Chapter 15
I hadn’t been home other than to get clothes and my care kit for the past three nights.
I didn’t want to be away from Paige.
After coming to an understanding on Tuesday, we spent the night at her place.
Wednesday, while she was over at Tiago’s, I worked. I dashed home long enough to grab my things before I went to his house that evening.
Paige had fixed dinner, so we all ate together and hung out.
Tiago asked if we were just friends or not.
That was when I discovered she hadn’t told him.
Based on the questioning expression on her face, she didn’t know what to say to him. Within seconds, I proudly admitted we were a couple. T had cheered and told me that he would’ve thrown his cap into the ring for her if I hadn’t done it. As she gasped, he and I argued good-naturedly. Tiago kept teasing Paige about throwing me aside for him. It was a fun night.
Last night was a repeat of Wednesday since Paige spent a large part of the day with Tiago.
She cared for his wounds, made sure he kept on his schedule and gave him company.
Fenrir was a part of it.
I knew being stuck at home drove Tiago crazy. But until he healed, he couldn’t be out much.
However, to give him and us a change, we agreed to go to the compound tonight.
Everyone, at one point or another, would wander into the clubhouse.
We’d talk, have a drink, and then see what happened.
T insisted on driving himself so he could leave whenever he felt like it. Tonight, Paige would be getting the tour of my house and staying the night with me. I was excited, yet nervous. I wanted her to like it. If I got my way, which I was going to work my ass off to accomplish, she’d end up living there, and as soon as I could talk her into it.
I’d let Diablo know I’d be around tonight and who was coming with me.
He’d been asking if Paige was alright and if they would get to see her soon.
I’d kept him updated on what was happening.
It was hard for me to concentrate at work.
Everyone noticed and kept asking if I was alright.
I assured them more than once that everything was great.
I wanted to wait until I could introduce Paige in person before telling them all about us. Turbo, on the other hand, as a club brother, was told. He congratulated me. I made him promise not to blab to the other mechanics or the club.
It was early evening.
I’d picked Paige up at her house.
She’d gone home to get ready.
Tiago would meet us at the compound. We were almost there. She’d been quiet, though, fidgeting the whole time. Finally, I couldn’t stand it any longer. I reached over and took her hand.
“Babe, what are you so nervous about? I feel like you’re ready to jump out of the truck.
Do you not want to do this?” Was she having second thoughts about us? The thought that she was made me sick to my stomach.
I asked, though I didn’t want the answer.
“Are you regretting us?”
“Oh God, no, no, that’s not it, Rick! I’m sorry.
Crap, I didn’t mean to make you think that.
I’m not regretting us, but I am nervous about telling everyone.
What if they don’t think we should be together? They might be fine with me as a friend, but not as your girlfriend or whatever I am.”
“Whatever you are? Damn, I need to clear some things up tonight.
We’re here.
Before we go to the clubhouse, we’re going to my house.
I want you to see it, and we can talk privately there,” I told her as the gate came into view. There was no need for anyone to let us in. I had the code to do it. As we glided inside, her tension seemed to increase. I could feel it in the air.
I swung to the left and pulled into my driveway, then into the garage shortly after entering the compound.
She perked up as she looked around.
After I had the truck off, I got out, put on my cut, and let Fenrir out before opening her door.
He was excitedly sniffing all over. I insisted he should be here. Jaycee, for one, would love him.
With her holding my hand, I led her inside.
I whistled for Fenrir to come with us.
Until everyone was used to him being here, I didn’t want to chance he’d get out if someone opened the gate.
He bound in the house.
“Fenrir, stay!” she admonished when he went to run off.
“Let him explore.
He won’t get into anything.
He’s a well-trained dog,” I told her.
“Usually, but this is a new place.
What if he tears up something?”
“Then I’ll replace it.
Relax.
Let me show you the house.
Then we’ll sit and talk about your worries.”
I took her through it.
When I had it built, it was with the idea in the back of my mind that one day, I wouldn’t live in it alone.
Whether it was me and a woman or a family, I liked it.
I thought my place was warm and had everything you might need, but I’d see after she was done. In total, I had four bedrooms, three bathrooms, plus a half bath, a kitchen, a living room, and a dining room. There was enough room in the kitchen that I had a small table and chairs there.
The living room, a small nook in the kitchen, and the master bedroom were furnished.
The rest were works in progress.
I didn’t invite anyone over for big fancy meals, so I didn’t need a formal dining room table.
And Mom stayed in Diablo’s old house the last time she visited. Typically, I went to see her. Too many things still reminded her of Dad here for her to visit often.
Mom helped me pick out things for the kitchen and furniture when I first moved in.
She said that a woman would be able to stand the furnishings in the living room.
She teased that everything would be black and gray if left to me, which wasn’t incorrect.
They hid a lot of issues and stains, which was a plus in a mechanic’s life.
When we were done with the tour, I brought her to my favorite chair in the living room.
I hauled her down on my lap.
She tried to protest, but I gave her a stern look, so she stopped.
I wasn’t listening to any of her nonsense about her being too heavy to sit on me. I was working to make her forget what size she was or wasn’t. There was no need for her to worry about hurting me. I was determined to have her sit on my face and let me eat her pussy. I’d had dreams about it and several other things that would require her to let me lift her.
“What do you think of the house?” I asked first to keep her relaxed.
“I think it’s beautiful.
Whoever built it did a great job.
Did you pick out the floor plan, or did the builder do it?”
“I did.
As for the builder, it’s not technically a contractor situation.
One of our businesses prepares and repairs homes and businesses, usually before or after hurricanes.
It has to deal with every type of thing imaginable: carpentry, plumbing, roofing, and electrical. When we want a house built, we get our crews from Wrath Prep & Restore to help do it.”
“It’s lovely, Rick.”
“Would you be willing to help me with the inside? There are rooms that need furniture and more decor to give them character, as my mom would say.
You’ve seen that.”
“I, sure, I’ll help, but what if I suggest things you don’t like? You should give me an idea of what you love and hate.”
She was leaning against me.
I had my arm around her, so she sat sideways on my lap.
“If we do it together, then we’ll be able to ensure that it’s to both our tastes.
And if the current stuff isn’t what you like, we’ll change those around.
And before you ask why, in case you haven’t guessed, I want you to live here with me, Paige.
And I know you’re thinking that it’s too soon. Is it? We both confessed that we’d seen and been drawn to each other all those years ago. It’s been more than long enough by my calculations when you think about it.”
I’d been stunned yet happy when she told me about her secret fascination with me after seeing me before the nightmare incident with Tiago.
“Rick, do you know how insane that sounds? People will think we lost our minds.”
“Do you care what random people think of you?” was my retort.
“No, not usually, but there’s not just them.
What about the club and your mom? I might not care about others, but I do about them.”
“Let’s find out, shall we? We’ll go to the clubhouse and tell them.
You’ll see they have no issue with it.
And I can assure you, neither will my mom.
She’ll be jumping for joy.”
“Are you sure we should?” she asked hesitantly.
“I’m positive,” I said before I kissed her.
As I’d discovered, Paige responded to my kisses like no other, and she could pull me into another world.
I was thorough but made sure not to get lost with her.
If I did, we’d never leave the house.
I’d take her right here in my chair. It would happen one day, just not now. After a thorough kissing session, I was able to get her to bite the bullet and walk over to the clubhouse with me. Fenrir was running and jumping for joy beside us.
We walked in through the front door.
The place was already noisy.
It was seven-thirty at night, so everyone was off work.
When we were spotted, there was cheering and laughter. Fenrir stood between them and us. Butcher and Turbo were the first to come toward us. As they did, Paige was holding Fenrir’s collar. She softly said, “Fenrir, friends.”
His ears had been lying back.
Hearing her say friends, they relaxed and perked up, and his tongue came out.
“It’s about damn time you two got here.
We thought we’d have to come to the house and drag your asses over here.
It’s good to see you again, Paige.
And you brought us a new friend,” Butcher said casually.
She smiled.
“Hi, Butcher, it’s good to see everyone again.
And yes, I did bring a plus one.
I hope it’s okay.
This is Fenrir.”
“More than okay, honey,” he replied.
As Butcher bent to let Fenrir smell him so he could pet him, Turbo greeted her with a kiss on the cheek.
He winked at me when he saw I was eyeing him.
I didn’t get an opportunity to say anything to Turbo because another voice interrupted.
“Hey, don’t go thinking you’re stealing my nurse or my dog.
If you try it, your ass is dead,” Tiago shouted as he zoomed his way through the throng to reach us.
His electric wheelchair had speed when he wanted it.
At home, he used his regular one most of the time and his electric one when he went out. He was grinning.
“Don’t listen to him.
He tolerates me but is trying to steal Fenrir out from under me,” Paige told those around us.
This made them laugh.
There were more greetings with handshakes, a couple of kisses, and plenty of pets for an ecstatic Fenrir.
We were talking about him becoming spoiled when I heard a squealing sound.
Glancing around, I saw Jaycee racing toward us with her parents and baby brother behind her.
Her face was lit up like it was Christmas.
Her eyes were glued to Fenrir.
She’d been the one to make the sound. When she was almost to us, I placed my hand out to stop her. She glanced up at me as she did.
“Be careful.
This is Fenrir.
He doesn’t know you, so let him smell you, and then you can pet him gently.
Let me show you,” I signed to her.
“Please!” she signed back.
She bounced on her toes in excitement.
The guys moved back to let her have all the dog’s attention.
Paige bent next to the dog, and as I brought Jaycee’s hand toward his nose, Paige uttered, “Fenrir, friend, gentle.”
He dropped his head and sniffed at Jaycee’s hand, licked it, then lay on his tummy and wiggled closer to her.
He was whining, though she couldn’t hear him.
Her smile somehow got bigger.
The next thing we knew, she dropped to her butt and sat next to him. Fenrir placed his head on her lap and closed his eyes as she petted him. Since it was quiet, we all heard the contented sigh he made.
“Well, there goes my chance.
He’s in love with someone else,” Tiago grumbled.
“I might have to arm wrestle her to get him home,” Paige joked.
“I think her daddy is going to have to get her one,” Crash said, eyeing Diablo.
“Her daddy already has it in the works.
Just waiting for the puppy to be weaned.
But don’t tell her,” Diablo hissed.
Jaycee wasn’t paying attention, so they weren’t worried she might read their lips. She was getting better at it.
“It’s wonderful to see you again, Paige,” Jauhnna told her as she leaned toward her.
Chasin was awake in her arms.
Jauhnna started raising herself on her toes, but Paige bent and hugged her without squishing the baby.
As she eased back, she tickled Chasin under the chin. He smiled.
“It’s great to see you, too.
And I swear he’s grown even more.
Look at him.
Such a big, handsome boy,” she cooed.
“He takes after his father,” Diablo said, winking.
This got a few rude comments out of some of the brothers, which only made our pres tell them to fuck off.
After everyone had said hello, we moved over to a large table.
Most of the club followed.
Diablo had to convince Jaycee that if she came and sat on the couch, Fenrir would come, too.
Once she was seated, after glancing over at Paige and getting a nod, the dog jumped up on the sofa and lay back down with his head on the little girl’s lap. We thought it was a riot that she was signing to him like she would a person. It was too cute. Diablo took out his cell phone and recorded it.
We got settled.
As soon as we did, I could feel tension increasing in Paige’s leg, which was pressed against mine.
Not wanting her to get too wound up, I decided not to wait.
I cleared my throat loudly, which brought all eyes on me.
Paige’s were huge.
She guessed what I was about to do.
“Now that you’ve all had time to say hello, I’d like to tell you what has been happening with Paige and me.
As you know, we’ve found that what we were told happened the night of Tiago’s accident was a lie.
Paige wasn’t the one driving.
It was her brother. That’s something we’re addressing at a future date.
“And I already confessed to you that I not only lost my cool with her when I found her in his hospital room, but I made her life terrible right after the wreck.
She’s been kind enough to forgive me, though I still intend to make up for it for a long time.
However, we discovered something else from our talk a few days back.”
I paused.
They were exchanging looks and frowning.
I heard a couple of mutters.
“I didn’t tell you guys everything about thirteen years ago.
See, I knew Paige before the wreck.
Oh, we hadn’t ever spoken or anything, but I knew who she was.
I was in town one day and saw this gorgeous vision laughing on the street. I was immediately captivated by her. But I knew she had to be too young for me, though I hoped I was wrong. A little asking around, I found out I was right.
“I wasn’t happy, but there was no way I’d approach her.
However, it didn’t stop me from looking for her every time I was in town.
I didn’t realize that, subconsciously, I was waiting for her to become legal.
So when Tiago was hurt, and we were told who did it, I was doubly hit. I took that anger over not only what happened to him but also the end of my subconscious dream, and I took it out on her. Thirteen years later, seeing her again only made me react the same way.
“But we have good news.
Out of all this, I discovered that I wasn’t the only one who’d seen someone who captured their attention all those years ago.
It seems the same happened to Paige, but she dismissed it, thinking there was no way a grown man would be interested in her.
Fast forward, we’ve admitted our past feelings, and they’ve never gone away. In fact, they’re growing despite all the ugliness lately. As a result, I asked Paige to be mine, and she agreed.”
I didn’t get further because they were all shouting and congratulating us.
As the celebration died down, someone shouted, “When does she get a property cut?”
Paige glanced at me, puzzled, and had no clue what they meant.
Jauhnna had one, but she didn’t have hers on since it was only us here.
“What’s that?” she asked.
“Wait, he asked you to be his woman, but didn’t tell you about a cut.
Is this serious or not?” Lucky asked.
“It’s dead serious.
No, she doesn’t have one, but I’m ordering one.
She doesn’t know much about biker life, so I’ve been teaching her.
I hadn’t gotten to that,” I explained.
“Let me do it.
You men forget that some of your biker terms and customs are confusing,” Jauhnna said in exasperation.
From there, she proceeded to tell Paige what a property cut was, what it meant to be someone’s old lady, and what being property meant in our world compared to the regular civilian one.
When Jauhnna was done, Paige gazed at me questioningly.
“You’re getting me one of those?”
“Hell yeah, I am.
You’re mine.
It’s not just a boyfriend and girlfriend situation, babe.
You’re my old lady, and I’m your old man. In this life, that’s the same as marriage.”
“Marriage? Oh, so when Diablo called Jauhnna his wife, he meant she’s his old lady.”
“It can be that, but in her case, she’s both.
They’re married as well,” I explained.
“There’s a lot to learn.
So they’re kind of the exception,” Paige reasoned.
“In a lot of clubs, yes, they are.
However, the men have all married their other halves in the ones we’re friends with.
The only ones who haven’t are those where they couldn’t.
For example, we have two threesomes in Dublin Falls involving two men and one woman. In that case, only one could marry the woman, and the other had to settle for a commitment ceremony,” Diablo explained.
Paige’s mouth dropped open.
“There are women with more than one man? In a club? I take it that the guys aren’t possessive or involved with each other.”
“Wrong.
They are possessive, and in one case, the men are also involved, but not in the other.
And there’s Bandit and Coyote, they’re together without a woman,” Butcher said, grinning.
“And everyone is alright with that?” Paige asked in a whisper.
We laughed.
“Yeah, at least in our friendship circles.
They’ve had others say stuff, but they soon shut up.
You’ll get to meet them soon.
They’re all part of the club my son-in-law, Torch, is a part of,” Diablo added.
“I didn’t mean to sound prejudiced because I’m not.
It’s just that you hear so many things about clubs and how they permit only certain people to be in them.
I was surprised yet happy to find you and your friends aren’t like that,” Paige explained.
“There are a bunch of clubs exactly that way.
We don’t tell them how to run theirs, and they don’t tell us how to run ours.
However, if it becomes an issue, we will stand for what we believe.
Loyalty and friendship mean more than what color your damn skin is,” Butcher said.
Paige smiled and nodded in agreement.
The tension had faded from her body after they accepted our news.
I was one step closer to integrating her further into my life, club, and house.
As time passed, we ate with everyone.
They’d ordered food from town, and it was good.
Paige talked with Jauhnna a lot, but she also included the guys.
At some point, Jauhnna needed to go to the bathroom. Paige asked if she could hold Chasin for her. He was readily handed over. She cuddled him close and rubbed his head and back.
I leaned close and whispered in her ear.
“Would you like us to have a couple of those? I know I said I’d give you time to think it over, but you look so natural with a baby in your arms.
It’s sexy as hell.” I wasn’t lying.
She gave me a sheepish look.
“I don’t know where you get sexy, but I do adore babies and children.
I wouldn’t say no to having a few one day.”
“I want some, too.
As for the sexy part, I can imagine you round with our baby.
Your tits even bigger from the milk building to feed our child, and possibly its father.
That’s very sexy in my book. Let’s do it soon.” The thought turned me on.
Paige glanced down at my lap.
No one else could see it, but she could.
My erection was forming.
I grinned as she blushed. She whispered back.
“You’re crazy, you know that, right? I can’t picture myself as pregnant and attractive.
As for having a baby soon, let’s wait a bit and just let us enjoy time together.”
I pretended to grumble when I replied, “Okay, if you insist.” I winked so she knew I wasn’t truly mad.
More time passed.
Chasin was cuddled mainly by his mom, dad, and Paige, though I got my hands on him briefly.
As for Jaycee, she remained entranced with Fenrir.
Other than eating and going to the bathroom, she sat on the same couch with him, sprawled out next to her. She’d pet him and sign to him. Fenrir was attentive, as if he understood what she was signing. It was cute as hell. She definitely needed that puppy. I was thrilled Diablo got her one. I’d have to ask where he got his. I was still debating getting Tiago one.
As for T, he was having a blast.
And he didn’t sit in his chair the whole time either.
We moved another couch over by the table where the majority of us were seated, and he lay on it.
Every couple of hours, he’d reposition with help from his dragon lady. He smiled the entire time.
We were so involved in the various conversations and hanging out that none of us paid attention to the time.
It was almost eleven when someone noted the time and mentioned it.
“Damn, I guess it is.
My Serenity, are you ready to take our kids home and put them to bed?” Diablo asked Jauhnna.
“I think we should.
Look at our daughter,” she said, gesturing to the couch.
We all looked.
Jaycee was lying on top of Fenrir, sound asleep. The funniest part was that the dog was fast asleep, too. He didn’t seem to care that he was being used as a pillow.
Several of us chuckled.
Tiago piped up.
“There she goes, stealing the softest pillow I’ve ever had.
She’s not getting Fenrir.
I’m stealing him,” he teased as he grinned at Paige.
“You can try, but I’ll fight you for him, and I warn you, I’ll fight dirty,” she told him.
Diablo had stood and assisted Jauhnna, who had Chasin in her arms, in standing.
I jumped to pull her chair out of the way.
Diablo crossed to the couch and picked up Jaycee.
She didn’t wake up, but Fenrir did. His head popped up.
“Fenrir, stay,” Paige called out.
He remained in his spot, but he watched Diablo like a hawk.
Without a doubt, a bond had developed between Jaycee and Fenrir.
“We hate to run, but these two need to be in bed.
It’s been a great night.
Paige, welcome to our family, honey.
We’re happy to have you. Make sure you come around often. Better yet, move in with Scorpion, and we’ll get to see you all the time. I know he’s chomping at the bit to have you living with him,” Diablo said. He smirked. I’d have to pay him for doing it.
They were calling out their goodbyes and almost to the front door when it opened, and in came hangers-on and club sluts.
I groaned.
I’d totally forgotten about them.
This was Friday night, and they’d be on the prowl for a biker or two to sleep with. In the past, I would’ve gladly been one of them. However, now that I had Paige, none of them appealed to me. The thought of being with any of them made me sick.
I noticed my brothers exchanging glances and then looking at Paige and me.
Jauhnna frowned and whispered to Diablo while Paige stared at the women with mild interest.
I guess my woman was learning something else about biker life tonight.
It was the last thing I wanted her to know, but it was bound to happen sometime.
The smiling, giggling women sashayed into the common room.
Even if the weather was decent for the first of December, they had to be cold in their scant clothing when outside.
All their exposed skin and assets hanging out didn’t stir me.
I preferred the way Paige was dressed. It hinted at the deliciousness hidden underneath. I loved unwrapping her.
The women flocked to our table, as the majority of the men were there.
They smiled and rubbed against my brothers.
I opened my mouth to explain to Paige who they were, but she spoke first.
“So these must be the club bunnies or sluts, whatever you call them.
I’ve heard of them.
They better watch it, or they’ll catch pneumonia dressing like that when it gets colder,” she said calmly.
I was stunned.
I didn’t say anything for a couple of seconds.
Tiago was back in his chair.
He was the one to answer.
“Yeah, that’s them.
We call them club sluts or hangers-on.
Unlike some clubs, this club doesn’t provide for any of them.
They come when it’s late and know the guys might want company. In other clubs, the club bunnies are financially supported in some way by the club, and in exchange, they’re available to the men pretty much any time, night or day.”
“I’m glad this club doesn’t use them as prostitutes, though if they do it freely, I can’t say too much about it.
Everyone has to make up their mind about what they’re willing to do or not do,” was her response.
I knew I was staring at her with my mouth open.
I’d heard stories of how the old ladies in the other clubs had reacted to the hangers and sluts.
It was never good and usually caused temporary friction between couples.
Was I going to be fortunate, and mine would brush it off?
“How do you know about them? Where did you hear it?” Butcher asked.
He was next to us.
“My first exposure was when I was sixteen and saw Scorpion.
He was usually with Tiago, and women flocked to them on the street.
I’d casually asked someone I knew about them.
She explained they were prospects in your club and who the women were. And the purpose those women served. Later, I’ve seen other clubs, watched television shows, and read books over the years. They were descriptive and very informative.”
“Blossom, I need you to know that I will never —”
The vow I was making to her was cut short by one of the hangers-on.
I didn’t recall her name, but this wasn’t her first time here.
She’d been coming and sleeping with guys for months.
I had been one of them, though the last time had been three or four months ago. Lately, even before meeting Paige, I’d spent little time in the clubhouse when the women were here.
Her hand landed on my shoulder, and she ran it up to touch my hair in the top knot.
I jerked my head away from her and glared up at her.
“What the hell do you think you’re doing? Don’t touch me,” I ordered.
She pouted but removed her hand.
“Scorpion, why are you acting like this? You’ve never not wanted me to touch you.
It’s been forever since I’ve seen you, honey.
Where have you been? We need to talk,” she said in a coy tone.
I think she thought it was cute or attractive. It wasn’t.
I could feel Paige’s eyes on us.
I didn’t look at her.
I dreaded seeing her face.
She knew I wasn’t a virgin and that I had been with women. However, knowing and then having that truth thrust in your face were two different things.
“I don’t care about the past, but from now on, I don’t want you touching me or anything else.
I’ve got an old lady, so you and these other women need to steer clear of me,” I explained.
The hanger’s mouth dropped open, and her gaze landed on Paige.
I had no choice but to turn my head and look.
Paige was sitting there with a calm expression.
“Bev, you should walk away,” Punk told the hanger.
Bev promptly ignored him.
She curled up her upper lip and pointed to Paige.
“This can’t be your old lady.
She has to be someone’s cousin, right?”
“Wrong.
This is my old lady, Paige,” I replied.
“No, no way would you pass me up for her.
Look at her.
She’s fat and dresses like that, and I bet she won’t do half the things I will in bed,” Bev sneered.
Her description of how she saw Paige pissed me off.
My desert blossom was beautiful, and I preferred her body.
Sure, I fucked skinny women like Bev, but she’d never been my dream girl.
Paige was in every way.
Angry, I went to stand and escort Bev’s ass out of the clubhouse.
I wouldn’t tolerate anyone insulting my old lady like that.
I was halted by Paige’s hand on my arm.
She shook her head and patted my arm. She mouthed, Sit. Slowly, I eased back to see what she was about to do.
She surprised me by smiling at Bev, who was still standing there with a scowl on her face.
“Bev, right, I’m Paige.
I know it must be a shock to you that Scorpion has taken an old lady.
I understand, as someone he’s slept with in the past, that it’s disappointing that he’ll no longer do so.
However, there’s no need to insult me. I’ve been kind and sat here without saying a word about your leathery skin or the fact that, since you don’t know what sunscreen is, your face will look like you’re a hundred when you’re fifty.
“Oh, and I might have a big ass, thick thighs, huge tits, and no hard sculpted abs like you, but I can say that Scorpion seems to love my curves.
He loves softness.
And I highly doubt he would want anything in bed that I’d say no to.
Our sex life is incredible. And I know he more than enjoys it by the sounds he makes, the begging he does, and the way he shouts my name when he comes.”
Paige never raised her voice, changed her sweet tone, or dropped her smile the entire time she spoke.
She acted as if she were having a casual chat with a friend.
She didn’t lose her cool.
Bev, though, didn’t appreciate what my woman said, and she yelled as soon as Paige was done.
“Fuck you, fat bitch! You have no idea what Scorpion wants.
He’s fucked me so many times I’ve lost count.
And he’s never had a complaint about my body.
He might be giving you a pity fuck or something, but I can guarantee you, he won’t stay with you or be faithful. I’m the one he’ll end up with,” Bev shouted.
I growled and stood.
Paige rose with me.
“You’re wrong! I won’t leave Paige.
I adore every inch of this woman.
She’s my old lady, and that will never change,” I informed Bev.
“Oh, really.
Well, if you want to be in your kid’s life, you’ll get rid of this bitch and make me your old lady,” Bev smirked.
She put her hand on her stomach.
There were swift intakes of air and muttering all around us.
I stared in disbelief at Bev, then looked over at Paige.
She wore an anguished expression. Christ, no, there was no way this was happening. Not when I’d found the woman of my dreams. The one I’d been falling in love with for years. There was no way. I saw my world crumbling before my eyes. I wanted to scream.