Speak To Me

(Jamie)

I woke up with a groan, my head pounding as I reached my hand out, searching for my wife.

That's when I realized the bed was empty, making my head pop up as I opened my eyes in confusion.

"Baby?" I called out before looking down and seeing Butterscotch squished beneath me.

Then I started to panic...Gabriella never wakes up before me.

I drank way too much last night..and the sunlight that came trickling in confirmed it as I turned my head away before wincing. "Fuck." I cursed while tiptoeing towards the bathroom.

"Princess, where are you?"

I peeked my head around the door, seeing the shower had water droplets on the glass..it must've just been used.

Frowning, I made my way to the other side of the room before opening the bedroom door quickly..that's when I heard laughter. My wife's laughter..

Why did that make my stomach drop? How could she be having fun without me?!

I quickly fast-walked down the hall and ended up sprinting before quickly stopping and trying to play it cool.

I cleared my throat and strode into the kitchen casually, acting like my head wasn't about to explode as my damn jaw just about hit the floor.

There was Rylan with his hands on my wife's fucking waist as she reached for something above the cabinets.

He was steadying her as she stood on the counter and his face was right in her damn ass.

"What's going on in here?" I boomed, making Gabriella jump before turning towards me.

"B-baby, y-your aw-w-wake." She said happily, giving me one of her warm smiles that made my heart melt...no be strong.

Rylan on the other hand was smirking like the fucking Cheshire cat as Gabriella went to get down while carrying a waffle maker, causing me to panic more.

"Baby, be careful!" I scolded her before rushing over and practically shoving Rylan out of the way.

"I w-wanted to m-make you b-b-brr." She began before getting flustered as I let out a sigh and quickly wrapped my arms around her small waist, helping her down."Notice: This chapter was created for obn16.om. If it's on any other site, it's been copied. Visit Jobn15.om to enjoy the original chapters directly from the source."

"You were trying to make me breakfast in bed?" I asked her gently.

I watched as Gabriella's cheeks turned pink before she nodded her head up and down shyly.

Fuck..why was she so adorable right now? She is making it very hard to be mad..specifically at Rylan.

That smile told me everything..he had to be checking out her ass..it was right in his damn face!

"Gabs wasn't sure how you would be feeling...oh and here, I think I grabbed your phone by accident last night..I don't even remember getting it." He added before sliding my phone across the counter top.

I narrowed my eyes at him as I glanced around suspiciously.

"Where's Jolie? Why is it just you two in here?"

"She went on a run or something." Rylan shrugged before stepping beside Gabriella and grabbing a strawberry off her cutting board.

She instantly batted his hands away while glaring at him.

I don't like this...okay, before I was hesitant about Jolie being here..but I forgot how big of a flirt Rylan is..I don't like them being alone..

Of course Gabriella would never do anything, but she is so fucking innocent that she doesn't even realize what Rylan is doing..and I'm 100% sure it's just to piss me off.

"A-are y-you okay?" Gabriella whispered, her words more clear this time as I couldn't help but feel proud of her. She is getting so good..

I felt her arms wrap around me from behind as she peeked her head around before looking up at me.

She looked so pretty..her big blue eyes were sparkling and clear and her long inky black hair was up in a messy bun.

"Yeah, I just got worried when you weren't in bed." I pouted, feeling like I wanted to throw a freaking tantrum.

"I'm s-s-sorry." She spoke sweetly as I turned around so we were now facing one another.

"You better be..no leaving the bed without telling me ever again.." I grumbled, half teasing half not. I watched as she rolled her eyes playfully, prompting me to reach up and grip her chin. "Now you owe me big time." I whispered while inching down to her lips.

"M-me? W-what about y-you?!" She gasped, making my brow furrow as I tried to think of what she was referring to...then it came back to me..

Shit..I fell asleep on her..

I swallowed hard, my eyes blinking rapidly as she cocked her hip and crossed her arms in front of her chest.

"I will be making up for that later...that I can promise you." I declared while pressing my lips to her tenderly before smothering her face in kisses. Gabriella laughed and that's when Rylan must've seen enough because he groaned dramatically before plopping down on the stool across from us.

"Not to break up this little..thing..but I'm starving here! I'm about to eat arm off!" Rylan stated before throwing his head back.

"By all means..please do..that should shut you up for five minutes at least.." I grumbled, prompting Gabriella to gasp before hitting my chest and looking at me with disapproval.

"What?! He started it.." I muttered as Gabriella lifted on her toes before kissing me gently one last time and turning back to her cutting board.

I glanced over at Rylan, seeing him happier than ever as I swiftly kicked his stool, knocking him back.

"What the hell!" He yelled while flailing his arms before crashing down.

Gabriella turned around and went to run to him but before she could, I wrapped my arm around her waist and pulled her back.

"He's fine.." I said, seeing Rylan's head pop up over the counter while glaring at me.

Before I could say anything else, Ray suddenly appeared, making my eyes dart towards him.

"Sir..we have a situation." He blurted, making my playful mood fully disappear as I shot Rylan a look.

"Don't leave her side." I stated seriously, before turning and placing my hand on Gabriella's back.

When it came down to it, I know Rylan would protect her..this is just the game he plays to annoy me..but that look in his eyes when he heard what Ray said. I knew he was back to being serious.

"I will be right back, you keep cooking okay?" I said softly, making her swallow hard before glancing between Ray and me nervously.

"Everything will be fine." I encouraged her as she nodded and gave me a tight hug before I turned and went to follow Ray.

The moment we rounded the corner, I knew it was bad just from the look on Ray's face alone.

"He is here sir." He stated, making my stomach drop.

"Did you catch him trying to break in? Had he been watching us? How the fuck did he find us?" I asked hastily making Ray shake his head no before shrugging as I quickly slipped on some shoes and a jacket. "That's the thing..he is saying he spoke with you..that you invited him to come..sent him the address and everything." Ray explained, causing my brow to furrow as he opened the door and we made our way outside. "I did no such thing.." I was baffled by the audacity of this guy..he seriously thinks my guys would believe that one.

"I didn't think so..we have him contained in the guest house for now. One of our men went with Miss Jolie and is bringing her back now." Ray informed me as we made our way across the yard and into the house behind it. Ray had his men standing outside the main house and a few inside just to be safe..so I knew Gabriella was safe.

"Right in here." Ray said while turning towards a back room. "He came alone..as far as we know."

I quickly followed behind and that's when we opened the door, revealing Grant Easton sitting on the bed with his hands zip-tied behind his back.

"Finally..can you explain to this guy that we agreed to meet up?" He said immediately, making my expression harden as I crossed my arms in front of my chest.

"I don't know what game you are playing, but there is no way in hell I would invite you here willingly. Not with the multiple times you have put my wife in danger." I snapped, seeing Grant's blue eyes darken as his jaw clenched. "You are fucking with me right?" He asked, making me shake my head no before glaring down at him.

"Check my phone then." He said, nodding towards the bedside table where it looked like all of his personal had been placed.

I glanced at Ray, giving him the signal to do it as I just stayed standing there, peering down at this asshole with all the anger I had in me.

"I called last night to try and explain things..you fucking answered and even seemed excited..you said I should come down and sent me the fucking address after we hung up." He explained as I suddenly stiffened. Wait..did I answer my phone last night? Then it fucking hit me...

I am going to kill him..no..I am going to torture him first then kill him nice and slow like he deserves.

"Sir..the text, it is here." Ray informed me as I gritted my teeth angrily.

"Rylan is a dead man." I hissed, making Grant tilt his head in confusion.

"Who is Rylan?" He asked, making me scoff.

"Doesn't matter..he is about to be wiped off the fucking earth..and you..fuck..what am I going to do with you?"