Free Envy by K.T. Fisher Page B

woman.” Baby complains.
    “Fuck that! She’s probably going to be just as bad as Strike!” Duke shouts.
    “We will be just as bad as The Devils.” I try to reason with Grim.
    “Enough!” Shouts dad, as he stands. “Do you think they had a big discussion like this when they took Elise? Or when they tortured all three of those girls and then took Lauren away from us just as we promised her a safe life?” We all stay quiet in response.
    “No they fucking didn’t!” He screams. “Now, this news is perfect and it gives us insurance.”
    “I’ve told Bomber to get a few photos of his sister, and then Strike will know we know about her.” Grim adds.
    “What makes you think he even cares for this sister?” Scrappy asks.
    “Why would he have her locked away and not told his club brothers about her?” Grim asks in return.
    He has a good fucking point. Why keep someone locked away out of sight so nobody could find out about her? Strikes a fucked up man, but he could have a tiny piece of him that actually cares about someone. If he cares about her that much, then having him know that we have found out about her could be the perfect tool to save the girls.
     
     
    The next morning Lauren and I have planned to go and visit Marie and Nelly and Elise is going to be meeting us there. When we’re in the car, I turn to look at Lauren and see her biting down on that lip of hers. “You’re worried they will mention you being a role model again.” I observe.
    Lauren frowns for just a second, but I see it. “I just don’t like the responsibility.” She sulks.
    “Well deal with it.” I laugh. “You have it whether you like it or not.”
    Lauren heavily sighs. “I was thinking of going to talk with Laura.”
    “Good idea, she’ll know what you’re going through.” I reply.
    Lauren parks outside Marie’s house and the front door bangs open. The little girl we met the other day called Lorena, runs out to the car with a huge smile. She’s only five and small as hell but she sure seems happy to see us. I get out the car first and Lorena wraps her tiny arms around my legs, squealing in delight. When Lauren walks around to our side, Lorena does the same to her and Marie appears in her doorway.
    “I’m so glad you’re here!” She laughs. “Lorena hasn’t stopped talking about you.”
    We walk inside, Lorena in the middle and holding both of our hands. We manage to not break the chain as we make our way into the living room. Elise greets us when we arrive, looking rather relieved we’re here and when I see the young boy sat on the other side of the room staring at her, I realise why.
    This must be Marie’s oldest son, Travis. Marie told us she had a fifteen year old and by the looks of him, he has a liking to Elise. I can’t blame him because Elise is gorgeous, but it’s funny to see.
    “Travis!” Marie shouts. “Stop drooling and get your room cleaned boy!”
    Travis frowns at his mother and it’s then I see the resemblance to his dad, Spliff.
    “It’s clean enough.” He sulks like a typical teenage boy.
    “Get cleaning or I’ll tell your father!” As soon as Marie mentions Spliff, he gets off his ass and runs up to his room.
    When he’s out of sight Marie apologises and makes us some drinks. Karl, her ten year old, helps her with some snacks and I dig in.
    “Thank.” I grin.
    “Tasha loves her food.” Elise laughs at Nelly’s shocked face.
    “Sorry.” I giggle. “After not being able to eat whatever I want for so long, I jump on it.”
    At my reasoning Marie’s eyes widen. “No don’t explain yourself darling. You eat whatever you want, there’s nothing better than a woman with a healthy appetite. I don’t like all that skinniness the girls think is fashionable now.”
    “Besides, you need to keep your strength up if you’re going to keep up with Devlin.” Elise laughs quietly, but not quite enough.
    Damn Elise and her loose lips.
    “Devlin?” Nelly asks.
    “Elise!” I screech