I married the Leader of the Lions

8-Cryler

The Lion's nest had been reduced to nothing but ash after the fire. It's been three days since the incident and we've been helping Ryder as best as we could by throwing the rubbish while he and a couple of contractors went over the floor plan to remodel the house. News had broken out that a warehouse had been burnt down and bodies of 30 men have been found under the debris and I didn't feel remorse for those men. Ryder told me about what he and his men had done and I could feel myself getting sick at the picture he painted in my head but I was proud of him. He got the bastard that killed his parents and threatened to kill him and Gavin.

"How long do you think it'll take for the house to be done?" I asked one of the guys

"Due to the damage I'd say about a year or so" he answered and I nodded with a sigh. We were currently at Ryder's estate helping him clean up the debris. I had one of the women from Zeke's gang watch the boys while we cleaned only stopping to feed or change then before returning back to work.

The sun was beating down on us and the weather wasn't helping much either considering that it's mid June. I was covered in sweat, smoke and grime and we were only half way done. I need a hot bath after this.

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"Are you good?" Ryder asked a few hours later and I nodded with a smile as I laid my head back on the tub. The room was dimly lit with rose petals and lavender scented candles. He spoiled me way to much and I've told him this but he hair ignores me or tells me that I should be treated like the queen I am even though I'm a man. Closing my eyes, I sigh. Soft music filtered through the speakers and I couldn't help but smile. It was a playlist he had made for me on our one year anniversary.

"Mama" a small voice called and I opened an eye to see both Gavin and Lucca standing at the edge of the tub with pouts and I sat up opening both eyes

"What is it?" I questioned and their frowns deepened

"Bath" Gavin mumbled and I smiled just noticing them in just their underwear. I helped Gavin in first and he grinned before grabbing Lucca and placing him on my lap making him beam and rest his back on my chest.

Ryder joined us a few moments later and for once I was glad that my bathroom was huge with a jacuzzi size bathtub that fits 20 people.

"So I was thinking that we could take the boys on a small vacation" Ryder said and I raised a brow as I rinsed the shampoo from Lucca's face while he did the same with Gavin.

"And where would we go?" I asked

"London, Dubai and anywhere" he replied with a shrug

"For how long? You know they'll be starting school soon. Well Gavin will be going to kindergarten while Lucca is going to preschool" I said and he nodded

"Well only be gone for a month at the latest. Beside what harm will it be if they're a day late?" He answered making me narrow my eyes

"A day is enough to confuse them" I responded and he rolled his eyes with a smile

"Of course dear"

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"So where exactly are we going?" Caden asked and I frowned looking at him confused and he rolled his eyes

"Ryder and Zeke both planned the trip. I mean Zeke's birthday is a month away" he stated and I nodded it wanting to look upset that Ryder didn't mention that Zeke and Caden would be joining us. I figured it would be just the four of us.

"I think Ryder said that we were going to London" I replied and he nodded

"Do you know when?" He quizzed and I shook my head all I knew was that where we were going and for how long.