Between the Lines of Time

Chapter 9

*Maddie's POV*

I can't believe how much of a dick he is. But then again he is Stephen Bonnet. It took everything in me to not break down when he was feeling me up earlier. It was disgusting. And he kept making comments about the fact that I groom myself better than anyone in this age. I hadn't meant for it to be such a weird thing, but coming from the 21st century where sugaring is such a big trend, I just kept it up in this time as I find it more comfortable. I even got Bree and Claire to participate in sugaring their legs as this is something they missed back in their time as well.

I still am pretty upset that he went back on his word, but at least they get to stay here with me. I brought Claire and Bree up to the room to talk and Jamie understood so he kept Bonnet busy downstairs. I had been talking with Bree and Claire who had shared that her and Jamie were going to do whatever it takes to get me away from Bonnet but they were not sure if it would happen before or after I am forced to marry him. I was about to respond to her when a knock at the door made us all jump.

"Darlin' I've another surprise fer yeh" I heard Stephen say, almost too excitedly. I shared a nervous glance at Bree as he opened the door grinning his wolf smile. "Comb on now darlin' don't look like that, comb and give me my gift in return fer the surprise."

"I don't want anything and I will not be giving you anything else of myself to you willingly again." I told him, holding my ground. He can't just think that if he surprises me I will give him anything he wants. Plus its not a surprise if you expect something out of it.

Stephen narrowed his eyes, I saw a flash of anger go through them as he stalked closer to me, he reached his arm out fast and gripped mine so hard. "Now, Maddie I-"

"Let her go Bonnet. You promised that she would be safe tonight" Bree stepped in, walking closer to me. I took the interruption as an opportunity to push him from me. Luckily with Claire and Bree in the room, he let me.

"Please just leave" I tell him, trying my best to keep my composure. "I just want one more night with them while I am still happy" I looked at him, and he seemed to stiffen a bit at my last remark. He looked like he wanted to grab me again but a familiar voice caught everyone off guard.

"MOMMY!!" I heard Elias scream while running straight to my now open arms. "Mommy! Mommy! I missed you!"

"My baby!" I exclaimed holding him close to my chest. "Mommy missed you so much baby boy" I was holding him so tight I thought I wouldn't see him for a while. "Were you good for grandma and grandpa?"

"Yes mommy" Eli said snuggling in my neck. We were getting lost in the moment of reunification that I didn't hear Stephen clear his throat, well not until he start speaking that is

"Well aren't ye a strappin' young lad!" Stephen said looking at the two of us with an unrecognizable look in his eyes. "I believe it is high time we properly meet. I am yer fat-"

"Mommy's friend!" I interrupted him, I don't want him to confuse him, especially if Claire and Jamie can prevent tomorrow from happening.

This did not sit well with Stephen as he gave me a murderous look. Walking closer to me he put his hand on the small of my back. Leaning down, he whispered, "Darlin' i'm tryin' me best to keep my whits but yeh are makin' it very hard. I can and I will make everyone leave this room and take the rest o the night to show ye who is in charge here. Do not test me any further" he pulled back and placed a kiss on my temple causing me to shutter in disgust.

"Mommy, who is he?" Elias asked looking between us,

"I am yer father!" Stephen exclaimed. "I was away workin' and getting some money fer ye and yer mum before I came to get ye!"