Chapter Six #2
“You’re makin’ the right decision, Janessa.
We’ll do everythin’ to keep you safe. Those fuckers won’t get close to you or harm your child.
We all know it’s just a matter of time before they realize you’ve had a baby and will use him against you,” Rooster says as if he already knows what’s going to happen and is trying to prevent it.
Honestly, there’s no reason I’ve been avoiding Rooster, Marie, or anyone else from the club.
The only reason I haven’t let them in here is because I don’t want to be close to everyone Knuckles has in his life.
They’re his family and have been in his life a lot longer than I’ve been around anyone here.
I’m just their lawyer and they don’t have to help me at all.
“You get things taken care of here, Janessa. Once you’ve been discharged, your brothers can bring you to the compound.
We’ll have meals prepared for you so all you have to do is heat them up so you can focus on taking care of the baby.
Knuckles won’t have a thing to say about this, Janessa.
This is our decision and what we want to give you.
You’re family and nothing will ever change that.
Especially a stupid fuck like Knuckles who needs to pull his head out of his ass,” Marie says, resting her hand on my leg and gently rubbing for a second before she backs up a step and they leave the room.
***
I t took a few hours for Dr. Matthews to discharge me, but I’m finally able to go home.
Aaron and Joseph went out and bought me several new clothes to get home in while adding even more stuff for the baby.
I’ve got a small duffle bag of clothing and other necessities.
That’s definitely way more than what Kaden has right now.
My brothers are definitely going overboard with him and there’s no way in hell I’ll be able to stop this shit from happening.
Once these three crazy as fuck men in my life have made their mind up about something, there is no changing it.
I’ve learned this plenty of times over the years and tend to simply go with whatever they do because it’s easier than arguing and fighting with them.
Daniel lifts Kaden from the bed where I’ve just dressed him in a cute little outfit.
Aaron got him a custom made football jersey with his number on the back of it.
All three of my brothers played football in school.
The only reason they didn’t make it to the NFL is because that wasn’t the plan our parents made for them.
Along with the jersey, he’s wearing a pair of sweatpants and the cutest little socks with footballs all over them.
I watch carefully as my oldest brother straps Kaden in his new car seat and covers him with a blanket to ensure he doesn’t get cold.
Before he lifts the car seat in his hands, Daniel pulls the cover down over my son so no one can see him.
Aaron and Joseph help me out of bed while Joseph lifts my duffle bag in his hand so we can get the hell out of here.
I hate hospitals and only stayed here as long as I did because of the fire and giving birth the way I did.
If my brother’s weren’t here with me, I wouldn’t have stayed like Dr. Matthews wanted me to.
Not only was I seeing her, but I was also seeing one of the hospital doctors for the smoke inhalation.
Thankfully there won’t be any lasting damage from the fire other than some scrapes, bruising, and I’m still coughing every now and then.
It’s definitely better than before, but I’m sore as hell. So, I stayed.
Now, I’m heading to the compound and I’m not sure how to feel about it.
Especially considering this will be the first time I’m seeing anyone from the club.
Other than glimpsing them through the door of my hospital room.
Daniel is next to me as we leave the room while Aaron pushes me into the hallway.
My mouth drops open in shock as I take in every single member lining the hall toward the elevator.
What has the tears falling is seeing Kurt and Seth standing among everyone else.
They’re beaten and bruised, but large smiles cover both of their faces as they look at me.
“Are you both okay?” I ask, making Aaron stop in front of them as I avoid looking at Knuckles a little further down the hallway.
“We’re good, Miss Janessa. Are you okay? Is your baby okay?” Seth questions me, his voice laced with concern as he looks at the car seat in my brother’s hand.
“I’m okay, Seth. And my son is absolutely perfect. You’ll have to come see him at some point,” I tell him, a smile on my face as he nods his head in response.
I’ve definitely gotten closer to him than anyone else in the club.
We’ve spent more time together as I’ve put together his case before being put on bedrest. He’s a great guy and one I can see myself becoming really good friends with.
Kurt is just as good as Seth, but we haven’t spent as much time together so I don’t really know him.
I can feel eyes on me as I continue to interact with Seth for a few minutes.
Without looking, I know it’s Knuckles watching us.
I don’t know what the hell his problem is since he’s the one who refuses to believe me about our son.
This is on him and not me. So, he can look all he wants as long as he leaves me the hell alone.
“We better get the baby in the car and out of this hospital,” Daniel finally says, his voice barely above a whisper as he looks down at me.
“Okay. Let’s get out of here,” I say, sitting back in the wheelchair once again and letting Aaron push me toward the elevator.
The entire time we make our way down the hall at a snail’s pace, I can feel Knuckle’s eyes on me.
Others are looking at me as well, but he’s the one I’m drawn to and can feel no matter where I am or what I’m doing when he’s nearby.
I don’t know what the hell it is about him, but I hope it ends soon.
Or that this situation with Roger and his parents ends and I can finally move on with my life.
When we get to the elevator and the doors slide open for me, my brothers obviously crowd in the small box along with Rooster and Marie.
When Knuckles tries to get in with the rest of us, I shake my head causing Rooster and Joseph to step forward and not allow him to enter the elevator.
Rooster doesn’t say a word as him and Knuckles enter some kind of intense stare down.
They’re having one of those silent conversations only men seem to be able to have.
I close my eyes and rest while ignoring the situation in front of me.
There is no reason in hell for Knuckles to be anywhere near me.
He needs to leave me alone and keep his distance since that’s what he wants.