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Grace nodded, rubbing her hands along her thighs. She was just about ready to get up from the couch when Orion asked her about Cadence and Ben. Sure, she had talked briefly to Cadie about the guy, but she wasn't really sure what kind of information he was looking for. She sighed and bit down on her bottom lip. She couldn't believe that everyone thought she was a traitor. Especially after everything she had been through because of her affiliation with the club. "Well, I asked her about him. The most information she gave me was that she made a deal with him. He owns her. She said she did what she had to in order to get herself into the jail, because she wanted to make sure that I was alright. She also said his men took care of Annalise." Grace knit her eyebrows together, and shifted in her seat slightly. She figured that he wanted to know about what had happened with Ben, too. After all, Orion was very surprised to hear that he was the one that had picked her up from the hospital. "When he picked me up from the jail today, he told me that he had me to thank for having Cadence. Because of what I did, it opened the door for him to slip in and snatch her up. Then he went on to tell me that she is with them now, and that if you try anything they will go to war with you. He said if she so much as mentions Jasper he will green light her." Her eyes moved to Jasper, giving him an apologetic look, before looking down at her hands. "He followed up the threat of war by congratulating me on Thomas. Said he was a good looking kid." She looked at Orion now, frowning slightly and shook her head. "He has seen our son before." Not only that, she had spit in his face, too. But she wasn't going to tell him that. He was already worried about everything else.

Orion looked angry. "I feel like he was threatening you in hopes of me going after him. Which....is definitely going to happen. You don't threaten my family and live to brag about it." He sat back.
"I'm sorry I wasn't there Grace." He grew silent.
"Grace, I know you don't want to go anywhere...I think maybe you should take Thomas and go away a couple of days. Just until I figure out what the next move is. Oh, we're getting an alarm system here as well." He snatched his beer up again.
"His MC....they are animals. Vicious. Those killings a few years back. Body parts popping up all over. The mass grave they dug up....all that MC."

I have the answer
I can take the pressure
I will turn it all around
~Five Finger Death Punch

Jasper sat listening as the couple talked back and forth. About first Ben, then were Grace was going to stay. He knew Orion was trying to figure out the Ben problem. He knew something had to be done, for Grace and Thomas. Something to say that his crew couldn't mess with their family. He looked to Orion,"the club will be behind you for any retaliation you want for the threat to Grace. He needs to know he can't mess with her."Now the question was how to do that without Cadence there. To do it and not have it blow back on her."Maybe, if we can get them all at the club or somewhere. Away enough that maybe Lena can get Cadie out and into hiding somewhere."Jasper continued just honestly thinking out loud.

Orion mentioned for Grace to leave with Thomas. Then she wouldn't be in danger. When she mentioned that she didn't want to, Jasper couldn't blame her. But then she mentioned Nate. Jasper winced slightly. That might not be the best idea. He knew how much Orion had been hating the Reapers recently. So instead he offered."I could always stay here with her, Orion. Might save some trouble at the club if I'm not there hearing all they say about Cadie.Then he thought a moment and with a shake of his head, "Or she could stay at my place with me. I'll help bring what you need, but I had been setting up that extra room for a baby...a time ago. The crib just has to be moved up from the back storage room."

"Actually....Jasper....that really does work. You stay here with Grace. She is home, the baby can start settling in here. I don't have to worry about you going off. I will have a hard enough time keeping my own temper in check." Orion looked at Grace.
"Jasper, and you could really help each other out right now. It will be a load off my mind as well." He stood up, kissed Grace's forehead.
"Time to break the seal." He announced and disappeared for a few minutes. When he returned he looked a bit annoyed.
"Killian and Black already got into it..." He sighed and sat down.
"I will figure this all out. Then we will all be able to get back to our normal lives." He sipped his beer, and hopped back up when he heard the door. He was glad the food had arrived. He was hungry now.

I have the answer
I can take the pressure
I will turn it all around
~Five Finger Death Punch

OUTFIT

Grace looked at Jasper, surprised that he would even want to be in a house with a newborn. It was shocking, that's for sure. But, she was thankful. She would need the company if Orion wasn't going to be around much. "Thanks Jasp...it means a lot." She had already expressed her concerns and fears to the man about being lonely. The last thing she wanted was to be without her husband, but as long as she had someone around it would make things a little better. She watched Orion move around and leave to the bathroom, knitting her eyebrows together. She gave Jasper a frown and stood from the couch, sighing. "I'm going to go check on Thomas.." She grabbed her cell phone and moved to the back bedroom, taking Thomas into her arms and moving to the rocking chair, looking at her phone again.

TO: Lyn
FROM:Grace
I don't know. Orion doesn't want me near any of you guys.
I just got back home, and the last thing I want to
do is to make him angry with me.
I hope you understand.

Maybe when all this blows over we can have him talk with Dereck.


She stayed in the back for a few moments, then moved into the kitchen, holding Thomas in her arms. She was way too hungry to stay in the back. Plus, the pizza smelled wonderful. When she moved to the kitchen, she switched to hold Thomas in one arm and grabbed herself a plate.

'Cause sometimes you just feel tired,
Feel weak, and when you feel weak,
you feel like you wanna just give up

~Cadence Jaycey Sinclaire-Caine~

Lucky for Cadence Benjamin went off to work. He had moved her out of his house, and into his Condo. There were no weapons there, and he could keep track of her better there. Mainly Ben was thrilled she would be unable to make an attempt on his life again.

Cadence was showering in the Condo. Scrubbing herself as best she could with one arm now. She dressed in Ben's oversized robe. She entered the living room and curled up in one of the overstuffed armchairs. The woman who was babysitting eyed her.
"Don't see why he is so interested in you....you're not even that cute, and a traitor." Cadie glared at the woman. She remained silent.
"You are stuck up." The woman tacked on and Cadence got up and went into the kitchen. She made herself some peppermint tea and toast.

The woman followed her in. Still she kept picking on Cadence, and she really did her best to ignore the woman. Finally Cadence had enough, and she used her cast as a weapon. She smashed the woman in the face. The woman took off with a clearly broken nose.

Cadence took advantage of the opportunity and used the girls forgotten phone to call her Mother. She had her Mother rush over with clothing for her. She wanted to tell her as much as she could before it was too late. She figured she didn't have long before Ben found out what had happened.

Lena had to rush over, and though she did not want to she brought Tyson. Cadence unlocked the door after checking that it was in fact her Mother. She put the tv on in the living room. Lena and Cadence went into the kitchen to talk in private. Cadie told her Mother everything she could about the situation. Lena informed Cadie about what she little she knew was going on with the Angels.

Ben barged into the Condo. He knew Cadence had no way of escaping. She didn't have access to a car, money, or even clothing that fit her right now. Ben stared at Tyson, Cadence stepped into the living room.
"Hi honey..." Cadie said with a forced smile. She did not want things to get ugly in front of her little brother.
"You have company...." He stated and stared at her brother, and then noticed her Mother who stepped out of the kitchen. Her arms crossed over her chest.
"I had Mom come by and bring me some of my things that I left at her house." Ben nodded his head.
"Who is the little guy?"
"My brother Tyson." He nodded his head. Ben stepped passed Cadie and stopped at Lena.
"So Mom, staying for dinner?" He asked and Lena suppressed the urge to shudder. The man was evil, everything about him was evil. Lena agreed, only as a way to stay close to Cadie. She sat down beside Tyson, and sent Archie a quick text. She felt bad bailing on Archie, but she had to be there for Cadence.

Ben followed Cadence to the room. He kept his anger with her quiet, so their guests did not overhear anything. For the moment he only threatened her and shook her a bit. When the pair emerged Ben was back to his charming self.

Cadence focused on preparing dinner. Her Mother help, Ben hung about close. Not wanting to leave the pair out of sight. Dinner was a quiet affair and Lena was very happy to leave. Ben gave her the creeps. She hated leaving her daughter there, but for the moment there was nothing she could do.

~Candie~

Killian was surprised to learn Diana had a child. She was an attractive woman, so it wasn't hard to believe. It was just surprising since she was in a very demanding and dangerous career. He didn't understand why a career woman like her would want children. It had to make the job harder.

What did he know about family though? He didn't have children, he had never even thought about wanting any. His life was hectic, and dangerous. Definitely not a child friendly lifestyle.

He hopped on his bike, and revved it up a bit. Then he was off, driving away. Driving right out of town. He needed to be away. Needed to do a bit of digging. He would figure out what to do about Cadie. Even if that meant abducting her, and relocating her himself.