Epilogue

 

 

 

 

Gabriella leaned back into Kyle’s arms, feeling secure for the first time in what seemed like forever. After making love to her the night they’d finally told each other the truth about how they felt for each other, they’d talked till the wee hours just before dawn. Kyle had helped her to understand that what had happened to her didn’t have to define who she became, and after a little experimenting in the weeks that followed they’d begun to work on their sex life. Pretty Boy had told her that she was enough, even if she would never have the ability to have rougher sex with him, but she wanted to get past her scars.

She wanted to see what a truly unleashed Kyle was like. It wouldn’t be something that would happen right away, and it could take years to get there, but she wanted that, and by god she was going to get it. Her fears were no longer ruling her, and she’d actually found that some of her panic attacks were easing off now that she’d admitted that a large part of her fears had been due to the anger she’d been harboring. Her anger was something else Kyle was helping her with.

They’d started teaching her to fight, which was helping get the anger out and soothe some of her fears. She had a feeling that it was easing some of Kyle’s own fears too. He would never admit it, but she was sure that he’d been afraid that something would happen when he wasn’t around that would make her walk away from him. Not that anything would ever make that happen, but sometimes fears were irrational. Gabi tucked her head into his shoulder sighing. His arms tightened around her pulling her closer.

“You okay, firefly?” He asked against her ear, kissing the tip gently.

“I am, just happy.”

“Good. I like my girl happy.” He replied.

“You two need to stop with all that lovey, dovey crap. It’s disgusting.” Mark grumbled from nearby. Gabi grinned as she leaned away from Kyle to look over her shoulder at her brother. He’d come back into town for the powwow they were having over the situation in Longville. They’d pulled in almost the whole club to decide on whatever was happening over there, and tonight they’d decided since everyone was here anyway that they’d have another bon-fire party. Kyle had told her that they had a mole in the ranks, and part of having everyone here was to see if anyone was acting suspicious. Each of them had a specific group of people to watch. Kyle had only told her about the mole because he wanted her to be extra careful and only trust him and the few men he’d told her were safe.

“Shut-up you. She’s mine and I will get lovey anytime I want to.” Kyle snarled, making Gabi hide a little smile. Damn she loved when he said the word, love. Not that he said it often, but over the last few weeks he’d told her that he loved her a few times and every time she’d found herself almost floating on air she was so damned happy.

“You do realize that she’s my sister and I can steal her away from you if I want to by killing your stupid ass.” Mark muttered, glaring at them.

“No, you can’t. She wouldn’t let you kill me. Besides, all you would manage to do would be to die and make her upset, which would prompt me to resurrect you, so I could kill you again for making her cry.” Pretty Boy grumbled as he held her tightly.

“Woah, this conversation is dark.” Molly said laughing as she stood holding her daughter a few feet away.

“Aww, is she asleep?” Gabi asked

“Yeah, I just fed her.” Molly replied, moving closer.

“What are you doing bringing my daughter over here with these idiots. You know that I don’t want my baby girl anywhere near these yahoos, baby.” Bone said coming up to the group, glaring at Mark and Pretty Boy. Gabriella giggled and shook her head at the ridiculousness of these men. She’d always kept a barrier between her and the rest of the club in the past, but since she’d sang for them it seemed like that barrier was gone. It helped that she wasn’t acting as destroyed by her ordeal and that she was actually trying to be a part of the club. She’d taken Rock’s advice and recorded her song. He’d been right, people in the city loved it and were begging for a new one already.

“I don’t think she can understand at this age, Bone.” Molly said laughing.

“My baby girl can too understand, and I don’t want her thinking that a boy like one of these dickheads is good enough for her. My baby girl isn’t going to end up with a man like one of these losers.” Bone grunted, taking the sleeping baby away from his wife, cooing at her.

“I have a feeling she will end up with exactly one of these loser’s sons. Maybe Max or Connor, or even one of Tiny’s twins.” Molly said, grinning evilly.

“Bite your tongue woman. None of those bastards are worthy of my sweet angel.” Bone growled, keeping his rumble of displeasure low so he didn’t wake his sleeping daughter. He grabbed his wife’s arm guiding her away while still giving her a lecture about their ‘sweet angel’ being too good for a biker. Molly followed him after rolling her eyes, winking at Gabriella who laughed and shook her head.

“I love it when you laugh,” Pretty Boy said, nipping her on the neck, sending desire spiraling through her. It was a warm feeling that she welcomed because there had been a time when she wouldn’t have felt such happy feelings from his teeth nipping at her. It was a testament to her trust in Kyle and the work they’d begun to do to lessen her fear. Not that her panic would ever be completely gone. She was too scared for that, but it would get a little better every day and that was good enough for her.

“I love it when you kiss me.” She responded, smiling up at him.

Leaning forward he kissed her again, this time taking her lips in a long kiss that had her toes curling and her nipples hardening. His cupped hands held her tightly against him as he devoured her.

“Get a room. Please, my eyes are burning. I don’t need to see this, it’s disgusting.” Mark’s voice cut in, killing the slight buzz of desire that Kyle’s kiss had started.

“You’re right,” Kyle said, standing up with her still in his arms. “We’re out of here.”

He carried her back towards their cabin as she giggled and watched her brother’s head shaking and the little wink he gave her as he stood and headed towards one of the poker tables set up near the fire. She watched the club over Kyle’s shoulder as he carried her home, feeling a soft glow inside her that made her feel like she’d won her life back, despite the pain she’d went through to get there. This group of people were her family and she was glad she was a part of their tight nit group. Looking over his shoulder she grinned as she watched them all. Rock was roaring as he slammed his hand on the table and insisted that someone was cheating at a nearby poker table. Racheal and Tiny were dancing in the soft glow of the fire and looked like two teenagers in love. Tank and Duck seemed to be auguring over something silly as Annie shook her head and chatted with Marnie nearby. Molly was leaning over Bone’s shoulder to kiss the baby, her face filled with a mother’s pride. Gabi realized as her gaze moved over each of them that they had all played a part in helping her to move past her pain.

Although Kyle was the key to her recovery, they’d all eased her burden in some way. She would always be grateful for each of them and the part they’d played. Mostly though, she was just glad Kyle was the wonderful man she would always be glad to have in her life. He had let her heal and he was helping her find herself again, and she couldn’t ask for any more than that.

 

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