Victim

Epilouge

"Daddy!" Ana yelled, running to her father. Blaze chuckled and sat down his suitcase, opening his arms for the little girl. "Mama! Daddy's home!" Ana yelled. She squeezed Blaze by the neck and let go, running to her mother. Alexandria laughed and held the girl in her arms.

"Hello love." Blaze spoke. He heard his son's small feet pound against the wooden boards. He turned to see a mob of brunette hair attack his left thigh.

"Dada!" His son yelled. He picked up the two year old and threw him in the air.

"Hey you little goofball!" Blaze shouted. He turned to Alexandria and smiled. "Love, isn't there someone else who needs a hug?" Alex arched a brow.

"Who would that be?" She asked. Ana interrupted.

"Rosalie!" Blaze kissed his daughter's forehead.

"Well done, mi vida." He spoke. Blaze walked up the stairs, having the two jump on his back in the process. He opened a door and picked up a bundle of blankets. Alexandria picked up the two year old.

"Blaze, it took so long to put her to sleep-" Blaze turned around, a look of annoyance plastered on his face.

"So you don't want me to say hi to my youngest daughter?" Alexandria rolled her eyes.

"No I-" Cries erupted and she glared in his direction. "This is your fault!" She shouted. Blaze took the baby and rocked it in his arms.

"Shh. Don't make your mother hit me. She has a strong grip." Blaze muttered to the baby. The girl stared at him with bright green eyes. Blaze flashed a toothy grin before handing the bundle to Alex. "Take her." Alex glared, took the child, and walked out of the room

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Alexandria laid down next to Blaze in their bed. She groaned and laid her head in her pillow. "Is Leo giving you a hard time?" Blaze asked. She nodded in return. Blaze laughed wholeheartedly and wrapped an arm around her slim figure. "He's only two, he'll grow out of it." Alexandria looked to her husband and glared.

"You worked all day. In an office." Alex defended. " I had to take care of those three demons." Their bedroom door creaked open. The couple turned to the small silhouette. Ana held her stuffed animal to her chest, tears steadily streaming down her face. Her hazel orbs are red and blotchy.

"Can I sleep with you guys tonight?" Her voice barely above a whisper. Blaze smiled sweetly and picked up the girl. He placed her in between him and Alexandria.

"Dada?" Leo's voice echoed. "Dada? Why is Ana out of bed?" Alexandria grabbed the two year old and placed him in her lap.

"She had a bad dream." Alex explained simply. Leo cuddled close to his mothers stomach. Blaze uncovered the sheets and exited the room. Five minutes later, he came back with an awake and hyper Rosalie in his arms. "Blaze. Tanner. Katz." Alexandria scolded. "You had the audacity to wake up Rosealie, just so you could get a cuddle buddy?" Blaze gave a cheeky grin and bounced the baby in his lap.

"What?" He slurred. "I can't show affection to my child?" Alexandria stared at him.

"Yes?" Blaze blew into Rosealie's neck, nuzzling it. The baby giggled. Alex sighed and held Leo closer to her chest.

"So Love," Blaze started.

"What?" Alexandria murmured, half asleep. "Blaze, I'm trying to get our kids to sleep." Blaze turned over, so his head was facing hers.

"Do you think I'm a man?" Blaze asked, eyes sparkling with delight. "Because I think you're a woman." Alexandria brushed a strand of hair behind his ear.

"No. I've always been a woman. You're still a child." She whispered. Blaze grunted in frustration and turned away. She chuckled. "But for right now, yes." Her eyes met green and she smiled.

"Yes. You are a man." She placed her lips on his softly. " You always have been." Blaze gave a grin and placed his forehead on hers.

"I love you mi vida." He told her. "Always have, always will."