Page 96 of Tico

“Ember, I know some people may say we’re moving too fast, but to me, you’re the person I always want to wake up to every morning. You’re the one I someday want a family with. You’re who I want to spend the rest of my life with. I know in the biker world, we’re already considered married because you’re my Ol’ Lady, but I want to make it official in all ways. Will you marry me, Ember Rose Foxx?”

I open the box to reveal a gorgeous cushion cut diamond ring with smaller diamonds on either side of the larger diamond.

“Yes, oh my God, yes!” she cries out before she flings herself into my arms.

I exhale heavily.Thank fuck.

Ember pulls back as I take the ring out of the box and she gives a watery laugh at how perfect it fits her.

“Did you by chance measure my finger in my sleep?” she asks and fuck if I don’t feel my cheeks heat in response.

“Yeah, but that’s how I also got the right fit for your brass knuckles, too.”

Ember laughs and then kisses me before pulling back and looking down at the ring on her finger. “It’s gorgeous, Diego. Thank you.”

I stand, setting the box on the dresser and then wipe her tears. “Come on, Vicious, I want to go tell the others the good news. Tonight, we’re celebrating.”

Ember laughs as I lead her out into the hallway and down the stairs. I find most ofmis hermanos(my brothers) in the main room and I realize we were upstairs longer than I thought we were.

“Holy shit,” I hear someone say nearby and turn to find Pyper’s gaze locked on Ember’s left hand in mine. Pyper smiles at me and then winks. She knew I was planning this because she helped me pick out the ring. She just didn’t think I was going to pop the question so soon.

I grin back at her and then whistle to get everyone’s attention.

“I hadn’t planned to do it today, but I couldn’t wait any longer after almost losing her.” I raise Ember’s hand in mine, showing off her ring. “She said yes!”

Pyper, Rochelle, andMamá(Mom) rush forward and my grin widens as they hug and congratulate her.Mis hermanos(My brothers) pat me on the shoulder and from the clink of glasses, the Prospects are getting out the shots.

Daemon steps up to me, pulling me in for a half hug. Then he gives me a look that reads loud and clear. That if I hurt Ember, he’ll kick my ass. Normally, I wouldn’t let that shit fly, but he’s her brother, so I let it slide for now as we clink shot glasses and drink.

I clasp his shoulder. “Who knows, maybe you’ll find your Ol’ Lady next.”

Normally, he’d immediately shoot that shit down, but he just gives me a sad look before he replies.

“Maybe, but I’m pretty sure my ship has sailed.” He looks out the windows for a second and when he turns back to me, the look is gone. “Now enough with this shit, you’re engaged! Another round for our Prez!”

Later that evening, I watch Ember from across the room as she excitedly talks with the ladies. However, I can’t get Daemon’s worried face or his words out of my head. I don’t know who the woman he was talking about could be, but I hope for his sake, he’s able to find happiness. A man who’s gone through as much shit as he has deserves some good in his life.

Epilogue 1

Tico

Three Months Later ~ October

THIS IS IT. TODAY'S the day.

Right now, I'm in one of the guest bedrooms on the main floor of our clubhouse with Taco, who is my best man, and Daemon. With us we also have Capone, Vin, Paniolo, Stacks, Hex and Backdraft from other chapters in the club.

Capone, the President of our Los Angeles chapter and a good friend of mine. Despite living so far away from each other, we’vehelped each other’s clubs out numerous times. He and almost all of his club flew out for Ember’s and my wedding, leaving a bare bones skeleton crew behind to protect their clubhouse and warehouses. With him came his Ol’ Lady, Danyella; and their daughter, Nina, who will be a junior bridesmaid for us. Along with them came Blayze and his Ol’ Lady, Monica; as well as Torch and his Ol’ Lady, Daisy.

Vin is the President of our Lexington, Kentucky chapter. He rode up with his Ol’ Lady, Raven.

Paniolo is the President of our Oahu, Hawaii chapter. He flew in with his Ol’ Lady, Lu, and the twins, Thing One and Thing Two. Thank fuck for their cuts cause I can never tell those two apart. I had the Prospects head to the airport to pick them up and lent them some bikes so they wouldn’t have to ride in a cage.

Stacks is the President of our Charleston, South Carolina chapter. With him are Ghost, his Road Captain; and Preacher, his Chaplain.

Hex, is an old Enforcer friend of mine. He came with his Ol’ Lady, Harley, and another member, Yonkers and his Ol’ Lady, Wren. Both Yonkers and Hex were originally from our Huntsville, Alabama chapter but then they moved back home to Yonkers.

And last but not least, Backdraft, who is another old Enforcer friend of mine from Atlantic City, New Jersey. He came with his Ol’ Lady, Zoey, along with their club’s SAA Surge and his Ol’ Lady, Emery.