“But she’s not our problem.” Scrappy reminds us.
Disagreements fly around the table until Prez calls it to an end asking for a final vote. It’s pretty close, but the vote says we do nothing. It pisses Grim off and it annoys me. An innocent girl might be in danger and we’re the only ones to warn her, but the vote is our law. She’s not our worry so therefore none of our concern. I can see why most of the brothers who voted against it, we’ve been through so much shit already. Why throw ourselves into more?
As bad as Devlin wants to be around me all the time, he has his club responsibilities. He only has to see that everyone is back on track at the clubs after the lockdown. The Kings have two clubs in total, one is a strip club and the other is a night club. They have been closed while we were on lockdown but now they are re-opening so Devlin has gone with some other members to see that nothing has happened in the buildings and get the staff back to work. The employees obviously still get paid by Franky while on lockdown. They still have to earn a living, it’s not their fault the club who owns the building is under threat.
Grim has also gone with them, so Lauren comes to visit me in Devlin’s room. I guess I can start to call it our room now. I stay here more than I do anywhere else now.
“Hey.” Lauren pokes her head around the door.
“Come in.” I shuffle up on the bed.
I struggle a little but it feels good to move around every now and then. Otherwise I stiffen up, and that’s worse. It’s getting a little easier, but I’m still not back to normal.
“How you doing?” She asks, sitting on the bed.
“As good as I can be.” I roll my eyes.
“Why don’t you come back with me?” She asks.
Yesterday, Lauren and Grim went back home but I stayed here.
“It’s better I stay here.” I insist. “Devlin is with me all the time, would you want Devlin at your place that much?”
Lauren scrunches up her face sarcastically. “God no.”
We laugh. She loves Devlin like a brother, so also finds him annoying like one too. Just like me with Grim. Plus, I like to be here with Devlin, weirdly it’s more private.
“Are you any better?” I ask her.
Yesterday she stopped by to say goodbye before returning to her home. Only she said she wasn’t feeling well and ended up being sick.
“Yeah about that.” She takes a deep breath. “I’m pregnant.”
I stare at her with wide eyes for a few seconds. “What?”
“I’m pregnant.” She laughs.
“You’re going to have a baby.” Tears quickly gather in my eyes. I’m so happy for her.
“Are you pleased?” She asks, looking a little nervous.
I gesture to my crying self. “What about this doesn’t look pleased?”
She laughs at me again.
“When did you find out?” I eagerly ask.
“Grim told me.” She reveals. “The Doctor told him when we were in the hospital. They found out during some checks.”
“Hello!” Interrupts a loud voice.
Drew, Elise and Maci appear in the room and ask me how I’m doing. I look between Lauren and the girls, thinking about what to do. I want to baby talk with Lauren, but I don’t know if they already know.
“I have something to say.” Lauren says and I do a little happy dance inside.
All three girls stand still, waiting to hear what Lauren has to say.
“You’re pregnant.” Elise gasps, before Lauren even says anything.
“What?” Drew and Maci ask together.
“How did you know?” Lauren laughs.
“You said that you have something to say, that usually only means one thing.” She grins.
I swear that girl has some mad secret super power.
Maci shuts the door behind her and we all gather around and talk excitedly about Lauren and Grim’s baby. I can’t believe they’re going to have a baby.
“So exciting!” Elise claps. “We’re going to be aunts!”
“Speaking of exciting news.” Drew adds. “Now that lockdown is over I’ve been able to visit the salon.”
I look up at her with wide eyes. “How does it look?”
“There’s boxes everywhere.” She rolls her eyes. “They were delivered just before lockdown and there’s a lot but I was like a woman on a mission yesterday and tackled the mess. Most of them were the chairs we picked out and the tables but it’s looking good!”
“Wow.” I get a rush of excitement. “Did you have a sneak peek at the apartment?”
“Obviously.” Drew laughs. “The kitchen looks gorgeous!”
“I can’t wait to see it.” I really can’t, it’s too bad that I can hardly walk for too long. I can’t wait to see it for myself.
I’m also saving my energy for something special but I’m not telling the girls because they won’t understand, well maybe Lauren would but I don’t want her telling anyone. I will just keep my mouth shut and think about what I’m going to do. Every time I do my belly fills with excited nerves.
The next morning, I’m feeling well enough to eat breakfast in the kitchen. Devlin has nipped out because Franky needed him, so I’m taking advantage and doing this by myself.
When I make it to the kitchen, I’m a little out of breath and Laura comes rushing towards me.
“Oh honey.” She says as she helps me to a seat. “What are you doing up?”
“I wanted some breakfast.” I try to say without breathing so heavily.
“Where’s Devlin?” She asks, not looking happy.
“Franky needed him but I’m fine.” I insist.
Forgiving her son for leaving me alone, Laura offers to make me my breakfast. I don’t really have a choice, so I ask her for some toast. Whilst I’m eating at the small table, minding my own business Laura and June go about their routine I hear some interesting whispers.
I stay as quiet as possible so they will carry on talking and hopefully forget I’m here.
“Breaker is now The US charters President.” Laura whispers to June.
“He will make a good leader.” June agrees. “Who has he made VP?”
“Franky doesn’t know yet but he has until he comes here to get Savage to tell him who he has appointed.” Laura replies.
So Breaker has now taken over Savage’s place as the US Kings charter and from what I’ve just overheard, Breaker is on his way here to take Savage away. That means I will have to bring my plans forward. I was hoping to carry this out when I was fully healed but that doesn’t matter now. I have to do this before Breaker takes Savage away.
I walk towards the two women and hand over my empty plate, they stop talking as soon as I approach them.
“Thank you for the breakfast.” I sweetly smile not letting on that I heard a single word.
They both visibly relax. “No problem sweetie.” June smiles.
“You want me to walk you back?” Laura asks but as I open my mouth a voice comes from behind me.
“No need.” My eyes stay glued to Laura as she smirks. “What the hell are you doing Tash?”
Laura and June busy themselves and I turn to face Devlin. looks fucking edible today not that he doesn’t every day, but right now he has this edge about him. Probably because he’s pissed off at me. His eyes are dark as they frown at me and his jaw is tense. Devlin is not a happy biker.
“I was hungry.” I pointed out.
“I told you I was bringing something back for you.” He argues. “You’re not well.”
“I’m ok for a little walk Devlin.” I say but even as I talk I become a little weak.
Devlin must notice this as he grabs me and lowers me to the chair I was just sat on. “I don’t care what you think Tash, I want to take care of you but you’re not making it easy.”