Broken Girl (Book I of Anita Blake Adoptive Mother Series)

Chapter II

Ms. Fallon nodded and was about to say something but then the head officer that brought us here asked her to join him in the office. As she went in, Kindle took the opportunity to look in because we were both curious about the people inside. Inside we say a small beautiful woman with skin as pale as the two vampires who were in the room though she had a bunch of scars, she had brown eyes, and black hair and looked to be about 5 foot something. We assumed that she was Anita Blake who Officer Storr and Officer Larry talked about. Then we saw the Vampires they said were named Jean-Claude and Asher who to us looked like fraternal twins of Vampires. And then the other man with brown skin who was named Richard Zeeman.

While they were talking not doubt about us, Kindle and I were talking to each other as we waited for what was happening next.

^This could be very interesting.^ Kindle say to which I agreed with her.

^I wonder why Asher has his hair like that.^ I said to Kindle.

^I'm sure we will find out soon enough.^ Kindle said. Which I agreed.

^Do you want to take over now?^ Kindle asked me offering to let me take control of my body that I share with her.

I thought about it for a little bit then said to Kindle ^Sure. And you can again if and when needed.^

^Just like we have always done.^ Kindle said laughing inside our head as she let me take over. As I took over Ms. Fallon, the two Officers, and Anita Blake left. Leaving Kindle and I with the two Vampires and the other man who we could sense was not human though he looked human. At first I stayed seated then hesitantly got up and stood in the doorway to the office they were in unsure if I should go in or not.

"You can come in if you want to Brittany. Your safe here. No harm will come to you here. We will make sure of it." Jean-Claude the black haired vampire said calmly a soft look on his face and eyes. Which the other two men shared as well as a look of curiosity and concern.

After hesitating for a bit longer and with soothing encouragement from Kindle I slowly and hesitantly approached them.

^Is it just me or do you feel compelled towards Jean-Claude's and Asher's beautiful eyes?^ I asked Kindle as I approached them and momentarily felt Kindle take over then give control back again.

^It's not just you Bree. I feel it as well. But don't worry, it's not a threat.^ Kindle said calmly and soothingly. Which helped me feel less nervous than I had been.

"You are talking to your other personality aren't you?" The man Richard asked me startling me slightly. However, I nodded blushing softly an embarrassed shy smile, and said, "Yes. It's a habit we have."

"It's okay Brittany. You don't need to be embarrassed. Especially since it's helped you survive." Asher said.

I nodded very slowly while looking at him then at Jean-Claude then back at him. I did that more than once actually.

They all noticed unable to keep from smiling. And Richard asked, "What are you two thinking?"

"Brittany and I were just thinking how Jean-Claude and Asher look like fraternal twins." Kindle said taking over while smiling a calm smile.

At first it was quiet. Then three other men in the room we didn't notice before made their presences known. It was the third man that spoke though while laughing. While the other two fought to be professional looking bodyguards.

"She's actually right about that Master." The man with sandy blonde hair who was also laughing good naturedly. Richard wasn't laughing but he was smiling an amused smile, and said, "It's interesting how she noticed that when none of us noticed until now."

Jean-Claude and Asher exchanged looks and nodded while also smiling amused smiles.

"Others have probably noticed. But she's the first to actually say anything about it." Jean-Claude said while smiling.

"That's not the only thing we noticed." Kindle said while grinning at first then giving a soft smile.

"Oh? What would that be?" Asher asked while looking at us with raised eyebrows his hair hiding half of his face.

"Yes. And that everyone in this room are survivors. Some more than others. Which screams at those who have hurt us or plan to that we won't be taken down easily and they will be the ones on the run if they don't know what's good for them and aren't smart enough to leave us alone." Kindle said and smirked while totally being serious.

They all stared at us after she said that, especially Asher.

"Damn. She's not only right but that's totally badass." The sandy blonde said.

^When did you become badass?^ I asked her while inside my mind.

^I always have been. I have just hidden it for our sakes while in captivity. Now I don't need to hide it anymore. And I can help you become strong as well.^ Kindle said. Then promised, ^I promise to help us stay safe in anyway possible. If our captors come for us I will make sure they regret it.^

"That's slightly disturbing how you do that." One of the other men said, the one with dreadlocks.

All Kindle did was shrug. Then she said, "We kept from it too much or did it where it wasn't noticeable while we were held captive. We must be very comfortable to do it the way we are around all of you otherwise you wouldn't notice...Mr. Dreadlocks." Then she paused letting that sink in while discreetly looking at Mr. Dreadlocks. Though her calling him Mr. Dreadlocks got some laughs and even a laugh from him as well as a blush. His eyes looked sad though as if it was slowly sinking in what we had been through.

We were then introduced to them and found out their names were Jamil, Shang-Da, and Jason. Jason being the sandy blonde, and Jamil being the one with dreadlocks.

"So what are we going to do now?" I asked as I took over. Which made all eyes turn to Jean-Claude.

"We were thinking of spending time at the Circus of the Damned with you. If you were up to it." Jean-Claude said.

"Sure. I haven't been to a circus before. So it should be fun." I said.

After that we left and even rode in a limo. Which surprised both Kindle and me but also felt nice.

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I know this was a long chapter. But that's because a lot happened.