The Claim

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Waking up the next morning, my head is on his bare chest and his arms are around me. I don't move so that I don't wake him but after a few minutes, I feel him start to stir. I look up at him as he opens his eyes and he places a soft kiss to my lips. "Morning Sweetheart." he says. "Morning." I say softly. "How are you feeling?" He asks. "Better. Still trying to wrap my head around things but I'm better." I tell him. He moves to hover over me and I say "Thank you. For everything." I tell him. "I got you babe." he says.

We get dressed and walk out to the main room and take seats at one of the tables. One of the girls brings us plates and coffee and we start to eat. Riz looks at me and says "Tell us a little more about you Tristan." I swallow the bite that is in my mouth and start telling them about me. "I grew up in Lodi. Mom died when I was eighteen. Dad not too long after. No siblings. I had my own business making handmade items and set up at different events to make money. I was living with this guy and he never hit me but we split up because he was cheating on me. Telling me it was my fault that he cheated. Telling me that I would be prettier and he'd want me if I lost a little weight. Shit like that. I was camped out on my friend's couch but her boyfriend moved in and decided I had to go. My ex stopped me from keeping my business going because it didn't make sense to him and all I had was a backpack full of clothes when I was taken." I tell them. "Shit." Taza says. "Yeah. Even when my parents were alive, they weren't much better. That high was more important than making sure I had what I needed. When I turned eighteen I moved out. Mom died a month later. Overdose." I tell them. "Well, you're home now. We're your familia and we won't let that shit happen again." Coco says and I smile. "Thank you guys. Seriously." I tell them and they all smile. "How are things with you and asshole here?" Bishop asks. "Angel has been amazing. Actually helping me heal." I say. Creeper looks at my neck and says "I bet he is." and they all start laughing as I blush and bury my face in my Old Man's chest.

A little later, we are still talking and Angel asks "What kind of things did you make?" he asked. "I did hand sewn and knitted items like purses, makeup bags, things like that." I tell him and he looks at me a little shocked. "What would you think about starting it back up?" he asks. "Really?" I ask. "Yeah. Really." he tells me and I hug him. "I'd love that." I tell him and I see the rest of the guys smiling at me. "It might give you something to concentrate on and give you something to do with your free time while I'm working." he tells me. "We have that spare room since she's staying with you. We could make it her work room so she would be here and we'd know she was safe." Tranq says and I just look at these men. "You're all amazing, you know that right?" I ask and they all smile at me. "Well, let's get to work. Angel, hang with your girl for a while. See what all she will need and we can take her tomorrow to get it." Bishop says and we all nod. They all kiss the top of my head as they walk by me but Coco. He kisses my cheek and says "See you later Princessa." I smile as he leaves and look at Angel. "Are you okay with me being close to Coco?" I ask. "Yeah. He said you remind him of his sister. She was older than him. Died a few years ago." he tells me and I nod. "Well since I have the day off, what do you want to do?" he asks. "Can we lay down together for a little longer?" I ask. "Yeah babe." he says. He stands and takes my hand before leading me back to our room.

Once inside the room, we get undressed and back into bed. He kisses me softly as he hovers over me. I move to deepen the kiss and when we come up for air, he says "I could get used to this." I smile softly and say "Me too baby."