30. Bones
BONES
It’s been two days since I spoke to Doc, and that’s not without trying. I’ve sent her fresh flowers each morning, handwritten letters, and I’ve called and messaged her as much as I can without coming off like a stalker.
Okay, I am a stalker, but I’m trying here.
My only saving grace is the cameras. I get to watch her every day and see what she’s doing.
I even heard the entire conversation with Isla, which made me feel even more shitty and guilty because I forgot about the cameras and the fact that I do have one more secret I’m going to have to come clean about the next time I get to speak to her.
Skull saw my tattoo, and straightaway went to see Rune at the tattoo shop to get one in the same spot but with Isla’s name. He couldn’t believe I’d gotten another one, and had laughed when I told him I didn’t remember it because I was that drunk.
Brandy slides up to me when she finds me sitting alone at the bar and leans over the counter, showing off her cleavage. “You look a little tense there. I can help you out if you want. You know, for old times’ sake. No one has to know.”
I shake my head before she can even finish her sentence. “Yes, I’m tense, but no. No one is touching me except my old lady. And don’t ask again, Brandy. You know I’m taken.”
“I know, I just thought—”
“You thought that because I haven’t been around, he might cheat on me?” Doc asks as she steps into the room, interrupting her. She looks beautiful in jeans painted on like a second skin and a white top that clings to her breasts. If she came here to torture me, she’s already succeeding.
“Well, maybe you should take better care of him,” Brandy snaps, turning to leave.
“Maybe you should mind your own business, or get your own man instead of trying to go after everyone else’s,” Doc snaps, keeping her eyes on Brandy until she leaves, then her hazel eyes come back to me, and they narrow slightly. “Should I be taking better care of you?”
That sounds like a trick question.
“I hurt you, so I get it.” Standing up, I walk over to her and cup her face in my hands. “I love you. I missed you.”
“I missed you too,” she admits, and doesn’t stop me when I lift her and wrap her in my arms.
“I’m sorry, baby. Does your being here mean that you forgive me? Because my dick thinks it does,” I rasp, kissing her neck.
She pulls away to look at me. “I’m still upset, but I want to work things out with you. I love you, Nate.”
Nate.
Fuck.
Kissing her deeply, I walk up the stairs with her and take her to bed. “There’s something I need to tell you.” I’m taking a risk telling her before tasting her pussy, but I promised her honesty going forward.
“What?” she asks, helping me take off my T-shirt.
She gasps, her fingers tracing her name on my chest. “When did you get this? How? Did they knock you out again?”
“I got it the last night you were with Skull. And I was drunk. I don’t even remember getting it,” I admit, and her lips curve.
“I love it. I love you, Nate.”
“I love you too, baby. And that’s why I’m telling you now that before I even walked into your office, I had cameras put in your house. I’ve been watching you on my phone. I don’t have one in your bedroom, though, because that would be intrusive.”
“That’s where you draw the line?” Her mouth drops open. “You’re insane, you know that? Fucking unhinged! Who does that?”
“Ghost.”
“You’re taking dating advice from Ghost now?” She pauses, a contemplative look on her face.
Before she can say anything else, I get down on my knees in front of the bed and pull her toward the edge. Sliding her sandals off, I kiss the arch of her feet, then pull down her jeans, leaving her in nothing but a white thong and shirt.
“Nate.”
“You came here to kill me,” I grit out, putting my mouth on her until all I hear is moaning.
Fuck, I’ve missed this pussy.
I missed her.
When she’s about to come, I pull away and ask her if she’s forgiven me yet.
She shoves my face back down, putting me in my place.
I smile against her cunt.
I’m exactly where I want to be.
“I had no idea Haze was so talented,” Doc says, awe written all over her pretty face. “Why didn’t anyone tell me he was so famous? Between him and Xanthe, I’m surprised there aren’t fangirls lined up outside the clubhouse gates.”
It’s been two weeks since she forgave me, and I’ve worked hard to make her feel comfortable being back here around everyone.
Our new house is ready, and I’ve moved in, and now I’m just waiting for her to join me officially.
She helped me pick out all the furniture, and she’s spent every night there with me.
Now, she needs to either sell her place or keep it and rent it out.
She can keep all the money. She doesn’t need to pay anything here either. I’ve got her.
“There would be if they knew he lived here,” I reply, kissing the side of her neck. When I told her we were having a party here tonight, I didn’t tell her it was for her. As soon as her cut was ready, I wanted to make it official, but it felt right to wait until things were back to normal with us.
“You look stunning tonight,” Skull compliments her, and Meredith beams.
“Thank you, I didn’t know so many people would be here tonight.”
Skull grins and claps his hand on my shoulder. “Love you, brother.”
“Love you too.”
Isla comes and grabs Doc’s hands and leads her onto the dance floor, where the other women are all dancing and singing along with Haze.
Suit comes up next to me, wearing his cut and a black T-shirt for once. “Congratulations, brother.”
“Thanks, man.”
When the song ends, Prez gets up on stage and whistles loudly. “I hope everyone is having a good night. There’s a reason we’re all celebrating tonight. Bones! You and your woman get up here.”
Meredith’s eyes are wide as I lift her in my arms bridal style and carry her onto the small stage. The crowd cheers loudly, and I give her a quick, yet possessive kiss before I put her down.
“I don’t know what’s in the water, but another one of our enforcers has found his old lady,” Prez calls out. “I never thought we’d let a shrink in here, but here we are. Tonight we’re making it official.”
More cheers.
“There’s still time to change your mind, Doc.
” Prez winks down at her, and she laughs.
He holds up her leather cut so everyone can see it.
It reads ‘Property of Bones’ underneath the Serpents of Chaos MC emblem.
When he spins it around, everyone can see the word ‘Doc’ written on the front with a little love heart underneath.
“Doc, I love you more than anything and anyone. You’re mine. Put this on and make me the luckiest man in the world.”
She holds out her arms, and I slide it on for her. She looks so fucking sexy in it.
“I love you, baby.”
“I love you too,” she replies, staring into my eyes. “So much.”
“Serpents, show her how we welcome her,” Prez calls out, and I turn her to face the crowd.
“What’s going on?” she asks. I grin and wrap my arms around her. “Wait and see, baby. They’re all going to welcome you.”
The men start lining up.
Skull is first, staring at her with an intense look. He steps forward and pulls her against him, kissing her forehead. “You’re a part of my twin, which means you’re a part of me. I’d die for you, Doc. I’m here for you. I’ll care for you. Love you. Adore you.”
“Skull,” Meredith whimpers, and he winks at her and steps aside.
Suit stands there next, and he takes her hand and kisses her knuckles. “Protect you with my life. I’ll even let you watch me in the pole room whenever you want.”
Doc laughs, while I scowl at him. “Thank you, Suit.”
Lore is next, also kissing her knuckles. “I’ll protect you with my life. Gossip with you in the group chat anytime. And next time you want to run away from Bones, come to me. I’ll hide you better.”
I’m going to murder him.
“Thank you, Lore. I’ll remember that,” Doc replies, amused.
Ghost is up next. He doesn’t say anything, doesn’t even touch her. Just bows in front of her, blade in his hand.
“Thank you, Ghost.”
One by one, they all step up and welcome her, promising to protect her as if she were their own.
Angel comes up, and he doesn’t touch her either, but he bows his head. “Protect you with my life, Doc.”
“Thank you, Angel.”
Last of all is Pyro. He stops in front of her and takes her hands in his. A small growl leaves me. I know if he had the chance, he’d take her. But now that she’s officially my old lady, she’s untouchable.
“I’ll always protect you, be your friend, and save animals with you. My door is always open to you,” he says to her, not looking at me.
“Thank you, Pyro. Your friendship means a lot to me.”
“Oh, and by the way, I adopted Bruno.”
She smiles widely and does a little happy dance. “I was hoping you would!”
He grins and kisses her knuckles and then leaves the room.
My gaze follows him until he’s gone.
Doc turns around and smiles up at me. “That was amazing.”
“You look so fucking sexy in that cut,” I murmur, raking my teeth over my lower lip. “I’m already hard. Can we leave here now?”
“No way! I didn’t know this was my party! We have to stay and enjoy it.” She wraps her arms around my neck and kisses my earlobe. “Build up some anticipation.”
The women come up and pull Doc away, and I let them for now.
Because as soon as the party ends, I have plans for her.