Page 36 of Rooster's Redemption

“Then end him however you see fit.” Kayne shrugs his shoulders and I grin from ear to ear.

I wake Kingston up with a kick to his guts. He slowly sits up, shaking his head. I squat down so we’re face to face and he sees it’s me that’s going to end his life. I pull out my Rooster knife and press it against Kingston’s throat. “It’s payback time, motherfucker and I am sending you to rot in hell. And I know about you being flat ass broke. Guess who’s responsible for that one.” I raise an eyebrow. “Me, asshole.” I sink my blade into Kingston’s neck and watch as the life drains from his eyes and his blood flows down his dress shirt.

A loud crash comes from the back and Duke shoves Mikhail Kozlov face first onto the floor. “Found this one trying to sneak inside.”

Who knew fate would intervene like this? Not only did I find my peace ending these motherfuckers, but now Alyssa can also get hers too.

Chapter

Twenty-One

ALYSSA

Poison, Siren, Holly, even Kayne’s mother, Cougar and I played with Elsa all day long while we waited for the guys to return. Hours passed with no word from them and worry starts to creep into my mind. At one point, Holly made dinner and we all ate in silence. Night has fallen, Elsa’s eyes are drooping, and she keeps falling asleep watching a movie on Disney plus.

I pick Elsa up and carry her up the stairs and into our room. Her head nestled into the crook of my neck, I carefully lay her down on her bed and turn the TV on. Finding the movie she was watching, I hit play from the beginning and turn the volume down.

Pulling out my phone, I check for anything from Lucas, but there is nothing. No text, no emoji, nothing but silence and that worries me the most. I walk into the bathroom and silently close the door. Sitting on the countertop, I send a text to Lucas. I know he’s busy, but I need my mind at ease.

Me: It’s getting late and I wanted to check on you. Is everything OK?

I wait until the message says delivered before I turn the screen off. Not wanting to bethatwoman, I put my earbuds in, turn on my music and busy myself cleaning the bathroom. I know I won’t be able to sleep until Lucas is back home safely.

My phone vibrates in my pocket, making me jump. I pull it out and click on the screen. It’s a message from Lucas.

Sexy lover: Everything is fine. I’ll be home soon. Love you. XX

Oh my god, when did he change his name in my phone? I hurry back a response, before Lucas gets busy again.

Me: Ok, be safe. See you soon. I love you. XO

Relief fills my body hearing something from Lucas so I finish cleaning the bathroom, then go in search for Poison since Elsa is fast asleep. I clip the baby monitor on my belt loop as I make my way down the stairs. Lucas gave me one earlier and told me that I didn’t need to be holed up in our room while Elsa slept. He didn’t want me to feel trapped in one room because I was afraid she’d be scared if she woke up and I didn’t hear her.

I find Poison and Siren in the gaming room with Holly and two prospects. They all have on their Ol’ Lady cuts and it makes me pause, wondering if I will get one. I shake the thought from my mind because there is more important things going on and enter the room. The prospects are watching everything around them, looking for a threat. A smile lights up Poison’s face.

“You’re here!” She tackles me in a true fashion Poison hug before releasing me.

“I’m here,” I answer throwing up my hands in mock surprise. “Hey, I heard from Lucas and I wanted to let you know. He was cryptic but that’s ok. It eased my mind.”

“I heard from Kayne about five minutes ago.” Poison tells me.

“I heard from Blayde and Holly heard from Stryker.” Siren giggles. “Who knew big bad bikers would check in with their Ol’ Ladies while handling club business?”

“That’s because they know better and there’d be hell to pay if they didn’t” Poison responds with a laugh. My sister is one badass bitch. She can and did handle her own and I hope some day I can be just as badass as she is. Poison rubs her swollen belly and sits on one of the stools. I take a seat next to her.

“Have you been to the doctor’s yet?” I ask.

“We have an appointment for Monday to take measurements and do an ultrasound. If my calculations are right, this little Savage will be here in five months.”

“Five months? Geez sis, you really held off on telling Kayne. Was he pissed you waited so long?”

“He was at first, but then got over it when he calmed down and listened when I told him why I waited.” Poison shrugs. “Not much I can do about it now and with everything that’s happened with the Club, the last thing I wanted was him to worry about our little Savage too.”

“Are you excited?”

Poison’s smile lights up the whole gaming room. “I am. I’m scared but excited at the same time. What about you, Rooster and Elsa? How is that going?”

“It’s been wild getting to this point, but I’m grateful to have this opportunity to have Elsa meet her father. When Phoebe and I were locked in that room, she always talked about what a great guy Lucas was and she wished she had chosen differently. She asked me, if she didn’t make it if I would do everything I couldto get their daughter to him. I just didn’t expect to fall in love with Lucas in the process. Now that we’re all together, I wouldn’t change anything. I just wish Phoebe could see how brilliant and beautiful her daughter is. That’s why I’ve never kept anything from Elsa. She knows the truth and that she has two moms and a dad who love her with everything they have.” I close my eyes and take a deep breath, controlling my emotions. When I open them, Siren and Holly come over to us and join our conversation. “What about the two of you? Are there little Savage’s in the future?” I ask.

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