Free Spike (Aces MC Series Book 3) by Aimee-Louise Foster Page B

move as he walked across the room and
leaned over me to push lightly on my tummy. He worked his way around my side
and up and over my ribs, just applying enough pressure to not be too
uncomfortable.
"Has your vision been effected in any way?" I shook my head,
"Have you experienced any dizziness or headaches?"
"No, honestly I'm fine." I stated as I rose slightly now leaning on
my elbows.
James nodded his head and gave me my t-shirt so that I could cover myself. I
could see that he was clearly annoyed which only fuelled the fire inside me,
"I can see your annoyance and disapproving looks but no one understands
what I went through. The first sign of him abusing my children, I left. I would
never want any harm to come to them, you have to believe me James."
He was clearly shocked by my outburst and sat beside me on the bed, leaving
enough room so that it wasn't too uncomfortable. I still flinched at the close
proximity but was nervous as an outburst like that would most certainly of got
me a beating from Liam.
"Sorry Louise but this annoyed face is directed at your husband not you. I
just don't understand how any man could beat on a woman and in your case a
child as well." He shook his head from side to side and bit on his lip to
prevent him expressing his thoughts further.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to shout." I twisted my hands together and
looked down at the bed rather than make eye contact with him. It wasn't like me
to lose my temper, I very rarely raised my voice as I knew what the
repercussions were but I wanted people to understand that I really tried my
best.
I could see him pondering something, "Did he use a belt to hit you?"
He asked turning slightly on the bed so that he could face me fully.
I still didn't make eye contact, I didn't want to see the pity in his eyes.
"It was his favourite punishment." I rocked back and forth, I really
didn't want to be talking about this anymore.
"Sorry, I don't want to upset you Louise. I should stay impartial but it's
difficult."
I gave him a small smile before standing, "Do I just continue to give
Tommy pain relief?" I adjusted my clothes, making sure that I was fully covered.
"Yes and make sure you take some as well."
I gave a small smile, "I have a high pain threshold now but thank you
James, I appreciate you taking the time to look at us."
"Anytime, you just take care of yourself. Could you do me a favour and
tell Amy that I had to go."
I nodded before leaving the room to join the group for lunch.
    Walking back into the garden, I met Amy's eyes and her look
of concern that instantly warmed my heart. I mouthed that I was okay and she
gave me a small smile.
"Hi babe, I'm home!"
We all turned to see Hound and Spike walk through the kitchen making their way
towards us. My heart started to race at the sight of Spike and I was aware that
I was staring. I quickly composed myself and pulled Tommy towards me as I
positioned him on my lap. He quickly snuggled in my embrace feeling safe in my
arms and distracted me momentarily from Spike's heated stare.
I watched as Spike grabbed a cookie off the side, "Mother fucker!" he
dropped it on the floor and blew on his fingers as the hot cookie burnt them.
Devon laughed uncontrollably and I couldn't make out if it was because he had burnt
himself or the bad language he had used.
Spike stared at Devon but with a warm smile on his face, "Oh, you think
it's funny huh!" Spike stalked towards Devon as she jumped out of her
chair at lightning speed and took off running down the garden to get away from
him.
Spike took chase and finally caught Devon half way down the garden as his
strides were much longer. He grabbed her and flung her around making aeroplane
noises as he twirled Devon like she weighed nothing. Her laughter was
infectious, filling the air which was a heavenly sound.
"Are you sorry for laughing at me?" Spike asked as he continued to
turn her around making Devon dizzy.
"Yes, I'm sorry Spike!" She screamed through her laughter until he
placed her