Speak To Me
Chapter 79 –

(Jamie)

I looked down at a fuming Gabriella, surprise, and humor filling me at how adorable she was being right now..I mean..I know she is trying to be angry, but the way her face is set in a scowl and how she went to lunge for her brother.. It was hard not to laugh and smile. Was I pissed at Grant for what he did? Not exactly..

In fact..I didn't really care what happened to Regina and the rest of them..but I was surprised Katrina was still alive. It kind of pissed me off how he got away with that.I knew why Gabriella was mad..she hated that her dad went through all of that just for Katrina to still be alive. He was put through more heartache for no reason essentially..and what was Grant going to do? Just keep Katrina hidden away until he gets what he wants. Would he have killed her afterward?

That's why I needed to take Gabriella out of there..I don't know how far that man would have gone. I need to gather some more information and get my wife calmed down before I can make my official decision on what I think of him.

"H-how c-could he j-j-just take her l-like th-that!" Gabriella blurted before groaning in frustration and stomping her foot angrily..like actually stomping her foot..I have never seen her so angry..why was I turned on right now? What the hell is wrong with me.. "Princess..you need to calm down..we will figure this all out, okay?" I spoke calmly, my hands stroking her hair and back as she crossed her arms in front of her chest and narrowed her eyes at me.

"W-why aren't y-you m-m-mad?" She turned that anger onto me, making me freeze for a moment.

I can't necessarily tell her it's because I don't give a shit about those people..can I? Gabriella has the biggest heart I have ever seen..so I know she was pretty upset when she heard about her family's deaths. But me..yeah..I was more relieved than anything. Does that make me an asshole? Probably..

"Well..I'm just trying to figure it all out..and maybe my kind and beautiful wife has been a good influence on me." I added playfully before cupping Gabriella's cheeks and tilting her head back so where she was now peering up at me.

"M-my d-d-dad..." She whispered, worry now flashing through her eyes as I nodded in understanding.

"I know..I know that's why you are mad. But in the end..it's good news, right? That she is still alive.." I said sweetly as Gabriella let out a long sigh before dropping her head forward and resting it on my chest.

"We will get through this and I will make sure Katrina is taken to a facility where they can watch her 24/7. I will talk with Grant and make sure there is nothing else he is hiding. I understand this is a lot baby..maybe you should take a bath and relax. How are my babies doing? You don't feel sick or anything right?" I rambled, trying to distract Gabriella as she lifted her head back up before shaking it no in response.

"I-I w-want ice cream." She said with a pout, making me chuckle deeply before bending and placing my lips against hers.

"Cookie dough?" I asked, watching in amusement as she nodded adorably before I kissed the tip of her nose.

"I will get you a big bowl..and then once I'm done speaking with Grant, we can take a nap together." I whispered, seeing her eyes blink rapidly.

"Y-you are going n-now?" She asked sadly, making my heart ache as I nodded.

"Yeah..I think it's best we know everything before I decide what to do with him."

Gabriella chewed her lip anxiously, making me search her gaze curiously as she played with the button on my sweater.

"W-well..m-maybe I was a l-little h-hard on h-him." She muttered, prompting me to narrow my eyes at her now.

"Baby..he kidnapped your sister and faked her death." I stated flatly as she shrugged. That anger was nowhere to be seen now as she started to be more like her usual self..sweet and completely innocent...maybe a tad too trusting as well..

"H-he seems l-like h-he d-did it to p-protect m-me." She grumbled, making me sigh deeply as I pulled her to my chest.

"Well..even if that's the case..I just want to make sure we aren't missing anything first..Maybe..and I mean MAYBE afterwards you can have another chance to speak with him..if you like." I muttered the last part..still not trusting the guy 100% but feeling slightly better that he told the truth. He could've hidden the fact that Katrina was still alive honestly..we never would've known. So I have to commend him for that one..

Even I haven't told Gabriella about what I did to them..I'm not sure she needs to know though. No point now..

"R-really?" She perked up and gave me the biggest smile as I nodded my head softly.

Then she jumped into my arms before kissing the hell out of me as I couldn't help but get lost in the moment.

"M-maybe you c-can take a b-bath with m-me." She breathed against my lips, causing my dick to twitch as it immediately turned stiff.

"How can I say no to that?" I smirked, my hands slipping beneath Gabriella's ass before lifting her up and making her giggle.

I guess Grant can wait a little longer..not like he is going anywhere.

After our bath and a round of passionate sex in bed..I was heading towards the guest house when I tried to wipe this goofy grin off of my face. I needed to go into serious mode and I couldn't get Gabriella off of my mind..

This pregnancy has made her sexual appetite insatiable..luckily she fell asleep after the last round of sex and I'm sure I never would've made it out of there if she didn't..not that I'm complaining..

I lifted my gaze and landed on Ray, seeing him nod to me once before stepping to the side.

"The brother has been calling him nonstop. I turned the phone off for now in case they tried to track it." Ray stated.

"Good..I would like to be with him alone for now."

"Yes Sir..and um..Mrs. Sinclair..is she.." Ray began, his tone of voice filling with worry as I couldn't help but smile sofly.

"Yes, she is okay. She is resting now..I have Sawyer outside of her room currently." I explained.

I know Grant probably isn't much of a threat to us...but I don't trust leaving Gabriella alone right now..especially not with her being pregnant.

Ray opened the door for me and instructed his men to leave as I slowly entered.

I reached over, grabbed the small sitting chair across the room, and dragged it closer to Grant..Who by the way, was just sitting on the bed with his head hung down.

We sat there in silence for a few moments as my men left the room and closed the door behind them. I studied Grant carefully, seeing his shoulders were now sunk and his posture that of a man defeated as I let out a long sigh.

"Honestly, I'm surprised you thought any of that was a good idea..I mean..kidnapping her sister? You had to know that wouldn't have gone over well.." I began, making him scoff.

"You're not the only one who thought that." He muttered under his breath before lifting his head and peering at me with those piercing blue eyes. It was weird seeing something so familiar on a complete stranger.

"So..does she hate me?" He asked, his eyes filling with emotion as I suddenly stood, slipping my hands into my pockets before pacing the room.

"Of course not..but she is mad about how her dad suffered because of you." I stated honestly.

"Well..her dad is an asshole too.." He grumbled, making me fight a smile.

"Even so..she loves him a lot. And that's not going to change anytime soon. So even though I might not like the guy much myself..we have to accept him." I said, making Grant's eyes widen.

"We?" He asked curiously, catching how I included him on that.

"I will be honest with you Grant. I don't like your background..I don't like the fact that you followed my wife and tried to take her. But..we seem to have something in common..something I could replace useful." I began, knowing this wasn't because he was her brother..he could be her fucking fraternal twin and it wouldn't make a difference..Gabriella is all that matters to me..nothing else.

"And what is that?" Grant asked.

"You want to protect her..and you seem to have no boundaries as to how far you will go to do it. " I said while leaning down slightly and looking Grant in the eyes.

"I would do anything for her." He breathed.

"Why?" I asked, wondering what makes him want to protect her so badly.

"Well..b-because..she is all I have left of her." He whispered making me sigh before clicking my tongue.

"Wrong answer..Gabriella isn't some fill-in for whatever abandonment issues you have." I said cooly, not liking how that could go. That could lead to obsession..he clearly has issues with his mom leaving him..and Gabriella can't replace that.

"So..once you figure that shit out..then we can move forward with whatever Gabriella wants to do, if she can move past what you did." I stated and went to turn.

"Does she know about what you did?" He suddenly asked, making me freeze mid-step as I stared at the wall in front of me. "And what did I do?"

"Well..My men said that Regina was pretty adamant that you were the one who sent them...saying you came to finish off the job.."

"Does Gabriella know about that?"

Fuck..

"You and I aren't so different..you actually would've made a hell of a mafia don.." He laughed, making me turn towards him.

"But I will keep that our little secret..because even though I think you're kind of a dick..she needs someone like that to protect her. And if she comes around, I will protect her just as fiercely. So even though I might have my own issues..I won't let that come between us." He declared, making me nod once before leaving the room as I let his words settle in.

I guess we will go from here..if Gabriella decides not to pursue a relationship with him..then I have a feeling Grant will accept that. But if she does...I guess it wouldn't be the worst thing now that I know him..Fuck..why do I kind of actually like the guy?