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“Church in session!” Venom calls out, slamming the gavel on the table. “Kevlar, were you able to get any more information out of her?”
“Yeah. The club’s name is the Stone Devils MC. I’m not sure what her mother’s name is or the man she’s seein’. I don’t want to push her when she’s already so completely upset. Her fuckin’ bitch of a mother said that this can be done the easy way or the hard way. The easy way would be Paige and Lyric goin’ to meet with the mother and give them up information on the club. If they don’t meet it will be the hard way. That means they’ll be taken from wherever they are and kept at the clubhouse with them. They’ll be used until they have no use left and then killed. That’s not fuckin’ happen! I will say it right fuckin’ now that I don’t give a fuck what I have to do in order to protect my girl, but I’ll do it,” I tell them all looking at each member surrounding me around the table.
Venom looks around the table and I have a feeling I know where this conversation is about to go. Personally, I don’t give a fuck if it comes down to me having to claim Lyric. It’s where we’re heading anyway. We’ve talked about it and Lyric knows this is something I want to happen between us. It might be happening sooner than we planned, but that’s okay. I don’t see anything happening to us to break us apart.
“You know what has to happen, Kevlar. You’ve gotta claim Lyric or there’s not much we can do. If she were blood related to one of us, that would be a different story. However, she’s not. So, are you ready to claim her? It’s only been, what, six months for the two of you?” Venom says, keeping his eyes locked on me.
“Yes. Six months. Six of the best fuckin’ months of my life. So, yes, I’ll claim her because we’ve already talked about me claimin’ her and that’s where we know our relationship is gonna end up. It’s sooner than either of us anticipated, but I don’t give a fuck. I’ll talk to Lyric and I’ll claim her in the next day or so. I don’t want any huge celebration or party. Not when we have no clue what’s goin’ on. For now, I simply want to claim her, give her the rag I already ordered, and figure out what we need to do movin’ forward,” I tell him as I once again look around the table.
“Are you serious, Kevlar? You’re my brother in blood and I want to make sure you’re not rushin’ into this shit because you want to make sure nothin’ happens to her,” Hawkeye questions me as I immediately whip my head in his direction.
“I’ve never been more sure of anythin’ in my fuckin’ life. Don’t question me again, Hawkeye. Just because you don’t trust anyone, doesn’t mean I’m the same fuckin’ way. I trust Lyric and have been fallin’ in love with her since I first laid eyes on her. That’s not somethin’ you can understand and I feel fuckin’ sorry for you because of it,” I say, letting my anger out toward my brother as he continues to stare me down.
“Good. I just want to make sure you know what the fuck you’re doin’ and not thinkin’ with your fuckin’ cock. I don’t have a problem with Lyric or Paige. In fact, I have a feelin’ if Ricochet and Paige ever get their shit together, they won’t be far from him claimin’ her either. I’m happy for the both of you,” my brother responds, a smile breaking out on his face.
“Now that we have that shit settled,” Venom says, a smile on his face as he looks between Hawkeye and me. “Goose, I want you diggin’ up every fuckin’ thing you can find on Lyric’s mother, the man she’s with, and the fuckin’ Stone Devils MC. You’ve got two days to get every piece of information out there on them. Tomorrow, take Paige and Lyric back to their trailer. I want them stayin’ here until we know what’s goin’ on. Right now, we need to act as if they’re in imminent danger because we don’t know anythin’ about this club. The threat from their mother is clear about them bein’ taken though. I want them on lockdown and not out of our sights unless they have three Prospects on them at all times. I don’t see Ricochet lettin’ Paige out of his sight and I know you’re not gonna let Lyric out of your sight. You need to figure out if you’re gonna give your parents a head’s up. I know they were plannin’ on comin’ down to see the girls. They’ll get a shock if they aren’t at the trailer and here instead.”
“I’ll call my dad and mom later. Right now, I just wanna be with Lyric so she’s not wakin’ up in my room alone. I’m gonna order somethin’ from the diner and have a Prospect run out to get it for us. I want Lyric to be the one to tell Paige what’s goin’ on. It needs to come from her and no one else. Those sisters are fuckin’ close and Paige will react worse if she hears this shit from one of you. Ricochet needs to be there too. He’ll be able to help her calm down once she hears what’s happened,” I state, already pushing my chair back from the table so I can leave church.
“I agree. This needs to be kept between the sisters. You guys all be there for them as much as they’ll let you. For now, make sure you keep a close eye on them. Kevlar, you’re on an extended leave from work until we get this shit sorted. We’ll meet again in two days to hear what Goose has managed to find. If anythin’ else happens between now and then, come to me immediately. If we have to call church, we will. I wanna stay on top of this shit,” Venom says before slamming the gavel once more and adjourning church.
I quickly get up, leave the room, and collect my things before I head straight for my room. Once Lyric wakes up, I’ll order us something to eat and make sure one of the Prospects leaves immediately to get it. It doesn’t take me more than a minute to get to my room and unlock the door. Opening it up, I find Lyric still curled up in my bed with the pillows surrounding her. I can barely see anything other than the top of her head. Removing my cut and boots, I climb in bed behind her and pull her into my arms. My girl doesn’t move a muscle as I hold her close. I can’t believe this shit is happening and there’s nothing I can do to help her until she’s ready to accept it from me. I know it won’t be long, it’s just getting to that point.
Chapter Four
Lyric
PAIGE AND I are on lockdown. It’s been a week since our mother called and we have no clue what’s going on and why she chose now to get in contact. I mean, other than wanting information on the Wild Kings. She made that perfectly clear when she called. A lot has happened since her phone call too. We were put on lockdown, the guys are always in church, and all the ol’ ladies and kids have been sticking close to the clubhouse. If they go to work or are out in town for any reason, they’ve got Prospects and members with them. The guys aren’t leaving anything to chance in case my mother and the biker she’s with decides to take one of them instead. And no one here wants anything to happen to the kids. They’re completely innocent in all of this.
I talked to Kevlar and Venom about leaving here. Paige and I could just pack up our things and take off to live somewhere else. Kevlar hated that idea and vetoed it immediately. Venom reminded me that if we were to just pack up and leave, we’d have no protection against our mother and the club she now associates with. So, I put that idea out of my head pretty quick. I don’t want anything to happen to my sister when she’s done her best to take care of me over the years and has been there for me no matter what. Even when she’s completely lost or in her own head, Paige is always at my side and I know that’s how she’ll always be with me.
Paige can’t stand being at the clubhouse. She doesn’t want to be this close to Ricochet despite him not leaving her alone even before she was brought here. The man is in love with her and she doesn’t want to be in a relationship with him. Paige doesn’t want to be with anyone. I know it’s because she’s unable to have children, but she doesn’t tell anyone else that’s what’s going through her head and why she won’t let anyone close. No one here knows that she can’t have kids because of that accident we were in a few years ago. Instead, she holds it all inside and won’t let anyone help her. Not even me because I can’t possibly understand what she’s feeling or thinking about her situation.
Kevlar hasn’t been working since I got the phone call from my mother. He told me that Venom made sure he would always be with me in case I needed to go out. So, he’s been here with me and we spend every day together when he’s not in a meeting. Paige and I were allowed to leave the clubhouse long enough to pack some things to bring to the clubhouse. Everyone here wanted to make sure we would be comfortable and have everything we could possibly need.
“Princess, are you ready?” Kevlar asks me, walking into his room where I just finished getting ready for the day.
“Yeah. We have to do this in front of everyone?” I return, nerves filling me at the thought of what’s about to happen.
“Yeah, princess. I told you the guys need to witness me claimin’ you. It’s nice for the ol’ ladies to watch it too. I already made them promise that they won’t go over the top and throw a huge party or anythin’. That’s not what you want. We’re gonna have a cookout today as if it were any other day we have a cookout. There will be good food, booze, and music. The kids will go to bed later and that’s when shit will get crazy like at a party. We don’t have to stay for that part, princess. I know it makes you uncomfortable to be around that shit,” Kevlar tells me, stepping closer and pulling me into his arms.
“Okay. I’m ready,” I tell him, taking a deep breath to calm my nerves before leaning up to press a kiss against his lips.
Kevlar leads me from his room and we make our way into the common room. The second we get in there, I see it’s full with everyone who can be here today. No one’s working and other than a few guys out searching for any sign of my mother or bikers who don’t belong in the area, everyone is accounted for to witness Kevlar claim me as his ol’ lady. When he came to me and told me that was what needed to happen in order to get protection, I wasn’t sure about it. He reminded me that we were leading up to him claiming me, it was just happening a little sooner than either one of us planned on it happening. It doesn’t mean that he doesn’t want to be with me any less or that he’s only claiming me so Paige and I will be protected.
The second Kevlar clears his throat, everyone in the common room stops talking and looks our way. A box rests on the table behind me as Kevlar stands so close to me. However, Venom calls the attention to himself before Kevlar can start talking.
“Before this happens, I’d like to introduce everyone to Tara. She’s been in to meet with Wicked, Bull, and myself this mornin’. We still have a few empty storefronts left and she’s gonna be rentin’ one of them. We’ve been over all the fine details of our agreement and she will be openin’ up a candy and coffee store. More like a café if I’m right. She’s gonna need help gettin’ the space ready to open so I want everyone to give her a hand and welcome her to Cedar Bay. Tara, we’ll get you introduced to the ol’ ladies and members later on today. I’d like you to stay for the cookout so you can get to know people and the guys can hear your ideas for the storefront so they know what kind of work it’s gonna take to get it ready to open,” Venom announces to everyone as we all clap and welcome Tara here.
She’s a tiny woman with the longest, straightest pitch black hair. From halfway across the common room, I can see how dark her blue eyes are. They’re almost a navy color fringed by the longest, thickest lashes I’ve ever seen on a woman. I’m honestly kind of jealous of her for them. She’s a curvy woman wearing a pair of jeans that fit her like a second skin, a tank top showing off tattoos going up her right arm, and a belly button ring glinting in the lights of the common room where her shirt is separated from the top of her jeans. This woman smiles at everyone in the room and gives a little wave while hitching her bag up higher on her shoulder.
“It’s nice to meet everyone. I look forward to getting a chance to talk to you all. Thank you for helping me get this shop going. I can’t wait to give you all samples of what I can do to show you I know this is going to be successful,” Tara says, looking around the room again.
“Okay. You’ll all get to talk to Tara later on. Kevlar, I believe you want to take care of somethin’,” Venom says, a smirk on his face as he looks at the two of us where we’re still standing.
“Lyric, from the very second I laid eyes on you, I knew you were meant to be mine. You’re smart, lovin’, care about others around you, are loyal, genuine, special, and the sexiest woman I’ve ever seen in my life. Every single thing I learn about you only makes me want to learn more. I fall for you more and more daily. It’s easy to fall in love with you because you make it easy. We’ve been slowly buildin’ up to me claimin’ you as my ol’ lady for over six months now. So, today in front of my family, friends, and club brothers, I ask you this. Lyric, will you be my ol’ lady?” he asks me, a smile on his face as he looks me in the eyes.
“Yes, Kevlar. It would be my honor to be your ol’ lady,” I answer, my eyes filling with tears.
