The Hood Girl: Her Past

Family

Joey's POV:
My daughter, Joanne, crawled into bed and snuggled next to my wife, Lakira. While still asleep, she wrapped her arm around Joanne and lightly snored. It had to be one of the most precious things ever. I cuddled up closer to them closed my eyes to sleep. All I could think about was: I am living the dream.

You see a few years ago this wouldn't have been possible; having Lakira as my wife and having two beautiful children, Joanne and La'kir. Lakira is an ex gang member that had some serious mommy issues. She ended fighting her demons (and some people) to get where she is now. Her life was dangerous and I almost left her because of it. Don't get me wrong, I am in love with her and I always will be, but I didn't want to risk my life just to date her. As a seventeen year old I was pretty stupid. Now I know I would in fact die for her and our kids because we are a Family. And family protects family.