Total pages in book: 30
Estimated words: 28300 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 142(@200wpm)___ 113(@250wpm)___ 94(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 28300 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 142(@200wpm)___ 113(@250wpm)___ 94(@300wpm)
When everyone was about to start, Angel sat up and used her spoon against her glass to gather everyone’s attention. “I know we’re all starving and we just want to dive right in, but I would like to say a few words, if that’s okay.” She waited to see if people were happy for her to, and as they all agreed, she smiled.
“First, I want to thank you all so much for being here. I know at times it can seem pretty stressful. Two clubs coming together for the holiday season. I also want to thank everyone for being so welcoming and accommodating to each other. We’re two clubs and we’ve shared our differences, but the truth is, we’re family. Family takes care of one another. We’re always there when the other needs it most. Throughout my years of being at The Skulls, as Lash’s wife, his old lady, I know that whenever we’ve needed help, Chaos Bleeds has come running to us. You’ve helped us, just as we’ve helped you when needed. We’re a family. I know that I love you all, and it’s a pleasure to see everyone here. I wish more people could have made it.” She took a second to think of Butch in Vegas. “And then I think about the people who should have been here. Our fallen family members. The ones that couldn’t make it today, and I would like to take a moment for us all to think about them.”
She looked around the table to see tears in each of their eyes.
Mickey, Happy, Gunn, Ashley, Roxy, and so many others. They had all been killed. Lost their lives way too soon. They were family.
“I love you all, and thank you so much. I hope you enjoy the meal.”
Devil stood. “Thank you for inviting us. I know we’re all happy to be here.”
Everyone raised their glass, including their kids.
“To family,” Lash said.
“To family,” the whole room called out, and then, dinner began.
****
Daisy fidgeted with her hands. She was so nervous, and she hated feeling this way. The past few days she had thought on it, lost sleep over it.
Angel’s speech had really hit home for her. Family. Anthony was family as much as he was a complication to her. Tabitha was family.
She turned toward Anthony as he stepped into the supply closet. It was the only place that didn’t have anyone around.
“Daisy?” Anthony asked.
“You can’t go,” Daisy said. “I know you think you have to leave and maybe you’re right, but I … will agree. I’ll help you bring down the Monster Dogs MC, but I have one condition.”
“What?”
“You’ve got to tell me the truth.” This was what had been breaking her apart for a long time. For years. Tabitha had always said that Anthony had a thing for her, that his feelings were so clear to see, but not to Daisy.
“What?”
Saying the words was harder than she’d thought, but she needed an answer, and she needed it now.
“Are you in love with Tabitha?”
Epilogue
Later that night
Angel stood in the bedroom, waiting.
Lash had offered to help to put the children to bed, and now all she had to do was wait. Dinner had been amazing, and so had the hours afterward. They had all played games and had a lot of fun.
Chaos Bleeds had asked to stay until the New Year, and Angel was excited. This was why she made the preparations to have enough food to feed them all.
Her heart raced, and as Lash entered the room, he came to a stop.
She had already asked for Tate not to disturb them.
Lash closed the bedroom door and flicked the lock into place. She still wore her Christmas dress, but this time, she had wrapped herself in a large bow.
“I didn’t give you a present,” she said.
He moved toward her, and within seconds, he grabbed the bow and tore it from her body. “You know I’ve never been patient when it comes to you,” Lash said, and he proved his words true as he stripped the dress from her body.