by Erin Osborne
“How is Hollie after everything?” Raine asks.
“She’s okay. She just wants to move on with life. I don’t blame her, but I’ve been keepin’ an eye on her. And she talked to her counselor about it and seems okay. I’ll be there if she needs me or wants to talk about it. If not, I’m not gonna bring it up. You know I’m claimin’ her, right?” I ask.
“Yeah, I know. Wrath and Rock are gonna be there. Satan will be home with me that night because he doesn’t want to see it or hear about it. At all,” Raine says, laughing a little.
“I’ll make sure to let him know when it’s gonna happen then. Already got her rag in. I’m just waitin’ for her to let me know,” I say.
“If you wait for her, it won’t happen anytime soon. Just take her to the clubhouse and get it done, Capone. I know you’re trying to make things as easy as possible for my sister, but she doesn’t need it. Just tell her I’m taking the baby in the next few days and you two go have a night out. You both deserve it,” Raine tells me. “In fact, I think it should be tomorrow. I’ll take the baby and you guys go do your thing. Get with the guys and set it up.”
“I’ll see what I can do,” I tell her, smiling at her bossiness.
“Alright, I’m outta here. Gotta rescue Satan from the kids,” she says. “I’ll let you know when the doctor calls me. Thanks for bringing me in for this. And if you need help finding new dancers, let me know.”
“I will. Thank you, Raine.”
I walk her to the door and see the few remaining girls here cleaning their asses off. Yeah, they’ll be here a while to get ready for tonight. I’m only going to be here a little while longer before heading home. I have things to get ready for now. While I’m here, I’ll get the new dance rotation set up and make sure the DJ has it before I leave. He’ll be here in less than an hour to get set up and make sure he’s got all the music in order for the girls. It makes his life a lot easier to be prepared ahead of time.
While I’m in working, I think of Hollie and our baby girl. Right after the incident with Clay is the first time Hollie referred to Amber as hers. It’s been the same every day since then. Every time she catches herself saying it, she looks at me as if expecting me to correct her. I don’t, and I’m not going to. As far as I’m concerned, Amber is her daughter and she’ll be the only mother our child ever knows as hers.
As soon as I’m finished with the new rotation, I print off two copies. One for the girls and one for our DJ. I’m not sure who’s going to be in tonight because the company we use is co-owned by brothers and they take turns coming into the club. If one’s busy the other one comes in. We’ve checked them both out and they’re good men.
Walking into the main room, I see it’s going to be Adam here tonight. He’s the one I like the best because he doesn’t spend his time hitting on the women when they’re walking through the club for lap dances and such. But, his brother Cory isn’t all that bad either. It’s just something about him that rubs me the wrong way sometimes. Nothing he’s done or that I can put a finger on though. Plus, Adam is here most nights so I haven’t said a word.
Now, I can go home and be with my girls. Hollie needs to know I’m here for her and that we’re doing this tomorrow night. Raine will have Amber for us and I’ll call Wrath and Rock as soon as I talk to Hollie. If she’s not ready, we won’t do it.
Chapter Thirty-Four
Hollie
THE LAST THREE weeks have been a complete clusterfuck. Between being with Capone for the first time and then the shit with Clay, I’ve been busy as hell. Especially going to see my counsellor again too. I don’t want to fall back to where I was, so I’ve been talking to her about things. It’s helped put things in perspective and I don’t feel as bad as I probably should for shooting a man. But, who knows what he would’ve done to me if he’d gotten me?
Over the last few days, I haven’t felt good at all. I’m nauseous and tired all the time. I don’t think what I have is contagious, but I don’t want to take any chances with Amber being so little. So, I’m getting ready to call Raine and see if she can take her so I can head to the doctor to find out what’s going on.
Plus, tonight is the night I’m getting claimed by Capone. I haven’t even really thought about it so I’m not in my head about the claiming. Wrath and Rock will be in the room when it happens because other than Axel, I trust them the most. Axel isn’t allowed in there because he’s not a full patch. Satan made an exception about both men being officers in the club for me, so I’m not going to push my luck. Rock doesn’t hold a position other than full patch member.
So, I pull out my phone and pull up Raine’s name.
“Hey, sis. What’s going on?” she asks, answering the phone.
“Can you watch Amber for a little bit? I haven’t been feeling the best and want to go to the doctor,” I tell her.
“Yeah. Bring her over on your way there. Are you okay to go alone?” she asks, worry filling her voice.
“Yeah. I just feel run down and a little nauseous. I should be okay,” I answer.
“Okay. Just text me when you’re on your way,” Raine says.
I thank her and hang up the phone. Getting Amber and myself ready, I call the doctor’s office and get an appointment for a half hour from now. Someone cancelled and they can get me in immediately. That’s one of the things I like about Willow Creek— if you’re sick, you really don’t have to wait days or weeks to get an appointment. They try to fit you in as soon as possible.
Sending a message to Raine, I let her know I’m heading over before loading Amber and her diaper bag in my truck. Once she’s secured, I hop in the front and start the truck, making sure to turn down the music so I don’t blow her ear drums out. Axel follows me even though I didn’t let him know where I’m going. I don’t want Capone to find out and get worried about me. It’s probably just the stress I’ve been feeling taking a toll on me. I’ll find out soon enough though.
After dropping the baby off with my sister, I head to the doctor’s office. Axel follows me there and waits outside while I go in the building and check in with the secretary. It’s not long before I’m called back to the exam rooms. The nurse has me pee in a cup before checking my vitals and noting everything down in my chart on the computer. Once she asks me a million questions about what’s going on, she leaves me alone to wait.
I look at the walls and the posters hanging there before picking up a magazine and flipping through it absently. I’m not interested in anything right now other than finding out what’s going on with me and if I should be around Amber.
Before too long, the doctor knocks on the door and comes in. She’s a small woman I’ve never seen before.
“Hello, Hollie. I’m Doctor Agatha. I’m new here and I’ll be seeing you today,” she says, holding out her hand for me to shake.
“Hello. It’s nice to meet you,” I say, shaking her hand.
“What brings you in today?” she asks, looking over the computer.
“I haven’t been feeling too great. I’ve been nauseous and just feeling run down. I thought it was stress or something like that, but we have a baby in the house and I don’t want to spread anything to her,” I answer.
“I see. Well, I can say it’s not stress or any kind of bug you’ve got. You’re pregnant,” Doctor Agatha says.
“I’m what?” I ask, not sure I heard her right.
“You’re pregnant. I’m not sure how far along you are, but you are definitely pregnant.”
I sit in shocked silence as she goes over what I’ll need to do and the prenatal vitamins she’s going to prescribe now until I can get in with an obstetrician. Capone and I don’t always use condoms, but I never once thought I was pregnant. Damn. What the hell is he going to think about this? Because I’m not sure myself about it.
When Doctor Agatha is done going over everything, she congratulates me and sends me on my way with a list of doctors to get in touch with. I’ll just talk to my sister and use the same doctor she had with the
twins. Lord knows these men have super sperm and I’m not taking any chances.
Leaving the office, Axel is waiting outside for me. He looks at me and a frown covers his face. Yeah, I’m not about to tell him what’s going on. Capone deserves to be the first one to know what’s happening right now. I’ll just talk to Raine after I talk to him. And tonight is not the night for that to happen.
We head over to Raine and Satan’s house where I pick the baby up so I can head home and begin to get ready for tonight. Capone told me just to dress normal and not to go through any trouble. He must not know me as well as he thinks he does. I’m going to make sure I look good as hell for my man. It’s the only way I know. And I want him to be proud to claim me in front of his brothers.
Capone has been at work all day. I’m meeting him at the clubhouse so he has no clue what I look like. I’ve showered, shaved, and dressed to impress. Now, Raine is coming over to get Amber so I can head to the clubhouse. I’m still not nervous or thinking about what’s about to happen. Capone’s assured me neither man will see anything of importance on my body and I trust him.
I’ve left my hair down tonight and added some curls to is. My make-up is light with just a touch of mascara and some pale pink lip gloss. I’m wearing a red dress I know Capone loves because he stares at it every time he sees it hanging up in the closet. It hugs my body tight and falls to just below my knees. On my feet I have a pair of black wedge sandals. I’ve got no jewelry on except for my earrings I got from Raine when I graduated high school.
Looking in the mirror one last time, I’m satisfied with my appearance. I walk in the bedroom to find Amber still asleep in her bassinet. So, I take my time getting her diaper bag filled with diapers, formula, extra clothes, wipes, and anything else I think she’ll need at my sister’s house for the night.
“Hollie, where are you?” I hear Raine call out.
“In the bedroom,” I tell her.
Picking the baby up, I put her in the car seat so Raine can take her. Amber doesn’t even stir as I fasten her in and make sure the straps are secure over her. Lifting the car seat and diaper bag, I turn and see my sister standing in the doorway. She looks at me and a smile covers her face.
“You look good, baby sister,” she says, walking into the room to hug me.
“Thank you. And thank you for watching Amber,” I tell her.
“It’s no problem at all. Satan and I are gonna have a quiet night at home while you and Capone enjoy yourself. It’s important for you to go out every once in a while, ya know?” she asks.
“Yeah. I get it. We’ll take the kids in a few days so you guys can get out,” I say.
“That would be great. There’s a new restaurant I want to try opening up in a few days,” Raine says.
“Well, you find out when it is and I’ll make sure Capone and I have the kids that night,” I tell her with a smile on my face.
“Alright. Get out of here and go get your man,” Raine says, grabbing the car seat from me. “I’ve already got a base in the SUV so I don’t need the one out of your truck. Have fun and don’t worry about a thing.”
“I’m not worried. I trust Capone. And Wrath and Rock. They won’t make me uncomfortable. Besides, I’ve been through worse than this,” I say as we leave the house.
“I know you have. And I’m so damn proud of you.”
I give my sister one last hug and lean in the SUV to give Amber a kiss on her chubby little cheek. After I watch Raine leave, I walk through the house and make sure everything is locked up tight. Axel is already on his bike waiting for me. He gets the night off since I think we’ll be staying at the clubhouse, which makes me happy. I want him to enjoy himself.
As soon as I’m in my truck, I open the garage door and back out, closing the door behind me. It doesn’t take me long to get to the clubhouse as Axel continues to follow me. I park in the back of the lot where the cars are supposed to park and take a minute to check my make-up in the mirror. It’s still in place, not like I should be surprised since I’m not wearing much of it.
I get out of the truck and smooth my dress down. Axel is waiting for me by the row of bikes and I hastily walk to his side. He gives me a once-over and smiles at me. But, I know he won’t say a word about my appearance. Capone would have a fit if he did. So, we walk to the clubhouse door and he opens it for me.
Stepping inside the common room, I take a minute for my eyes to adjust to the dimness of the room after being outside in the sun as it begins to set. Gunner, Wrath, Rock, and Grinder are in the room at a table together. They all look up at me and smile. I offer my own smile back as I scan the room for Capone.
“He’s up in your room,” Wrath says. “Head on up.”
“Thank you,” I tell him before making my way through the common room and to the stairs.
I’m getting more than a few glares from the house bunnies, but I don’t pay them any attention. It’s not like they matter to me anyhow. If they don’t want to be nice, I’m not going to be nice to them. Rose and Kelly are the only two I’ll talk to because they are nice and don’t try to fuck with the men who are with someone.
I get up to the rooms and stop outside Capone’s door. Lifting my hand to knock, the door suddenly opens. I’m fact-to-face with Capone, who’s naked from the waist up. He’s got on a pair of jeans that aren’t buttoned and his hair is still damp from a shower. A watch a trail of water slide down his chest and lick my lips. He’s not even wearing socks right now. I must have just caught him getting out of the shower.
“You look amazin’, baby. Come in,” he says, his voice husky and low.
“Thank you. How was work?” I ask, walking past him and sitting on the end of the bed.
“Don’t wanna talk about work right now, Holls. Are you ready for this?” he asks.
“I am.”
Capone walks over to me and kisses me. I open my mouth so he can deepen the kiss as he lays me back on the bed. His strong, lean body hovers over mine and I wind my arms around his neck. After a few minutes of kissing me, Capone pulls back and helps me stand back up.
I stand before him as he bends down and begins pushing my dress up my legs. When I go to help him, Capone tells me to stay still as he takes his time and undresses me. So, I listen to him and let him take his time running his hands up my legs as he pushes my dress up just enough to show him the black lace panties I’m wearing. He looks up at me with hooded eyes and I place a hand on his shoulder, silently urging him to keep going.
Capone turns his attention back to my dress and slides it up my stomach, placing a soft kiss just above my belly button. It’s almost as if he knows I’m pregnant and I haven’t said a word to anyone yet. Sliding the dress up further, he bares my chest encased in a matching black lace bra that barely covers my nipples.
“You are so fuckin’ gorgeous,” he whispers.
Before I can say a word, Capone pulls the dress over my head and free from my body. I’m standing before him in just my bra, panties, and the wedge sandals. Now, it’s my turn to undress him.
Leaning forward, I place a kiss on his chest and slowly slide the zipper of his jeans down. Once it’s down all the way, I place my hands on his hips and begin to push the material down his strong thighs. His cock springs free since the man doesn’t ever wear underwear. Once the jeans are to his knees, I let go of the material and it slides the rest of the way to the floor.
Capone and I look at one another as I unhook the clasp on my bra and let it fall from my arms and to the floor at our feet. He hooks his fingers in the sides of my panties and slides them down my legs. When I step out of them, I step out of my sandals too.
“In the middle of the bed, Holls,” he says.
Climbing into the middle of the bed, I lay back and watch as he climbs up the middle of the bed from the end. He looks like an animal stalking his prey right now— and I’m the one he’s hunting. His body covers mine as he grabs a leg and pulls it over his back. I slide the other one over and lock my ankles together just
above his firm ass.
Capone kisses me as he slides a hand between us to make sure I’m ready for him. Once he’s sure I’m ready, he grabs his cock and lines it up with my pussy. His eyes never leave mine as he begins to slowly slide inside my body. Leaning down, he kisses me and I wrap my arms around his neck.
I barely hear the door open as Wrath and Rock make their way into the room. Capone is making sure my attention is all on him and I’m glad for it.
His lips leave mine as he trails kisses down to my neck. I arch my head back to give him better access and dig my nails into the flesh on his shoulders. Capone doesn’t stop at my neck though. He continues down until he sucks a nipple into his mouth and begins to suck and nip the hardened pebble. I moan out at the sensations he’s causing to flow through my body.
I lift my hips to meet Capone’s movements and try to silently urge him to go faster and harder. When he continues his slow pace, I slide one of my hands between our bodies and begin to play with my clit. Each time Capone slides out, I slide my fingers lower to slide along the length of his cock as it escapes my pussy. He moans out and I continue my movements as he finally starts to move faster.
Turning my head to the side, I see Wrath standing in the corner of the room. He’s watching us in the bed. There’s no look of lust or desire on his face. He’s kept his face a blank mask. His arms are folded across his chest as he leans against the wall. A small smile appears on his face as I continue to take him in. Once I’m reassured, I turn my head back and look Capone in the eyes. He’s the only man I’ll ever want, but after what I went through, I needed to see what the men do while watching a member claim an ol’ lady.
“It’s only us, baby,” Capone whispers to me.
I nod my head and continue to slide my fingers against Capone’s cock. When I feel myself getting close, I reach my hand lower, contorting my body slightly so I can reach his balls. I gently begin to squeeze them and roll them in my hand as Capone’s hips begin to thrust faster and erratically. He likes what I’m doing and I want to come with him, so I’m going to make sure he soars over the edge when I do.