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under. But Betsy knew without out a doubt that the three men had opened a small hole in the wall that surrounded her heart and were slowly working on possessing it.
     
     
     

Chapter Two
     
    Barry glanced at the bathroom door and took a drink of his beer. His little kitten might be all fierce on the outside, but he had seen the soft cuddly woman inside. “We have our work cut out for us gentlemen,” he said, blocking her from hearing them. “Our woman might act tough, but I believe she needs our full attention and guidance.” He got up and went to the door, knowing Anthony, Isaac and Lacey were coming down the hall.
    “How is she? Is she going to be okay?” Lacey asked as she stepped into their room and scanned it.
    “She’s in the tub, Orion has healed her and she’s coping as best as she can, considering everything she’s gone through.” Barry turned to take a better glance at his mates’ sister. Where Betsy was quiet and assessing everything around her, Lacey plunged right in.
    “You’re not rushing her, are you? I’m surprised she agreed to be here and not with Abby. What did you do?” she growled and Isaac laughed, wrapping his arms around her from behind.
    “Calm down, Lacey. You know for a fact your sister wouldn’t have stayed if she didn’t want to. Give my men some credit here.” He nipped her ear and glanced up at Isaac. “Well, two of my men that is. How are you doing Barry? We haven’t spoken much since Orion was hurt.” Isaac pulled out a chair at their table and placed Lacey in it.
    Orion snarled. “There is no need to bring that up. It was all my fault. There is no need to question our orak.”
    The bathroom door flew open and Betsy stepped out with a towel wrapped around her. “What’s wrong?” She asked glancing at Orion.
    “Nothing is wrong, I’m sorry I interrupted your bath, little kitten. I just get a little protective,” Orion said., going to Betsy and rubbing his cheek on the top of her head. “Go finish your bath, we’ll wait.”
    “Why is someone threating one of you? Lacey what did you say now?” Betsy asked and Lacey laughed.
    “For once it wasn’t me and it’s nothing to worry about, but I would appreciate you putting on some clothes. My men might not stray, but they sure don’t need to see my little sister practically nude.”
    Betsy rolled her eyes and shook her head, before turning back into the bathroom, but not before he noticed her pat Orion’s arm trying to give him some comfort. “Like your men would even look at me when they have you,” their little kitten mumbled and slammed the bathroom door.
    As soon as the door shut, Lacey looked at Barry. “Please don’t hurt her, she’s all I have now with Maya gone.”
    For the first time since meeting this woman, Barry saw the pain behind her eyes that matched that of her sister. “I promise to put your sister first,” he glanced at the door. “I’ve known darkness for a long time and I know what it can do to a person.” He looked back at Lacey. “The both of you shouldn’t have gone through what you did, but hopefully we’ll be able to give her hope and maybe even some new dreams. After all, it’s the Christmas season and miracles do happen. I have found my family when for so long I never believed I would have one.”
    Isaac leaned over and squeezed his shoulder. “You will be a great leader for your family and maybe this will give the four of you something to concentrate on while you learn about each other. We have word from one of our men in London that a number of children were placed in orphanages. My brother had been working and following Lacey’s father and knows for a fact that his group visited that city at least once a year. I’m having a list complied as we speak and will deliver it to you. I thought the eight of us could go together. Dan can make the arrangements as soon as you agree.”
    “What about your wedding?” Barry asked and noticed Lacey already shaking her