Darcy

It’s been a long few weeks and I’m ready to crash into oblivion. So, I turn on the water to run a hot bath before climbing into bed. I’ve already stripped and I’m just getting ready to step in the tub when there’s a pounding at my door. With everything that’s been going on, my heart is in my throat and I don’t want to leave the sanctuary of my bathroom. Unfortunately, whoever is knocking at my door doesn’t care. So, I grab the pistol I just purchased out of my bag and cautiously make my way to the front door.

“Who is it?” I call out, aiming the gun at the door.

“Crash and Trojan,” Comes the muffled reply.

Lowering the gun, I keep it at my side and walk to unlock the three locks I now have on my door. Crash and Trojan are standing there looking hot as fuck as usual. Trojan takes in the fact that I’m only wearing a tiny silk robe and nothing more before taking in the fact that I’m holding a gun at my side.

“What’s with the gun firecracker?” Trojan asks, stepping through the door followed by Crash.

“You need to tell us somethin’?” Crash asks.

“Um, a girl can never be too careful,” I answer hesitantly.

“There’s more to it than that and we’re gonna get to the bottom of it. Now, that’s not why we’re here.” Trojan says, stepping in my kitchen and helping himself to the contents of my fridge. “Blade wants Keira to have a girl’s day and get pampered. We thought you could help us out with that.”

“When are we doing this?” I ask, more than happy to get out of here for a while. “I need time to get some things ready.”

“First thing in the mornin’. She’s been goin’ through some shit, she’s about ready to pop with Blade’s twins, and everyone thought she could use this.”

“Okay. Now, if you two don’t mind, I’m taking my bath and then going to bed. I’ll be up early to get everything ready and text you when I’m ready to leave.”

“We don’t mind at all firecracker. You do your thing and we’ll be out on the couch. Not goin’ anywhere tonight knowin’ somethin’ ain’t right with you.”

I don’t even have the energy to argue. So, I leave them to do their thing and make my way into the bathroom, making sure to lock the door. Just because I’m letting them stay in my house doesn’t mean I want them coming in my bathroom while I’m in the tub. That’s the last thing I need right now. Especially considering the fact that they both seem to star in my nightly fantasies and have gotten me off more, and better, in the last few months than anyone ever has in real life. Tonight is going to prove difficult with them sleeping under the same roof as me, invading my space.

~~**~~

Last night was one of the longest nights of my life. Today doesn’t seem to be going any better as I’m sitting in between my two leading men on our way to Benton Falls. I’m excited to know that I’m going to finally meet the woman that stole Blade’s heart since I’ve already heard all about her from the rest of the girls. And I get to do my thing and make her feel better for at least a little bit. I’ll make sure she forgets about everything while I’m at the clubhouse.

“How much longer until we’re there?” I ask, squirming in my seat.

“About fifteen minutes or so. Somethin’ wrong firecracker?” Crash asks, leaning in closer.

“Nope. Just want to get out and stretch my legs after sitting between two cavemen the size of elephants. Not a lot of room in here.”

“You can always sit on my lap and have more room to stretch out,” Trojan says, acting like he’s going to place me in his lap.

“Back the fuck off caveman. I’m good where I’m at. No need to see what little you’re working with,” I say, trying to mask the fact that I’d love to be sitting in his lap right now.

“Firecracker, I’ll take it out right now and show you what I’m workin’ with. It ain’t little and I don’t want you passin’ out with want when you see it.”

“Same goes for me firecracker,” Crash says, putting his two cents into the conversation.

“You guys keep telling yourselves that. I get what I need and I don’t need the likes of you two thinking anything is ever going to happen between us.”

“That’s a lie and we all know it. You go to your shop and go back home. Every. Single. Day. The only other places you go are the store and when you go to one of the clubhouses for the girls. You haven’t been fucked since we met you and even then I’m sure it was lackin’,” Crash tells me.

“Are you guys following me or something?”

“Nope. We just know your routine. Whenever there’s a lockdown or any trouble we make sure that a prospect is on you. You just don’t ever see him.”

I’d like to say something in response to that but I can’t. It’s really not a surprise that they’ve been having me followed when there’s trouble around. I look and we’re pulling into the clubhouse. So, I can finally get a break from the Neanderthals for a while.

As soon as Trojan is out of the door, I hop out of the truck and grab my bag. I don’t wait for them to follow me in the clubhouse, I know where to go and I don’t need these two overbearing men on my ass any more than they already have been.

The first person I see after my eyes adjust is Slim. He’s a good looking older man and he scares the shit out of me if I’m being honest. Slim is sitting next to two women and I can already tell who Keira is. She’s got long, gorgeous red hair and there’s a sadness to her that I haven’t seen in someone in a very long time. Not since I left my ex and could finally breathe again.

“Let me go to the bathroom quick and I’ll be with you two ladies,” I tell them, making my way down the hallway where the men’s rooms are.

About halfway down the hallway, I hear moaning coming from one of the rooms and just shake my head. This is nothing new and it really doesn’t surprise me. However, the open door does shock me. Quietly taking a few steps closer, the sight before me has me intrigued and wanting to get closer. In the middle of the bed is a girl between a guy I don’t know and my good friend, Wood.

The guy I don’t know is laying on the bed while the club girl is riding him. Wood is behind her and I can just imagine where his cock is stuffed. From what I can see Wood and the other man don’t touch at all, it’s all about the girl in between them. Is this what it would be like if I gave Crash and Trojan one night?

Before I can continue watching them, I feel heat at my back and instantly know that it’s the men in question. After a few seconds, Trojan is yelling at Wood to close his fucking door the next time he wants to get his dick wet, especially with me being in the clubhouse and the trouble we always seem to get into.

“You see somethin’ you like?” Crash asks, pulling the door closed.

“Um….” I can’t even answer him.

Trojan takes up his spot at my back while Crash closes in on the front side of me. It’s easy to handle one of them at a time, but the two of them together is almost impossible to ignore. There’s no denying that I want them both. I’m just not sure if I can act on my feelings and accept only one night with the two of them. So, instead of answering them, I squeeze my way out from in between them and run to the bathroom.

Keira

Darcy came rushing through with two men following her closely even though she didn’t realize it. A few minutes after she disappeared down the hallway, there was some yelling and then a door slammed. Slim started laughing his ass off while Shy and I looked at him like he was crazy.

“You just met the entertainment while Darcy, Crash, and Trojan are here,” he informs us between fits of laughter. “Wait until Wood is done doin’ his thing and you’ll really be laughin’.”

Shy and I look at one another and I can’t wait to see what’s about to happen. Wood is a good guy and I hope he doesn’t get into too much trouble. I just wonder what the hell is going on to make all the commotion we just heard. I guess we’ll find out when the time is right though.

“What are you having done today?” Shy asks me.

“I think I just want a trim. Nothing too outrageous. What about you?”

“I think I’m going to get a trim and some purple highlights added.”

“Why purple?” Slim asks, very interested in what Shy’s doing.

“Just something different. Why?”

“I liked it when you had the blue in your hair,” he says, shrugging his shoulders.

“Well, we’ll see what happens when Darcy gets out here then.”

Things between Slim and Shy get more and more interesting the more I watch them together. You can tell they’re interested in one another, but neither one wants to make the first move. I’m sure they both have their reasons, and I’m not about to try to play matchmaker. Not this time. They’ll figure it out or they won’t.

Finally, Darcy makes an appearance and she’s lugging a bag that I didn’t notice before behind her. I guess she brought everything she thought she’d need so no one would have to go anywhere else to get her something.

“Alright ladies, what are we doing today?” she asks, plopping down and ignoring Slim.

“I just want a trim and Shy wants a little more done,” I answer.

“Okay. Well, let me get a drink and we’ll get started on things.”

As Darcy has her drink, the three of us sit and talk about things that don’t really matter. I can tell that she has questions for me that I don’t want to answer right now. Thankfully she doesn’t ask, just lets us be and steers the conversation in other directions. That is until Wood and Boy Scout make their way out from the hallway. Looks like things are about to get interesting.

“Darcy, why you turnin’ red on us?” Wood asks, plopping down in the chair next to her.

“Um….no reason really,” She says, looking back and forth between him and Boy Scout.

“Did you like what you saw of the show?” Boy Scout asks, sitting between Shy and me.

“Well, um, it was different,” she answers as Crash and Trojan come up behind her.

“You ever let her see that shit again, Wood and we’ll be havin’ problems. More than what we’ve already had,” Crash says, closing in on Darcy and staking his territory. I’m surprised he just doesn’t piss on her to mark her.

“Why does it always have to involve me though?” Wood asks.

“You tell us why you seem to always be around firecracker and we’ll tell you the answer. Every time somethin’ happens with her, it always seems to involve you,” Trojan speaks up, placing his hand on Darcy’s shoulder. “And if I ever see her face by your fuckin’ cock again, you won’t have to worry about it anymore.”

“That wasn’t my fault!” Wood exclaims.

“You didn’t move her though, did you?” Crash questions him.

“No. You tellin’ me if you had a girl’s face near your cock that looks like Darcy, you’d be movin’ her?”

From the looks of Crash and Trojan, Wood just said the wrong thing. Especially when I see Crash lunge for him and land a hit to his face before anyone around the table can even blink. Darcy screams and goes to rush over to him before Trojan picks her up and places her on his lap, circling his arm around her waist. He’s holding her in place and she’s fighting like hell to get away from him. Shy goes over to him and grabs a rag to hold over his nose. I’m just sitting in my chair, watching the show unfold so I don’t get in anyone’s way.

“You two are un-fucking-believable!” Darcy screams. “I’m not yours and the sooner you realize that, the better off everyone around you will be. Leave me the fuck alone!”

Finally, Darcy can get up and she takes off down the hallway. I’m guessing she’s running into the bathroom to hide. Sensing that they’re going to go after her, I hold my hand up and waddle after her. That’s about the only thing I can do these days it seems. And I want to make sure she’s okay and doesn’t need any help. I know something is going on between them, you can sense it whenever they’re in the room together.

“Darcy, it’s Keira,” I call out, knocking on the bathroom door.

“Give me a minute,” she says, as I hear the water turn on.

After a few minutes, I hear the door unlock and it opens just barely enough for me to get through. Darcy’s face is red and her eyes are puffy. She’s definitely been crying. The water she splashed on her face isn’t doing a thing to conceal that fact.

“Are you okay hun?” I ask.

“I just don’t get them. I’m such a clutz and every time something embarrassing happens, it just so happens that Wood is the one there. It’s not like I do these things on purpose or anything,” she cries.

“I know. But, they seem to have claimed you, so you’re going to have to accept the way they act. Or stay away from them. What do you want to do?”

“I know they only want a bit of fun. And, I’m not sure that I’m cut out for that. At the end of the day, it’s all about getting their dicks wet and nothing more. I want, no I need, more than that.”

“Why do you think they only want a bit of fun and nothing more?” I ask, confused.

“Look at them and then look at me. They’re men that love the chase once in a while and once they get me, they’ll get bored. I’m not dumb and I know how these things work. They’ve got all the easy pussy they can handle at the clubhouse.”

“You didn’t see the look on their faces though, hun. I did. They aren’t looking for a bit of fun and nothing more. Are you willing to give them a chance to find out though?”

“What look?” Darcy asks.

“The look of men that wanted to murder someone they thought was trying to move in on their woman. Hell, all they need to do to finish claiming you and marking their territory is piss on your leg.”

“That’s so disgusting!” Darcy says, finally laughing. “But, I don’t know if I can risk it with everything going on right now. There’s things that I can’t tell anyone and I’m not putting them on the spot to get hurt when it’s my mess to handle.”

“If they’re anything like the guys I see in the other charter, then they’re going to stick their noses in it whether you want them to or not. I’m guessing they already know something is going on and it’s just a matter of time before they find out what it is. Why don’t you just give them a chance if that’s what you want to do?”

“Like I said, I don’t know if I can risk it.”

“I think you already know what you want to do. You’re just afraid to take the leap and a chance. What’s the worst that’s gonna happen?” I ask, realizing that I’m living the same way when it comes to Blade right now.

“I get my heart trampled into a million pieces because they want some fun while I fall for them. Hell, if I’m honest, I’m probably already there.”

“Why do you say that?”

“They’ve been coming around more and more since I first saw them. I don’t get a chance to guard myself from the sweet they show me when they’re not being cavemen. And now, it’d just be so easy to let them take care of things going on with me, but I’m not gonna drag them through that,” Darcy says, thinking about what else she wants to tell me from the look on her face. “Maybe if I make it through this shit in one piece I’ll give them the chance they’ve been pushing for.”

“What do you mean by that last part?” I ask, wanting to help this woman any way I can if she’s in trouble.

“It’s nothing. I’ll be fine,” she quickly says, letting me know she’s definitely hiding something. I don’t want to be a rat, but I think in this case, someone definitely needs to know something is wrong.

“Well, let’s get back out there and get this pampering started. I’m ready to get off my feet already and I’ve hardly been on them today.”

“Alright mama to be, let’s get you taken care of,” Darcy says, wiping her face down one more time and fluffing her hair up a little.

We walk back into the main room and the guys have disappeared. Shy is sitting there nursing a beer and waiting patiently for us to return. I don’t know what I’d be doing without her keeping me company these days. When I do go live with Blade and our children, she’s going to be the one I miss from here. Hopefully I can convince her to come visit me every now and then. If Slim will let her out of his sight, that is.

“Okay ladies, mini break down over. Let’s get this day started,” Darcy says, downing a shot and trying not to make it noticeable that she’s looking for her men.

~~**~~

We’ve been sitting in the main room being pampered and talking to the guys when they venture in to check on us. I’m honestly ready to call it a day, but Darcy just finished my nails so I need to give them time to dry. She was adamant that I have my nails done because I won’t have time to do it once the twins are born. And she didn’t want me to look like a hot mess when I went into labor. Her words, not mine.

Shy has been making sure that I have plenty of fluids and things to eat when she hasn’t been getting work done on herself. The guys have also been making sure that we’ve got whatever we need. Especially Slim, Crash, and Trojan. They seem to be the three that come in the most. Slim even put his phone on speaker a little while ago so I could talk to Blade. He was happy I was being treated good by Darcy, but concerned because he could hear how exhausted I am. I can’t lie to him, but I left out the dizzy spells when we were talking. There’s nothing he can do for me and he’s already going crazy. This will just push him over the edge and make him drive here now instead of letting this play out. I’ll talk to my doctor when I go in a few days. And there’s only a little over a month left to go before I’m due anyway. Basically, I can go into labor any day now and the babies would be delivered.

“Okay Keira, let’s get you back to the room,” Shy says, just as the guys all walk back in.

“Sounds good to me. Can one of you please help me up? I’m ready to fall asleep where I am and I know I’m gonna have a hard time after sitting for so long.”

Darcy and Shy each get on a side of me and help me stand. Just my luck that a dizzy spell chooses this moment to hit and I sway on my feet before landing back in the chair I was sitting in. Thankfully the girls were right there because with the impact of my fall and not landing right on the chair, I almost tipped over backwards. Before I can even blink, I’m surrounded by the guys and the women are pushed back so they can get to me. This just makes my head swim even more with all of the sudden movement around me. Knowing I have to find something to focus on, I choose Slim since he’s the closest one to my head.

“Are you okay sweetheart?” he asks.

“D-don’t t-tell Blade,” I manage to get out around the nausea.

“I have to. He’s gonna wanna know. Or he’ll have all our heads. Wood, I want you to call for an ambulance while I call her man,” Slim orders before crouching down in front of me.

Killer is bringing me a cold bottle of water while the rest of the guys are moving furniture and getting everyone out of the main room that doesn’t have to be here. They want it as easy as possible for the EMTs to get to me when they get here. I know they must be worried if they’re calling people in considering that more than likely cops are going to be accompanying the ambulance here.

“Sweetheart, Blade wants to talk to you. Can you talk now?” Slim asks, holding the phone against him to muffle our conversation.

“Yeah, I think so,” I say, the tears building up in my eyes.

“Kitten, what’s goin’ on?” Blade asks, panic lacing his voice.

“I don’t know. I’ve been having a few dizzy spells but thought I’d be fine until my next appointment in a few days. I didn’t want to worry you when I know you’re already going crazy,” I manage to get out.

“I don’t care what’s goin’ on, you need to tell me this shit. What if somethin’ is really wrong? You should’ve immediately called the doctor.”

“I know. I just didn’t want to bother anyone.”

“You wouldn’t be botherin’ anyone sweetheart,” Slim breaks in.

“Exactly! I don’t give a fuck what’s goin’ on with Jason or anyone else right now. I’m headin’ out and I’m gonna be there in a little while. We’ll make it so no one knows I’m in town, kitten. I love you and I’ll see you soon.”

Slim takes his phone back and I’m glad because I don’t know what to say right now. This is the first time that Blade has told me he loves me and I don’t even know what to do about it. I know that I love him, but I never thought I’d hear the words from him. Not yet. I just hope it’s not because something might be wrong with Kenyon and Cory.

Slim is guiding someone closer to me, but I can’t even concentrate on anything but trying not to puke all over the place. It’s never been this bad before and I don’t know what is going on. There’s two people surrounding me that I’m guessing are EMTs. They’re trying to get my vitals since my arm is being squeezed by something. And a light is being shined in my eyes.

“Ma’am how far along are you?” one asks.

“I’m almost eight months.”

“Can you tell me what’s going on?” the same one asks me.

“I’ve been having dizzy spells the last few days. I don’t know why. I haven’t had a chance to tell the doctor about it yet. I was waiting until my appointment.”

“You’re blood pressure is up a little bit right now. I’m not sure if it’s because of what’s going on or something else. Let’s get you loaded up and to the hospital. One person can ride with you.”

Slim points to Killer and he follows us out. I’m happy that he chose one of the guys and not Shy honestly. I don’t want her to flip out if something happens to me. She seems like she would be screaming and hollering if something happened and she didn’t think the EMTs or doctors were doing their job correctly. Not that Killer won’t be doing the same thing. I know he will just because of Blade.

~~**~~

I’ve been at the hospital for a few hours now. Every time I go to close my eyes and try to relax, another nurse or doctor is in here seeing what other tests they can run. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad that they’re being so diligent trying to figure out what’s wrong, I just want to rest though. Right now, they’ve got me hooked up to the monitors so I am constantly hearing the babies heartbeats too. They’re nice and strong so there’s something that seems to be going right.

“Kitten?” I hear asked.

Opening my eyes, I see Blade walking in the room. His face is full of panic and worry. I’m sure he’s not the only one here from his club, seeing the look on his face right now. He pulls up a chair and sits down next to me, taking my hand without the IV in his. I lean up and kiss his lips, needing more of a connection to him. Now that he’s here, I can’t hide my worry over what’s going on with our children. Jason isn’t even a blip on my radar at this point.

“You came,” is the only thing I can say.

“I told you I was comin’ kitten. You mean more to me than anythin’ that’s goin’ on right now. Grim didn’t even try to stop me when I was gettin’ ready to leave, he just made sure a few guys were with me so I didn’t have to drive.”

“I’m so scared.”

“I know you are. I am too. But, we’ll find out what’s goin’ on and then we’ll know what we have to do so that all three of you come out strong and healthy.”

Just then another nurse comes in to take some more blood. I feel like a damn pin-cushion right now. She tells us that they’re running more tests to make sure that I don’t have some sort of infection running through my body that’s not a cold or the flu. Something they would be able to tell based on my symptoms. Blade just sits back and stays out of the way so she can do her job. Before leaving, she tells us that two more people can come in for a few minutes. I say I want Shy to come in and Blade tells them he wants Joker to come in with her.

Blade

We’ve been in the hospital for hours and hours now. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else other than by my girl’s side right now. She’s hooked up to monitors and I know all she wants to do is sleep. But she’s too worried to let herself relax enough to close her eyes. Even though she says that it’s everyone coming in and out of the room.

Finally, I see the doctor making his way into the room to talk to us. Hopefully it’s good news and nothing that is going to put anyone in jeopardy. Grabbing her hand again, I brace to hear what the verdict is.

“I think that we figured out what’s going on with you Keira,” he starts out. “I am keeping you in the hospital overnight for observation, but at this point it looks like your blood pressure is high and that’s what’s causing you to get these dizzy spells. When you get released tomorrow, as long as nothing happens tonight, you are to be on complete bedrest until I see you in the office in a few days. Is that understood?”

“Do I really have to stay here tonight? I want to go home and sleep in my own bed. I won’t do anything that I’m not supposed to,” Keira asks, practically begging the doctor to let her go home.

“I’d rather keep you here tonight.”

“Why don’t you stay, kitten. I’ll stay with you and then we’ll go back to the clubhouse tomorrow and I’ll stay with you until we hear more,” I tell her, wanting her to do what the doctor wants.

“I don’t want to stay here where there’s a better chance that he can get to me. At the clubhouse, there’s more protection and I’ll feel better. I won’t be as stressed out.”

“What do you need protection from?” the doctor asks.

“She’s just havin’ an issue with someone and we’ve got it under control,” I begin, not wanting cops or anyone else involved. “I do see where she’s comin’ from though. What if we promise to make sure she’s on bedrest and we bring her in to see you first thing in the mornin’? That way you can check her for yourself.”

“I don’t really like the idea, but if it will help keep the stress levels down, then we’ll do it,” the doctor says. “I don’t want you getting out of bed other than going to the bathroom. No activity of any kind for you. Do you understand?”

“Yes. I won’t do anything at all. I promise. I just want to go to sleep. We’ll be in the office first thing in the morning and go from there.”

The doctor nods her head before leaving to fill out the discharge paperwork. I know he’s not happy, hell I’m not happy about taking her out of the hospital. But, I’m sure that Jason knows we’re here with her by the way he knew other things and is just waiting for the right time to make his move. He’s not going to put Keira, Kenyon, or Cory in jeopardy. There’s enough going on with them right now and it doesn’t need to be added to.

“I’ll be right back, kitten. I’m gonna let the guys know what’s goin’ on and they can make arrangements before we get back to the clubhouse.”

“What arrangements?” my girl asks, her eyelids already beginning to droop again.

“We’re not stayin’ in a room with Shy. I want you all to myself. And I want to make sure that there’s goin’ to be guys watchin’ out around the clock. Jason seems to know more than we’re givin’ him credit for and until we know how, we have to stay ahead of him.”

There’s no response from Keira as she’s already fallen asleep. I hate that I’m gonna have to wake her up when we leave, but she’s the one that wanted to go back to the clubhouse tonight. Walking into the waiting room, I see that most of the guys and Shy are still sitting here waiting to see what’s going on. So, I motion for Slim to follow me so we can talk about what I want done at his clubhouse.

“Everythin’ good man?” Slim immediately asks.

“I don’t know. Her blood pressure is high I guess. They wanted to keep her overnight but she wanted to go back to the clubhouse. She’s on complete bedrest for now and can’t do anythin’ other than go to the bathroom. And I kind of see her point with not knowin’ what that Jason fuck is goin’ to do next. You got an extra room available?”

“Yeah, we can make sure one is ready. Anythin’ else?”

“Yeah. Any way we can get round the clock surveillance or somethin’ to make sure that fuckwad doesn’t show his face?”

“Already done. Had that in place when we knew she was comin’ back there.”

“Okay. I’m just waitin’ for her to be discharged and then we’re headin’ back there. I’ll probably make her somethin’ to eat and then she’ll crash for however long she can sleep. I know she ain’t sleepin’ for shit these days.”

“Shy already planned on makin’ her somethin’ to eat when we got back. She didn’t have dinner or anythin’.”

“If she could still do that, I’d appreciate it.”

“Anythin’ man. We’re gonna head out then and I’ll see you when we get there. I’ll find out who’s stayin’ from your club and make sure there’s room for them too. I think Crash and Trojan planned on stayin’ with Darcy. She wanted to be here but they wouldn’t let her after the way she got upset seein’ your girl almost pass out.”

“I’ll talk to her when we get back there. How’s that workin’ out with Wood bein’ there?” I ask, trying to lighten the mood even a fraction.

“It’s been entertainin’ so far. Let’s just say that as soon as they got there, Darcy got an eyeful of more than the guys wanted her to see with Wood and Boy Scout.”

“Fuck! I bet they loved that one.”

I can just imagine what Crash and Trojan did. Pretty soon Wood is gonna get a beat down and he’s innocent in this. Darcy keeps saying that she’s a clutz and I can believe it. If there’s something bad that can happen to someone, it happens to her without fail. Wood just happens to be the poor victim that’s around whenever catastrophe strikes.

“Anyway, we’re gonna get out of your way. We’ll see you when you bring your girl back,” Slim says, turning to round everyone in the waiting room up to head out.

“Alright,” I respond, heading back to Keira. It doesn’t matter if she’s still sleeping or not. I need to be with my girl.

~~**~~

Finally, we can leave the hospital. Keira is tired as hell and wants to go get in bed. She doesn’t even want to eat, but she’s going to. Feeding the babies is more important and won’t take that long. Especially if Shy already made dinner for her. It’s going to be a fight but I’ll make sure she eats.

“You ready to go back to the clubhouse kitten?” I ask, helping her off the stretcher.

“Yeah. I want to climb in bed and pass out. I’m so tired I feel like I could sleep for two weeks and it still wouldn’t be enough.”

“I know you want to sleep kitten, but we need to get you fed before you can pass out. Shy was goin’ back and makin’ you dinner,” I tell her, gearing up for a fight.

“Okay. I know I gotta eat for the babies even though it’s the last thing I want to do.”

“Good girl,” I tell her, taking her hand in mine. “Let’s get out of here and back to the clubhouse.”

The short drive back to Slim’s allows Keira to get a cat nap in. I’m hoping it’s enough so that she can keep her eyes open for a few minutes. Everyone is going to want to check on her and make sure she’s truly okay before they let her disappear into the room that we’ll be staying in for now. Pulling out my phone, I send a quick text to Slim asking him to have Shy get her a plate ready so she can sit right down and eat. There was no way she was going to eat the hospital food the nurses were trying to get her to eat and I had to promise them I would make her as soon as we walked through the door.

I look over and take in my entire world sitting by my side. Keira is leaning against the door and her eyes are closed. Based on the even breathing, I know she’s sleeping right now. That just gives me a minute to take in all the beauty my girl has. It’s not about her looks, it’s about who she is as a person and I’m a lucky son-of-a-bitch to get to be the one that calls her mine.

Pulling in to the clubhouse lot, I see Grim, Glock, and Slim waiting outside for us. Glock was going to stay back in Clifton Falls, but Melody wanted to know her girl was okay and a phone call from me wasn’t going to be good enough. She wanted to hear it from her man and so he had no choice in coming down here. Not like he wouldn’t have any way. I just think he wanted to stay close to his girl and son. Especially considering that I think Mel is going to have another baby but hasn’t said anything to anyone yet.

“You need help?” Glock asks, as I get out of the truck.

“Nope. I’ve got her.”

Glock walks over to us anyway and I know he’s going to stick close by until he leaves. I’ve already told Grim that there’s no way in hell I’m leaving without my girl. So, if she has to stay here for the time being, then I’m here. He’s not happy with my decision, but he does understand it and isn’t going to stand in my way.

“Shy got her plate all ready and it’s in the microwave still to keep warm. I’ll run in ahead of you and let her know to get it out and find her somethin’ to drink. She got any meds she has to take?”

“Not right now. That may all change tomorrow though. I’m not sure what’s goin’ to happen yet. Other than we have to be at the doctor’s office first thing in the mornin’.”

“Okay. One of the prospects has a room ready for you two and Shy already moved her stuff into it. There’s a bathroom in the room with a tub so she can relax if she wants to.”

“I’m pretty sure that all she’s goin’ to want to do is eat and then go to bed. I know all I want to do is lock her away and hold her in my arms. It feels like it’s been forever since I’ve gotten to hold her.”

“I hear ya. I’m stayin’ for a few days to make sure she’s okay. Not likin’ bein’ away from my girl and son, but she’s adamant that I keep an eye on her girl for a little bit. It’s either I stay or she comes here. Not puttin’ her in danger of whatever is goin’ on.”

“I’m sorry man. I wish I could take the threat away and bring Keira home. It’s gotta be on her terms though. I’m not forcin’ her to come back with me or be with me.”

“You won’t have to. Anyone can see the love she has for you. She’s just independent and doesn’t know how to stay that way and be with you. Plus, I think she’s got shit in her past, like we all do, that is holdin’ her back. She’ll be home before you know it,” Glock says, running inside while I go to get my girl out.

Knocking on the window of the passenger door, I get Keira awake enough to lean away from the door so I can open it without her falling out. I help her down and she doesn’t fight me putting my arm around her to help her inside. Hell, if anything she leans in closer to me and I can’t fight the smile forming on my face.

“Shy already got your plate ready. So, we’re gonna sit in the main room while you eat so everyone can make sure you’re okay. Then we’ll go to whatever room they put us in, kitten. Glock said they made sure it was one with a tub if you wanted to relax in a hot bath before layin’ down.”

“No. I just want to eat and go to bed. You can visit and hang out.”

“Not happenin’. I’ll be in bed with you, holdin’ you in my arms. Been too long, kitten.”

Keira gives a slight nod of her head while Slim holds the door open for us. I know she wants to say something to him, but she just thanks him and continues on her way. My girl is never quiet so I’m hoping she’s just tired as fuck and nothing more is running through that head of hers.

I lead her in and see that Glock put her at a table that isn’t right in the center of things, but it isn’t in the corner either. That way people that want to see my girl can and not feel like she’s closing off from everyone. Hell, he’s already sitting there waiting for us to make our way over to him. Unfortunately, Darcy gets away from Crash and Trojan and stops us before we can get too far.

“Are you feeling okay?” she asks Keira.

“I’m feeling better hun. Thank you.”

“I was so scared for you and those babies. The guys wouldn’t let me come to the hospital though because I was flipping out a little bit,” she tells my girl, trying to get a smile to appear on her face.

“I’m better. My blood pressure is just elevated a little bit so I have to go on bedrest and go back to the doctor tomorrow morning. We’ll go from there.”

“Well, you eat and I’ll be here if you need anything at all,” Darcy tells her, being pulled back by Trojan.

Everyone else waits until Keira is sitting down and has finished most of her food. For someone that wasn’t hungry she sure did demolish the food Shy made for her. I think maybe her exhaustion is just overruling everything else right now and she honestly didn’t think she would eat the way she just did.

“Babe?” Keira asks, looking at me.

“Yeah kitten?”

“Can we go to the room now please? I can’t eat anymore and I just want to collapse. Besides, I’m supposed to be on bedrest and not sitting at the table right now.”

“We can do that,” I tell her, helping her up from the table and letting Wood lead us to the room they chose for us.

He tells me that we’re right between him and Killer. Slim is across the hall and Grim and Glock are going to be staying just a few doors down. It reassures me to know that everyone Keira likes and everyone I trust are so close to us in case something happens. I’m not just talking about with this fuckwad Jason either. If something happens to Keira or the babies, then they’re all right there. They’ll hear us yelling and come running in.

Wood leaves us and I get Keira settled in the bed after giving her one of my shirts to change in to. She tried fighting me on it, but I want her in something of mine. I need to be as close to her as I possibly can right now. Before I climb in to bed with her, I make sure I have crackers, a bottle of water, and the remote for the tv right on the stand by the bed. That way, I can just grab whatever she needs and not leave her side. Am I going a bit overboard on not wanting to leave her? Probably. But, I’ve been kept away from her for too long and I’m not letting her out of my sight any time soon. Not with the asshole running around and none of us knowing what he has planned.