Fuck, if these shits scared her, how in the hell was he going to get her out of there?
Ax nodded. He’d pick her ass up and walk out. She didn’t have a choice. Boss wanted her back on the compound, so that’s where she was going, whether she liked it or not. He would hate to have to knock her out because she was already injured.
The door opened, and Ax saw a small person pressed against the corner with a plaid blanket tucked tightly around her. He couldn’t determine her age, hair, or looks because the fucker had messed her up pretty badly.
He turned to Ross. “Hey, give me a minute with her.”
Ross nodded and closed the door.
“Hi, sweetheart. My name is Ax. Ross, the guy that saved you, called us because he knows we can keep you safe. We’ve got several women living with us who can take care of you.”
“You’re a pimp, too?”
At least she talked.
“Fuck, no. I hate those parasites. We’ve got to get going. There will be ice on the road soon, and then we’re stuck.”
She shook her head. “I can’t.”
“You can and you will. I will take responsibility for you and guarantee no one will hurt you again.”
“Even you?”
“Especially me. Baby, I have to tell you, I’d rather have you walk out nicely, but you can scream and fight the whole time if that’s what you choose. You might think the sounds you make will get back to the fucker’s house. Ross said it’s close.”
She started to cry and shake her head.
“You’re going have to trust me.”
“I can’t trust anyone. Not ever again.”
“You’ll learn to trust me. That’s all I can tell you.”
He held out his hand. “Come on. I want to get you taken care of and comfortable. Come to me.”
She took a deep breath and then held out her hand.
“That’s it. Good girl. Can you get up and walk to me, or do you need help?”
“I think I’ll need help.”
“Then, is it okay if I pick you up and carry you?”
“You have to go down a few stairs. I don’t want you to hurt yourself.”
He chuckled. “Baby, I can carry you for days and not get winded. My prez makes us keep in top shape.”
Ax took a step toward her, slowly reached behind her knees and shoulders, and lifted her off the floor. He grunted dramatically. Her face tilted up with worry in her eyes. She started to smile when he grinned.
“I had to take the opportunity to tease,” Ax said and was pleased when she kind of laughed.
He opened the door and stepped into the living room, where twenty guys stood around.
“Fuck, how did you settle her down so quickly?” Ross asked.
“I’ve got a way with the females.”
Ross rolled his eyes. “I’d like to call and see how she’s doing.”