Chapter 17 #3
“Fuck, can I come? I’d love to see her get her ass handed to her.
I can’t believe she actually thought she ever stood a chance.
Like, eww. She’s twenty fucking years older than us, man.
Nothing against older ladies, but one, we have an Omega, two, it’s our fucking stepmom, and three, we fucking hate her. ”
“I talked to Kane and told him everything. He gave us the go ahead to kick her out of the compound. The only thing I’m worried about is Rica. I’m going to talk to Julia’s sister, Robyn, and see if she will take care of Rica until we’re in a better position to take her ourselves.”
“See if she’s willing to stay at the compound. She can have Julia’s old place. Rica’s already been through so much, I don’t think taking her out of the only home she’s known is a good idea. Plus, I think Tyler would lose his shit if we took her away from him,” Ian says.
I nod. “Got it.”
With one last kiss on my sleeping Omega’s cheek, I head out to the truck to grab my jacket and cut then to the garage to grab my bike.
First, I pay a visit to Robyn and explain everything. Not surprisingly, she says she’s more than happy to take care of Rica, seeming almost excited. She doesn’t seem too happy about living on the compound, but I promised her that she would be safe.
I feel better about what I’m about to do now that I know my sister will be safe. Robyn follows behind me in her car.
Next stop, the compound.
Once I’m through the gates, I don’t head toward the clubhouse but right to Julia’s house.
Parking my bike, I see that the lights are on inside.
“Let me get Rica away from all this before you talk to Julia, okay?” Robyn says. “She’s not going to leave willingly and I don’t want Rica to see that.”
“Okay.” I nod.
We head to the front door. I don’t bother knocking, I just let myself in and I’m fucking disgusted at what I see.
“What the fuck?” I bark as I watch Julia getting fucked by Jimmy, one of the club members.
Jimmy’s head snaps up, and he curses, pulling out and zipping himself up. “Shit, man. What the hell?”
“Get the fuck out,” I command.
He takes off and Julia grins. “Are you jealous, Will? Wish it was you?” She’s slurring her words as she sway, trying to get to her feet.
“Where’s Rica?” I demand.
Julia’s eyes flick over to Robyn, realizing she’s here. “What the fuck are you doing here?” she shouts. “Get out of my house!”
She tries to reach for her sister, but I grab her and throw her back onto the couch. “Sit the fuck down!”
“I’m going to check if she’s upstairs,” Robyn says, but before she even moves, Rica is peeking around the corner. “Will?” she asks in a small voice that fucking breaks my heart. “I’m scared.”
“It’s okay, sweetie.” I go over to her and pick her up. “Everything is gonna be okay. This is your auntie Robyn. Are you okay going with her?”
“I think so,” Rica sniffs.
“Hi, sweetie. Do you wanna come outside with me? We can go find Tyler and head to the playground for a bit.”
“Okay!” Her eyes light up. I hand Rica over to Robyn. As they leave, Julia jumps to her feet, nearly tripping over them and almost face planting.
“Get back here with my daughter!”
“Shut the fuck up!” I snap, grabbing her roughly by the arm.
She gasps, looking up at me with shock. “Will.” Her lower lip wobbles.
“Listen to me. Here is what you’re going to do. You are going to pack a bag, get whatever is important to you, and then you are going to get the fuck off my compound and away from my club.”
“You can’t do that.” Her gasps. “Kane said–”
“Kane gave us permission. You fucked up when you put my Omega in harms way.”
Fury fills her face. “That stupid slut had it coming. This is my home! My club! She came in here acting like she’s queen shit. She’s nothing. She doesn’t belong here.”
“You don’t fucking belong here. Not anymore.”
“Will!” she pleads. “Please, don’t be like this. Don’t do this. Remember how good we were together? We could have that again.”
She tries to reach for me, but I grab her face roughly.
“You raped me for years,” I snarl in her face, making her whimper in pain.
“No. I didn’t. You liked it. You wanted it.”
“I. Did. Not.” I shake with rage. “I don’t give a fuck how my body reacted.
It’s fucking biology, that doesn’t mean I wanted it.
I hate you, Julia. I hate you for what you did to me, how you treated my brothers, how you treat Rica.
And now, I hate you for what you did to my Omega.
Your time here is done. Get your shit and leave. ”
“I’m taking Rica with me.” She pulls out of my grip.
“No, you’re not. She’s staying here.”
“She’s my daughter!”
“I don’t give a fuck. She’s my sister, and she’s not going anywhere with you. If you want to keep fighting me, I will lose my fucking patience. It took everything in me not to fucking kill you every time you put your hands on me. Give me a fucking reason now, Julia. I’ll do it. Don’t test me.”
She must see how serious I am. Her lower lip quivers but she doesn’t say another word.
Twenty minutes later, she has a bag packed.
“Where am I going to go? I don’t have any money. This compound is all I know.”
“Not my problem.” I grab her by the arm and pull her out to the car. Rafe stands there, arms crossed.
“Rafe, please don’t let him do this. I’m sorry. It won’t happen again.”
Rafe says nothing, ignoring her as he looks at me. “Where do you want me to take her?” he asks as I shove her into his hold.
“I don’t care. Anywhere but here,” I grunt, then look down at Julia. Grabbing her chin, I make sure she’s looking at me. “Ever come near me, my brothers, or my Omega again, I’ll fucking kill you. Understand me?”
“I hate you,” she whispers.
“Feelings fucking mutual,” I spit out, letting go of her.
Rafe forces a kicking and screaming Julia into the car, slamming the door shut. She tries to open the door, but nothing.
“Child locks.” Rafe winks, rounding to the drivers side as I huff out a laugh.
As I watch the car leave, a massive weight is lifted from my shoulders.
Telling Nova everything allowed for this part of me to begin healing. When I’m ready, I’ll let my brothers know. But for now, I need a little more time.
With Julia gone, I can breathe knowing my Omega is safe.
After checking in with Robyn and making sure she’s good with Rica, I get back on my bike and head home.
After a quick shower, I dress and head right for Nova, laughing softly when I see the massive bed already full.
Cat and opossum included.
I move Petunia and Duchess to their beds, ignoring their hissing protests, before I crawl into bed.
“Hey,” Nick grunts as I push him out of the way.
“Need my Omega,” I whisper, settling behind her. I pull her into my arms, nuzzle my face into her neck, and kiss my mate mark.
She moans, rolling over and wrapping her arms around me like a spider monkey.
I hold her, smiling as I close my eyes.
This is how I want to spend the rest of my life. With her. She’s it for me. Everything I’ve ever dreamed of and more.
Best of all, she thinks I’m enough for her, broken pieces and all.