by Vera Quinn
“I’ll be right outside.” Then I leave her. I want to take away her pain but I know it’s not happening. She will feel it for some time to come.
Chapter 38
Callie
Kellan is tucked away safe with Kat and Steel. I know I can trust them and their house has become a fortress. They have everything they need.
Krill and I have a plan, and as soon as we get there the better it will be. We are going to the memorial in force. Some of Feral Steel MC, most BlackPath MC and all of the Rebellions 4Blood MC. We will arrive only hours before the memorial. No one will know our numbers before we arrive. We’re coming from three different directions. I’m riding behind my dad. Devil didn’t like it, but it is what is needed.
The trip is long. We go to the clubhouse and shower and Krill lets everyone know the plan. Dad wants me with Krill, but it is not happening.
I go into Dra’s and my room at the club for the last time. I know after this is over I won’t be back. There are other clubs here and everyone has given me condolences. I go inside and take a quick shower and put on my property cut and my riding leathers. I am sore from the long ride, but I did just give birth. I go through everything and put everything I want in a box to be shipped to me and leave the rest maybe someone can get use out of. The last thing I put in the box is the pregnancy pictures we took. I was so nervous to ask Dra to do them. Since Kellan wasn’t his I didn’t know if he would want to. He told me to quit being silly. I love that man. He said I was his beautiful wife and he would love to have such sweet pictures taken. If I’d only known. I wipe the tears from my eyes.
I know this will be a hard day, but it has to be done. I check my guns and make sure I have my knife and lighter. Time to go say good-bye to Dra, Hawser, and Gram.
I make my way back up the hall and see Krill coming out of the office. “You ready for this, Sis?” I nod my head yes, but can’t make my voice work. Krill and I hold hands going down the hall afraid to let go of the other.
We walk outside and everyone is waiting. We are bringing up the back of the procession. Krill leads with the remaining members. There is a limo for some of the ol’ ladies. The other visiting clubs follow them and we are at the back. This time I ride alone in Dra’s four wheel drive truck. We proceed through town. I get the same looks from town people that I got from other members of the Troubled Fathoms MC and visiting clubs. They think I am disrespecting Dra by not riding up front with Krill.
We follow the procession to the grave yard but when they go into the gates we turn and head to the other side of town and vengeance. This is the only time they wouldn’t expect us. They would think we would all be at the memorial service, but that is what we wanted them to think.
We speed down the road. We knew our targets. We split in two groups so we could approach from two sides. I can see the house now. I never slow down. I hit the side of the house at full speed. We had taken the air bag out so I wouldn’t get a broken nose. I hear people yelling and wood busting. The jolts and jerking is going to leave marks, but at this point I feel nothing but relief. As soon as the truck stops I hear the bullets going by me. I slide down the door of the truck. I know all my guys are outside and I have to get there. I make my way out of the house and I hear Devil’s motorcycle and he stops in front of me. I get on his bike and when we are gone I count to twenty and I hit the switch. The house goes up.
The explosives on the truck leave hardly anything and then there is a second explosion. I want to think that was my little surprise. I look behind me and the guys have lit the grass up and the greenhouse behind the house. It will all be ash. Then we head to our second target. We make it to the abandoned house that Hawser had. The growers wanted it bad, so we light it up too, with the surrounding grounds. This property and the last will be soaked in chlorine within the hour. We make two more stops the same way and then it is done. We found out Lottie helped them set this up. She was dealt with swiftly by Krill. We make our way back to the clubhouse. Everyone is there waiting for us. We all walk into the clubhouse. Krill is the first one to us.
“Is it all done, Sis? We saw smoke even at the graveyard. Did you take care of it all? Anything left for us?” I don’t feel better at all. All I feel is hollow.
“It’s done Krill. It’s your job to keep them gone. They got a taste of hell today.” Krill takes me in his arms and hugs me and I cry. I cry for the man I loved with all my heart. I cry for the woman I had come to love as my Gram. I cry for a man I respected because he loved his family as hard as he fought. I cry for the family I wanted with Dra. This world lost a man with a giant heart. I cried for it all with no shame.
Chapter 39
Callie
6 months later…
It’s hard to believe it has been six months since Dra’s burial. I went and visited Dra’s grave before we left, but it was hard. I make sure flowers are sent every week. I send them for all three sites. I talk to Krill at least once a week. He’s coming to visit soon. I worry about him. When I am strong enough I will go back and visit. I know one day I will get comfort from it the way I do visiting Tommy.
Uncle Blake retired before we went to Colorado for Dra’s funeral. He road with us that day in Colorado. Now he is taking his place with Dad at the BlackPath MC. He has joined ZMan in the enforcer position.
Dad and Kim had their baby. That is their story to tell, though.
I moved back to Oklahoma with Devil. At first it was because it was what Dra wanted, but Devil has proven himself to me. He always puts me and Kellan first. He is very thoughtful of my feelings of Dra. I still keep that one pregnancy picture of Dra and myself in my room. Yes, I have my own room. I haven’t moved past Dra that fast. He’s still in my heart, but I know he wants me safe and happy.
Today I went to visit Tommy. Dad is on Grandpa duty. He loves that position. I brought Tommy his single flower and I have told him everything new about his namesake. I also told him about Dra. It helps to talk to my brother. He’s a good listener. I let him know all my fears. I know Devil wants us to be a real family. I want it too, but I just can’t have any more loss or hurt. I’m sitting beside the grave and I am deep in thought but I hear a whisper in the air. I know. They want me happy. I know what I have to do.
I pick my son up and call Kat. She is going to do some babysitting for me tonight. She’s always happy to. She says I need to leave Kellan more. Thank goodness for grandmas.
I make it home and take the baby to Kat. She said Devil and Stone are at the club. I rush home and shower and get dressed. I dress in a pair of cut offs and tank top. I blow dry my hair and leave it in a disheveled look. My hair has grown out to the top of my backside now and it is hard to do much with it in a hurry. I put on some make-up, which I rarely do. Just a little mascara and some shadow to give me smoky eyes and then some gloss on my lips. I put on some lotion and my chucks. I have a mission and I won’t be sidetracked.
I make to the club and walk in. Devil and Stone’s backs are to me and there aren’t many people here. I see Stone has his arm around one of the club girls. I believe her name is Tallulah. She is a nice girl. But the one slinking up to Devil is only doing it because she saw me come in. She is one of those that wants to be an ol’ lady any way she can get it. Devil has sent her packing many times but this time he isn’t pushing her away. Not fast enough for my liking any way.
“Damn Devil, why not just your dick sucked if that bitch is not going to put out for you? She has always had a stick stuck up her ass. You’ve had her in your house for six fucking months and your hand is the only kind of action you get.” Stone is laying it on thick. Did my husband not just get killed? Ok. Calm down. Devil has done nothing wrong.
“That’s right, honey. That bitch is never going to be yours. Why don’t you take me back to your room like the other day?” That’s it. Had enough. Then Devil pushes her off.
“Don’t call Callie a bitch. I haven’t touched you bitch, or anyone. Even if I never touch her again, she is better than you and Stone s
hut your fucking mouth, brother. She’s the mother of my child and don’t disrespect her.” My heart just exploded with love for Devil. He does love me.
I walk over to Stone and get up in his face. “You have a problem with me say it. Don’t be nice to me to my face and talk about me behind my back.” Stone looks like he could swallow his tongue but he recovers soon enough.
Then I walk over to Prissy and pick her up by the front of her shirt. “Bitch that is my man you’re talking to and if you approach him again I will throat punch you to hell and crawl in behind you and then whip your ass. Do we have that clear? I’m claiming him here and now for everyone to hear before his club.” I look at the few members here and I see Steel come in the back door. Didn’t think he would leave the house but guess he knew something was up.
“Well, it’s about damn time. Prissy find someone else or get out.” He then turns to Stone. “What’s your problem? Just because Kizzy was a bitch doesn’t mean every woman is.”
I feel Devil’s strong arms around me. “Do you mean it? You’re mine again? Damn, I love you.” With that my air is cut off. Devil is giving me a kiss that takes my breath away. “I am claiming this woman before my club. She is my woman. She is my ol’ lady. She is mine.” I can see Devil is taking no chances this time.
“I mean it. I love you Devil. I am yours. For as long as I live.” Devil spins me around. I think he is happy.
“Done deal. You two have made the claim now. Devil, I expect to see that property patch tomorrow. You know you still have it.” Steel is taking no chances. He seems happy Devil made his claim and I’ve made mine. “Now we have Kellan tonight so go celebrate right.” That’s all it took. Devil scoops me up over his shoulder and swats my backside and I love every single second of it. He heads us back to his room and everyone cheers us on but Stone. He stares at the back wall.
The End for Now……….
Coming summer 2016 Holding Out For Forever.
Chief & Kim’s story.
Never Ever
PT. 2
Chapter 1
Callie
Today is like any other summer day in Texas, hot and sticky. Even the mosquitoes are too hot to move. I wish I was in the middle of a lake. Instead, I am running laps training for track. Have to stay conditioned, but I think I have reached my limit. I have to get off the track soon anyway to make room for the football guys. This year the competition will be stiffer because I am going into high school. My running partner, Fe, has already stopped, so I start my cool down walk. I see the football players coming over to the track and I see three of them stop and talk to Fe. I make my way over to them to grab my t-shirt and my sports drink.
“Hey Callie, this is Jeb and Cru. Hanna’s cousins.” I knew Hanna’s aunt just married a man with two boys, but I didn’t know they were twins. I see Mason Brumley is with them. He and my brother, Ty, have been friends for a few years, but I’ve not really paid much attention to him. He’s cute, but so what.
“Hi. Fe are you ready? Someone will be out front waiting on us soon.” I don’t want to keep whoever my dad sends waiting.
“You’re Ty’s little sister?” This came from Mason.
“Yep.” I turn to head for the gate. Fe can catch up when he’s ready. I’m don’t have time for small talk. I want to find a way to the lake for my friends and I today. I need to get to making calls.
“Hey, my friends and I are going to the lake this afternoon and I was wondering if you would be interested in going? All your friends can come, if we can all fit in my truck.” This could be an answer to my problem.
“You know there are five of us. Ty would have to go also. My dad won’t let me out without him.” I want them to know up front so we have no misunderstandings. My dad would freak if he found out I was going to the lake with older boys without Ty.
“We know. I know Ty. I know who your dad is. I’m Mase by the way.” It’s not like this is the first time we’ve met. No, dad would not like this, and I don't want to spend the rest of my summer grounded.
“Thanks, but I guess we better not. The mention of my dad reminds me I don’t want to be grounded. Fe may want to go.” I look to Fe but I can tell he is not going without me.
“Some other time then.” Mason is smiling at me. What’s up with that? He’s kinda cute but my mind is not boy crazy like a lot of our friends. I’ll be starting high school this coming school year and I know I need to keep my head on school work. I want scholarships for when I graduate, so school work is my number one, the only exception is my car.
I turn again to walk off and Fe is right behind me, but I hear the three behind us laughing. I take it they are laughing at us for not going, so I turn and stare them down. “Is there a problem?” It makes them laugh harder.
“No problem. We’ll talk again.” Whatever. I hear the bikes out front and grab Fe’s arm and we run for the gate. Dad won’t like it if I keep our rides waiting.
Chapter 2
Mase
“She’s growing up nicely.” Jeb states the obvious. Callie is a pretty girl, but she doesn’t act silly like other girls her age.
“She’s just a kid. We need older girls, not younger. No one will be getting in that girl’s pants. Her dad would kill anyone that tried. You know he is part of that biker club. Besides, her brother Ty is a good guy and he’s not letting anyone around her either.” Cru is right, too.
“She starts high school this year, right? Isn’t she the same age as your cousin Hanna? They’re good friends, right?” I am just curious. It would be ok to get to know her. We can be friends. She’ll need someone to show her around the high school, besides her brother.
“Now that’s what I call girlfriend material.” I see Cru has found the cheerleader practice squad. They come out three times a week to work through cheer routines. I have to say he is right.
“On the field boys. Quit gawking at the girls and hit the dirt. Give me some sit ups.” Coach’s daughter is one of those cheerleaders and he doesn’t like it when we stare, but it is a nice picture.
Coach puts us through it today. The heat finally gets the best of us and he calls it a day. We are dragging butt. Some of the cheerleaders are still straggling around, trying to get the chance to talk to us, and it isn’t long before Cru is talking a few of them up and Jeb joins in. I see Tamera standing over beside them. We have hooked up a couple of times, but I can’t take her mouth for too long. She may have bigger tits than most girls, but I need a gag for her.
“Hey Mase. Cru says that ya’ll are going to the lake, can I tag along? It sure is hot today and the cool water sounds like a great idea.” She’s trying to act all sexy, but it is coming off as desperate. What the heck? As long as I get what I want and then I can take her back home?
“Sure Tamera. Who else is up for it? We’ll take two trucks and most will have to ride in back, unless someone has a car. We’ll go the backroads.” Less likely to get a ticket that way.
“Can I ride up front with you? I’ll need to go get my suit.” It starts already. Maybe I should have thought this out better. Best bet, ignore her. She’ll shut up sooner or later.
“We need to get moving. Have to be back for two a days.” We start to the parking lot.
“You didn’t answer me. I need to get my suit. Can you take me? I rode with Lisa and I don’t know if she is going.” I just keep walking. Jeb comes up beside me with a big smile on his face.
“You know she’s still talking to you.” As if I could block it out.
“I figure if I ignore it, it may go away.” I open my truck door and Tamera is up beside me getting in my space.
“Are you taking me?” Well, I’ve come this far.
“Get in Tamera. I’ll take you.” She looks like the cat that ate the canary.
“Thank you, Mase. I’ll thank you later, I have some homemade ice cream at home. Do you like homemade ice cream?” Doubt that. This is already wearing on my nerves.
Chapter 3
Callie
D
ad surprised us and he had some of the club members going to the lake. A family thing. Picnic and all. My kind of day. All three of my best friends and family.
We finally make it there. It is pretty deserted for a summer day. More room for us and dad won’t keep as close an eye on me. I want to get to that bridge. Dad is always saying it is too far, but I know I can do it.
We set up the volley ball net and the men have the horse shoes set up. We helped the ol’ ladies set up the food and now it is our time. I’ve been avoiding taking my tank top and cut offs off. My swim suit has gotten a bit small. My boobs won’t quit growing. One day I was flat as a board, then it’s like someone sprinkled magic boob dust on me and they started to grow and haven't stopped. If grandma was still here, she would have already made me go shopping, but I am just not a shopper. Maybe I’m just being self-conscious and dad won’t notice. When I started my period last year that was a conversation I don’t ever want to repeat. He wants me to stay a kid the rest of my life. Could be worse. He could just not care. I already had enough of that for a lifetime.
“Hey, you wearing those clothes all day? Let’s hit the water.” That’s Fe, so anxious. I turn to look at dad and he is busy with something else. My tank and shorts are gone in a second and I’m running for the cool water. When I hit it, it feels glorious.
“Your dad is going to flip his shit over that swim suit. When did your boobs grow? Damn you look like a sixteen-year-old.” Fe is always stating the obvious.
“Fe, do you kiss your mom with that mouth? Why do you cuss all the time now? It’s not attractive at all.” Sarah is always on Fe about his mouth. She should hear Ty or my dad. Ty is the object of her obsession.
We play in the water trying to play drown each other. We all swim like fish and love it. Dad taught each of us to swim the same summer.