Page 62 of Broken
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Izzy
When we walk into the common room it is almost as packed as it was the day Twisted introduced me to the club. Everyone is standing around talking but things start to quiet.
“Brothers, today is a time for us to celebrate!” My brother booms. “My sister was found and she is okay.” The room erupts in cheers. “We also have another order of business from Lady.”
I can’t believe they are making him keep that name!
“Today I am claiming this beautiful woman as mine.” The cheers are even louder this time as Max bends his head and kisses me. I wrap my arms around his neck. He pulls back with a huge grin on his face. “I have something for you.”
Lucy walks over, handing him something black. He holds it up and on the back of it is written ‘Deathstalker’s MC’. The club insignia is in the middle and underneath it is written ‘Property Of Lady’. It’s just like the jackets I see all the other girls wearing. He spins it around and holds it out to me. I slip my arms into the sleeves, enjoying the cool feeling of the leather.
“Welcome to the family,” Max says, and he pulls me to him before turning my back toward the room.
Someone yells ‘let’s party’ and the room comes alive once more.
I look around and see Twisted walking toward me with a man and a girl. I notice how we have similar features, and I know that it must be Lizzie.
“Izzy, this is Lizzie and Jesse.” Twisted steps out of the way, and Lizzie immediately pulls me into a hug. “Take it easy, Liz. She’s still healing.”
She lets go of me and looks over at him. “You shut up because you should have told us way sooner than this!” She turns back to me, giving me a huge smile. “I’m so happy to meet you! I always wanted a sister to save me from these barbarians.”
I laugh and a shot of pain hits me.
“You okay?” Max asks quickly.
“Yes.” I smile at his protectiveness.
Jesse steps forward. “Welcome to the insane asylum, sis.” He gives me a hug, and I return it, completely overwhelmed by the fact that this is real.
“Why don’t we grab a seat and get something to eat.” Twisted leads us over to a table and has one of the prospects get us some food from the kitchen.
Sitting at a table with my family, talking and laughing seems so surreal to me. It’s something I never envisioned for myself.
I remember when Hades first told me that they found my brother. I almost didn’t believe him because of the other cruel things he used to do and say. I took the chance that he was telling the truth, though. Thank God I did.
Everyone is dancing and drinking and the room is filled with laughter. I yawn as the events of the day are starting to wear me down.
“Well, this has been great, but I think that I need to take my girl upstairs.” Max stands up and holds a hand out to me. I don’t fight him because I really am tired.
Lizzie and Jesse give me hugs goodbye and a promise that they will see me again soon before walking away.
Twisted stands up and gives Max a look, telling him to back away. “I’m not sure if I’ve ever had the chance to tell you this. I’m happy I found you. Just because you haven’t always been in this family doesn’t mean that you aren’t as much a part of it as the rest of us.”
I give him a hug, and he returns it.
“If that boy ever hurts you, I’ll kill him.”
I pull away and smile at him. “Thank you.”
I finally feel like I’ve found my place.
