Reunion

*Sandra*

"This is my fault, Jo If something happens to Henry...." I couldn't breathe, the words felt like fire coming out of my throat. He wrapped his arms around me tightly, shushing me. "We will get him, baby, I promise. We will get them both." He spoke quietly but I could hear a crack in his voice. "Sunshine, this is not your fault. Henry knew what he was risking going there. He knew what he was risking speaking to her, instead of sticking to the plan." I could hear Zeus' anger. I have come to understand he processes most things with anger, well they all do. I felt Joseph tense up. "I will kill the whole fucking crew if something happens to him." He stated turning around to the others. I tried to wipe my tears but more just took their place. Jay stood there like a statue, not moving, or speaking. I had to look closely at his chest to make sure he was even breathing. "Are you okay Jay?" I asked concerned. He looked up at me like he was hypnotized and I counted backwards from three. "I am," was all he said. "He is thinking of the different scenarios darling, he is trained to. He will take himself out of here mentally traveling to where they have Henry. After a while he will have the best plan we could have." Joseph still had one arm wrapped around me. Tanya was sitting down looking up at us almost lost. She didn't know Henry very well yet, and I realize she may feel a little out of place. "Hey Z, why don't you show Tanya where her room is, she looks tired," I said noticing her appreciative look. I smiled telling her I would come check on her later. After they left I looked at Joseph, "I don't think Takara would tell them Henry was there, especially if he used my name."

This time Jay looked at me nodding as if he agreed. "I don't either, Sunshine. I know how Luca treats his girls. I also know if he has one they all do." I shivered when he said that. I hadn't realized they would all have access to her, "He doesn't get jealous?" I asked. "He's a psychopath darling, He doesn't care for the girl. I know this sounds harsh, but she is property to him." Joseph said wiping another set of tears from my eyes. I felt sick. "The only way I would think she would tell him about Henry was if she thought it would free her, or if she has Stockholm syndrome," Jay said out loud to no one in particular. I thought it must be part of his process. I closed my eyes, taking in deep breaths to try to keep from vomiting. "I want to go," I said softly to both of them. "No." They said in sync. "I'm sorry guys, I said it wrong, I am going," I said again, this time more sharply. "You are NOT going with us Sunshine. I will not allow you to be in that kind of danger. You think Henry would want you to do that?" I could tell I had upset Joseph, but at the moment I didn't care. Henry had become my family, and Takara was once my best friend. I was going to go if I had to drive to the peak on my own. "Listen I respect that you are both trying to protect me, and I love you for it, but I won't stay here. I want to go. I want to help. I can't just stay here and cry and wait. Please don't make me go on my own." I put my face in my hands and broke down completely. Once I started I felt like I couldn't stop. Suddenly I was in someone's arms in the air being carried off. All I could do was bury my head into the shoulder in front of me. I looked up expecting to see Joseph, but it was Zeus. He sat me down outside, behind the city house. "Sunshine stop, I won't let them leave you behind, if they both kill me." He sounded like he was going to choke up. This was so unlike him that I looked up in shock.

"Thank you," I said breathing slowly to try to calm myself down. I saw Joseph coming around the corner of the house in a rage, but before he could get to Zeus I stood in front of him. "Stop, this isn't helping Henry." He looked at me, but pointed over my shoulder, "We will discuss this shit later Z." He said angrily. "I'm sure we will brother," he replied just as loud. "You.." He stepped back and pointed at me, "will not leave the SUV." I started to protest but didn't seeing Zeus shake his head out of the corner of my eye. Jay looked almost entertained again, like at the hospital with Brian. I rolled my eyes at him. "Jay has a plan," Joseph said harshly grabbing my hand and walking me back towards the house. "It's dark out here, and you brought her out here in the city." Joseph was still complaining as we walked. Zeus didn't respond respecting that it wasn't the time. I smiled back at him, and he winked. I think Tanya has softened him some. It made me momentarily happy. When we got inside he kept walking me up to our room, the others followed behind. He sat me down in a kitchen chair, before grabbing a bottle of whiskey and glasses. "Luca wants me and you Sandra, to come to his house, his safe house." he placed a glass of whiskey down in front of each of us. "Why me?" I asked not knowing he even said that. "He wants you I would imagine will offer a trade," Jay said after Joseph had a hard time answering. "Then let's do it." Joseph looked at me after my response throwing the whiskey bottle at the wall. I jumped, triggered, and instinctively covered my face. "Fuck, Sandra, I'm sorry." his voice instantly soft. "I would never hurt you." I looked up at him trying to hide how shaken I was, "I know I am sorry Jo. I just got startled." I looked around at the others, who were both visibly angry with what he had done.

"I know you would never hurt me, Jo, I promise," I said standing up to put my arms around his neck. "You can go, but please, don't put yourself in any danger. I can't live without you baby, not now." He said pleading. " I won't." I kissed him softly, and passionately, maybe a bit much for an audience, but I didn't care. I wanted to comfort him. I wanted to make him understand. "I love you, boss." I whispered in his ear, " I love you, too, my beautiful goddess." When I sat back down he was now calmer, with me, and with Zeus. I asked if I could lie down after we talked about the plan. We will all go, and I will be guarded by two, while Joseph goes in to talk to Luca. If Takara can be saved, they will get her too. Jay talked so fast, with my mind already full, I couldn't catch up. I am sure the others will keep things in order. I was tired, and sick, and wanted to try to sleep it away. I kissed Joseph watching as the eyes followed me to the bedroom. I could hear them while I crawled into bed. I listened as they discussed the plan in detail for a while before the conversation changed to me. "Don't ever take her from me like that again Z." I heard Joseph not wasting any time scolding Zeus. "Bro, not one of you was listening to her." I couldn't see them but I could imagine their reactions. "I know brother, I get that, but she is mine. You have no place touching her," he said again harshly. "Fuck You Jo, you know that wasn't my intention. She is like a sister to us, and you were being a dick. Of course, she wants to go. We all do. We are a family, or I thought we were." Zeus was heating up again as well. "Fucking Stop, You two are ridiculous. Henry Is counting on us to come and save him. We don't have time for this. Boss," I had never heard Jay speak this way. No one spoke after he said what he did. "He's not wrong Joseph, We need to focus on the chef. We have to stick to the plan and get him out of there safely." I said walking back in and squeezing his hand. He nodded at Zeus who shook his head in agreement. It took about an hour to get ready to go.

When we got all packed into an Suv, I felt the absence of Henry. I started to tear up again but forced it away. I had to focus on getting him back. They were all going over the plan. Joseph was going to go in as suggested by Luca, and the others were going to take out the guards throughout the house. Jay brought Five along, leaving one of the city guards to watch after Tanya. I am sure he will keep her safe after being threatened by three separate giants. I grabbed Joseph's hand while they talked back and forth. They weren't supposed to kill the guards, just knock them out and restrain them. He wants to spare more than he wants to kill to try to make a future truce with whoever takes Luca's spot. They all agreed Luca would die. I have never met Luca but I have heard enough to know he is an evil man. His death didn't matter to me, as bad as that sounds, I think it will make the world a better place. Joseph stopped at the north house, warning Blaze and his men to watch out for the possibility of retaliation, them being closest to the peak. When he walked back out I watched as guards and members walked out surrounding the gate of the house armed. I got chills, realizing how serious this has gotten. He looked up at Jay telling him they were ready, and so we headed towards the peak. The closer we got I watched as the others got more tense. "Are you going through the woods?" I asked when they slowed down. Joseph kissed my forehead, suddenly looking worried, "No Sandra, they are, I am driving up to the front door" He kissed my lips before getting out and driving off in a different Suv, by himself, without me. 
Falling for My Kidnapper
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