“Considering the shit that happened at the house you stayed at and the fact I know the company you rented from is owned by the club we got you out of the lease. All of yours and the boys’ stuff is already at my house. As for explain the rest, nope just trust me when I say you’re safe,” he states firmly as he runs a hand through my hair tenderly.
Can I trust he’s right?
God, I hope so because I love him to.
“I love you, too, Owen, and I’ll trust you,” I say, blurting my thoughts out to him, causing him to grin.
I only hope it’s the right thing to do and I don’t get burned by the fire.
Chapter Twelve
Ryder
Yesterday when I’d gotten in the room ready to lay eyes on my woman after dealing with the bullshit to put her and our boys in the clear, I was already pissed. Only to become infuriated when I’d seen all her shit missing from our room.
Finding her in the boys’ room I’d carted her ass back into ours, ready to lay into her. I didn’t expect her to lay into me, calling me out on the shit I’d been doing. Then again, I was trying to focus on dealing with Titus and the rest of them.
Fury and I figured a plan out and brought it to the rest of the club. My nephews all agreed immediately, with the rest of the club following right behind them. It’s not going to be easy to accomplish but it means not having to deal with any of them ever a–fuckin’–gain.
Holding Brielle to me, I savor this moment as she sleeps in my arms. I hadn’t allowed her this for the past week as I made plans. Not that I didn’t want to but when it comes to my woman, she takes up a shit ton of head space and I couldn’t afford it.
Should have talked to her rather than hurting her feelings the way I did. I didn’t and I got to make it up to her. Doesn’t mean that make up sex with my woman isn’t fuckin’ hot. Brielle fired up and letting out her frustrations is a sight to be seen. Got to say though the best part about last night was hearing her curse as much as she did. When feisty, she definitely has a mouth on her. Too bad she keeps it in check so much, but I respect she doesn’t.
“Ryder,” Brielle calls my name sleepily as she wraps her arms tighter around me.
“Yeah, mon bijou, I’m right here,” I murmur, pressing a kiss to the top of her head.
“Hmmm,” she sighs contently her body relaxes completely again as she drifts back to sleep.
Glance down, I study my woman’s features.
I hadn’t told her what my plans were for the day but only because I didn’t want to freak her the hell out. She doesn’t need to know, and I intend to keep it that way. For once the evil that is Titus won’t be coming near here.
Ela told Fury to relay the message to me and I let my brother’s words replay in my head once again. You know Ela and the way she is. The gift she has, she’s seen a lot of shit and a lot of it scary as fuck but always speaks in riddles when warning those around her. Told me to tell you, to not let your guard down and watch for the shadows. The night is not done and expect it to come sooner rather than later. Only you can keep them safe from the dangers ahead. The gator will meet the snake, but it will take more than strength to end this one.
Well tonight it will be done. I put word out I wanted a meet with Louis, Henry and that fucker Titus. We’re having that meet later and I’ll have my brothers at my back. Does this mean a war to start? Maybe.
The club was lucky enough to not have gone to war against the Toxic Warriors after what happened with Nora. This time around it could go completely opposite.
Lifting my gaze to the nightstand, I take in the time. Time to get things started.
Gently, I move from under Brielle’s body and slide out of the bed. I quickly dress in a pair of jeans, black tee, hoodie with the club’s insignia on it and slip on my boots. Grabbing my holster from the top of the dresser I put it in place over my shoulders and pull my guns out of the drawer they stay in when I’m at the clubhouse. Don’t need the boys to get ahold of them. Slipping them in place I slide my cut on.
Ready to go, I look back to the bed to take my woman in. Needing to touch her one more time, I move to the side of the bed and lean down to brush my lips against her forehead. “Love you, mon bijou. This ends for you today. You’ll finally be free to enjoy the rush of life,” I whisper to her sleeping form.
Pulling away, I leave the room without making a sound. In the hallway, I move to my boys’ room and step inside to find them both still passed out, as well. A grin slides into place at seeing how there lying in bed. Both in the same position in their own beds. Arms under the pillow knees up in the fetal position.
I step to Micah’s bed first and run my hand through his hair then do the same with Marcus. “After today boys you can rest easy,” I murmur as they continue to sleep before leaving them just as silently as I’d left their mom.
Once in the hallway, I make quick work of getting to the main room to find all of my brothers waiting for me. Chains steps forward as he stares at me. “Let’s do this,” he
