by L. Ann Marie
“Classic Brantley. He’ll find the easiest way to get what he wants,” Uncle Danny says and they laugh more.
Uncle Steve sits by me. “Got your dog. You get back, I’ll teach you commands.”
“I can teach him Uncle Steve. I’m good at commands,” Alex says from behind me.
I eat and don’t stop until I’m done. Since they didn’t go away I walk out to the deck and sit. Taylor and Christian sit by me. “You nervous?”
“No. She’s the one and I know you’ll take care of Mucimi while we’re at the cabin.” Taylor nods.
“Prez said I can work at the school full time even when Holly gets back,” Christian says. I hear excitement in his voice.
I hook his neck. “Fuckin’ good news Christian. I knew they’d need two teachers.”
“Brantley, Dad said come get dressed.” I roll my eyes making Taylor laugh and stand up.
“Thanks Mase. You look good in your cut.” I mess his hair and he pushes my hand away.
“Cut the crap. He’ll make me brush it again.”
I laugh. “Sorry Brother.”
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A hand on my shoulder has me turning my head. I get a kiss on the cheek. “I got a nice picture with your brothers standing up with you. It would make an awesome present for your mom.”
“Thanks Amanda. Can you get Joey on it?”
She smiles. “I’ll make it special for her.” She walks to Bob and I look back at Holly dancing with my brothers.
Uncle Danny sits on the other side of the table. “You’ve had a hell of a week.”
I smile. “The best week of my life. Thanks for getting Christian’s apartment done so fast and the patio. Holly loves it.” He nods.
All week this has been bothering me. I might as well ask. “Why didn’t you take Sheila?”
He watches me with that intense look. “Sometimes you need to be the cause of a reaction. Like the tires going right or left.”
I think about that while I watch Holly dance with Terry. She’s beautiful in her dress. Her long curly hair is tamed and shiny making her face look like it’s glowing. The jewelry matches her ring’s diamonds in white, pink and blue shining when the light hits them. It hits me. “You used me to get Taylor back before it was too late?”
He looks at me with a smile. “Something to be said for geeks.” He looks away. “Looks like Kate wants to dance.” He stands and puts his hand on my shoulder. “I never doubted you could do it Brother.”
I watch him walk away and laugh. “Fuckin’ Brothers.”
I go to Holly and pull Jacob away. “Go find your own girl.”
His shoulders slump. “Jeremy’s dancing with her.”
“Then go cut in. She’s yours too.”
He smiles and stands straighter. “Yeah. It’s time for him to grow the fuck up.”
Holly puts her head on my chest and I can feel her laughing. I turn her head up and kiss her lips. “Mrs. Blackhawk I think the kids are not quite grown.” She looks down laughing. “And Mucimi is loose.” I move his walker to a chair and take him from Holly pulling her close with my other hand. He’s laughing the whole time making talking to her difficult.
Jeremy stalks over and stands on the side of us. Holly’s head is on my chest shaking again. “Yeah Jeremy,” I say holding my laugh in.
He puts his hands up and Mucimi jumps. Jesus. They walk away. I hold my wife waiting for the next interruption. When it doesn’t show up after a minute I kiss her. “I love them all, but I can’t wait until we’re alone.”
She gives me excited eyes. “Then you get to see what’s under the dress.”
I start pulling her away and she laughs. “We’re almost done. Let your dad dance with your mom for a little longer.”
I sit and pull her onto my lap and we watch my mom and dad dance. They’re so happy together.
“You told me once that they showed you how to do ‘all in’ really well. I see it. Your mom adores your dad.”
“He adores her too. That’s what they taught us. Look at the rest of them. Even Badass Bob.”
I hear yelling and look toward the door. Taylor is yelling at the nurse who is holding a Brother’s hand. Prez and Jessie pull him aside and the Brother walks out with the nurse. Taylor heads to the bar. Fuck.
Uncle Danny and Tiny sit. “That’s a shit move for the Brother to make,” Tiny says.
“She didn’t know it was Brantley’s wedding. That’s why they left. They just got here a few minutes ago,” Uncle Danny says.
Holly looks at me smiling.
Uncle Steve sits. “Ends up with Taylor.”
Money starts flying. “Fuckin Brothers,” Holly says and everyone laughs.
About the Author
L. Ann started with the Baxters and is working on her third series, The Princes of Prophecy MC. While her books feature ex-SEALs and Badass Bikers, L. Ann is writing about the strong women that these men need in their life to help right the world’s wrongs and help keep their small part of the world safe. The women are extraordinary, strong and determined to make a difference.
The men fight for right in every book. Yes they kill people. Yes they shoot at the bad guy’s feet to cause them pain. Yes they throw tampons at each other regularly.
That being said, they do these things while stopping human trafficking, bringing their Club into legitimate businesses, fight gangs to keep drugs away from their town and kids, keep women sheltered safely while trying to stop domestic abuse. These are men that don't leave a Brother behind. They don't treat women as possessions and they don't cheat. Respect takes on an honorable meaning. Women and kids are cherished. Everyone is looked out for.
L. Ann has made the perfect Club, tackled the taboo subjects and made it easy to imagine living in a world where your protection comes from the SEALS and Bikers.
With readers writing about rereading the series over and over, she feels like she's told her characters stories in a way that would make them proud.
Every book will make you laugh, every book will make you angry for the wrong that happens in the world. Every book will make you cry for the pain that a character feels.
Give them a try. The first in the Baxter’s and MC are FREE.
Author contact links:
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Other books by L. Ann Marie
The Baxters Series
She Found Us: myBook.to/shefoundus1 Free
Our Wife: myBook.to/ourwife2
Our Angel: myBook.to/ourangel3
Jake: myBook.to/jakebook4
Rayne: myBook.to/Raynebook5
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The MC
Knight: http://myBook.to/MC-Knight1 Free
LaPonte: myBook.to/MC-LaPonte2
LaPonte-Karr: myBook.to/MC-LaPonte-Karr3
Pres: myBook.to/MC-Pres4
Blackhawk: myBook.to/MC_Blackhawk5
Tailley: myBook.to/MC-Tailley6
Callahan: myBook.to/MC-Callahan7
Brighton: myBook.to/MC-Brighton8
Moniz: myBook.to/MC-Moniz9
Behind The Scenes: myBook.to/MC-Series0
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Stand-alone
Spying Eyes: myBook.to/spying_eyes
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Princes of Prophecy
Book 1: Prophet: myBook.to/prophetbook1
Book 2: Reader: myBook.to/readerbook2
Book 3: Leader: myBook.to/leaderbook3
Book 4: Enforcer: myBook.to/enforcerbook4
Book 5: Coder:
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Marie, Coder: Book Five (Princes of Prophecy)