Chapter 21

Raven

" E verything looks good," the doctor says, his eyes flicking nervously between my five guys. They haven't left my side since the moment they found me.

"Are you sure?" Link asks, glaring the poor man down. "She's fine? The baby is fine? Because I swear to god, if we leave here and something happens to them–"

"Link." I reach up, grabbing his hand. "He said we're okay." I give him a tired smile.

"They are. All the tests have come back perfect." The doctor tries to smile. "We've done a full body exam and have done all the tests we could think of, per your request."

Link wasn't playing it safe when it came to the two of us, and I love him for it.

After we left the house of horrors, Link carefully drove us to Hallow Knights. Apparently, it's the town Travis and Taylor's brother runs. Their fucking brother! I'll be sure to ream them real fucking good for keeping that shit from me later.

There was a hospital closer to where we were being held, but Link didn't want to risk that mafia guy finding us and coming after what he thought he's owed.

I asked Link if he thinks this Boris guy is going to be an issue, but he doesn't think so. According to Titus' inside man, he was coming to talk business and no money had been exchanged yet. Thank fuck because I'm really sick and tired of being sold without my damn permission.

Plus, I already have five guys who own me. I'm taken.

"Good," Link grunts. "Are we free to leave?"

"I'd like to keep her overnight. She's been through a rough time." He smiles over at me. "An unexpected home birth. That must have been stressful."

We may have lied and told them that we had her at home. I mean, it's not really a lie, we did have her at a house... just not mine.

I still can't fucking believe that's how I gave birth. I've been thinking for months, wondering how it would happen, where I'd be when I went into labour, and how the guys would react. Would they be excited or nervous, would someone faint or freak out?

I feel like I've been robbed of a special experience. But all that matters is that Baby Bird is safe and in my arms.

I smile down at my sweet daughter. She's all cleaned up now, dressed in a cute little pink sleeper. My thumb brushes over her chubby cheeks as she sucks away, having a little snack as she soothes herself back to sleep.

She's perfect, and I'm so madly in love with her. And so are her daddies.

The doctor leaves us.

"Andy should be here with Andrew soon," Quinton says, brushing hair off my forehead.

"Thank god." Tears fill my eyes. "I miss him so much."

"I know, Chiaro di luna . We know you can't go another day without him. It's why we are having her bring him down."

"I hope he's okay. It will be his first long car ride." I worry.

"The moms are coming down with them. He will be fine," Travis reassures. He's standing at the end of the bed, his hand resting on my foot. He feels guilty, and I hate it.

"Travis." I smile. "Please stop looking at me like that. I don't blame you."

"It's kind of hard not to, Dove." He gives me a sad smile.

I hold up a hand as he tries to continue. "Nope. We've agreed not to fixate on this. Move forward, positive vibes only," I try to joke, but the poor man still looks wrecked. "Now come cuddle with me and our daughter."

"Hey," Hunter pouts. "I want cuddles too."

I smile, rolling my eyes. "You can be next."

"Yes!" He fist pumps, making me laugh.

Travis comes to my side and lays down next to me on the bed. He kisses my temple, making me sigh contently. God, I missed them so much. I was worried that it really was all over, that my father had won.

He's dead now. I killed him, with the help of my sister. She's here too. Titus has made sure to get her checked out. Being locked up for years, who knows the last time she saw a real doctor? I saw her briefly before they took her in for tests. She said she wanted to come back with me to Black Ridge. Titus and his men did not seem to like that idea.

I'm not sure what their relationship with her is, but she made it seem like she hardly knows them. By the way they watch her, I don't think she understands just how much they care about her.

It's fucked up and sweet, just like my guys. And I find myself very protective of her. I'm excited she's coming back with us.

I was going to suggest she stay at the house, but it's already crowded as is, so Link suggested that she stay at Safe Haven with the moms. I think it's a perfect place for her. There's something about mine and the guys' moms that just makes them perfect for girls like her and Leah. I think the two of them will get along great. Leah is still there with baby Jack because, in her words, she has never felt more safe and loved.

"So, do we have a name for this little one?" Link asks softly, brushing his fingers over her cheek. God, this man throughout everything has made my fucking heart melt. Who knew all he needed were babies to make his soft side come out? I love seeing the growth in him, to see him becoming a loving father. It's everything.

In this moment, when he looks at his daughter, you couldn't tell he was killing people merely hours ago. Man, our life is fucked up.

"I mean, I like Baby Bird." Hunter grins. "We could call her Birdy for short."

"Fuck off. We are not naming our daughter after the little thing they hit around with badminton rackets," Link growls.

"Shit. Forgot about those." He laughs. "Remember that one time in gym class you made that bitch bleed?"

I smile big and shake my head before looking at Link. "Don't worry, we won't be naming her Baby Bird." I shoot Hunter a look. "Or Birdy."

"I vote for the name we all seemed to like," Taylor pipes in from his spot at the edge of the bed.

"I'm down with that," Hunter agrees.

"I like it." Quinton smiles.

"It's perfect," Travis murmurs.

"Alright then. Haisley it is," Link declares.

"My sweet baby, Haisley," I whisper.

An hour later, Andy and the moms show up. I burst into tears as Mom puts Andrew in my arms. I smothered his sweet little face in kisses. Then we spent the next half an hour talking and visiting, making sure to take lots of photos.

"I'm proud of you, Raven," my mom tells me, kissing the top of my head as she cuddles next to me on the bed. Haisley is in Lisa's arms as everyone coos over her.

"Thanks." I smile up at her as Andrew sleeps soundly in mine. "If you asked me two years ago what my life would be like now, I don't think this would have been my answer. I don't even know if I'd be able to conjure up anything like this in my mind. But to me, it's perfect. It's everything I didn't know I wanted. I'm happy, Mom."

"I can see that." She smiles. "That's all I ever wanted for you. And I'm sorry you had to go through what you did." Her eyes fill with tears. "I never wanted you to have to see that monster again."

"It's okay, Mom." It's not, and she knows it. But there's nothing we can do about the past. "He's dead. He's gone. Thank you for everything you've done for us. For giving me a life without that pain and suffering. We're free"

"You were worth it, Raven. You still are. Always will be. You're my baby girl, and I'd die for you." I'd die for her, too. She lets out a disbelieving laugh. "I never thought that day would come. I've lived in fear, looking over my shoulder for years, wondering when he would find me and make me pay."

My heart hurts for her. "Never again."

She cups my face, putting her forehead to mine. "Never again."