Chapter 32- Dante

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The next day Kennedy moved around preparing the meal but barely saying a word. Her usual bubbly and playful self was gone. She had made a feast and the house smelled delicious. This would be the first time she's cooked for us and I was excited.

By 4:30 Kyle, Maddie and Dale had arrived. By 5:10 her family hadn't arrived yet so Parker gave them a call. He doesn't like to start things late. Apparently their GPS wasn't taking them to the right location so he had to give them directions. Despite Kennedy beautiful golden complexion after that phone call she looked visibly pale. I went over to her and had her place her things down she was cleaning dishes. She had all the food finished and we were just waiting. She looked up at with confusion in her eyes. 

"These can wait. Come with me." I led her to the back of the kitchen into the utility room where there was an service elevator that went to the upstairs laundry room. Usually the housekeepers use it and it helps to lighten the load. Kennedy looked shocked to see it there. I don't think we showed her this part because we don't really use it. She still didn't say a word as we went up.

When we got to the top floor I ushered her out of the elevator and out the laundry room and went to her room.
I closed the door behind us and turned to face her.

"Baby girl. I don't like to see you like this. If you think it's going to be that bad today I'll send everyone home. I'm not going to handle anyone fucking with you. Not in my house." Her eyes welled with tears and I took her into my arms. "Babygirl. Talk to me." I said softly.

"There has to be something going on the reason my brother is letting that Bitch dictate his life. He wouldn't do this." She cried in my arms.

"I don't know your brother but if you believe that's the case give him my card. There will be a time where he won't tolerate whatever it is." I pulled her back so I could look in her face. "Parker and I are two of the best lawyers in the goddamn country, we'll get him out of that shit. I promise you that. All he has to do is ask." Her green eyes were almost grey they were so clear and glossy from the tears. But she smiled softly up at me and I leaned down to kiss her.

She sighed against my mouth and wrapped her arms around my neck. Her kisses were soft and long as they deepened. I picked her up so I didn't have to lean down so far and she wrapped her legs around my waist.

"Hey guys everyone is- whoa." A voice interrupted us. It was Parker's because Andy's would have been so much deeper. We broke apart reluctantly and I turned to look at Parker. His gaze was heated but he smiled trying to hide the lust in his eyes.

"Sorry to interrupt but I just thought the sooner we start the sooner everyone can leave." He said his gaze turning concerned as he saw Kennedys tear stained face. I set her to her feet nodding at Parker. I walked her to the bathroom so she could wash her face with a cold washcloth. Parker and I stood by the door as she did quietly still stoic and silent.

"What are y'all doing? I'm going crazy down there." Andys deep voice boomed out in her bedroom. Parker and I stepped out and his face sobered.

"Fuck is she okay?" He asked quietly. Before either of us could answer she walked out the bathroom and into his arms giving him a hug.

"I'm okay. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have all of you here to support me. It means so much because besides from my brother-." She paused her voice cracking slightly. She cleared her throat. "Besides from him I have no one else."

"Damn baby, I'm glad we are here now. Because if you would have gone up to Virginia as you had originally planned and had to deal with that alone. I would have to fucked someone up." I said in a low tone. The fact that the bitches were standing in my house now after the shit they pulled last night had me exercising a lot of restraint. She laughed softly the pain still audible in her tone.

Andy's phone pinged and when he looked at it his face went Blank. "We should get down there. Molly is terrorizing our guests." He said, his jaw clenching. Kennedy took a deep breath and looked at each of us a small smile on her lips. Our girl was so strong and it made me proud. Head held high she started out the room. We followed close behind her. I watched as her dress swayed with the swing of her hips. The pretty rust brown color of the dress brought out the copper tones in her auburn hair which she had out in curls.

I felt my cock twitch in my pants

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I felt my cock twitch in my pants. He never knew when to calm the fuck down. Even though I've been having more sex than usual I felt like I couldn't get enough. We walked downstairs and Bryce was waiting near the stairs holding a little boy in his arms. The boy squealed when he saw Kennedy and wiggled to get down.

"TITI TITI" he squealed as his father put him down. His adorable little leg ran towards Kennedy and I already knew she was crying again. She dropped to her knees and opened her arms as he ran towards her. It broke my heart to see her embrace her nephew light sobs racking her body. It was obvious she loved the little guy and he adored her. I brought my attention back to Bryce who also had a glassy expression. Something about the situation was very off because he didn't seem like he wanted to cut ties with his sister.

I paused to examine the man who looked nothing like her. I didn't really take a good look at him yesterday. He had dark features and looked middle eastern. He was tall and lean. Maybe even taller than me. I looked between the two eyebrows raised. I'd have to remember to ask later.

"What's all the racket." Mollys high pitched bitchy voice filled the foyer before she did. Something in her eyes changed as she watched Kennedy on her knees with the little guy. Any normal person would see this and almost be brought to tears but Molly...she wasn't normal. Anger flared in her eyes and her body language stiffened. She began to stalk towards Kennedy. All three of us guys took a step forward to intercept but Bryce surprisingly stepped out in front of her first stopping her.

"Let her have today." He said so low I'm sure Kennedy couldn't hear him. Molly huffed but didn't try to stop Kennedy. Kennedy held him so tight she didn't seem to want to let go. But the boy started to wiggle and giggle making Kennedy giggle. She released him and he gave her a wet kiss on the cheek.

"Pretty TITI." He said and she giggle again. She gave him a kiss on his cheek.

"You are still my handsome little man." She said, he titled one shoulder up in a shy gesture and beamed at her. Seeing Kennedy with him made me think about the future. Unless we were wanting to adopt there would be no kids in our future. I never wanted kids but the look on Kennedys face told me she did. Her nephew was the closest thing to a child she would have.

I glanced at Parker and Andy and somehow I could tell they were thinking the same thing. We never talked about kids or really the future in that sense but maybe it's something we needed to address when this craziness was over. The guys met my eyes. I could tell Parker was on the verge of tears but he was holding them back. I wanted to comfort him but I knew we couldn't let our relationship out.

At least not yet.

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