Claiming the Knights (29 page)

             
Sissy knew she was pissed, and rightfully so. What she had done was wrong, drugs or no drugs, it was still her doing it.

             
“Do you realize what a fucked up situation you caused the club? Coming after me, and now dealing with an outsider? That real estate agent now has to be watched and catered to, all because you decided to do a few lines and fuck with the Knights!” Nikki yelled.

             
Nate raised his hand off the table in an attempt to ask to speak. Scooter shook his head and Nate stopped.

             
“I am not that person that kidnapped you and roughed you up. That was the meth. I did it for Todd because he said it made me more fun to be around,” Sissy said, trying to defend herself.

             
“Well I guess we will see. Tomorrow we’re having a BBQ. Scooter said that Nate wants to bring you. So after the festivities, you and Nate are gonna stay and help me clean. I figure you can work off your debt to me. My house rules are that you’re to be nice. If I hear from one guest that you were bitchy with them, or you don't do what you are told, you are out. No more chances. You understand?” Nikki said with amazing confidence.

             
Scooter just stared in amazement as his Sunshine made the rules and called the shots. She looked at Scooter knowing he was a bit shocked, and maybe even pissed she was calling the shots in his club. “You said to say my peace and the BBQ is for the club, but it's at our house, so I figured I had the right to make that call,” Nikki told him.

             
Drifter smiled and Scooter nodded, “You're right, Sunshine.”

             
Sissy kept her eyes on Nikki. “Whatever you want me to do. I’ll be there with Nate.”

             
Scooter smacked the table again, making Sissy jump, again. “Everybody out except Nik and me. Now,” he ordered.

             
Once they were alone, he patted his lap. She took her place and he hugged her. “You’re such a bad ass and I get why you took charge in this case, but you know you can't do that, right?”

             
She nodded. “Sorry babe, you said for me to say my peace. I thought you were waiting to see how I felt about it, so I just went with the decision,” she explained.

             
“Well don't do it again in front of the members. Not an option babe. Next time I will not stay quiet,” he warned her. She understood.

              Nate took Sissy back to his room. “That went well,” he said to her when they walked in. “I didn't know Pres was so cool about letting his woman call the shots like that, but they musta had it figured out. Now, can we pick up where we left off?” he smiled at her.

             
“What do you mean?” she asked. “She was just telling me what was expected of me.”

             
“Well, when we are at the club, the members call the shots. Women don't have much say here, under this roof. It's how the club runs. At the members homes, behind closed doors, I am sure those bitches rule the fuckin' roost, but here it's us,” he explained.

             
“For instance, if I claim you, like I’m getting ready to do,” he smiled at her, “none of the other guys will touch you. In fact, I could probably keep the club from handing you back to your brother.” He continued to explain, “So if you want to take this any farther, you have to realize how fuckin' serious I am about this. If we do this, you are all mine. No goin' back. Can you handle that?”

             
She stepped up to him so she was directly in front of him. “You make me feel safer than anyone has since my mom passed. You have been so good to me, well mostly. I am ready to be yours.” She reached up and cradled the back off his head, bringing his lips closer to hers, and she kissed him.

             
He returned her kiss and then pulled away. “You have to know that the club is involved in things that I can't and won't talk to you about. I will do things for the club that would bring most people to their knees. The club comes first. There are no guarantees.” He continued to look at her. “I can promise you that you will be protected, you will be my property, therefore the club's. They will all protect you. You’ll have to do what you're told, which I know you can do.”

             
“I hear you, I get it. I see what goes on here and I’m ready. I’m ready to be yours, Nate,” she said looking up at him.

             
He grabbed her and pushed her on the bed. “Been waitin' for this babe.” He followed her down to the bed. He was on top of her immediately. Pushing her knees apart with his, he leaned over her and kissed her. Instinctively her legs wrapped around his body as he lowered himself on her, kissing her and grinding his hard cock on her. He stopped and got off her. “We gotta get these clothes off. He unbuttoned her shorts and she did the rest, leaving her panties on. He took off his own shirt and she followed with hers, leaving her bra on. He stood up and lowered his pants, no underwear. His dick sprang up as he kicked off his jeans. He looked down at her. “Fuck babe, you’re fuckin' hot. You sure that's all mine?” he asked, giving her one more chance to back out. He knew it was gonna be rough asking Pres to let him keep her, but from where he was standing, it was gonna be fuckin' worth it.

             
“Yeah Nate, this is all yours,” she assured him. She wasn’t backing out now.

             
With that, he sank to the bed and got over her again. He started kissing her and then moved down. Moving her bra out of the way, he took her nipple into his mouth and gently bit it. Sissy moaned loud, grabbed his hair, and pushed his face into her tit. He switched to the other one, not wanting to neglect any part of her. Sucking and nipping, he made his way down her body. He slipped a finger inside the edge of her panties and pulled them to the side, revealing her pussy. He took it in with all his senses. Just looking, feeling, smelling, and then finally he lowered his head, and took a taste.

             
She was amazing. She gasped as soon as his tongue touched her. With her fingers firmly laced into his hair, he stayed there gently working her over and over with his tongue, until she was just on the edge. He started to pull back, but acting out of pure need and instinct, she guided his mouth back to her slick pussy and he finished her off. She came hard and he stayed there, working her through it until she quit shaking and she let go of his hair. “Fuck babe, you taste like honey. You like that?” he looked up at her from between her legs, his lips and chin clearly showing her pleasure.

             
“That was amazing, Nate. Would you like me to return the favor?” she asked him, wanting to please him.

             
“I would love that, but another time. Right now I just want to get in there,” he said looking down at where his mouth had just been. “I've waited fuckin' long enough.” He moved his body over hers, but before he could guide himself in, her hand was grasping him and guiding the head of his cock into her. He took his time, slowly sinking into her, stretching her, pulling almost all the way out and then back in again. The long slow strokes were driving her crazy.

             
She threw her legs over his hips. “Fuck me hard, Nate,” she whispered into his ear, and he did. As he did what she wanted, he was able to hold off his own climax for several minutes. Wanting her for so long, and finally making it a reality, he wanted to savor this time, this first time, with his woman. “Come for me Nate, come for me,” she said and he did. They now belonged to each other.

Chapter 22

              Everyone from the club was at the BBQ at Nikki and Scooter's new home. There were still boxes and empty rooms with no furniture. The day was sunny and most everyone was at the back of the house on the deck and in the yard. The yard was open to the rest of the property. Scooter was giving tours of the barn and shop and enjoying spending down time with his brothers and Nikki was giving tours of the home that she was so proud of.

             
Nikki had noticed that once again, John's son, Jim and Nelly were buddying around together. She made a mental note to keep an eye on them.

              Anne was in the kitchen as always. It was where she felt most comfortable. She was doing some last minute preparations on the food that was about to be served. Dean had taken the helm at the big, towable grill that the club used for these get togethers. She walked outside and took a tray of burgers to him, grabbing his ass as she set the tray down and headed back towards the house. Things with the two of them had been great. He moved in and with Raven gone, they were enjoying playing house like kids. And fucking every chance they got.

             
Anne and Raven were doing better and better. Pete, the mechanic, was starting to sniff around Raven, asking her out and even bringing her flowers. Anne had encouraged Raven to give the boy a chance, but she wouldn't budge. She was going to wait one year for Raw and she had her heals dug in. Anne could only hope that Pete would keep at it. He was so much safer than the man that Raven had so quickly chosen. The man that had left her. Left her just like Anne had predicted he would.

             
Looking out the window, standing at Nikki's kitchen sink, she saw her daughter. She was sitting next to Meagan and Joe on some lawn chairs. They were all talking and laughing. Raven looked so happy. Glowingly happy, Anne thought to herself. She was pulled from her thoughts when Nik came in and asked if the food was ready to be taken outside.

             
Both women started carrying bowls and bags of food and chips out to the tables in the back. It was time to start eating. Everyone formed a line and they all dug in, finding places to sit and stand to eat. Some on blankets in the grass, some at tables that had been set up.

             
Scooter couldn't help but look around and think that Jack would have been so proud of where he had taken the club.

              Nate had brought Sissy and she stuck to him like glue. When Scooter had gathered all the guys to give a tour, Nate sat Sissy in a lawn chair and told her to stay put unless Nikki needed her. He told Nikki where she was. Sissy stayed on that chair and didn't move. She noticed Nikki watching her, but she never asked for her help. When it was time to eat, Nate came back and they both got in line.

             
The whole afternoon no one talked to her other than Nate. Everyone in the club knew who she was and what she had done. She felt like an outcast, but figured the others took their cue from Nikki. Finally when things were winding down, Anne came over to Sissy and told her it was time to help clean up. She led Sissy to the sink and had her start doing dishes. Most were big bowls and platters that needed to be hand washed. Nate didn't help but stayed close the entire time, until Scooter came in and asked him to come with him. With Nate gone, and Nikki coming and going from the kitchen, Sissy was a nervous wreck. She managed through it and just did what was asked of her.

             
Scooter walked up the stairs of his new home with Nate in tow. They walked into a huge room that was right over the garage. “Nice game room Pres, What's up?” Nate asked, as the door was shut. Drifter and John were there too.

             
“We were just going to ask you that exact fuckin' question,” Drifter said in a more curious tone, than a pissed off one.

             
“Well guys,” Nate takes a breath, knowing they will respect his choice even if they don’t like it, “I claimed Sissy. Decided last night. I been holding off on tapping that shit for a long fuckin' while.”

             
“Are you fuckin' with us?” John asked, shaking his head.

             
“No, I really fuckin' claimed her,” Nate said, more than a bit annoyed at his reaction.

             
“No we hear ya there. But you are tellin' us that you have had that bitch in your room, glued to your fuckin' side for weeks and you haven't been in that till last fuckin' night?” Drifter said, laughing at the thought of Nate holding out for so fuckin' long.

             
Somewhat relieved at what Drifter said, Nate explained, “After I blacked out and tried to pretty much rape her, I didn't dare try anything until she asked for it. Been holding that bitch all night, cuddlin' and shit, but not taking it further.”

             
The other three men laughed at him. “You poor fucker, cuddlin' 'n shit,” Drifter howled, laughing his ass off.

             
“So I guess we won't be giving her back to Joel after all,” Scooter said, getting things back on track in their unofficial meeting. “You better keep that one on a short fuckin' leash. I'd hate to have to break up all the cuddlin'. Meeting adjourned. Now get back out there and enjoy my place. We’ll announce your news at the next club meeting. Maybe if it's official, all the members won't shun her anymore.” They all went back downstairs.

             
Nate walked into the kitchen where Sissy was still doing dishes. He walked up behind her, wrapped his arms around her, and pushed her up against the counter. She squealed not knowing what was happening at first, but then relaxed when she realized it was him. “It's done babe, you are mine. You belong to me,” he whispered in her ear and kissed her neck. She smiled and leaned back in to him as her body warmed from head to toe.

              Raven continued to stick with Meg at the BBQ, smiling at her mom and Dean as they passed her or made eye contact from across the deck.

             
Anne had finally got a chance to eat a little food and she grabbed a chair that was close to where Meg and Raven were. She dug into the food and enjoyed the cool breeze that was sweeping across the yard. She noticed Raven put her arms around herself like she was cold.

             
“Ouch,” Raven said as she released the hug she was just giving herself.

             
Meg looked at her. “You ok?”

             
“Yeah,” Raven half whispered back. “My boobs are really sore. I thought I was going to start but nothing so far.”

             
“You probably will soon,” Meg said and she turned back to talk to Joe.

             
Anne's heart sank. She knew exactly what that meant. It brought her right back to the days before she found out she was going to be a mom. “Oh my God!  Please no, not with him. Please God,” she thought to herself and lost her appetite. Standing from her chair, she went up behind Raven. “Hey kid, I need to talk to you. Come in the house with me,” Anne said trying to be as casual as possible, while falling apart inside.

             
Raven stood up and followed her mom inside, shrugging at Meg on the way in. “What is it mom?” She asked, as her mom quickly walked past the kitchen and main part of the house, towards a bathroom.

             
They both stepped in the guest bath and Anne shut the door. “What Mom? You’re freaking me out here.”

             
“Did you say that your boobs hurt?” Anne asked her.

             
“Yeah so? Probably just going to have a really bad period, Mom. I was due a few weeks ago so it's late.” As she said the words, realization showed on her face as to why her mom was concerned. Raven’s eyes grew big and she slapped her hand over her mouth. “Oh my God, Mom! No, no, I am not pregnant. I’m always late. That’s all this is. I’m just late,” she exclaimed, getting louder and more panicked as the possible truth set in. “I can't be. Oh my God. No. What am I gonna do? What if I am? What? Oh my God, Raw! What about Raw? What will he say?” Raven started to cry.

             
“Oh fuck Baby. Calm down, breathe. Shit Raven, I didn't want this for you. I so didn't want this for you,” Anne said as her eyes were filling with tears. Knowing Raven wouldn’t want to hear the truth, she took a breath and continued, “He is a dangerous man, Baby. He won’t be there for you. He has no room in his life for you, or this.” Anne refused to give the baby an identity. This could all just go away. Anne couldn't help but feel responsible. She felt this was all her doing. After all, she is the one that set up the Tarot reading. Now this was happening, she was devastated.

             
“Mom, no, this isn't the plan. There is so much more I want to do first. I love Raw, but I’m not ready to be a mom yet. This can't be happening,” Raven said, now sobbing.

             
“Oh baby you have choices. I know you’re not ready. You’re so young, too young, and you can still do everything you want. No one has to know, we can take care of this. I’ll be here for you, every step of the way,” Anne said, hoping that her daughter would at least give it some thought.

             
Raven just stared at her mother for a long minute. She didn’t believe what she was hearing. “No, I can't mom. I just can't do that. If I’m pregnant, I could never do that. Don’t even ask me to.”

             
Anne hugged her daughter tightly. “You take a test in the morning. If you are pregnant, we’ll get through this. We’ll figure it out, I promise. Just don't tell Raw. Promise me you won't tell him.” They both stood there and cried, hugging.

             
Raven knew if she was in fact pregnant, of course she was going to tell Raw, so she made a point to not respond but just hugged her mom. There are times when regardless of everything else a girls just needs her Mom. Damn if this wasn’t one of them.

The next morning Raven sat on the toilet, holding the stick that was about to predict her future. Setting it on the counter, she pulled up her jammy pants and washed her hands, not wanting to look at it. She was scared to death to look at it. Finally, she dried her hands and gazed down at the little window. Picking up the package she looked back at the window. The word was plain as day on the digital screen, PREGNANT. The tears started falling and she slid down the back of the bathroom door, sobbing into her hands.

Chapter 23

             
She got off the plane. It had been a long flight with a layover just long enough to get to the next gate. She had heard that this was the biggest airport in the country and she believed it. From the sky, it was massive and now on the inside, it was even bigger. She made her way to baggage claim and looked for her suitcase with the pink skull and crossbones all over it. She had bought it just for this trip. She had left a note for Meg and was sure that her mom had caught the news by now, but she wasn't going to check her phone yet. She had made it this far and she didn't want any distractions.

             
After getting her bag, she followed the signs and made her way to an area outside where she could get a cab. There were buses there too, but a cab would get her there faster. She had never hailed a cab. Should she just get in one? Talk to the driver first? She opted to chat with the cab driver, picking a woman because it felt safer.

             
She had talked Scooter into giving her the address so she could send him a letter explaining that she was pregnant. That is all she had to go on. The ride was long. It was a big city with lots of traffic. It was close to an hour later when the cab pulled up to the building. It was a nicer building than those around it. “You sure about letting you out here kid? This is a rough area, you want me to wait?” the cab driver asked.

             
“Nope, this is it. Thanks though. I’ll be fine.” She got out, tugging her bag behind her. She opened the door to the stairwell and headed up, doing her best with the heavy bag. The address said #305, so she trudged up to the third floor. Finally arriving, she started down the hall, her heart racing. What was he going to say? What was he going to do? Was she going to end up back in that big airport? Looking up, there it was. #305. She held her breath and knocked. This was it. She started to tear up, but did her best trying to hold them back. She heard the footsteps. She saw the knob turn and then the door opened. She was no longer able to hold her tears.

             
He didn't have words. He was shocked to see her. Crying, she dropped the handle of her rolling luggage and hugged him hard. He returned her hug and kissed the top of her head. “You ok my Bella? Something happen?” He was trying to figure out why she was there, miles from home, when they had an agreement.