Speak To Me
Chapter 78 –

(Grant)

How the hell was I going to say this? I mean..I have to tell them..right?I have no fucking doubt in my mind that Jamie Sinclair would replace out sooner or later..I have to give it to the guy..he was good..

Too fucking good..like I almost wanted to kick his ass for how smug and confident he was being. To me, it almost borderlines cockt and arrogant..but that might just be my ego talking.I'm not used to taking orders, I'm used to giving them. Seeing Gabriella though..and hearing her speak for the first time..I understand why Jamie acts that way. Hell, even I would do anything to protect the girl and I barely even know her.I just feel this strong bond and pull..like she is the last connection to my mom and I have to cherish her. I want to cherish her.."Notice: This chapter was created for Jobnb.om. If it's on any other site, it's been copied. Visit obn15. Jom to enjoy the original chapters directly from the source."

I never had a little sister before..and boy is she little. She is such a tiny thing but I can tell she has that man wrapped around her finger.

Considering he said there was no way in hell he would ever let me see her..and not even an hour later, here we are.

It made me feel good like she was just as intrigued about me as I was about her.

"What? What is it that you need to tell us?" My brother-in-law asked..yeah..I will call him that now because there is no way in hell I can stay out of my sister's life. Let's hope she is open to what I am about to tell her..

I have a feeling it might not go over well.

"I'm not sure how to start.." I began, trying to think about what to say first. Fuck..yeah, I'm screwed.

I met Gabriella's gaze, her eyes wide with anticipation as I shifted on the bed slightly. My hands were still tied behind my back and numb...I could probably break the zip ties if I wanted to, but it would hurt like hell, that's for sure.

"W-why d-don't you s-start from the b-b-beginning." Gabriella encouraged me, her stutter making my heart swell even more as she became even more precious to me.

"Okay..but he has to promise to let me finish." I stated while nodding towards Jamie.

"I'm not promising anything..you have four minutes left." Jamie stated coldly, making Gabriella glance up at him before frowning.

He just stared down at her, his posture not changing but I saw it in his eyes..the way they warmed and how he let out a soft sigh. "Just..begin." Jamie grumbled now as he quickly lifted Gabriella before plopping her into his lap.

Damn..he really does have it bad.

"Well..the way I found out about you was from the articles..the ones about your stepmother and the abuse you endured." I began, making Gabriella look down before nodding.

I couldn't help but feel a pang of hurt, knowing she had been through so much..just like me..but at least I had my brothers..she didn't even have that. My stepmother wasn't too bad..I mean, she wouldn't get involved, but when my dad was abusive she would try to fix it all by buying

us things or taking us on expensive trips. She herself wasn't immune to my father's rage..so there wasn't much she could really do. We were all prisoners to that man and the lifestyle he chose for us.

"Then I began to wonder..was there something I could do to help you..or maybe I could even save you from that horrible life." I whispered, knowing what I was about to say next might change everything.

"So I began watching you..well, I had my men watching you..and I began watching them." I stated, and that's when Jamie stiffened..yeah..he was good.

"I wanted to give them a warning..to let them know that you were untouchable." I began, making Gabriella's head snap up as Jamie gripped her tighter.

"I hope you aren't about to say what I think you are." He gritted through his teeth, making me sigh and tilt my head back while closing my eyes.

"My men were at the house that morning. But they weren't the ones who caused the fire. That was Regina herself..she went insane.." I dropped the first bomb, prompting Gabriella to slap her hand over her mouth before gasping.

"We weren't going to hurt them..I mean..we just wanted to scare them." I rushed out, knowing that was kind of a lie..if it came down to it..I probably would've had them killed if they ever hurt Gabriella again.

"I think we have heard enough." Jamie snapped before pulling Gabriella up.

My eyes widened as panic began to set in.

"Wait..I'm not done." I rushed out as Jamie started to pull Gabriella to the door.

Then I jumped to my feet, causing a rush of men to stand between us as Gabriella's big blue eyes met mine.

I knew it was over..I knew he wouldn't let me see her again and I needed to get this all out there.

"Katrina is still alive!!" I blurted, making Jamie freeze as his back stiffened. The air grew thick with silence as even the guards looked at me with wide eyes.

"What did you just say?" Jamie whispered in disbelief as Gabriella's eyes filled with confusion.

"Katrina Kensington..she..she's alive. We have her.." I said mode calmly, making Jamie scoff before tugging my sister closer to him.

"That isn't possible..we saw her die. We were in the room with her." He stated while I shook my head no.

"We wanted you to think she was dead..well..I wanted you to." I added, knowing this was all my doing and Grayson had no say in it.

"W-why?" Gabriella finally spoke, her voice full of disbelief as I let out a sigh of defeat..yep..she was going to fucking hate me.

"Because..she is the only one who really knows what happened to our mom.." I explained, making Gabriella look up at Jamie in confusion. He didn't seem surprised though..did he know something about this? "Sh-She k-killed herself." Gabriella said softly.

"I don't believe that..not after what Regina said..I believe Regina had a part in it..I believe she either forced our mother too..or even did it herself." I began.

"And Katrina might know something..so, when I found out she survived..I gave her a sedative that day in the hospital..one to slow her heartbeat..and she has been at my home since..recovering with the best care she could ever receive." Gabriella just stood there frozen, her eyes blinking slowly as she absorbed the information.

"Sh-she is alive?" She spoke more clearly than I have heard yet as I nodded my head.

"Prove it..this could be some type of game to trick us into going with you." Jamie spat, making me shoot him a glare as we began staring each other down.

"Fine, give me my phone and I will." I stated cooly, making Jamie glance towards one of the guys as he nodded his head.

But instead of bringing me the phone, the older guy handed it to Jamie as he glanced up at me again.

"Is it this number?" He asked while flashing me the phone. I saw Grayson's number on the screen, prompting me to nod once as Jamie started to type something out. Gabriella on the other hand wouldn't even look me in the eyes now..which hurt like hell..

"I know it was fucked up...I just didn't know what else to."

"You don't fucking talk to her..sit your ass back down too." Jamie snapped while pointing to me. That's when two of the guys pushed me back onto the bed. Then I heard my phone ping..

Jamie clicked a few things on the screen and I knew he got the proof when his eyes widened.

That's when Gabriella gasped..her hand slapping over her mouth as tears seemed to fill her eyes.

Suddenly she pulled from Jamie and tried to march towards me..anger filling those blue eyes as I blinked rapidly.

"Baby..no. Come on..you need a minute." Jamie rushed out, his hands looping around her waist as he picked her up effortlessly.

Then she glared at me as he started to carry her off like a small child. I was shocked by the reaction she had as guilt flooded through me..Yeah..she was pissed..well, that didn't go well..fuck.