Chapter 13
Chapter Thirteen
Nadia
W atching Exleigh and Syvannah coo over the baby’s ultrasound photo makes my heart full. I am praying this little guy will help these two heal. I was scared to death when those sharp pains hit my stomach and the worst-case scenarios went through my head. Luckily, Emma was already here and she calmed me down long enough to figure out what was wrong. What she said made sense and a wave of relief lifted off my shoulders.
Then the tears in Matt’s eyes when we watched our baby come alive on the screen shattered any doubts I had about him. His confession made my heart swell and I knew then and there, no matter what, Matt is here for me, that he loves me and he will do everything in his power to protect our growing family.
“Nadia,” Matt’s voice snaps me out of my reminiscing. “The rest of the club is outside the hallway waiting. Are you ready to tell them? I know Kensi is going out of her mind with worry.”
“Yes. Where do we want to do this at? In here would be kind of crowded.” I look around the room and know there is no way all of those big, burly men and their women will fit in here.
“Here’s an idea. I have Church in twenty minutes. I can tell my brothers and you can tell the women. Unless you want me with you? If you want us to tell them together, I can get Church postponed.”
I think about this for a few moments, while Emma gathers all of her things and quietly leaves the room. “Let’s do this together.”
“Ok, I’ll be right back.” Matt kisses me on the head before exiting the room.
“What do you want us to do?” Exleigh asks, looking uncomfortable.
“I want the two of you there too. Listen, I know this is weird, but some of the girls here have been through the same thing the two of you did. Maybe they can help you from their experience.”
Syvannah’s eyes grow wide with hope. “You think they’ll talk to us about it?”
“Let me ask them, but I’m sure they will if you’re willing to accept their help.”
“I would do anything to make this feeling go away. I hate being scared and weak.” Exleigh responds with tears in her eyes.
“You’re not weak. Either of you.” I gather both of them in my arms. “If anything, you two are the strongest women I know. It will take time, but some day you will see what I see.”
“Ok,” Syvannah nods her head. “I’ll try anything to make the nightmares stop.”
“Great. Will you two meet me out in the common room in twenty?” Matt comes back into the room when I ask them.
“We’ve got to start somewhere.” Exleigh gives me a strong hug and then Syvannah. They both leave the room, promising to meet us in the common room.
“What did they say?”
“They’re all on pins and needles and I told them twenty minutes and they’ll know everything.” There’s a sexy smirk on Matt’s face that makes me hunger for him.
“And what are we going to do in twenty minutes?” I ask, wrapping my arms around Matt’s neck.
“Well, for what I have in mind, twenty minutes won’t be enough, but I can give you a warmup.” The devilish grin that graces Matt’s face makes me want to say screw it to all of them.
“Hmm…” I purr. “I could use more than a warmup, Matt.”
“Woman, you’re going to be the death of me.” Matt lifts me up and I wrap my legs around his waist. He shifts his hips forward and the hardness behind his jeans presses into my core making me moan.
Matt lays me down on the bed and settles between my open legs. He kisses me hard. We’re a mess of tongues, teeth and greedy moans. He presses his hips into my core, hitting the right spot that drives me wild.
“Fuck, you are driving me wild.” Matt groans against my lips. He trails kisses down my chest and stops to talk to the baby for a moment before going further. He removes my yoga pants and panties and his lips are on me in an instant. Matt nips and sucks at my core until I’m a withering mess underneath him. After a few swipes of his talented tongue, I detonate and cry out his name. Once I come back down, Matt crawls his way up my satiated body and kisses me on the lips.
He's still rock hard against me and I flip us over and return the favor. After a few swipes of my mouth on him, Matt’s body convulses and he shatters, my name rolling off his lips.
“Fuck, Nadia,” Matt growls when I rest my head on his beating heart.
“Remember, that’s a warmup,” I say kissing him on the chest before getting up to use the bathroom.
Once I’m done, I wash my hands and look at myself in the mirror. I can tell something is changing inside of me. My eyes are brighter, the smile I’ve been missing for years has come back and there’s a glow on my skin. Happiness is radiating out of every pore in my body and I’ll be damned if I let anyone take it away from me.
Matt and I leave the safety of his bedroom. I mean, our bedroom as he has told me repeatedly. We walk hand in hand down the hallway and into the common room. Everyone is gathered around the bar and tables waiting for us.
“Ready?” Matt asks, squeezing my hand.
“Ready.” I squeeze back.
Matt steps forward, not letting go of my hand, his face burning red from embarrassment. “Nadia and I have something to tell you.” The Clubhouse is so quiet, you can hear a pin drop. Even the babies aren’t making a sound. “First, I’d like to properly introduce you to my Ol’ Lady, Nadia.”
Fists pound on the tables and bar tops and catcalls ring out through the room. Capone approaches us with something in his hand, which he hands off to Matt after slapping him on his back and whispering something to him.
“Nadia, since you’ve already agreed to by my Ol’ Lady, this makes it a formality and once we can, you’re getting my ink on your sexy body.” Matt holds out a leather cut with my name on the left breast. On the right, the patch reads, Property of Red, with the Royal Bastards Los Angeles, CA rocker on the back.
I take it from him with shaking fingers and tears in my eyes. “Thank you, Red. This means a lot to me.” He kisses me hard and then helps slide it on my shoulders. I button it up in the front but it’s getting kind of tight. “Uh, we might have an issue in a month or so,” I say pointing at the buttons.
“Why would you have an issue?” Kensi asks. She’s sitting on Aftermath’s lap and his big burly arms are wrapped around her waist.
“Well…” I look up to Matt and he nods his head, telling me it’s my turn to drop a bomb on them. I take out the ultrasound picture and hold it in front of me. “Red and I are going to have a baby in five months.” The room grows silent, you can hear a pin drop and my nerves get the best of me. All eyes turn to Kensi, waiting for her reaction.
“What?!?” Kensi stands up and heads right for me. She has tears in her eyes and a smile on her face. “I’m so happy for you.” She engulfs me in a big hug, almost cutting off my air supply.
“Holy shit!” Torch shouts from his seat, waking up his little girl. “Our baby definitely isn’t a baby anymore!”
“You’re such an ass.” Daisy elbows him in his stomach. She takes the little girl out of Torch’s arms and comes over to me. She gives me a hug. “Congratulations. They’re going to be giving Red shit for a while now.”
Catcalls, fists pounding on the table and shouts of celebration ring out through the Clubhouse. “We need drinks!” Trigger shouts. Bones, who I’ve learned is Red’s prospect, is behind the bar pouring drinks as fast as he can.
The music is cranked up, drinks are flowing and everyone, including the club bunnies, are dancing and having a great time celebrating our news.
Matt and I are wrapped in each other’s arms, dancing when Capone and Blayze approach us. Capone’s dark eyes still scare the crap out of me, but I try not to show it. “Red, we need you for a moment.” Red’s eyes narrow on Capone and he nods his head, huffing out an irritated breath. “Sorry to do this, brother, but. Club business calls.”
I look up at Matt with worry in my eyes. “Is everything OK?” I ask. This is supposed to be a celebration damn it.
He kisses me on the forehead. “Yes, everything is fine. I’ll be back as soon as I can.”
Matt leaves me on the dance floor and worry and doubt come filtering into my mind. I’m heading down a dark and lonely rabbit hole when several pairs of arms wrap around me. Kensi, Danyella, Monica, Daisy and Jezebelle are engulfing me in hugs and love I’ve never had before. We dance, laugh, and eat while the guys are away doing Club business. They welcomed me into their folds and haven’t looked back.