Chapter Seventeen
Tease
AFTER EATING AND opening the gifts, we all decide to head out back for the rest of the party.
The Prospects have started several bonfires and made sure the speakers are working as usual.
Music plays as they set up the bar we have outside with drinks for everyone.
I stand with my dad and Knuckles as Sheridan sits with my mom, Janessa, Marie, and the rest of the ol’ ladies.
She’s getting along so well with all of them and they’ve already accepted her into the fold.
Sheridan has a place here with everyone and she fits in like I knew she would.
The only person missing is our son. I just got an update from one of his nurses and Leo is doing amazing.
His oxygen hasn’t dropped once tonight so far.
He’s not on a single machine to help him any longer and he’s eating more than ever before.
I’m so damn proud of him and know he’s going to be so strong.
Stronger than any of us except for Sheridan knew he’d be—his mom has always believed in him even when she didn’t see the worst parts after he was born.
“Sheridan seems to be fittin’ in here,” Knuckles says, echoing my previous thoughts.
“She is. She’s always fit in here and I knew she would,” I respond to him while sliding my phone in my pocket once again as I look at my girl. “Leo is doin’ great tonight. He hasn’t needed oxygen at all so far.”
“That’s great news!” my dad says, a large smile on his face as I turn back to him and Knuckles. “He’s definitely a fighter. Gets it from his mom.”
“He definitely does get it from his mom. Sheridan is so much stronger than she knows,” I state as I look back over at her.
“You’ve got it bad, Axel,” Knuckles says, laughter filling his voice as I watch Sheridan stand from her seat and head inside.
I don’t say a word to anyone as I follow her.
Even though she hasn’t been cleared by the doctors for any physical activity, I want a minute alone with her.
Today has been long and I just need to hold her in my arms for a few minutes.
Stepping through the door, I come to a dead stop as I witness Foxy cornering her against the wall right before the bathroom.
“I don’t know who the fuck you think you are, but you need to get the fuck gone.
Tease doesn’t belong to you and he never will.
While you’ve been sleeping in his house, he’s been here at the clubhouse fucking me.
Says you won’t ever compare to me and you can’t make him feel the way I do.
When he’s at Slayer’s Pit, he’s fucking Jess.
It’s pretty fucking pathetic you keep hanging around and have tried to trap him with that fucking brat,” Foxy says, a sneer on her face as she lies to Sheridan.
“Not only did you trap him with a baby, but that baby is in the damn hospital because you’re useless as a woman.
Can’t even carry a baby to term. Now, his child is gonna have health problems the rest of his life and Tease is the one who will have to pay for that shit.
Take your brat and leave Tease the fuck alone.
Wouldn’t want something to happen to either one of you. ”
Just as I go to step in and shut this shit down, I watch as Sheridan stands her ground.
Without hesitation or a second thought, she smacks the hell out of Foxy.
Not once, but twice. The sound of her palm slamming against Foxy’s cheek echoes off the walls of the hallway.
Foxy’s head twists to the side before she turns to glare at Sheridan once again.
“I don’t give a fuck what you have to say about me.
You won’t ever talk shit about my son ever again.
That’s Axel’s son and he’ll destroy you for being a bitch toward Leo.
And I can guarantee you Jolene will never let you join their family.
A skank like you has no place other than on your knees or back.
You’ll never be an ol’ lady to any of the guys in this club,” Sheridan says, anger filling her eyes as they seem to brighten in the dim hall allowing me to hide in the shadows.
“You know nothing about this club, Tease, or his family. How dare you bring their names into this!” Foxy says and I have to stifle the laugh threatening to bubble out of me with her lie.
“I’ve known Axel longer than you’ve been fucking.
I was his best friend in high school and have spent countless hours on this compound and with his family.
I know everything there is to know about him.
I’ve had more than a few meals in his home with his parents and brother before they lost Marcus.
I’ve sat in the garage and watched most of the guys here working on their bikes.
I’m the one he moved into his house and has a family with.
You know nothing about him,” Sheridan says, venom dripping from her words as she gets in Foxy’s face.
“I also know he can’t stand Jess and will never fuck her.
She’s a damn stripper who causes nothing but problems wherever she goes.
Yeah, we went to school with her and she’s always been a bully and a slut.
I’m guessing that’s why the two of you get along so well. ”
Sheridan pushes Foxy out of her way and heads into the bathroom. For the first time, Foxy has nothing to say as she watches my Little Fairy disappear behind the door. Now, she’s gonna listen to what I have to say. Fucking bitch!
“Seems you still don’t know your place here in the clubhouse,” I say, my voice low and deadly as I step up behind Foxy.
She turns so fast she almost falls and reaches out for me to catch her. I step back out of her reach and watch as she steadies herself. Foxy tries to paste on a fake innocent look as she bats her eyes up at me. I’m not about to fall for her desperate tricks.
“Sheridan isn’t my ol’ lady yet, but that’s only because she’s not ready for me to claim her.
She is mine and mine alone. I’ve never once fucked you and I don’t plan on that changin’ any time soon.
Jess is also someone I haven’t fucked and wouldn’t touch with a hundred foot pole and someone else’s cock.
Sheridan knows everythin’ about me and has for a very long time.
Every word she said is true and there is no one else I’ll ever have in my home or givin’ me children.
I will be callin’ for church today and you’ll be what we’re talkin’ about.
I’m sick of your shit and we don’t need a snake like you in the clubhouse.
You can let your friend Jess know, she’s also gonna be out of a job,” I promise her as Sheridan leaves the bathroom and steps right into my side.
“You’re really gonna choose this loser over me and Jess?
I’ve heard all about her and know she’s nothing.
She’ll only drag your ass down and make you the pathetic biker in this club,” Foxy says, sneering at Sheridan once more.
“And she trapped you with a brat you didn’t even want.
We all know you didn’t talk to her throughout her pregnancy from the time you found out.
Besides, the guys won’t vote me out. I’m a favorite here and they’ll always choose me over this little bitch.
She’s never chosen first and never will be. ”
“I fucked up with Sheridan and that’s on me.
I’ll spend the rest of my days makin’ it up to her.
That’s somethin’ that’s none of your business and never will be.
Sheridan will always be picked first by me and everyone here.
You are nothin’ more than a hole for the guys to use.
Somethin’ that hasn’t been happenin’ accordin’ to what I’ve been hearin’.
While I haven’t been fuckin’ the girls here, I know the guys haven’t been usin’ your ass either.
No one likes you and hates all the fuckin’ drama you create here,” I state as I lead Sheridan toward the back door.
“I’d start packin’ my shit if I were you. ”
I walk Sheridan over to the women and lean down to kiss her.
Initially, I intended to only give her a quick kiss, but she deepens it without hesitation.
I quickly get lost in her and forget we’re surrounded by family and friends.
It’s not until the catcalls and whistles break through my hazy mind that I remember where we are.
With one final press of my lips against hers, I slowly pull away from my girl.
“So fuckin’ proud of you, Little Fairy. You stood up for our boy and yourself with that skank. I’m gonna have Rooster call church so we can vote her ass out. She doesn’t deserve to be in this club any longer. She’s outlived her use here,” I say low enough for only her to hear.
“Okay. I’m sorry if I caused all of this drama for you and the club. That wasn’t my intention,” she says, a blush covering her face as she looks up at me.
“This isn’t on you, Little Fairy. She cornered you and started spewin’ her bullshit,” I promise her before giving her one more kiss and walking toward where most of the guys are standing. “Need to call church, Rooster.”
“What’s goin’ on?” he asks , dropping his arm holding the beer he was about to take a sip of.
“Foxy just cornered Sheridan in the hallway and told her I was fuckin’ her and Jess.
Said some shit about Leo, too. Sheridan stood up for herself and our boy.
Slapped the fuck out of Foxy. It was fuckin’ great.
I’m sick of her shit though. These skanks are gettin’ too bold and desperate with most of us settlin’ down now.
I want her fuckin’ gone and I want her gone now,” I inform him as I feel my dad and Knuckles tense next to me.
They’re pissed as fuck because of Foxy and they don’t even know what she said.
Just that she’s causing shit once again.
“Church!” Rooster bellows so everyone knows we’re heading inside. Eric rushes in before anyone else and I know he’ll be ready to collect weapons and our phones.