Page 16 of Rooster's Redemption

I’m not sure how long it’s been since Alyssa dropped the biggest bomb on me that has changed my whole outlook on life. Every time I think about my little girl out there in the hands of a monster, my blood boils. I’ve been searching every inch of Dean Kingston’s life, trying to figure out where he took her and haven’t had any luck yet.

I’m rubbing my gritty eyes when there is a knock on the communications door. “Come in,” I answer in a gruff reply. I haven’t spoken to anyone for who knows how long. I’m not even sure when the last time I ate was.

Alyssa enters and takes a seat next to me. “How are you doing?”

The concern in her sweet voice reminds me I haven’t talked to her in a while. I stop rubbing my eyes and turn to look at her. She’s wearing the standard bar uniform that does little to hide how arousing she is. Her blonde hair is pulled up in a high ponytail and she has just enough makeup on to make her green eyes sultry.

“Are you working tonight?” I ask.

“Yes, I’m leaving in an hour and wanted to check on you.”

“Shit, how long have I been holed up on here?” I roll my neck and it cracks.

“Almost a week,” Alyssa answers quietly, a hint of sadness in her voice. “It’s like you’re here but you’re not. I have been here with you every day, except when I have to work and it’s like you didn’t even notice. Everyone is starting to get worried about you. Are you getting any closer?”

I shake my head. I’ve been in here for a week? Alyssa has been here with me every day and I didn’t even realize it? What the hell is wrong with me? My mother would be so disappointed if she were here to see the way I’ve treated my woman and my brothers.

Thinking fast, I check my monitors to make sure I’m not missing anything. Satisfied with what I’m not seeing, I write a quick program to send any alerts to my phone. I turn off the monitors and stand, stretching my back.

“Come on, let’s go.” I hold out my hand to Alyssa.

“Where are you going?” She asks, tentatively taking my hand.

“I’m taking you to work and spending your shift with you.” I pull her against me and gently kiss her on the lips. “I’m sorry I’ve been so consumed with this.”

“It’s OK. I want her back more than anything.” I pull Alyssa out the door but she stops me with a hand on my chest. “I would love for you to come to work with me, but Rooster, you need a shower.” She leans in and sniffs me, wrinkling her nose. “Badly.”

I sniff my pits and realize she’s right. “Give me five minutes.” I lock up the room behind us and walk into the living room.

“Make it fifteen, you need it.” Alyssa laughs as I hurry down the hallway and up the stairs.

Guilt eats away at me as I quickly shower, shave and throw on clean clothes. Every time I go down this hole, it doesn’t end well for me or anyone close to me. I ignore everyone and everything and go days without sleep or food or talking toanyone unless they come into the room. Even then I’m not even present for the conversations.

My stomach growls when I reach the bottom of the stairs and turn right into the kitchen to grab something to eat. Stryker’s back is to me as he’s standing between Holly’s open legs while she’s sitting on the counter. She giggles while he nibbles on her neck. I lean against the opposite counter and cross my arms over my chest. Once Holly spots me, she stiffens making Styker turn around.

“Fuck, Rooster. What the hell are you doing?” Stryker growls.

“I’m all for exhibition, but if you don’t want an audience, I’d suggest you go to a non-public room,” I smirk, annoying Stryker. “Besides, I’m hungry and need something to eat before I take Alyssa to work.”

Holly pushes Stryker away and hops down from the counter. Stryker scowls as she flits around the kitchen like I knew she would. Holly loves to feed people and I knew if I said that, she’d get me something in a heartbeat.

“You’re not their servant,” Stryker grumbles. It’s a never-ending battle between the two.

Holly puts her hands on her hips and glares back. “No shit, Sherlock. I’m not getting him something because I’m beingforcedto. I’m getting him something to eat because Iwantto.” Holly rolls her eyes and then hands me a sandwich.

Before Holly came here, she was living in another MC in Ohio. They forced her to do everything they demanded and no wasn’t an option, including being repeatedly raped from the time she was sixteen. Kayne almost ran her over on a deserted, dark road when she escaped. She was bruised and broken and we riled around her to bring her a sense of peace. Since she and Stryker got together, she’s coming out of her shell and not holding anything back.

“Thanks, doll face.” I peck Holly on the cheek, take a big bite out of my sandwich and smirk. Stryker growls in response. Knowing I’ve annoyed him for the time being, I exit the doors and smack into Bambi.

“Shit, I’m sorry.” I try steadying her but Bambi wobbles in her high heels and ass-hugging mini skirt and we both crash to the ground. I shift us at the last second so I take the brunt of her weight and not the other way around, losing my sandwich in the process.

“Well, Rooster. If this is how you want to make up for ignoring me for so long, I’m down for it.” Bambi straddles my waist so her core is resting on my flaccid dick, her chest is pressed against mine and her lips are skimming across my neck.

“Get off me, Bambi,” I demand. I’m not one to hurt women, but I’ll do it if she doesn’t remove herself.

“You don’t mean that, Rooster. You are the biggest cock in the henhouse and this hen has been missing a good cock.” Bambi tries to kiss me but she’s lifted off me in a rage of violence.

She screams as Alyssa stands above her, glaring. My lower member jerks watching Alyssa go cavewoman on Bambi. Alyssa leans down until she’s right in Bambi’s face. “If you ever touch my man again, I will end you.” Holy shit, she is serious. Alyssa turns her back on Bambi and holds her hand out to help me up.

---