ready at the ball." Andrew said. "I want to surprise you all too." I pouted at him. "Very well angel, you can surprise us but you'll take your trio of guards with you for protection still." Darius stated. "Yes Papi," I agreed before asking, "When is my appointment?" "8am cub Daddy is going to take you. I have to go into my office today." Jasper answered." "Okay. I'm meeting with Theo and some other guards. Then I'll be going out. I won't be home for a while once I leave. I'm going to pester Snap into going with me. I owe her a shopping trip and she'll help me find an outfit." I said in response. "Doll have fun shopping but use this to pay." Mark stated handing me his bank card. "Yes Dada Lion," I answered taking his card from him. "Okay sweetheart, finish your sippy cup. We need to leave in ten minutes." Andre directed. While I finished my sippy cup the rest of them all let me know what they would be doing today and where they would be at. Mark was going to be in his office here most of the day but is leaving for a few hours to check on things at his warehouses. Andre will be gone shortly after he brings me back having meetings around the city along with Andrew and Gabriel. Finally, Darius is going to the club for a while but will be back for dinner.

Andre hurried me out the door after putting my coat and shoes on me. The drive to the doctor was pretty silent except the classical music he had playing for me. I didn't even get to sit down in the waiting room as both doctors were waiting for us. Andre didn't say anything when Dr. John told him he wasn't allowed in the session. "Sweetheart I'll be here when you're done." Andre stated placing a kiss on my forehead before setting me on my feet. I followed the doctors into the office to start the session. It was Dr. John who asked the first question "Did you follow what I recommend?" I nodded my head yes. "With who?" Dr. John asked. "Most of them," was my short reply. "How did it turn out?" Dr. John inquired. "Fine," was my short reply. I heard Dr. John sigh before paper and a pencil was placed before me. "Why don't you sketch while we talk," he said before starting from the beginning again. This time he got a better answer out of me but not by much. He had moved on asking simple questions about if they violated our contract or not, if I ate, and was it of my own free will that I did. I paused completely at that, no longer sketching. I just stared at him in contemplation and unresponsive.