Dark Alliances

The custody battle was escalating faster than I could handle. Jimmy’s lawyer filed another motion this time requesting that my visits with the kids be reduced to once a week under strict supervision. The reason? My “immoral and unstable relationship with a known criminal associate.” I read the document in Jax’s living room, hands shaking. The kids’ faces flashed in my mind their confused questions, their tears when I had to leave. Jax walked in from the kitchen, shirtless, holding a beer. He saw my face and took the paper from me. “Let me see,” he said calmly. After reading it, his jaw clenched. “This bastard is really trying to take them from you.” He pulled me into his arms, his strong hands rubbing my back. “I told you I’d handle it. Tonight, I’m meeting some people who can make