Blade's Awakening (Wild Kings MC Book 5)

by Erin Osborne

  “Welcome back!” everyone shouts.

  “What is this?” Keira asks.

  “Since things happened and you couldn’t wait to have a baby shower, we brought the baby shower to you.” Bailey says, hugging my girl.

  “You guys shouldn’t be here. There’s too much danger right now,” Keira tells everyone.

  “There is danger,” Grim starts. “However, we have two new members of the club and it’s time we celebrate that. With all of us here, we’re gonna make sure everyone is protected and prospects are surrounding the entire clubhouse. It’s good Keira.”

  I see my girl relax a little and take in the main room of the clubhouse. There are pink and blue streamers and balloons, a table with nothing but gifts that make their way onto the floor, two more tables with nothing but food, and in the center two new glider rockers. The girls lead us over to the rockers and tell us to sit while they look at the babies still sleeping.

  “Thank you for putting them in the outfits we sent down,” Ma tells Keira, pulling her in for a hug.

  “Of course. Thank you so much for sending them to us.”

  “Any time at all honey. Now, you tell us what you want to do first. We’re not doing any of the games or anything because I’m sure that you’re going to want to rest soon. So, it’s either open gifts up or eat.”

  “I think I’d like to start with the gifts.”

  “If she gets hungry, I’ll get her a plate Ma,” I tell her, looking at my girl.

  “You better Blade. I wouldn’t want to have to beat your ass in front of everyone here,” Ma says, to the laughter of everyone surrounding us.

  “My girl will want for nothin’. Both my girls and my son won’t ever want for anythin’.”

  The girls start bringing the gifts over and put them down between the two of us. I guess I’ll be helping her open everything. That’s completely fine by me because it means that we get to the wedding portion of the day even quicker. I can’t wait to have Keira as my wife and I wish that we decided to tell everyone, but she wants to keep it quiet so we will. At least for now.

  As we begin opening all the gifts, everyone surrounds us and I’m hit with an overwhelming sense of family and belonging. Melody and Bailey are each holding one of the twins after they woke up, Keira fed them, and they got changed. Keira is getting teary-eyed over all the gifts and how much it means to her that everyone from all three clubs got the babies something.

  “I’m goin’ to say now that I did get Kenyon and Cory things, but they didn’t make it here. They couldn’t kitten. I got the nursery set you wanted and it’s already set up in the house. I also get them some clothes, blankets, bottles, and a few other things.”

  “You didn’t have to do that babe. I have money that Slim’s putting up and I was just going to send that to you.”

  “It’s not just your responsibility. They are our children and it’s up to both of us to support them financially, emotionally, and to help them grow and learn the right way,” I tell my girl.

  “I know, but like you said, it’s my part of the financial responsibility. I hope it doesn’t come to that, but I know if it’s Kenyon and Cory or me, I choose them every time. You won’t stop me Blade. I will give myself over to Jason before any harm comes to them or you.”

  “Not havin’ this discussion now.”

  I didn’t realize that Grim and Glock were right behind us. I can feel the glares at the back of my head while I sit and continue opening gifts. It’s not a good feeling to have and I know that I don’t want to ever be on the receiving end again.

  “We will be discussin’ this later. Before anythin’ else happens after this baby shower, we’ll all be talkin’ about that statement,” Grim tells us. “And I mean all three clubs. We will be on the same page and you will know what’s goin’ to happen.”

  I look over at Keira and see that her face is now a sick shade of white. She’s gone as pale as a ghost and I know she’s scared of the upcoming conversation we’re about to have with all three clubs. I rub her arm and try to give her comfort, even though I know it’s not working.

  ~~**~~

  We’ve opened all the gifts and now have a mountain of things for the babies. I don’t see how we’re going to run out of anything for a very long time. Keira says it will be gone before I know it though. We got everything from clothes, onesies, blankets, bottles, toys, diapers and wipes, pacifiers, and so much more.

  Everyone has eaten and now we’re just relaxing and having a good time. Well, everyone but Keira. She’s putting on a good show but I can see the tension and nervousness pouring off her. Keira is only concentrating on the upcoming conversation. Which is about to happen right now if Grim, Gage, and Slim walking towards us means anything.

  “Let’s go,” Grim says, not waiting for us to follow them.

  I grab Keira’s hand and help her up. She’s looking all over the place trying to find a way out. There isn’t a way out and she’s not going to find any help from any of the girls. I’m sure they heard what’s going on from their men and want this conversation to happen as much as I do.

  Instead of going in to the room Slim uses for church, we head out the back of the clubhouse. It’s still warm out even if it is getting pretty dark outside. I know that Slim has lights and everything else out here right by the back door. He’s got a pretty sweet setup on the patio before the fire pits start and the picnic tables are set up.

  “Alright, we overheard a conversation that I’m sure we weren’t meant to hear,” Grim begins, making sure Keira and I are front and center. “We all know what’s goin’ on with Keira and the fuckwad that thinks he’s gonna sell her to the highest bidder. What you don’t know is that she thinks she’s goin’ to give herself up to him in order to protect her old man and children.”

  Grim pauses and lets that information sink in with everyone. I can hear some men growling and others are muttering curses. Keira is standing next to me with her face downward so that she doesn’t have to look at anyone. I know she does this when she doesn’t want to face something hard and it’s probably a mechanism that’s left over from her childhood. Even though I don’t know all the details, I do know that it wasn’t good. You can tell by watching her when she’s in certain situations.

  “Now, Gage, Slim, and myself have been in constant contact since this all began. We haven’t told Keira or Blade what we’ve been talkin’ about. This is mainly to protect Keira and ensure that Blade doesn’t flip the fuck out,” Grim continues before turning it over to Slim.

  “We’ve had someone on our girl from the second she left with the fuckin’ twatwaffle. Someone has been studyin’ his every move and seein’ where he goes when he’s not with Keira. He’s in bed with some pretty heavy hitters. And we’re pretty sure that he’s involved with the cartel. I’m not sure in what capacity just yet, but we’re workin’ on findin’ that out now. Fox, Tech, and Irish have been doin’ everythin’ they can to find any and all information on this man. Unfortunately, it’s not easy. There’s nothin’ on him. That’s why we’ve been havin’ them followed. Closely,” Slim states. “Keira, you will not be turnin’ yourself back over to the scum-bag. When everyone heads back to Clifton Falls in a few days, you will be headin’ back with them.”

  Keira stands there stunned. She never expected to be coming home with us so soon. I knew she thought eventually we’d be heading back together, but not right now. Honestly, it’s probably safer for her to be there away from Jason than still here where he knows she is.

  “Keira, I can see the panic on your face darlin’,” Gage says. “I’m sendin’ a few of my guys over with you for about a month or so, and I believe Slim is too. We’ll let you get into your own routine and see if Jason figures out where you went. I’m sure it’s not goin’ to be hard since he’s already been there once. But, this gives Grim and the guys enough time to get everythin’ in place as far as your protection goes. Until then, Wood, Killer, Crash, and Trojan will be your security team. They’ll be crashin’
at your house, followin’ you everywhere you go, and posted outside when you’re home.”

  I nod, liking the sound of what they’ve come up with so far. It’s not ideal, but it’s better than spreading our guys thin until everything is settled. I’m guessing Grim is going to have Rage working around the clock to get our house done so that we can be inside the fence and not somewhere else.

  “Rage isn’t here because he’s got three crews workin’ on your house. When we left a few days ago, it was honestly only goin’ to be a matter of days before it was ready to go,” Grim tells us, almost reading my mind.

  I simply nod and let him know with a look that we have somewhere we need to be. I’m pretty sure that we’ve gone over everything that they’re willing to share in front of my girl. Now, it’s time that Glock, Melody, Keira, and I get ready to meet with the judge. Even though we’re not leaving the clubhouse, there’s still things that need to be done.

  The first thing I need to do is talk to Ma and Pops and see if they’ll keep an eye on the twins. Then I need to get the rings from the room without Keira seeing what I’m doing. Melody went out earlier and got a new dress for her that she doesn’t know about. And, we’re going to be staying in one of the cabins out back. Grim and Bailey will be keeping the babies overnight. Although, I don’t know that Keira will be on board with that so it might end up being just for a few hours so we can be alone. I know we can’t do anything yet, but I just want some one-on-one time with my girl.

  “I think that a few of you have somewhere to be right now,” Slim says, a smirk gracing his face. “So, you guys get out of here and we’ll see you when we see you.”

  I grab Keira’s hand and lead her away from my brothers. Glock follows behind us and I know we’re going to his room to get ready, so I drop her off with Melody as soon as we get in the door. Glock doesn’t say anything until we get in their room and the door closes behind us.

  “Are you sure you know what you’re doin’?” he asks me.

  “Never been more sure of anythin’ in my life. She’s the one I wanna grow old with, I want to wake up with her in my arms every day, and I can’t imagine anyone else havin’ my babies. She’s already given me two gorgeous babies and I know it’s just a matter of time before we have more.”

  “Knew you were. Just wanted to make sure it was for the right reasons. I might not be close to your girl, but Mel is. I’m not gonna see her hurt because you think you have to marry her because of the twins. Not enough of one and you’ll both end of regrettin’ it.”

  I don’t say anything in response. Instead I get my things together and head into the shower. I’m ready for us to be married now and I know it’s going to be at least a little while still. Melody is going to make sure my girl looks good and that’s going to take time. Darcy is here so they might as well put her talents to good use.

  Glock rushes in after me so that he can get ready. I know he’s ready to get this done with so he’s going to be just as quick as I am. Before I can think about anything else, there’s a knock on his door. Opening it up, I see Pops standing there.

  “Hey son. I hear congratulations are in order. More than for just Kenyon and Cory.”

  “Yes sir. I’m officially makin’ her mine today.”

  “You got a rag already?” he asks.

  “No. I’ll take care of that once we get home. I don’t want to push too much shit on her at once.”

  “I can see your point. I just wouldn’t wait on it too long. I know how these women think sometimes when they see the other old ladies wearin’ theirs and they don’t have one. Don’t want that girl thinkin’ those thoughts.”

  “No, I don’t. Did have a question for you though. Can you and Ma watch the kids for a little bit? Just while we do the ceremony. Keira didn’t want anythin’ fancy and she doesn’t want a party afterwards.”

  “Of course we will. But, you know these women won’t let you guys get away without havin’ a party of some sort. Today should be proof of that with the baby shower.”

  “I know. I’m just not gonna say anythin’ to her until it’s time to go. That way she can’t bitch about havin’ it done.”

  Pops starts laughing his ass off. Probably because he knows as well as I do that it’s more than likely not going to work out the way that I want it to. Keira will find out about the party and try to put a stop to it if she finds out about it. Melody and the rest of the girls won’t let that fly though. If there’s one thing they love to do, it’s plan a party celebrating something. What’s bigger to celebrate than a baby being born or a brother getting married?

  “I’m gonna go let Ma know we’re gonna have those adorable babies with us for a while. You go marry your girl. Did you get rings or anythin’ son?”

  “Yeah. She doesn’t know it yet, but I bought her weddin’ set a while ago. I knew deep down it was always gonna be Keira. It just took her leavin’ for me to realize what I truly have with her.”

  “Sometimes it just works out like that son. It’s a hard lesson to learn and one you won’t ever repeat again. Trust me, I know,” Pops says, making his way out of the room.

  I’m not sure what he’s talking about, but I’m glad that I woke up before it was too late and I really didn’t lose her. I don’t know what I’d do if I actually did lose her. It’s something I won’t ever have to worry about happening now.

  As I’ve been sitting here thinking about losing my girl, more time has passed then what I realize. Next thing I know, Melody is in her room telling me that it’s time to head down and wait for my girl to walk out. She also gives me the gift that Keira somehow managed to get me. Yeah, I got her something too, but I’ve had it with me for a little while.

  Opening up the gift, I see that she got me a silver bracelet with a matching necklace. It almost looks like a tire tread from a tire burning rubber. I’ve never seen anything like it before. My girl definitely knows me and knows that I would fall in love with it as soon as I saw it. I’ll have to see where she got it from so I can see if they have anything else like it. Maybe for a female.

  Melody takes one look at my face and before I know it I have her and Glock peering over my shoulder to see what I got. I pull it out and Melody has tears in her eyes. She obviously had no clue that my girl was getting me anything. Melody helps me put both on before Glock and I head downstairs.

  I figured by now the nerves would start to kick in. I’m doing something I never thought I’d be doing and I don’t know what to expect. However, I’m as calm as ever and I don’t even care what to expect after we get married. Keira is my world and has already given me two beautiful children. I can’t wait until we add more to the mix.

  Before too long, I hear the girls making their way into the room that Slim told us to use so no one else would know. What I see has my breath leaving me and I can’t help the smile I know lights up my face. Not only does my girl look absolutely amazing in the simple, white dress that Melody got her. But, Pops is walking her in to me. No wonder he came in and talked to me while we were getting ready. Somebody either told him what was going on, or he just knew like he usually does. Either way, he didn’t let my girl walk in by herself. He’s choosing to give her away to me. This moment means more to me than he could possibly understand.

  Keira

  Today is the day that I marry the love of my life. After I sent Melody in with the present I got for Blade, Pops made an appearance in the room we’re staying in. I know that no one opened their mouths about what’s going on today, but he just seemed to know. I’ve never had any real interaction with him, but from listening to everyone, I know he is respected and loved by everyone associated with the club.

  “Hey sweetheart. How are you doin’?” he asks, closing the door behind him.

  “I’m doing okay. How are you doing?”

  “I’m good. Now, I know you and my brother are gettin’ married today. No one opened their mouth, I just got a feelin’ that this was gonna happen. I’m not sure what your family situation is, bu
t I would like the honor of walkin’ you down to Blade.”

  There’s nothing I can say for a few minutes. Tears are forming in my eyes and I can’t stop them from starting to spill over. This man is offering to take the place of my dad when I haven’t talked to him in over ten years. Hell, I don’t even know where my dad lives anymore. My mother isn’t in my life either. Quite frankly, I’ve been better off without them around. And my children will never know the chaos that surrounded me until I left home when I was fifteen. Here this man is, barely knowing me, offering to be there for us on one of the most important days in our life.

  “I’d be honored to have you walk me down to Blade,” I tell him, opening my arms for a hug.

  Pops pulls me in for a huge hug. This is the kind of man that I wish I had for a father. Not the one that I did have that cared more about his latest piece of ass then he did my mom or me. Thankfully I was an only child so no one else had to go through what I did. Knowing my dad was cheating with a different woman almost daily drove my mother crazy. No matter what she did, he wouldn’t stop. Most nights I would either hear my mom crying herself to sleep, if she slept at all, or I’d hear them arguing nonstop. It got to the point that when I was about ten years old, I was taking care of myself. Any meals I ate, I made myself. My laundry was done by me. All of the housework was done by me. Hell, I was even grocery shopping and getting everything else we needed for the house. The only thing either one of my parents did was give me the money I needed for it.

  Instead of leaving me alone in the room, Pops stays with me. I’m sure Melody told him that we didn’t have long until we had to meet my man downstairs. She shouldn’t be long giving Blade the gift I got him, and then they’ll be heading down. Now, it’s just a matter of time until the rest of my life starts. The best part of my life.

  “You ready hun?” Melody asks, coming back through the door.

  “I am.”

  “By the way, love the set you got him. It’s awesome! Where did you find it?”

  “I’ll never tell!” I say, making Melody pout because I won’t let her in on my secret.