by Vera Quinn
“It’s too loud and I’m hungry,” B says, wiping her eyes with one hand and the other one on her hip. Both Maddie and I laugh. Maddie goes over and picks B up.
“You have a new little cousin. Aunt Micah had her baby, and it’s a boy. They named him Wolfie.” B whips her head around and looks at Maddie.
“Wolfie is my bear and Aunt Micah can’t have him.” I laugh.
“You did name your new bear Wolfie, but Aunt Micah isn’t taking your bear. She had a baby and borrowed the name and gave it to her son,” Maddie explains.
“Eddie has Wolfie on the show that Aunt Micah and I watched. My bear is better than Eddie’s,” B says and then I hear a cry from Lucas’s room.
“You’re right, B, your bear is cuter. Let’s get your brother and then I’ll fix you some breakfast.” Maddie looks exhausted, we all need rest today.
“I’ll get Lucas and change him and then meet you in the kitchen,” I tell Maddie.
“That sounds great,” Maddie tells me.
“I want to fish today, Shield. Will you take me so Lucas can stay here? He tries to eat my worms.” I look at Maddie’s mini-me.
“If Mom says yes, then I’m good with that, but first we need to get you and Lucas fed.” B is happy with my answer.
“I’ll help you, Maddie,” Deb tells her and we all go about doing what we need to. I get my phone out and start sending texts while walking toward Lucas’s room. It’s going to be a long day.
12
Braun…
One of my sisters has had another child. A little boy. I was at the hospital when they were brought in. I have been watching the hospital for a couple of weeks now. I knew Micah was due anytime, and I just wanted a glimpse at my sister and her new baby. I was able to see them both. I was overwhelmed with happiness.
I know I’m a marked man and my days are numbered to walk on this earth. I guess when the FBI faked my death and placed me in protective custody, they forgot to tell everyone to keep their mouths shut. I had been sick, but I was never on death’s door. My cancer was treatable. I may have been left with no chance of having a family of my own, but I was still breathing. I have been cancer free for five years and I make each day count. I gave up smoking, drugs, and alcohol. I gave up the toxic woman I called mom. I gave up the club life, and I gave up the chance to be close to my family, or what I have left of one.
Dad died from a bullet, but he had cancer too. He would have been dead within that year, so the man went out with his biker boots on and gun a blazing. You must respect a man that goes out on his own terms.
Mom, that woman had her own agenda. I want to think she loved me in her own demented way, but her life was all about her. It took me longer to realize that than I care to admit. Lora was mad at Diamondback for not wanting her as much as he did me. She wanted to take everything away from Dad and shove it in his face while she lived the good life. She used me until I figured out what she was doing. I was sick by then and when the FBI offered me a deal, I took it. Diamondback loved me but he wanted me to follow in his steps and take over the club when he was ready to hand it to me. I hated the path that Diamondback had the club going in. He had them running guns and drugs. They partied every night and Diamondback couldn’t understand that I needed that out of my life. I see Sarge has turned the club around.
Everyone thought after my death was faked that I was in the Witness Protection Program and turning state’s evidence on my dad’s club. I had been offered that deal, but I would never betray my dad that way. However, that loyalty didn’t extend to our competitors. I turned state’s evidence on them, and it was done in private. I only had to appear and testify in person twice. The government got what they wanted, and I got what I needed.
I have kept tabs on all my half-sisters. Callie is in Oklahoma still spitting out kids. Maddie has her two, and she just came home to Texas, and now Micah has a son. I’ll never have that, but I want to be a part of all my niece and nephews’ lives. I have been biding my time and waiting in the shadows, but the Rebellions 4 Blood MC has some tight security around these women. Callie’s security is the same in Oklahoma. This tells me there is trouble brewing somewhere. I may have arrived just in time. I know Lora gave the Rebellions 4 Blood MC trouble not too long ago, but she hasn’t surfaced since then or I haven’t found her.
Micah has been home from the hospital for two weeks now and it’s time for me to talk to Sarge and find out why my sisters are on such tight lockdown. Then it’s finally time to meet my sisters and hope they accept me as their brother.
13
Maddie…
Wolfie is one month old today. He’s the cutest little thing with a mixture of Sarge and Micah’s features. At times he has both their tempers rolled up into one. When he wants food, he wants it now. He is the best when you have him cuddled up in your arms. He’s making me have the mommy blues, wanting to have another baby.
Jeb and I still haven’t taken the step toward having sex or making love. I know I have let myself fall in love with Jeb. I am completely happy, no fears raising their ugly heads, but sleeping next to him every night makes me want more. My body is craving Jeb, but Jeb is just worn out at night. Sarge has taken time off since Wolfie was born, so he has the other brothers picking up the slack. They patched another club in but they are still spread thin. Sarge took the night security details a lot and Jeb has been handling them now. He gets in around two in the morning and needs to be back up by six. He’s just exhausted… or is it me that repulses him? I know I can’t let my insecurities rule my thoughts.
I need something to keep my mind off everything. My gym is coming along fine. We had a groundbreaking this week. My house is also dried in. They explained to me that means no rain will get in, so the carpenters can work on things when it rains.
I know the trick to get my mind off things. I take my phone out and send Jeb a message and tell him I love him. It takes a few minutes, and I get a text back.
Jeb: Are you shitting me? I almost dropped my bike when I read those words.
I laugh.
Me: I’m not shitting you and I was sitting here, missing you like crazy. I have known that I love you, but it never seemed like the time to tell you. I’m taking that leap of faith and trusting you will be there beside me.
Jeb: I’m an hour and a half away from you and all the guys are sitting here staring at me. I will be there beside you. I love you and I’ll be home in three hours tops, I just have some club things to take care of before I can leave here. See if Deb will watch B and Lucas tonight. I have plans for you and me tonight and they may last all night and into in the morning. Got me, babe?
Me: I got you, babe. Be careful out there and come home safe. I love you.
Jeb: You don’t know how good that sounds. I love you, too. Later.
I hold the phone for a minute, and I know the next text I need to send. I’m not scared or hesitant at all. I type the text out and hit send. I have ingrained in my brain.
Dra: It’s about damn time that you contacted me.
Me: Nice to see some things never change, Dra. I just wanted to tell you that I’m with Jeb now and I’ll be having his ink put on me. I would like your cooperation in front of B and Lucas.
There’s no response for a while.
Dra: You’ll have it as long as you assure me that you have thought this out for the long term. I still love you and I was hoping we could cool down and then work this out. I want my family back.
Me: Dra, we’re divorced and that is the end of us, but you still have your children. All I am asking of you is cooperation so our children never see or hear us argue again, please.
Dra: I never took back my claim on you. You still have my ink on your body. You need to come back to Colorado so I can protect my family and we can work this out.
Me: Dra, I don’t want to hurt you but you’re not getting my point. I don’t love you anymore, we destroyed that. I don’t have your ink on me anymore. I had it removed. I have moved on and I love Jeb, but I
want us to show a united front in front of the children. Can I count you for that?
Dra: I don’t accept that now and I never will. You, B and Lucas are mine. I won’t ever give you up and I won’t ever accept that you’re with Shield. I’m coming to get you and the children and bringing you all back to Colorado.
Dra stops texting. Well that didn’t go as planned. I just hope Krill keeps him in Colorado.
14
Shield…
I run into the house. That’s right, run. I need to hear Maddie say she loves me to my face. I hope the children are occupied for at least an hour so Maddie and I can have some alone time. I need inside of her. I see Maddie as soon as I’m in the house.
“I love you and I will love you forever,” Maddie tells me.
“Where are B and Lucas?” I ask.
“Aunt Deb is watching Wolfie and Micah took B and Lucas to the barns to see the horses.” I see the desire in Maddie’s eyes.
“That gives us about thirty minutes. I have plans for every second of it. Let’s go to our room so I can lock the door. I need you naked, now,” I tell Maddie. I want to kiss her but I’m afraid I’ll take her right here. “Last one to the room has to undress first.” I know Maddie is still shy about me seeing her body. Maddie takes off up the stairs. I chase her but she beats me to the door. It’s my little secret. I let her win. As soon as we are in the door and I lock it, I strip out of my clothes slowly but I leave my boxers on. Maddie is licking her lips and then she takes her lip in her mouth and bites on it. Fuck, I can’t wait until those lips are on my cock.
“Jeb, you are magnificently hot, and your body moves like a sly cat.” I can hear the huskiness in her voice. I move toward Maddie and when I get to her, I give her a light kiss on her lips and then pull her closer and deepen the kiss. Our tongues are fighting for dominance. I am giving everything I have to give, and Maddie is matching me stroke for stroke. I hear her moan right before we need to come up for air. My cock is hard as nails and I see Maddie is squirming. We’re both panting and breathless. I reach down and yank her tank top over her head. I trace down her chest to her bra-clad breasts. I reach around and unsnap the bra. I pull it away from her body and I take one tit in my mouth and lap my tongue over her hardened nipple. Then I do the same to the other tit, while taking the nipple of the other tit between my fingers and slightly twisting the nipple between my fingers. Maddie’s head goes back and the joy I feel from the pleasure I am giving her is something I have never experienced before. I know anyone walking by our door can hear her. The nipple is taut and hard, and I move my mouth to it and nip at the end of it. Maddie grabs me by my midsection and pulls me closer to her and then I feel her warm hand enclose around my erect cock. It’s been so long, and her hand is working me so damn good. I want to shoot my load, but I won’t be letting that happen.
“Fuck, Maddie, you make me want you so much that my cock is throbbing for you.” I push her gently down on the bed. My hand goes to her clit and I start stroking it with soft gentle strokes and my mouth goes back to her other nipple. After playing with her clit until it’s swollen and begging for more, I slide my finger into Maddie’s wet sheath, letting it glide in slowly. Maddie claws my back and I slide a second finger into her hot pussy, and I feel her clinch down. “Not yet, sweet baby. You need to be ready for my cock. I don’t want to hurt you.” I’m not bragging, but my cock is big, and I don’t want to hurt her. I’m surprised when Maddie spreads her legs and puts one on each side of me. She then spreads herself so I can look at this beautiful pussy of mine. “You are so beautiful.” I slide my fingers in one more time and then slide them out slowly. Maddie is wiggling and trying to get closer to me. I lick my fingers dry. Maddie’s eyes heat further with passion. I am hanging on by a thread. I bend over and flick my tongue on Maddie’s pussy. Maddie smashes my head down on her clit. I lick, flick and tease. I know Maddie is going to go off soon, but she won’t be coming her first time without me buried deep in my pussy. “You belong to me, Maddie. I am the only one that gets to even smell this pussy. No one sees it and there is no touching—not by a man, woman, or toy. I get your pleasure.”
“God, Jeb, just fuck me. I need your cock in me now. I need to come, and I need it now.” Maddie is ready.
“Are you on birth control? I swear I’m clean, and I want you bare. I want nothing between us,” I say. “I have wanted in this pussy since the day I first met you.”
“I’m on the pill. Don’t make me beg, Jeb.” I take that as permission to forgo the condom. I line my cock up with her wet pussy and I press in slowly, letting Maddie adjust to my size.
“Damn, Jeb, you’re so fucking big. Move, Jeb, I need to come. Fuck me!” Maddie screams out. I slide out and then slide in all the way. I want to let go but I know Maddie needs just a bit more penetration to find her orgasm.
“Hold on, babe, I’m going to fuck you now.” I make sure I am embedded, and I start a pace—in slow and out fast. Maddie’s hips are answering my every stroke. Then I broke and I couldn’t hold back. I fucked Maddie into the mattress, but she was asking for more, so I gave it to her. I felt the tremors of Maddie’s climax and I let myself fall over that edge into an earth-shattering orgasm. Maddie was still with me and I knew she was coming again. Maddie was made for me and I was made for her. I look at Maddie’s face and I see her sheer joy. I pump two more strokes before there is a knock on the door.
“Mommy, Aunt Micah says I need a bath. I can’t open the door.” I laugh.
“So that’s why Dad used to call me and Stealth little cockblockers.”
“Get used to it. We’re on their clocks now. I’ll be ready for round two after the kids are down for the night, then it’s my turn to make you beg.” This woman just keeps on shocking me.
“I’m up for that, but now I know what it feels like inside of you, I don’t think I will ever be able to go without you. You need to bathe B and I’ll check on Lucas,” I tell Maddie.
“Deal, lover.” This woman is the one meant for me.
15
Two weeks later
Shield…
Sarge has been talking to Braun and I think Braun has convinced Sarge that he is no threat to our family. He wants to get to know his sisters and their families. The gossip was cleared up about who Braun testified against. I believe the man and I think Sarge is beginning to. Keys has come up with the same information from his contacts. We have no reason to trust the man, but we have no reason not to believe him. My gut just tells me that he is on the level, but I would rather be safe than sorry.
“Shield and Stealth in my office, now!” Sarge yells. Stealth and I both hurry toward the office. “Keys, you too.” When I get to the door, Sarge points to the couch and I sit on it while my brother is in the chair and Keys sits on the other side of me. Sarge opens his drawer and takes a burner phone out and he puts the phone number in. I don’t know who he is calling but it must be damned important.
“I understand, Devil,” Sarge replies and that puts me on edge. Devil didn’t even give him time to say anything before he starts in. Devil is a hot head. “Are Callie and the kids alright?” I wish I could hear the whole conversation. If this is about family, I see why Devil is so upset. “Keep me updated. I’ll do the same…I can’t come up there, but Rye is contacting Bourbon to send you backup and Tazer will be there…Later man and keep your family safe.” Sarge shuts his phone.
“Callie was taking the kids to school this morning and four men on motorcycles tried to run her off the road. Kellan was with her and he drove while Callie took shots at the riders. Callie and Devil have taught that kid a lot about protecting their family. He didn’t hesitate when Callie told him to switch positions and to drive.” My brain tries counting back to how old Kellan is. I know Callie and Devil taught the kid to drive as soon as his legs were long enough to reach the gas and brake pedal. I also know Killian is right behind him in age. They have also been taught hand-to-hand combat, martial arts, and boxing. They’ve been hunting since they wer
e old enough to take the hunting course. You would think this was all on Devil, but no, Callie is driven to make sure her children can take care of themselves in any situation. Her girls are a little younger and they do the same things as the boys. She makes sure her boys can cook and clean for themselves and the girls can maintain a car. Callie said she could do it and her children were going to learn as well. Her theory is, it never hurts to be prepared and she won’t let her children be defenseless targets. I understand her thoughts. I like Callie, I always have. I’m glad she is alright. “Callie shot two of the riders off the bikes and one didn’t make it. The other was just a graze, but she shot his front tire out and he ended up in the ditch. Devil has him for questioning as soon as their doctor gives them the go ahead. The other two got away but Callie is sure she hit one in the back of his arm. They weren’t wearing colors and neither of the riders that Callie shot have identification on them. Callie played it cool with the cops. She said one of the other riders picked the one that was down up and they rode away on the other one’s bike. Devil made sure it looked that way by the time the cops got there. Callie is a licensed concealed handgun carrier, so she broke no laws there,” Sarge finishes.
“Are we headed up to Oklahoma?” Stealth asks.
“No. We are going to lock, Micah, Maddie, and the children up at the ranch. Think about it; they hit Oklahoma for the first ex-wife, and they must have known we work with Devil from time to time. If we thin our forces out even more that leaves Maddie more vulnerable. Devil called Krill to give them the heads-up. Krill’s woman and son will be on their list too. Bourbon and their club are headed that way. Rye’s at the house and he is on watch now. Shield, you and I will make our way to the ranch. Stealth, you keep watch on our assets. Shoot first and ask questions later. I want everyone else on lockdown until further notice. Leave the compound in groups and check in hourly when everyone is at work. Stealth you coordinate with Keys.” I look at them both. “He knows the system we have set up for communication. Get the prospect to stock the clubhouse for a week. Food and necessities before booze. The Legions have the option of staying at their old clubhouse or ours, so be sure we have enough room. Our new brothers need to step up and do the security details for our businesses—half days and half nights. Tell them to go in cars so they aren’t recognized. I don’t want any surprises.” I am already on my feet.