Speak To Me

(Jamie)

I didn't know what the hell was going on..but I can't lie and say I'm not surprised. Monica definitely has a certain taste in men..and John checks all the boxes.

I just don't want that shit going on in here..especially after that image will forever be burned into my mind.

I didn't say a word, letting Gabriella handle this one as I stood in the kitchen awkwardly.

But one look from Gabriella and I could feel her mood was changing..I knew she wanted to tell her dad about Katrina now.

All I wanted to do was make love to my wife in my own bed..is that so hard to ask?

"Why don't we go into the living room. There are some things we need to catch you up on John." I informed my father-in-law as he pulled from Gabriella and turned towards me.

"Oh, did you find out more about Gabriella's half-brother?" He asked curiously as I nodded once and walked up to my wife, placing my hand on her back gently.

"Let's sit and I will tell you everything we found." I stated, watching as John glanced between Gabriella and I before following us to the living room.

Ray had just left and put Sawyer in charge for now as he went to take care of some business. I wasn't too concerned about having protection in the apartment anymore, considering we know who Gage is now and that he isn't much of a threat. So I might even just let the guys have a few days off after this, until the charity event at least.

I sat on the couch beside Gabriella as I wrapped my arm around her waist protectively. John took the seat across from us and for a moment..I felt at a loss for words..I didn't exactly know how to start this conversation...it was definitely going to be a tough one."You're missing out! This book was meant for oɓnib.Дom, but if you're reading it elsewhere, it's a copy. Get the real experience at oɓnib.om, where all our original chapters are shared first."

"Well, as you know..we weren't sure what type of threat Grant Easton was to us exactly." I began, my eyes glancing towards a nervous Gabriella as she chewed her lip anxiously.

"But we learned a lot in Aspen..in fact, he actually turned up in Aspen."

John's eyes widened as a sharp gasp escaped him.

"He showed up?! Did something happen? Why didn't anyone tell me? Does your father know?" John rushed out, making me nod once.

"We did tell my father for security purposes only..and Gabriella wanted to tell you in person..after everything we found out." I went on, causing John to scoot closer before clasping his hands together.

"What did you find out?" He asked nervously.

"What I'm about to tell you might be upsetting..and I want you to try and hear the whole story first." I stated firmly, trying to show just how serious this was going to be.

"It turns out that we learned about how the fire had started. Grant had seen the articles about Gabriella and the treatment she had received. He decided to send some men over and try to scare Regina. Well..one thing led to another and apparently Regina started the fire in defense..she believed her life was in danger and she seemed to have snapped." I just told it like it was, seeing the shock form on John's face as Gabriella leaned forward and gripped his hand tightly.

"So..So the fire..Regina started it.." He whispered, making me nod my head as I saw John lift his hands before rubbing his face.

"But he threatened her? She must've feared for her life..I mean..I know Regina wasn't the kindest person, but she wouldn't hurt her children on purpose..right? She wouldn't do that to them.." John rushed out, and that's when I felt my jaw twitch..

He says Regina wouldn't hurt her own children..but what about how she hurt Gabriella? I have no doubt in my mind that when Regina lit that fire she was thinking of no one else but herself. She didn't give a shit about her kids or mother for that fact. Why else would she cover the house in gasoline and strike that match?

"That isn't all John." I stated cooly, trying to hold in my anger from how fucking ignorant John was to the fact that those women were shitty people...and honestly, might've deserved it if I'm being honest. "There is more?" John asked, clearly already stunned by what I had just told him.

"Yes..and what I'm about to tell you might seem unreal..but I can guarantee that we have seen the proof to back it up." I added, knowing this would be hard to convince John if we didn't have the proof.

I took out my phone, opening the chat with Grant, and scrolled through the pictures of Katrina I had asked him to send. Then I came to the video and clicked it.

I slowly rose from the couch and handed the phone to John.

"Press play when you are ready." I explained and turned back towards Gabriella as I could already see tears forming in her eyes.

I quickly went to her side and wrapped her in a hug as John pressed the screen of my phone...then I just watched.

I watched as John's eyes scanned the phone, a gasp escaping him as he brought the screen closer to his face.

"This..this isn't possible." He blurted, his gaze still locked onto the video that had Katrina in it.

"Grant took her that day, he believes she might know some information about Amber's death involving Regina. He has been caring for her and Katrina thinks she is currently in a treatment facility..she doesn't know the truth." I went on, making John shoot up hastily. "That asshole..he..he took my daughter? He is holding her hostage?!" John yelled, causing Gabriella to flinch before she went to stand and go to her dad.

It was damn hard to not cling to her..but I let her go and try to comfort her dad.

"Yes, he did take her..but he is not holding her hostage. We will be making arrangements in the next month or so to have her transported back to New York..but right now, her condition is too fragile to have her moved." I explained what the doctor had told me just yesterday. We now have been in contact with all the staff that has been caring for Katrina. She really does have the best care..Grant wasn't lying.

"Bullshit! How can we trust this guy?! He killed my wife! My daughter! He made me think my other daughter was dead..and then..and then he tried to take Gabriella!" John exploded, causing Gabriella to grip his arm before peering up at him worriedly. "D-daddy c-calm down p-p-please." She stuttered as John brushed his hands through his hair in frustration.

"No..I want to press charges against that man..I want my daughter back home where she belongs and I want you to never speak to him again!" John boomed while glaring down at Gabriella and making her eyes widen.

No fucking way in hell am I letting him speak to her like that.

"John, I know this is upsetting to you, but please refrain from using that tone of voice with my wife..or you will be having a problem with me too." I snapped, causing John to breathe heavily as I pulled Gabriella away from him and into my arms. I was ready to punch the guy in the face.

"I'm sorry Bunny..but I mean it..you are forbidden from seeing that man again and I am going to lock him up for the rest of his pathetic, useless life!" John shouted and stormed out the door, leaving us both fucking speechless.

Yeah..he took that a lot worse than I thought he would...