Wrath Chapter 16
All conversation in the common room died down after Cougar told them what the Bunny Bonfire was, and hadn’t answered whether the victims survived.
I had to admit, I was shocked at that part.
I had no trouble with her rules. For our safety, we men were checked regularly for STIs.
I didn’t require them to show me proof, but maybe it was a good idea.
We’d have to discuss it as a club. Jalisa hadn’t said the men had to provide it.
The bonfire part was something that would be drastic, especially if someone had to be thrown in.
I could see a few instances that might require that response, but it must be done judiciously.
All eyes were on me. They were waiting to see what I would say or how I would respond.
I didn’t want to counter her first directive as my old lady.
She did have authority in the club, but I remained the ultimate decision-maker.
Many things were done democratically, but sometimes, I made a decree, and the rest accepted it. I tried not to do that often.
“Of course, there will be discussion before such a measure as the bonfire is taken. As Jalisa said, major betrayal would warrant such a response. However, the rules for behavior and the safety measures she listed, I don’t find taxing to adhere to.
If issues arise, I would expect you to come to Jalisa.
If she needs to, she’ll consult with me.
But going forward, any oversight of bunnies or hang-arounds will fall to her, not Storm.
You are always free to leave if these don’t sit well with you.
No one is forcing you to remain. But if you remain, you know what is expected. ”
I hoped we wouldn’t see a mass exodus of bunnies and hang-arounds.
Sure, the guys could find women. They’d just have to go seeking the women rather than them coming to my guys.
We’d gotten rather lazy about it. Whispers started back up.
Groups of people formed to talk about it.
It had placed a damper on the mood. Hopefully, it wouldn’t last. Nor would anyone dislike Jalisa for it.
Not wanting to appear to be reprimanding her, I went to her and put my arm around her.
I smiled. She smiled back. As we turned to resume our seats, she said out of the side of her mouth, “You’re upset, aren’t you?
I should’ve told you the details, but didn’t think of it.
When you put me on the spot, I went with what I did at the Fiends.
If you disagree, then we need to talk it out.
However, some points aren’t negotiable for me, Wrath. ” There was a warning in her tone.
“We should’ve talked beforehand. We’ll talk it out later,” I told her.
When we resumed our seats, I caught Dad and Betty watching us. I tried to act nonchalant, but he knew I wasn’t. Jalisa talked, laughed, and smiled with the others, but her body was stiff. We stayed for another hour before I called it.
We wished those still there a good night and told them to stay and have fun as long as they wanted.
They were pairing up. Taking Jalisa’s hand, we left the clubhouse.
When we got outside, she let go of my hand.
The walk to the house was silent. I waited until we were inside and our boots were off before I said anything.
“There will be no going to bed mad, Jalisa. I saw that with my parents all the time. Shit festers and becomes bigger doing that. You’re upset. Let’s talk it out. I’d prefer to be comfortable. We can go to the living room or our room.”
“The living room will do. And I agree, we need to talk.”
Once we were seated, she sat in the chair rather than on the couch as we usually would. I was the one to sit there. “You clearly have some objections to what I said. What are they?” she asked.
“I don’t have an issue with the rules you laid out.
I would’ve liked to have talked them over first. The women have never been required to show they’ve been tested or are on birth control.
I don’t know of any of us who don’t use condoms. However, they aren’t foolproof, so I can see the wisdom of it.
The respect for others, I agree. Regarding the part about what happens if they go after a claimed man, I agree that they should be off-limits to the women making advances toward them.
While I don’t know of any who would cheat on their old ladies, that’s not to say there won’t ever be one.
We can’t police others’ morality, Jalisa.
If they choose to do it, they’re adults. The men can ask them for sex.”
I paused, but she remained silent, so I continued.
I might as well get it all out. “The Bunny Bonfire was a shocker for everyone. I can see the need for a beatdown and the threat of fire. However, it would be rare for one of them ever to deserve the fire, whether their hand or body gets pitched in. You and Cougar didn’t answer whether the two thrown in survived.
Death by fire is gruesome, Jalisa. Why would you ever have to do it?
And if necessary, the members should decide it and take care of the person, not you.
” I stopped to hear her thoughts. She didn’t appear happy.
“If you wanted to discuss them first and decide if they were acceptable for here, you shouldn’t have introduced me and thrown me into it to talk with them about a few things.
You set this up, and now you’re chastising me.
I did what was done at the Fiends. I can only do what I know.
If you want something different, tell me.
“If you want to chance your guys catching something or getting one of them pregnant, then so be it. I hope you don’t think they only fuck you guys.
I can guarantee you they don’t. Respect is a must for me.
As for the bonfire, the men may run the Fiends, but the women are expected to be able to hold their own and keep things smooth on the bunny and hangers’ front.
We didn’t always have a man there to do it for us.
We’re treated like we have brains. You want to let the claimed men fuck around on their old ladies, that’s your right as the president.
Personally, I don’t believe in it. But hey, maybe this will give you a clear conscience when you cheat. But it won’t be on me.”
She abruptly stood, and before I could comment, Jalisa removed her property cut, laid it on the chair, and then walked off.
“Jalisa, come back here! We’re not done,” I growled. I was shocked and angry over what she’d said at the end, but more so with her removing her cut.
She kept going. I came to my feet and rushed after her. She was fast, and by the time I caught up, she was in the master bedroom. She was at the closet door.
“What do you think you’re doing?” I growled.
“What does it look like? I’m getting my things. I’ll have Panther and Cougar escort me home tomorrow. You can give that cut to the next woman you find. Call her lunatic, and you can recycle it and your tat. I’ll get a cover-up for mine,” she snapped, yanking the closet door open.
Her threat to leave me and get rid of my claim sent me into madness.
She wasn’t leaving me. She was mine. I let out a roar.
She whirled around to face me. Her hands were up to defend herself, but I was too fast for her.
I jerked her against me and caged her in my arms. I pressed her so her back was to the wall, and I was plastered to her front.
She was struggling to get loose and hit or kick me, but I had her encased in a way she couldn’t.
Fury burned in me. She was equally angry at me based on the fire in her eyes.
Through gritted teeth, I snarled, “You’re not fucking going anywhere with anyone!
You’re my old lady. Your place is here with me.
That property cut is yours, no one else’s.
That tattoo is a declaration you won’t remove.
Just like the ink over my heart won’t be.
I’m your old man. We’re a done deal, baby.
We work it out. We don’t run. And you don’t ever need to think I’ll cheat on you. Why the fuck would you say that?”
“Why should I believe you won’t? You’re so adamant we can’t police others’ morality.
Is this not your club? Are you not the president?
You make the rules. If you say no cheating on your old lady or old man while here, they’ll respect it.
If they don’t, then they shouldn’t come back.
They can fuck around back home or wherever else, but not here.
You say no one you know would do it, then why leave it as an option?
Or are you lying, and I’ll have to wonder every time you go to the clubhouse without me or visit another club if you’ll partake of the offerings?
I should be allowed to do the same if that’s the case.
I thought this was exclusive, not an open relationship.
Can I fuck the guys in this club and the others if I feel like it? ” she screamed.
I saw red at the thought of her with anyone but me.
She was mine. I roared and punched the wall, leaving a hole.
She wiggled free when I did and ran for the door.
I chased her and captured her as she passed the bed.
I took her down to the mattress. She was on her face, and I was plastered along her back.
“Get off me, you bastard!” she yelled.
“You go to another man, I’ll kill him, and I’ll make sure you never do it again,” I snarled in her ear.
“Oh, so the big man will do what? Beat me? Do it. See what you get. You’d better sleep with one eye open because when you don’t, I’ll fucking kill you in your sleep,” she threatened.
“Oh, I’ll spank that ass until you can’t sit, but then I’ll fuck you into submission. I’ll make you come so many times that you’ll beg me to stop, and you’ll never think of another man again. This body, your pussy, it’s mine,” I declared furiously.
“Go to hell! You don’t own me!” she yelled.