She pulls me into hug and I rest my head on her shoulder as I cry silently. Ava pulls back and looks at me. “Fucking Ginger. Honey, he slept with her because she was easy and he was unattached.” Ava cups my face in her hands. “Slash never bit her, that I promise you. That is something that shifters do with their mates, no one else.”
Ava kisses my forehead in a completely sisterly gesture, something I’ve never had before. She lets me go and starts the car back up and takes me home. Once she pulls up in front of my house, I move to climb out, but she stops me with a hand on her arm. “Take tonight, but don’t walk away from him. I see amazing things in your future. Okay?”
I nod, replying, “Yeah, okay.”
Once inside I pull off my riding boots, pick up Marley, and head into my bedroom. I don’t bother washing my face or changing out of my clothes. Once in bed, Marley begins to purr and headbutts me until I begin to pet her.
“Meow.” She looks at me with her blue eyes. “Meow.”
I kiss her head and smile at her in the dark. “I know, baby. I love you too.”
Tomorrow is a new day and things will get better. I grab the photo off of my nightstand and tears fill my eyes as I stare at it. The picture was taken at my college graduation. Grandma was so proud of me.
We’re smiling and she’s got her arms wrapped around me. She was a looker and everyone always said how much we looked alike. Hell, until she got sick people assumed she was my mom.
“I miss you, Gran.” I kiss the photo and set it back down.
Luckily fatigue sets in and I fall asleep.
239
Slash
I stare at the door, waiting for my sister to come back. As soon as they left I felt like an asshole—I should’ve taken her. I should be there taking care of her but something deep inside told me to let my sister take her home.
“Hey sexy.” Ginger comes over and throws her arms around me. “I’ve missed you.”
I grab her arms and pull them off of me. “Get lost, Ginger.”
“Don’t be like that.” She pouts. Why do women think that’s sexy? It makes her look like an idiot.
“You do realize that I found my fucking mate. Go try and jump on someone else’s cock.” I walk away from her and sit down next to DoRight. “I swear to God we need to banish that bitch from the clubhouse.”
He chuckles. “That’s why I’ve never stuck my dick in that snatch. She’s fucking crazy.”
The door opens, pulling my attention to the door. Ava comes storming in and looks around the room. She stomps over to Vicktoria and I can tell whatever she’s saying isn’t good.
The two of them look around the clubhouse and then I watch them make a beeline for Ginger.
“Oh fuck,” DoRight says from behind me.
Vicktoria pounces, knocking Ginger to the ground. She punches her twice before we are running over to them and DoRight is pulling his mate off of the redheaded bitch. “No, I’m not done with her.” She tries to wiggle her way out of my brother’s grasp.
“Ava, what the fuck?” I grab my sister’s arm as she lunges for Ginger.
She whips around to face me, pushing hard against my chest. “That bitch filled Brenna’s head with a bunch of bullshit. She even told her that you used to bite her all of the time, and now Brenna doesn’t think you should be mated to her.”
My cat itches to come out and destroy the woman who hurt my mate, but I rein it in. Axl isn’t here tonight, but I’m making the decision right now. I move toward Ginger who is still on the ground, blood seeping from her split lip and bloody nose.
“If you ever come near my mate again or fuck, anyone’s mate, I will fucking make you sorry. Do you feel me?”
She nods and another one of the club whores helps her up and they leave. I turn to my sister. “I need to go see her.”
“Don’t, at least not tonight. Get a good night’s sleep and go over there tomorrow. She’s probably already in bed.”
I stick a cigarette in my mouth, lighting it, and taking a huge drag. “Are you sure?”
“Yes, brother. Give her tonight and then go see her tomorrow.”
I hug Ava and then walk away, but instead of going back to my room I head out to my bike. I can’t let Brenna think that we shouldn’t be mated because that’s the last thing that I want.
The house is dark when I pull up in front. I shut off my bike and silently make my way up the path to her front door. The door is locked—I hold out my hand, hearing it the moment the deadbolt flips.
On silent feet I step inside, shutting the door behind me. I hold out my hand and hear the deadbolt reengage—I love being telekinetic. Marley greets me in the hallway, winding around my legs. I pick up the furry cat and scratch her head.
I put her down when I step into the bedroom. It’s pitch black, but lucky for me I can see just fine in the dark. My mate sleeps peacefully on top of the covers. I slip my boots off, take my cut off, and empty my pockets.
I climb into bed with her and wrap my arm around her waist—even in sleep she knows we belong together. Brenna turns in my arms and burrows under my chin. When the scent of strawberries wraps around me I’m finally able to sleep.
When I open my eyes I find Brenna staring at me. “Hey.” My voice is thick with sleep.
“What are you doing here? How’d you get in here?”
I reach out,
