The Runaway

Chapter 14

Sawyer

I stare at the small little boy in front of me and softly stroke his cheek.  Ryder kisses my forehead from his position beside me on the bed and strokes my messy hair back.  "I'm so proud of you baby." he turns my head and kisses my lips, "so brave."

I give him another peck on the cheek before turning to our son, "go get them." I grin and wave my hand mindlessly at the door, "they're probably dying from the anticipation." I laugh as he sulks but reluctantly leaves.

When he comes back, my Mama comes in first, already crying as she takes in my son and I. 

"Oh my love." She cries and kisses my forehead many times consecutively in a row.  "He's so gorgeous, you are so gorgeous love, absolutely glowing."

I groan, "I definitely don't feel like it." I couldn't be happier about my little boy though, even if it was painful and long as hell.  He's the best and most important thing to ever happen to me. 

The door opens again after a short knock and Alessio, Nikolai and Jade come in all smiling ear to ear.  Jade comes over first and gives me a short comforting hug.  After short talk and each of them holding Ryders and I's son, they ask the question I've been most excited about. 

"What's his name?" Jade asks.

"Beau." I speak softly and look over at him as Ryder rocks him back and forth in his arms. 

"Little Beau, it's wonderful." Alessio smiles and grabs my hand in a soft grandfather type.  "On real terms we need to speak about a few things though sweetheart."

Mama kisses my head and takes my other hand on the other side of the bed. "You don't have to answer right away but I think you should decide what will happen."

I nod and look down at my lap softly pulling my hands out of theirs for a little space. "Linden didn't do anything." I speak out softly and look up at Alessio.

Nikolai clears his throat, "right he's the one who called us, I was going to bring it up after but he is here in hopes to see you. He wouldn't leave me the hell alone at the station about tagging along when I went to get a few things sorted."

I sit up as best as I can, "bring-" I take a deep breath, "bring him in please."

Nikolai nods and leaves, what feels like right after he comes back in with Linden in tow. "Sawyer." He sighs in relief and tears up when he sees Beau in Ryders arms. "Oh my God." He whispers.

He hugs me and kisses my forehead, "is it okay if I hold him?"

"Yeah-" I clear my scratchy voice, "yes of course."

He circles the bed and reach forward to Ryder with apprehension, of course Ryder just smiles and softly hands him over. A tear falls down Linden's cheek as he takes in the boy in his arms, I guess Beau can just make everyone cry.

While he's holding him Alessio continues with the conversation we were having before hand. "We have them all in our warehouse, locked and kept away from my men. I know you may not want to see them but I will let you know this." He leans forward, "one of the things I am so grateful for is Jade giving me a second chance, and not only that but making me work for it."

I nod against the tears threatening to fall, "what did you do Jade?" I ask and look over at her.

"Oh that's an entire different story." She smirks

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The next day Ryder and I were escorted out of the hospital and towards the airport. Ryder grabbed the baby and his seat and came around the car to help me out, which I gratefully accepted.

I took a deep breath as we boarded, taxied and then took off to Italy.

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When we got to the warehouse I couldn't believe how unafraid I was. Because I looked ahead, and there were so many people on my side, comforting and protecting me.

The first thing that needed to be done was to see my family members.  After a huge discussion between Ryder and I, and then after my mother and brother.  We decided that we would take the route Jade did, work through everything together.  But it would all be on my terms. 

But by the time we got to the cells I couldn't bring myself to forgive him that fast as Jade was able to do.  My son started crying and I picked him up as we approached the cell my two brothers and Father were in.

They stood as soon as they saw us and my little boy stopped crying to take in the three men in front of him. 

"Sawyer." My papa says relieved,  "oh baby, let me out." He wrapped his hands around the cells bars and it took a lot in me not to slam my fist on top of them.

"I don't think so." I say strictly.  Ryder steps up beside me and takes Beau from my arms.  He can always tell when I'm tense, and right now is not the best time to be holding a baby.

"I give full authorization to Alessio as to what is to happen to you next. And from my information, you killed someone very important to them and they need some time alone with you." I glance over at Jade and Nikolai who already have clenched fists.

I clear my throat, "once you work out your wrongdoings with them and your past wars.... We will see what will happen next ."

I take a step back from the cell as tears begin to cloud his eyes, I wonder if he feels the same as I did when I was stuck in my room....  "Maybe." I choke on my words, "maybe even after that you should just leave Ryder and I alone."

Luca bangs his fist against the cell, "are you fucking kidding me Sawyer?! You betraying little bit-"

"Watch your fucking words." It's Ryders turn to slap his fist against the cell bars. "That's my wife your talking to, and my son who you are cussing in front of."

I take Ryders hand and press my lips against the skin. "Goodbye Papa." I whisper and take my leave out the door. With the only people I care about, following.