Braxton

I don’t like the look on my girl’s face, or where her thoughts seem to be taking her. Yes, I said it, my girl, and she is mine. I just have to convince her of that fact and hope she takes it and doesn’t try to run from it. Though she won’t get far, I won’t let her. She was born for me, and I don’t let things I want escape my grasp if I have any say in the matter, which in this case I do. I will break down all those walls I see built around her...it’s just a matter of time.

As the night progresses, the bonfire is flaming and we have the kids roasting marshmallows. I look over at Caraleigh and her girl posse and see them all laughing being carefree and a sense of calmness and contentment washes through me. This is how it's meant to be...life that is. Not everything is meant to be a struggle. Life is exciting and sometimes downright fucking scary, it's what you make of it that matters most. I plan on making life good for Caraleigh and Luca, they’re now mine...my family.

I look around in pride at my brothers, they show me and everyone around them daily what loyalty, drive and commitment mean. They show compassion when it's needed and stand against injustice in the world when required. They may be goofballs, but they’re all good men, men I’m proud to have at my back and am honored to stand beside them. When Twisted and I talked about starting an MC, this right here is what I imagined it could be. Family, honorability, faith, loyalty and brotherhood.

We aren’t the one-percent club that you typically read and hear about. We don’t go out looking for a fight, we don’t get into wars over territory. No. Not us. We are about the ride, the wind blowing in your face, the road under your feet and the freedom of the open road. Don’t get me wrong, the guys have the capability to get rowdy at times, but every once in awhile, letting off steam is a good thing. I’d rather them have the typical barroom brawl, than be out there being a menace to society. We still fine them if they are out in public and cause problems, we have to in order to keep some semblance of control. But as my mom says...boys will be boys.

I’m sipping on a beer and laughing with my brothers when I feel someone standing behind me. I turn around and see my girl standing there. “What’s up, beautiful?” I ask her drawing the attention of everyone around us.

“Hey, it’s getting late, I need to get Luca home and in bed. Plus I still have to get DJ and Ralynn settled. The kids are tired and getting cranky. I wanted to come say good-bye and thank you for inviting us, we had a wonderful time.” I can’t help but smile at the pride I feel of how everyone behaved themselves so she and her friend felt like they are part of the family.

“You’re welcome, beautiful, let me walk you and DJ to your cars then if you give me a few minutes to grab Lily I’ll follow y'all home.”

“That’s not necessary, you don’t have to leave just because we are.”

“I’m not, beautiful, I’m leaving because I’m exhausted and need to get my daughter to bed as well.” I look around for my mom and see she’s had the same idea and is getting Lily’s things gathered up and ready to hit the road.

“Well...alright then,” she says and turns quickly away. I watch her ass, mesmerized by the beauty of its plumpness and shape. I bite my tongue to keep myself from moaning out loud. I can’t wait to get my hands on it, all of her if I’m being honest. I say goodnight to the brothers I was talking to and make my way to the group the girls are in. I see Twisted has the same idea and is gathering his family up to leave as well. Looks like the evening is winding down and the single men will be the only ones left to bring down the house.

One of my brothers catches my attention and I’m surprised at what I see. Hatchet is standing next to DJ, with a sleeping Ralynn in his arms. Her head is on his shoulder and she looks like she was made to be there...like she’s always had a resting place to lay her head. What surprises me the most is how comfortable he looks holding her. DJ has her hand holding his elbow as she waits to be led away. I hope he realizes she isn’t a throw away, she’s a keeper, someone to be cherished and honored. He isn’t known for staying in relationships and I hope this one is different. I don’t want any animosity coming between me and my girl. I have a feeling if one of my brothers fucks her girl over, we’ll be finished before we even have a chance to begin.

And that is something that is unacceptable. I guess I’ll be having a conversation with my brother tomorrow. Hopefully, he’s just feeling helpful and it’s nothing more than that.