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“How much?”
Casey speaks before anyone can make the deal for Kim, Alex moves to tuck soft hair from Kim’s eyes, noting her shiver, the sigh of worry escaping her before she can stop it. Sonya moves closer and despite how gentle she’s been it’s clear Kim is ready to leave, wide soft grey eyes making Sonya retract, glancing at Elizabeth who moves closer.
“Kimberly? Do you want to go with them?”
Kim blushes, but nods, Dani moving to guide Kim away from the others, tucking hair from her eyes again, the obvious tenderness between bodyguard and singer making Casey smile as she speaks again.
“How much for her…”
A price is agreed and Kim sighs when Dani moves away, looking at the floor, as if she thinks she’s not leaving with them, a choice Casey made earlier rescuing them all.
“Ms Beck, you come with us too…”
Casey speaks softly and Dani beams but nods, moving to help Kim pack, her own baggage less impressive even as Sonya and Elizabeth let go of their girl, choosing to trust that they, as her managers and ex lovers, have sold their songbird to people who will love her.
Later, three weeks later, Sonya and Elizabeth watch the girl perform. Kim’s hair is loose now, falling in waves that flatter her face and allow her to seem less delicate and breakable. She’s wearing a simple dress as she performs but it glitters as she moves, designed to make her look like a golden princess. Her necklace is also simple but as they watch Kim singing it’s clear she’s happy.
Alex and Casey are settled in the VIP area, right in front of the stage and Dani hovers in her usual corner, looking far more relaxed even as she tightens her hair plait one more time. It’s clear everyone is settled and both Sonya and Elizabeth trust they can let go. They will always be within reach, if needed.