Even if I tried to stay away from the crime world.
Once Maisie was fed, we got her changed and got her situated in her basinet.
It had been such an eventful night that she was quickly rocked asleep, so we were left in complete silence.
"I'm gonna get a glass of water." I said quietly then made my way out of the room. I walked down the hallway and went towards the little kitchen.
I grabbed a glass then filled it before walking towards the windows overlooking a city I didn't know.
My heart ached and my soul was cracking at the fact that I felt so out of control. I was scared to death of the future because I didn't know what we were supposed to do.
I felt a tear trickle down my cheek as Colby wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me flush against his body.
"I know you're scared." Colby said gently as I started to actually cry. "Shhh...I've got you." He said and tightened his grip on me.
"I don't know what to do." I said as tears trickled down my cheeks. "About what, sweetheart?" He asked as I turned to face him.
"I clearly have to make a choice and fast. We have to make decisions and move faster than expected." I explained.
Colby looked at me with concerned but soft eyes as he gently took my hand, causing me to flinch from the pain.
"Your wrist is bothering you." He said with a matter of fact tone. "Yeah, it is." I said then sniffled.
"I just don't want to drag the kids to the hospital and frankly I don't really want to go to one." I said as he sighed slightly.
"Just wait right here for just a minute. I'll be back and we can talk more about this." He said as I frowned.
"Where are you going?" I asked with more fear than I was intending.
"I'll be right back, darling. Don't worry." He said then kissed my forehead before turning towards the door that would lead him out of the hotel room completely.
I sighed then went to put my water back in the kitchen before going back to the room so I could check on Maisie.
Life felt like it was crumbling once again but seeing my sweet daughter peacefully sleeping gave me a sense of comfort.
"Jules." Colby whispered, causing me to turn to him. "Come on." He said then nudged his head so I could follow him.
"Where'd you get that?" I asked and gestured to the first aid kit in his hand. "I keep it in my car." He said then led the way to the couch in the living room area.
"Smart." I said as he sat down then patted the couch next to him.
"I don't know if you'll be able to fix it." I said and held up my limp, swollen, and bruised wrist. "Probably not but when we get back to LA Nate can fix it up for you." He explained.
"Is that our plan?" I asked as he gently took my wrist, straightening it out. I whimpered at the pain, closing my eyes.
"I know, I'm sorry." Colby whispered and kissed my hand, before grabbing a large bandage wrap. "It's fine. I went through labor without pain meds." I said with a sigh and opened my eyes.
"So...our plan is to go to LA?" I asked again.
"I think for the time being it's the best way to protect Maisie and the kids. I know it sounds dumb because we're going right into place the people who are out to get you are. The guys are also there though and they can help us." He said as I nodded.
"It makes sense. While we are there we can look for houses. I just have to assert my dominance again so people learn to stop fucking with me." I said as he chuckled.
"I think everyone should know by now to not fuck with you but some of these guys are hard headed." He said and carefully wrapped my wrist up.
"I just need you to promise me you won't go off and do anything stupid again. I know you can handle it but we're a team, Jules. We do things together." He said as I nodded. "You and me forever." I said causing him to grin.
"I'm sorry it has to be like this, Jules. I really am." He said as I nodded. "I know you are. It's not your fault though. We just need to protect Maisie." I said as a shiver ran down my spine.
My mind raced with the possibility of someone taking her away from us.
I knew we would get her back and kill anyone and everyone in the process, but I didn't want to live with the possibility of her being away from us for even a second.
"I know that look." Colby said gently, finishing up my arm. "What look?" I asked as he leaned over and kissed my cheek.
"Nobody is going to hurt or take Maisie. Neither of us will let that happen." He said as I nodded. "I don't like even being away from her right now. What if someone is here?" I asked as he stood up.
"Nobody is here. We're gonna get to bed then we'll wake up and start our journey back to LA. We'll figure this all out together." He said then helped me stand up. "Okay." I said quietly and took his hand.
I didn't like the idea of going back to LA so soon and with our two week old but Colby and I both knew it was going to have to happen.
We would get through it though.
Together.
