Ryder
It’s been a tough morning. The Reapers had some business to attend to on the other side of town and it kicked off a bit. Sometimes they like to fight back which only makes it harder for them in the end.
The guys are all buzzing as we bring our bikes to a stop in the yard.
I notice the SUV parked to the side and as we take in the sight before us, silence breaks out all around. There in front of us is a little piece of heaven. Waving her ass in the air in the most amazing red dress is Ashton as she tries to pull the shopping bags from the car.
I feel my cock harden immediately and scowl at the stunned faces around me. “Lower your eyes and fuck off inside.”
As she hears my voice Ashton straightens up and looks around. I watch as her face pales at the daunting sight in front of her. There must be twenty of us all dressed in leather sitting astride our bikes looking at her with pure and utter lust on our faces. Bonnie moves beside her and glares at us ferociously.
“What’s the matter, have you never seen two women before? Stop staring and help us get this lot inside.”
Snake grins at me and says in a low voice. “You heard Ryder, fuck off. We’ve got this.”
I hear the guys all moaning as they head off inside and I can’t blame them. Ashton is all woman and that vulnerable air is a powerful scent to any red-blooded male, let alone a pack of horny bikers all fired up after the morning we’ve had. I pity any whore lying around when they get inside.
Snake nods to me and we move towards the women. As I approach, I see Ashton’s eyes widen as she bites her bottom lip. Fuck me, she is one sexy lady.
I smile as I take some of the bags from her hands.
“Looks like a successful trip.”
I let my gaze roam freely over her luscious body and watch the desire pool in her eyes. I feel the shiver inside me and my balls tightening as I sense victory is not far away. It won’t be long before I claim my wife forever. I know it and so does she. It can’t come soon enough because the sight of her in that dress is causing the blood to rush to every part of me that craves this woman.
She looks at me apologetically.
“I hope I haven’t spent too much. I’ll pay you back, you do know that - right?”
Snake laughs softly and Bonnie rolls her eyes.
“He won’t want your money, Ashton. I’m sure Ryder has another, much more interesting way lined up for you to pay him back.”
Ashton blushes and I grin wickedly. I haven’t forgotten that we have an act to play and I’m not letting this opportunity go.
Dropping the bags, I pull her towards me and mold her body into mine. “Have you missed me, darlin’?”
I watch as she swallows hard and her eyes fill with desire.
I lower my mouth to hers and once again taste the delights within. Her body presses into mine and I nearly lose my mind. Feeling her quivering under my touch and feeling her tongue entwined with mine is better than any drug. Ashton is the category A drug that warns people off from becoming addicted. One taste is all you need before you are hooked and as I sample her wares, I know there’s no going back.
Bonnie coughs and Snake laughs as I pull away and look at them with a frown.
“What? Can’t a man kiss his wife now?”
Bonnie grins.
“Not when his extremely bright and gorgeous daughter is coming up the drive. I would imagine you wouldn’t want this to be the first thing she sees when they pull up.”
Her words are like a cold bucket of water as I hear the sound of the approaching car. Ashton looks at me with terror in her eyes and I smile reassuringly.
“Snake, Bonnie, grab these bags and take them inside. Ashton, honey, come and meet the most important person in my life.”
I take her small hand in mine and squeeze it reassuringly. Now it’s time to make my family complete.
The car stops and I see my sister Cara at the wheel. I see her eyes narrow and the disbelief on her face. Shit she looks mad.
She opens the door and looks between Ashton and me and frowns.
“What’s going on, Ryder?”
I shrug and open the rear door and my heart swells. Sleeping peacefully in her seat is my Angel, my world, and the light in my life. Gently, I unbuckle her belt and take her in my arms. She feels as light as a feather and snuggles into my chest. My heart constricts as I let the love wash over me in waves. Bathing my tortured soul and reminding me what’s important - my daughter.
Cara is still looking angry and I move to stand beside Ashton who looks nervous as hell.
“Thanks, Cara. This is Ashton, my wife.”
Cara looks shocked but before she can speak Cassie opens her eyes and blinks as the sun hits her. She looks up and smiles and says softly, “Daddy.”
Her little arm reaches up, and she touches my face and says, “I missed you.”
Squeezing her tightly, I whisper, “Not as much as I missed you little princess.”
She looks around and sees Ashton standing beside me and her eyes grow wide. I watch as Ashton smiles, a beautiful smile that lights up the yard and Cassie blinks in disbelief. I turn to Ashton and say softly.
“Cassie, I want you to meet a very important lady. This is Ashton but you can call her, Mom.”
I ignore Cara’s sharp intake of breath and see the worry enter Ashton’s eyes. But Cassie doesn’t waver as I knew she wouldn’t. A huge smile breaks out across her face and she struggles to get down. As I set her down, she moves over to Ashton and says in a whisper.
“Are you really my mommy?”
I see the tears form in Ashton’s eyes as she bends down so she’s the same height as Cassie.
“Yes, darling. Your daddy and I got married yesterday so I am now officially your mom. I hope that’s ok with you?”
My heart melts as Cassie wraps her little arms around Ashton’s waist and buries her face in her chest. I hear the emotion in her voice as she whispers, “I knew you would come. I asked God for a princess mommy and he sent me you.”
I watch the tears fall down Ashton’s cheeks as she holds my Angel close, stroking her hair and kissing the top of her head. I am mesmerized and can’t tear my eyes away from the scene in front of me. I knew I wanted this but seeing it playing out in front of my eyes is like a hammer to my heart. My family, my world and my future are kneeling down before me and it feels fucking amazing.
There is silence as Cassie pulls back and looks at Ashton with complete adoration, mixed with the excitement only a five-year-old can possess. “Come on mommy, I want to show you my toys.”
Laughing, Ashton straightens up and allows Cassie to drag her off towards the house. Grinning, I turn and see the icy glare of my sister shooting daggers through my heart.
“What the fuck is going on, Ryder? Who is that woman and why are you playing with Cassie’s heart like this?”
I feel the irritation creeping over me at her words.
“It’s none of your business, Cara. What I do with my life is my concern and mine alone.”
Her voice is like a whip as she says angrily.
“Oh great. Ryder wants the perfect family and has gone out and got a mom for Cassie overnight. What happens when she wakes up and realizes what a shit she’s married? She won’t hang around then and Cassie will be dealing with the loss, not you. You’ll just move back inside one of the whores you surround yourself with and carry on as before. You’re a selfish asshole, Ryder. You always have been. Cassie deserves better and once again I’m forced to plead with you. Let me take her and give her the life she deserves. This is no place for a young girl and you are making the bad situation a whole lot worse.”
I feel the anger burning a hole in my soul but I refuse to react. Lowering my voice, I say in a hard, steely, ice-laden voice.
“Thanks for your concern dear sis, it’s been duly noted. Now if you don’t mind, I would like to get back to my family. Cassie is my daughter, not yours. You’re a good Aunt to her but that’s all it is. Ashton is her mom and will be forever. I’m not going to drive her away and fool around with anyone else, so think again. Now, you are welcome to come in if you want to say goodbye but if not, don’t let me keep you.”
If looks could kill Cara would be up for murder right now. She just shrugs and growls.
“I’m coming in. I need to see that Cassie is ok with this. That was a big bomb to drop on a young child. I’m not sure you realize what you’ve just done.”
Shrugging, I grab Cassie’s bags from the trunk.
“We’ll have to see about that, won’t we?”
As we head towards the house, I can’t wait to prove my sister wrong.