I moan, “What are you doing?” I ask “Nothing you need to worry your pretty little head about, babe. Just some club shit.” I feel my heart stop for a minute. I turn my body towards him. “Will you be okay?” I ask quietly. Dropping my eyes to his chest. Not wanting to see the laughter in his eyes.
“Kitten. I’ll be fine.” he gentles his voice before putting his fingers under my chin. Forcing me to meet his eyes.
Searching them, I see nothing but sincerity in them. I feel my body relax a little. Letting out a breath I didn’t realize I was holding in. I smile at him. Then he’s kissing me. Not a peck on the lips, Not sweet and gentle. Full on kissing me hard and rough with so much passion.
Abruptly pulling away, he kisses my forehead “Go get ready for school kitten.” He taps my butt before getting up and heading to his closet for clothes. He throws me a wink as he walks out of the bedroom. Off to take a shower in another room.
When I asked him about it yesterday? He told me he didn’t want anyone to see me like that but him. The only place no one dares to enter without knocking is his room. So, the shower is mine for now.
The last part was said with so much heat in his eyes. I almost crumpled under the desire it sent through my body.
“Tessa? HELLO earth to Tessa. Are you in there?” I snap back to reality. Ella is shouting in my face. Shit. I spaced out. “Sorry.” I mumble in embarrassment.
Ella laughs “what were you thinking about so intensely?” I felt my face heat up. “You know what. Never mind. I don’t want to know.” she says quickly.
She plugs her ears and starts singing. Loudly I might add. Shaking my head, I start walking. Leaving her behind. Going in the direction of the cafe. When someone. “Cough.” slut “cough” steps out in front of me.
“So, Tessa I guess you didn't keep Axel happy.” she says in her screechy voice. I let out a sigh, “What do you want? You prehistoric walking disease.”
“What the fuck did you just call me?” she shouts in that nail across the chalkboard voice. “I called you a prehistoric walking disease. You know, since scientist may have found proof that you were what they call patient X or Zero for sexually transmitted diseases.” I say as sweetly as I can.
Ella starts laughing her ass off. I feel my lips twitch. I fight it. “Ugh, whatever. Anyway, as I was saying. I noticed Axel’s not here today? Well, we spent the whole morning together.” she says with a huge smile on her face. I feel my heart start to break. I carefully keep my face blank of any emotion. Behind me Ella stops laughing and steps up to my side.
“Shut the fuck up Amber. We both know your fucking lying!” Ella shouts. I can’t take it. I need to get out of here. I can’t look weak though. I can’t let her see it hurts. It hurts a lot.
“Oh, Ella. You know me and Axel will always be together. He will always want me. He may...” she pauses to rake her eyes over me with disgust clear upon her face “... Try others, but he will always come back to me.” she spews out.
I watch Ella get in her face and start shouting. I couldn’t hear it. I could hear nothing over the blood rushing through my ears. My heart pounding in despair. I turn on my heel and walk fast around the corner before breaking into a run.
Slamming through the school doors. I bend over I suck in a sharp breath. Bile rises in my throat. I gag as I hit my knees. “Tessa.” I hear Ella shouting. I turn my head towards her
“Tessa she’s lying. My brother is a lot of things, but stupid isn’t one of them.” she says while looking into my eyes. All I could do is nod my head “Can we go home?” I ask her. “Let’s go.” she puts her arm around me as we head to my car.
Chapter 36
Axel
Leaving Tessa this morning was difficult to say the least. My dick was pissed at me. Turning my head, I put my hand out palm up “Screwdriver.” Is all I said before one was placed in my hand.
Turning my head back, I look at Kevin's guy. Who is looking a little worse for wear. To say the morning has been productive would be both an understatement and a lie.
He won’t fucking give up Trevor. I’ve got to admit I admire his loyalty to Kevin.
At least, I hope, that’s where his loyalties lie. Because if its Trevor, he's loyal to. He’s an even bigger idiot than I thought. “Where’s Trevor?” I get a moan in response. Letting out a sigh. I pull my hand back before slamming the flat head screwdriver into his thigh.
Letting out a high pitch scream that turns in to panting. I squat down on my haunches so I can look him in the eye. “Where’s Trevor? I know you’re tired of this. We have been at this for what, four hours or so, Still nothing. I will stop right now if you tell me. I will make it all end. Just tell me.” I say calmly.
When I was anything but. “Fuck off.” he says quietly. Putting my hand on the handle of the screwdriver I twist it right, then left adding pressure as I go. He lets out another pain filled scream “What's your name?” I ask changing tactics.
My efforts are received with silence. Grabbing his face forcefully. I make him look at me “I can do this for hours, days, even months. I’ll be honest. I think it’s fun. So, if you cooperate maybe I’ll finish you quickly. Don’t and well, like I said days and days of fun.”
I laugh at the look in his eyes. He doesn’t want to believe me. Oh well, back to the fun. I rip the screwdriver out. Then turn to look at Jace.
“Get me some salt and hot water. Make that cold water as well.” Jace gives a quick nod of his head. Then he was gone. Off to get my supplies. Turning back to my friend. I notice his face is a little paler than it was before. Good. Maybe it will start to sink in. The reality that I really don’t give a shit.
Getting back down on the balls of my feet I rest my elbows on my knees. Letting my hands dangle. I meet his eyes again. “What’s your name?” silence. I let out another sigh, reaching for my knife.
Before my hand wraps around it my phone rings. “What?” I snap out. “Boss. We have a problem.” I feel my stomach sink a little. “Tessa ran out of school five minutes ago, Ella was chasing her and caught up to her. Before I could make it to the car they were flying out of the parking lot. Jesse's right behind them though.”
Fuck. What the fuck was she thinking. Shit. “Get your ass to the house. I’ll be there in ten minutes.” Ending the call, I turn to Jace. Who just came back into the room. “Call the doc. Tell him to get over here and do some repairs. I want him to live. I’m not done with him yet.” I start to leave. When Jace grabs my shoulder.
“Boss you may want to clean up before Tessa sees you.” Looking down I realized I’m covered in blood. From head to toe. Grabbing a towel, I wipe my face, arms and hands.
The rest will have to wait until I get to the house. Pulling out my phone. “Jesse where are they?” I demand. “Almost to the house boss.” Was his quick reply
“I’m headed that way now. I need to clean up when I get there. Keep Tessa out of our room.”
“Yes. Boss. Tessa looked upset when she left. She ran into Amber and before I could get there, she was gone with Ella hot on her heals. I didn’t stop to talk to Amber.” he says quickly.
Letting out a string of curses. “Just take care of the girls. I’ll be there soon.” Turning I saw Brandon standing a few feet away.
“Is Ella okay boss?” I think I detected slight panic in his voice.
“She’s fine. She’s with Tessa on their way to the house.” I watch his shoulders relax, interesting.
I rush to the house and slip into our room. Stripping off my clothes. I shove them into a bag. Then I climb under the hot spray of the shower. Letting it run over my body I watch the water turn red to pink. Then finally going clear. Scrubbing my body with soap and rinsing off I grab clean clothes. Now, I’m searching for Tessa.
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Chapter 37
Tessa
After arriving at the house. I told Ella I wanted some time alone. Changing I headed to the in-house gym. Similar to mine. But his had a ring in the middle of the room. Wrapping my han
ds tightly with tape I slide my gloves on. Then I proceed to beat the shit out of the heavy bag.
Whenever I start to slow. I pictured Axel with Amber and felt my blood boil even more. My punches, kicks and knee hits were harder. A little more violent.
When it was over. When I couldn’t attack this innocent bag anymore. I went into the bathroom that connected to the gym.
My Ipod player was playing some of my favorites. Removing the headphones from my ears. I unplug them. Placing my Ipod in the dock. I turn the volume up and strip out of my clothes. Before climbing into the shower, I stand still as the water beats onto my chest. Closing my eyes, I try my best to relax.
Feeling a little better I shut off the shower. Then get dressed. Wrapping my long hair in a towel I head back into the gym. I’m utterly exhausted. I have no idea how long I’ve been down here. I need sleep. I’m so exhausted. I’m walking into walls. Ugh stumbling back a bit as I try to keep myself up right as two arms reach out for me. I quickly jump back and my eyes trace a path up the arms to the shoulders and then the face of said wall. Axel.
“What.” I grumble “I’m tired, I don’t want to deal with this right now.” I say angrily.
“Tessa.” he sighs while looking at my face “Alright we'll talk later. Let’s get you to bed. You've been down here for four hours.” he reply's patiently.
I feel his arm go under my legs and one under my back as he picks me up. Wrapping my arms around his neck. I sigh, I’m so tired. That’s the only reason I’m letting him do this. I tell myself this will be the last time. But in the back of my mind I hear a voice calling me a liar.
Chapter 38
Tessa
It's been two weeks since there were any sightings or word of Trevor. Everyone was settling in. Relaxing and dropping their guard a little. With everything going on with some club problems. Axel has been scarce.
We settled into a routine. Axel came home late climbing into bed every night and holding me close. His face nuzzled into my neck and every morning he would be gone before I woke up. I missed him. So much so that my mind is constantly on him.
I already moved my shit into the house. My mom was sad I didn’t want to go with her. But she understood. She packed up the house. She’s leaving in a few days.
I was so lost in thoughts of Axel and mom that I almost missed the envelope taped to the inside of my locker.
Feeling a blanket of dread start to envelop me in its embrace. My shaky hands reach for it. Ripping it open.
Polaroid pictures fall out into my hand. Pictures of Axel and I sleeping together. Pictures of me getting dressed. From the angle, they were taken from near the window. The last one was of Axel leaving the house this morning and under it written in marker.
"I know all. You’re mine and no one. I mean no one. Will keep us apart. YOU ARE MINE!!" was written in black ink. Feeling sick, I reach for my phone as it goes off. It ding’s warning me that I had a text message.
I feel all the blood leave my face. My heart rate spiked so fast. So, high I probably looked like a cartoon character. With the shape of my heart pressing through my shirt.
My body broke out in a sweat. I stare at the picture of me holding the pictures looking at them. Oh god, he's right here as in right here. I start hyperventilating. My stomach hurts. Black spots appear before my eyes. Fighting to stay conscious. I see Jesse hurrying to me on his cell phone with worry written all over his face.
Grabbing the locker door. I take deep breaths, trying to calm myself down. It's not working fast enough for me. But at least I don't feel like I'm going to pass out anymore.
"Yeah, I have her." Jesse told whoever was on the phone. "Got it boss." Realization hits me. It's Axel. Then Jesse was standing there holding out his phone. In my direction. I have no idea how long he was holding it for.
"Axel" I whisper into the phone. "Kitten. What's wrong?" his voice is gentle. And I could hear the worry he was trying to hide. " He's here." I whisper. I feel the tears gathering in my throat, making my voice hoarse and slightly husky.
" Who's their babe?" he asks in that quiet, soft voice that sends a small chill down my spine. I know he would never hurt me. I could hear the killer in him. It was seeping into his voice. The certainty that death was imminent.
"Trevor. He's here in the school. He left me photos Axel. Photos of us sleeping. Photos of me dressing. Photos of you leaving, Axel." At this point hysteria, has leaked into my voice.
"Then he sent a photo of me standing here. Standing at my locker looking at the pictures, Axel." my voice rose slightly.
Silence greeted me after my rant. Only for a moment. Then he exploded in a stream of fucks, fucking shit, and more much, much more.
"Babe can you put Jesse on please." He said, sounding as though he was forcing it out through his teeth. Handing the phone back to Jesse. Like I'm on autopilot. I watch as my hands reach into my locker putting my bag in and selecting a notebook, pencil and the book I needed for class.
Jumping when I feel a hand grip my elbow. I slowly rake my eyes up the arm. Then the neck. And Then finally the face that the hand belongs to.
I feel foggy as Jesse face finally registers. There’s concern in his eyes, but they’re also filled with anger. So much anger. I stumble back a bit almost falling. Jesse's hand keeps me steady.
" We need to go. Boss wants you home now." he says slowly. His words slowly sink in as everything comes to the front of my mind. The fog clearing quickly. Then the photos. The words, I feel my chest shake as I try to hold in a sob.
Nodding my head, I close my locker and allow Jesse to lead me out of the building. Then, over to my car. The sound of feet pounding on the pavement reaches my ears. My body goes stiff. Oh god. Oh, god fear slithered down my spine.
He's coming for me. Fight or flight instinct starts to kick in. I hear Ella's sweet voice " Your text was vague. What's going on Jesse?" Slowly my body starts to relax muscle by muscle.
" I'll tell you in the car. Right now, we need to go. Boss wants you both at the house now. He said he'll meet us there." Jesse's reply was quiet, calm and scary as hell.
Before I knew it, we were home. I vaguely remember Jesse explains everything to Ella. Jesse puts the car in park and my door opens so quick, so violently, I'm surprised it's still attached to my car.
Hands reach in and then I'm in Axel's arms. Breathing in his familiar scent the dam breaks. My body starts shaking. I can't stop crying. Closing my eyes. I let Axel carry me up to our room.
I feel the bed under me as Axel places me on it. He removes my shoes before climbing in behind me. I roll over to face him. Then I press my face into his chest. His arms surround me. His hands soothing as they rub up and down my back, and my hair.
I just cry as sleep drags me down to the dark abyss and to sweet nothing.
Chapter 39
Axel
Gripping my phone hard. I hear it creak under the stress of my grip. Slipping it into my pocket. So, I don’t crush it in my hand. Slamming out of the gym with long strides I quickly walk to my bike.
Peeling out of the parking lot I head home to meet up with Jesse and Tessa. My mind goes a mile a minute. My hands are shaking as I watch Tessa's car pull into the driveway. As soon as it stops, I’m ripping the door open and pulling her into my arms holding her tight to my chest.
I rub my nose in her hair and breathe deeply as I feel her body shake with such force I feel like it's my own body. Her sobs tear through my heart. Carrying her I quickly make my way to our bedroom.
I gently place her on our bed. Removing her shoes. Before I climb in behind her. Pulling her into my arms again. Running my fingers through her hair. I rub my hand down her back. I breathe in her uniquely beautifully addicting scent. Slowly, her sobs start to quiet and her body goes lax. Her breathing evens out.
Leaning back, I kiss her forehead. Covering her with the blanket. I quickly walk out of the room. Closing the door quietly behind.
Looking Quinn in the eyes, I tell him, “Do not under
any circumstances leave this door. Got it. If she wakes you call me immediately. No one, and I mean no one, comes into this room. But me. I don’t give a shit what they say. Unless you hear otherwise from me. Only me got it.” I try to keep some of the anger out of my voice, but judging by the look on his face I failed epically.
Pulling out my phone I text Chris and tell him to stay under the window. Not waiting for a response, I slip my phone back into my pocket.
I know my orders will be followed without any problem. Storming down the stairs, my mind starts flashing images of that son of a bitch’s head on a spike.
Entering the living room. Jesse stands up from the couch. “Called in Jace boss. He should be here any minute.” As soon as the words leave his mouth, my second walks into the room.
“Shit. That mother fucker. I'm going to kill him. He’s fucking dead. Understand? There will be no hole small enough for him to hide in. We’re going to find him and I'm going to strip his flesh from his body and put his fucking head on a spike. That piece of shit.” I felt my voice rise. The killer in me rising to the front.
Jesse pulls out an envelope and hands it to me. Tipping it photos spill out over the table of Tessa naked hair wet as she dressing in our room, Tessa and I am sleeping in our bed together, Tessa sleeping alone, my comings and goings from the house, And a note. “I know all. You're mine and no one. I mean no one will keep us apart. YOU ARE MINE!!" was written in black marker.
Feeling my blood start to boil. I look around the room and notice Jesse called more than just Jace. Half of my brothers were here. The anger on their faces as the photos were passed around, all but the ones where she’s naked those I put in my pocket.
Jesse recited all that happened this morning. I watch the anger turn to murder. The killers are showing through on all of us.
“We find him. I want him alive do you hear me. I want to have a little fun with our special friend.” I growled.
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