Kadens pov.

I stare at Stormi as she stares at the pictures on my phone. Her face breaks more and more as I flash through the ten different pictures.

"Princessa, do you know these people?"

She nods. The tears fall as she blinks quickly before wrapping her arms around my neck and pulling me towards her.

I drop my phone and wrap my arms around her waist and hold her.

"I'm here babygirl. Nobody is going to hurt you." I promised her over and over.

After awhile, Romeo comes in and tells us the coast is clear.

Stormi pulls away and I wipe away the remaining tears on her face.

"They are all of the kids that were in foster care with me when I was in the last home with Manny."

I nod. "Okay baby. We will worry about that in a minute."

"That...boy. The first one....well...he tried to do stuff to me and Manny stopped it and beat him up. He told me he'd come after me. He..."

I held back the anger that boiled in my veins as I took a deep breath.

He'll regret even looking at Stormi by the time I'm done with him.

"We will talk about it later." I tell her as I nod.

She gives me a broken smile before giving me a quick kiss. She lays her forehead against mine as she takes a deep breath.

"If that was really my mom, why did she leave me? Why didn't they love me enough to stay baby?" Stormi voice cracks.

I palm her face and study her eyes. "I don't know baby but if that was really your mom, then she probably felt the only way to keep you safe and alive was to leave."

"Why would she blame you? You were only six like I was."

"I don't know that either babygirl but I will find out. I promise."

She nods before standing up and wrapping her arms around my waist. She holds onto me and hides her face in my chest the whole walk outside.

We were all quiet on the way back home and as soon as we got home, Stormi rushed out of the car.

She pulls on my hand but I shake my head and pull her towards me.

I kiss her forehead. "I'll be inside in a minute. I need to talk to everyone."

She studies my eyes for a minute before nodding. She kisses my cheek before rushing inside with Greyson following behind her.

"What was the deal between our family and Stormi's family? Why haven't you guys told me?" I ask through gritted teeth as soon as I see Stormi disappear from view.

My dad runs his hand through his hair as he takes a deep breath. "I don't know son. I'll figure it out. It has to be something your uncle was hiding but didn't tell any of us. I didn't even realize he was doing any of this until a few months before he died."

I narrowed my eyes at him as I try to read his body language to see if I get any lying vibes off of him but when I don't, I nod and turn to Romeo.

"Stormi recognized everyone in the photo as her siblings in foster care. Ricky is the first one you sent me. The foster home that was with Manny. I want her phone calls traced and I want information as soon as possible. Call Jarred for me so I can check on Stormi. I'll meet you in two hours to deal with the downstairs."

What I didn't tell Stormi was we captured everyone alive and they are all currently in the basement.

The only one we don't have yet is Manny or Robbie. Whatever name he's going by.

Romeo nods and lights a cigarette. I watch as he pulls out his phone and taps on Jareds name.

My parents follow me inside and head towards the guest room as I head to check on my baby.

Stormi gives me a small smile before heading into the bathroom wearing my shirt. I watch as she brushes her teeth and she puts her hair into a mess on top of her head before grabbing my hand and pulling me towards the bed.

She pushes slightly down on my shoulders so I am sitting down and she climbs on my lap.

She runs her hands through my hair before kissing my forehead.

"Why didn't you tell me what you do? What you actually do?"

I slide my hands up her shirt and hold onto her waist. "I own all the business we discussed. They are cover ups for the money. I couldn't just come out and tell you that I'm the leader of the carter. That I traffic drugs and guns."

"Do you traffic girls?"

"No!" I say instantly.

My uncle used to but I put an end to that as soon as I took over.

"Have you killed anyone?" She whispers.

My heart starts to race. I can't tell her no. I can't lie. But, if I say yes, will she be scared and leave?

I give her a slight nod.

I'm surprised when her face doesn't change at all.

"Thank you for being honest." She whispers and kisses me.

I give her a kiss back before pulling away.

"You aren't mad?" I questioned her.

She shrugs and lays down underneath the covers. "Ask me tomorrow. My head is going completely crazy and I'm extremely tired from all the crying. I really want to fuck you but I know you have to work so I'm going to go to sleep."

I smile and lay beside her. "I have time for you anytime you need me babygirl. You know that."

She smiles and kisses my nose. "Maybe when you get off?"

I nod and kiss her before standing up.

"I love you Princessa."

She smiles as she closes her eyes and cuddles up to my pillows. "I love you so much more daddy."

Of course she would tease me right before I have to leave.

I listen to her chuckles as I head towards the doors.

I lick my lips as I stare at the way she's popping her ass out.

"Duerme un poco mi amor." I spoke in the deepest british voice I could.

(Translation: get some sleep my love)

She gasped at my revenge and flips me off.

I chuckle as I wink at her before heading towards my office a little early.

After I change into my "murder clothes", I smile knowing I'm finally about to torture the boys who tortured my baby.