Unforgiven __ °Avatrice AU°

Chapter 77:

Once they got home, Beatrice showed Callie around the mansion and made sure to reassure the girl as much as she could. Callie didn't want to be a burden, yet Beatrice was stubborn enough to not let Callie go through these tough times alone. Beatrice showed the girl to her new room.

-Do you like this room?, asked Beatrice.

Callie was just looking around with stars in her eyes, not being able to contain her excitement.

-It's beautiful., stated Callie with a nod.

-Well, it's all yours., replied the brunette as she watched her with a soft smile.

-Really? Are you sure?, asked Callie, now looking at Beatrice.

-You can stay as long as you wish or need. You will always have a roof over your head here. You have my word., promised Beatrice.

-Thank you. Truly. You don't know how relieved and happy I feel. I could cry., chuckled Callie.

-I told you I would help you. I keep my promises. Now, I'm going to send one my employee's in and she's going to ask you about your fashion style so we can get you some clothes that you like., smiled the brunette as she walked to the door.

-I can choose my own clothes?, asked Callie with raised eyebrows.

-Yes, of course. You're free, Callie. You can do whatever you please. I will provide for you., nodded Beatrice, smiling at her.

-Wait so...so I can go back to school?, wondered the other girl.

-Of course. We can arrange that., reassured Beatrice, watching Callie's smile grow.

The girl walked up to her and hugged Beatrice tightly.

-Thank you so much. Thank you., mumbled Callie as she held back her tears.

-Of course. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to discuss with the detective., said Beatrice after hugging her back.

Callie nodded and unwrapped her arms, letting go of the brunette. Beatrice smiled softly before leaving the room and making her way downstairs to the living room. She walked in, seeing everyone once against gathered around the table.

-The tape is perfect. It is proof of their prostitution chain. Proof of their human trafficking. Proof of the queen's abuse of power. Proof of statutory rape. The queen will be behind bars for a couple of decades, along with Duretti. Now, Miss Beatrice will still have to address Adriel, her half brother. He wishes to speak to his parents., explained Danny, unaware of Beatrice's presence.

-Dora, arrange a meeting with him please. I will talk to him before he gets to talk to them., said Beatrice, interrupting them.

-Yes, Bea., nodded Dora, walking out of the living room to complete her task.

-Miss Beatrice., greeted Danny.

-Please drop the Miss. Now, with the tape, it is certain that they will spend some time in jail. But what if I speak out against them as well?, asked Beatrice.

-About?, wondered Danny.

-Duretti kidnapped my girlfriend, blackmailed me, and then proceeded to torture me. I think my testimony could help., said Beatrice.

-Wait what? Why did no one tell me about this?, asked the uncle as he looked at Ava, concerned.

-I'm fine, Dan. He didn't hurt me., reassured Ava quickly.

-Ok. Good. But yes, we can definitely use that in court if we have some proof., nodded Danny.

Beatrice lifted her shirt to show the bruises, cuts and burns on her skin.

-Is this proof enough?, asked the brunette.

-Well, if we have evidence that he did that to you, then yes., nodded Danny.

-We have a tape of Duretti torturing Beatrice., replied Lilith.

-Yes. Yeah. Perfect. Marisa, I'm guessing you will be taking over the case as Beatrice's lawyer?, said Danny.

Marisa nodded and took a notebook out.

-I've been assembling evidence since this morning. Notes. Receipts. Pictures. All of it. I will defend these girls no matter what., confirmed Marisa confidently.

-Thank you., smiled Beatrice, thankful for Marisa's protection.

-Of course, honey., replied the mother with the same smile.

-Alright. I will need a copy of everything and then, well, a date in court will be set., stated Danny as he watched his sister.

-Will do., nodded Marisa as she left the room with the notebook.

Danny turned to face Beatrice, reaching his hand out for her to shake. She took his hand and shook it.

-We will take them down., nodded Danny.

-I know we will., replied Beatrice.

Danny quickly hugged his niece before walking out as well. Beatrice sighed and sat down on the couch, looking at her friends. Ava sat down next to her, taking her hand. Their friends joined them.

-I'm sorry that you have to lose your mom, Bea., said Camila with a said tone.

-I'm not. She is worse than I could have ever expected. She needs to be locked up. She was never much of a mother to me anyways. I won't be missing much., replied Beatrice with a shrug.

-That's understandable and fair. But she is still your mother. I'm sure a part of you is sad., replied Shannon.

-Well of course. I spent my whole life trying to find ways to please my mother and meet her expectations, thinking she was so put together and perfect. Turns out she's a fucking rapist, so that's great. I have never been so happy that I am so different from her., explained the brunette.

-You could never become like your mother., stated Mary.

-I know I won't ever be anything like her. She couldn't love anyone. Not even herself. But you guys, you're proof that I know how to love. You're my family. My chosen family. And I love each one of you. I would go to war for any of you. My mother was a coward who couldn't fight for anything or anyone. I'd take a bullet for everyone in this room., said Beatrice truthfully.

-We love you too. And we are honored that we are part of your chosen family., replied Shannon.

-We got your back, Bea., added Camila.

-Always. Even when you have your weird moments of you just plainly being a nerd., chuckled Mary.

-We love you. No matter what. That's what a family does., nodded Ava.

Beatrice smiled softly, looking at her friend and her girlfriend. She couldn't be more thankful for their love and support. She might have lost one family but she surely has gained another. She lost her parents but for that she has earned multiple sisters. Except for Ava of course.

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////A/N: long time no see. been busy moving out and stuff. Anyways, I just finished writing chapter 81 and well, I think this book will end around chapter 82. we will see!