Page 183 of Reaper's Rival

“Thanks, Dad.”

“Now get some sleep. Reaper, you’re off duty for the next couple of weeks. You just look after my grandson.” Dad grabbed his vest off the seat and waved. “I’ll be back tomorrow. I’ll tell Kim and Brad to head home as well.”

“Bye, Dad.”

I lay back in bed, pulling the blanket up. I turned on my side, watching Kade. It didn’t take long before I was asleep.

Reaper

Abby was asleep. She looked so peaceful. I brushed her hair behind her ear. She sighed but didn’t wake. She must be worn out. Tyson was sleeping in his hospital crib. Still couldn’t get over how small he was, how he looked so fucking perfect.

My phone buzzed in my pocket. Instantly, I cringed and tried to answer it as quickly as possible. I walked across the room to the door and slipped out.

“Hello?”

I didn’t get the chance to look at the caller ID.

“It’s Roach.”

“What’s up? Abby’s asleep if you’re checking in on her.”

“Nah, that’s not why I called.” His voice was rough. “Rumors are coming down that there is a threat on the club. Wanted you to hear it from me and not someone else.”

“Who would be threatening us?”

“Don’t know, son. But it’s getting time for me to stand down and for you to take over.”

We had talked about this. Me transferring clubs and becoming the Mother Charter President. Roach wanted to focus on women and family. He would still have a role, but not as President. The responsibility would be huge, but I knew Abby would be happier in her hometown.

“Yeah, I know.” I ran my hand through my hair. Was now the time to take on more stress? “Just give me a couple of weeks with Abby and Tyson. Then we can put it to a vote.”

“You already have the support of the members Reaper.”

“Still have to vote.”

“Ok. Well, look after your family.”

I hung up. How would Abby feel staying here? I knew it was her home. She knew the members well, and she would be a great club Mother Charter President’s wife.

“How’s Abby?”

I turned, my eyes slightly wide as I was in my thoughts.

The nurse. Right.

“Asleep.” I wanted to thank her for taking such good care of Abby but didn’t know how.

“Do you know if Abby is under any extra stress? Apart from just giving birth?”

Strange question. “No, she’s fine.” As far as I knew.

“Her blood pressure was rather high. It could be from the pain, but the doctor just wanted to make sure there wasn’t anything else going on.”

“Apart from Tyson? Nothing new.” Why was Abby stressed?

The nurse smiled. “Must be the pain then. We will monitor it and maybe start her on the blood pressure medication if it doesn’t come down.”

She went to walk away when I remembered something rather important. “Wait. Her dad has heart problems. High blood pressure. Could be a family thing.”

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