Nollaig Chridheil! Or for yeh English speakers, Happy Christmas! – Nessie
Nessie’s alarm went off as always and Knuckles shoved it off the table. It fell to the floor and bounced under the bed. Still going off and even more annoying.Nessie laughed as Knuckles wrapped himself around her grumbling about the alarm.“Can’t those assholes feed themselves today?”“In me kitchen?”“Ugh, I know the answer to that. How long does that fucking alarm go off?”She laughed some more and turned in his arms and kissed him. “Happy Christmas.”“Mmmmm….” He smiled against her lips before kissing her again. “Nollaig Chridheil.”“Acht!” Nessie exclaimed.“I’ve been practicing.” Knuckles admitted. “Do you want your presents now, later or a little of both?”“I didn’t get yeh much.” She told him.“You don’t have to get me anything.” He said as he began to kiss her on her neck. “You already gave me what I wanted.”Confused, she asked, “What did I give yehNarwhal? You mean water unicorn? – SiobhanNessie sat with Siobhan on one of the couches in the common area. A plate that previously held bon bons sat between them. “I can’t think of the last time I had haggis.” Siobhan said with a smile. “Did Toad give you my present?”“The books in the solarium?”“Toad!” Siobhan bellowed at her husband who was helping set up a dollhouse. “Yes, my beautiful, darling, love of my life.” He answered putting the bathtub in the attic making the kids giggle. “Did you forget to give Nessie something?”“Well, fuck me.” He said and the kids around him giggled. “I’m pretty sure that’s how I ended up pregnant at forty-five.” Siobhan countered.Getting up, he told the kids not to move the oven out of the living room. He disappeared down the hall and returned a moment later with a violin case. Toad placed the black case in Nessie’s lap before he kissed her temple and then his wife. “Play us a song.” Toad requested as
I know it’s not your birthday, but you’ve been here a year and the anniversary cards seemed a little weird. – DocNessie had been at the clubhouse for one year. There were days that it was hard to believe that it had already been a year. There were others that she questioned if it had only been a year. This morning she woke up to Knuckles kissing her and telling her happy clubhouse anniversary. She had laughed at him and thought very little about it.The girls had decorated her office and made her a cake. Several of the brothers brought her cards and trinkets to commemorate her first year. Siobhan and Toad sent her a bouquet of flowers. Brute brought her some plants for her greenhouse. She was completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of love. Three weeks later, when the kitchen celebrated one year, most of it was repeated.Trigg was supposed to host Founders Night at Pop’s Place. He called Toad and Nessie asking if she could cook. His clubhouse was willing to p
All the men are calling him Lollipop. Can I make a request for his birthday? – SiobhanA week after Evie had her twins, Alicia gave Molly his second son. A few days later, Siobhan had her third son.The clubhouse was full of baby clothes, blankets and toys. Everywhere Toad looked, there was something for a baby. And for the first time since he became president, he had no problems with it. The daycare had opened and the kids that had been hanging around were now there. Karan had moved to the daycare as the education director. Zee moved into her position of morning kitchen manager. Nessie hired more girls that were employees and not club girls. They were all thoroughly vetted through the security company. And through Dom with her connections. Even Dawg at the sheriff’s department ran checks on them. James, or Lollipop as the brothers called him now, was still working in the kitchen. He was slated to begin trade school for electrician in June. After a week of gru
They’ll call to yeh, lass. The first time will hurt like a bitch. But the first time they sing to yeh, yeh’ll forget that pain. Because what yeh’ll experience then, will make you want to die. – MoiraArrangements were made. Flight plans were approved. More guards were sent to Fort Augustus. The menus were made. Orders submitted. Karan would help if Zee or Stevie had any problems. Mia would step in if needed.They would leave early Wednesday at two in the morning. First they would drive out to Boston. Then a six-hour flight to Aberdeen. Give or take thirty minutes. More on the give side. And with time zones, it would end up closer to eleven hours. “I’ve never flown a day in my life.” Knuckles said when Toad told him how long the flights would be.“You’ll still be able to say that.” Toad said slapping him on the back. “It won’t be a full day.”If he had just been his woman’s uncle, Knuckles would have told Toad to fuck off. But he was club president. And ulti
I’ve prescribed you some pills for motion sickness, just in case. – DocThe drive to Boston was quick and uneventful. Knuckles filled the prescription that Doc gave him. He hoped that he would not need them for the long flight. So far, he had not. But they were only an hour into the flight. After Siobhan gave Gunner some herbal medicine in his bottle, he had settled down and now slept in his infant carrier. His parents and brother, along with Werewolf and his family, and Dom, Whip and Emily, sat in the main area of the private plane. A Disney princess sang about the many facets of love and family. Dom and two of the kids were the only ones still awake. If anyone asked, Dom did not know the words to any of the songs. She had a soft spot for children and the weak. A drive to protect. Knuckles lay in the large bed in the bedroom of the private plane. He had never really thought about it before, but had often heard Werewolf talking about moving clients in style.
A kist is a box, also a term for a coffin. The manor is built over the family crypt. – FionaIt was early evening when they turned off A86 just on the far side of Fort Augustus. Twenty minutes later, they left the lane and crossed under an iron arch declaring they had arrived at THE MANOR KIST. There was a lush green meadow surrounded by a forest just beginning to wake from winter. The further that they went down the gravel track, the more mystical it seemed. A looming gray stone manor came into view. Three stories with towers in each corner. Large multi pane windows that were five feet wide and twice as high. Six were on either side of the large double doors that, unlike the windows, went all the way to the ground. The grand portico of the door was so large that two additional windows were on the upper floors. Instead of going to the front, they followed Siobhan around the side of the large building.Smaller tracks led off to cottages that could be rented sho
Don’t worry about the signs. It’s on the family land. Just not part of the hotel. – NessieNessie directed Knuckles to a different tract just down the lane. After a little bit, it became nothing more than a slight path in the woods. Then it just ended.“Are yeh ready to walk?” She asked getting out of the car. Shrugging, he got out also. “What about the car?”“It will still be here in the morning.” She laughed offering a hand to him. “Come on. I’ve something to show yeh.” Knuckles accepted her hand allowing her to lead him through the woods. The birds continued to sing and he could hear other animals moving. The trail disappeared and if it was not for the woman in front of him, he knew he would be lost.“How do you know we’re going the right way?” he asked quietly, afraid that if he spoke to loudly, he would ruin the magic surrounding him.“I grew up here.” She laughed. “Plus, they guide me.”Ducking under a branch and stepping over a fallen tree, t
I know yeh don’t love her like that. But yeh can wait and watch her put on yer ring. – GramsWerewolf followed his wife, Charlotte, and kids along the forest foot path to the manor. He had thoroughly objected to being so far away. Moira told him that she would know if Nessie was in danger before he would. Fiona gave them a cottage with a suite downstairs and kids rooms upstairs. The two sets of bunk beds in each room meant that all four kids had a top bunk. Fourteen-year-old Colton stopped on the trail and waited for his dad.“What’s up?” Werewolf asked putting his arm around his son’s shoulders. It did not seem like that long ago that we were bringing him home from the hospital. Now he had a light five o’clock shadow. “This is really cool, dad.” Colton said. “I’m glad we got to come.”“You better thank Nessie. She insisted that you guys come.” He told his son as he scanned the car park for the Land Rover. “She doesn’t seem very upset about her grandmother
I’m very good at being Sophia. I just don’t like being her. – ShilohThe door to the Shack opened and a large group of men in suits entered with a woman in the middle of their pack. As they moved through the building, the men moved off and took up positions around the large space. The woman stopped in front of Pagan who wrapped her up in his arms.“We’re going to get them back.” She quietly promised.“I know.” Pagan whispered against her neck.She pulled away from him and pressed a kiss to his lips before she turned in his arms. “Werewolf, what do you know?”“They were taken by Aranya. We know where their president is.” He answered.She spoke in Italian, and six men stepped towards Werewolf. “Tell them.”Werewolf nodded and pulled up the map on his tablet. He explained where the Aranya clubhouse was located and what he knew of the buildings. “Don, with your leave?” Nico asked and Sophia nodded.“Yes, bring him to me.” The men turned to leave. “Nico," Sophia warned, "do not spill any
Mother, I’m not sure who you think you are but let me assure you who you are not. – SophiaNico leaned over and spoke softly in Sophia’s ear. “Do not let her take hold again. You are in charge of her. You control her.”Sophia nodded and gave him a small smile. She needed the reminder. Shiloh only had to be Sophia for a little while longer. They were winning the last few hold outs over to their side. There were a few that her mother still had convinced that it should be her stepson to take the position.With Sophia at his side to make it legitimate.Otherwise, he was just another son of just another capo. Elizabeth did not want to admit that she had moved down the ranks of the family. When she had first married Joseph, he had been second in line to the throne. His older brother and wife were both killed only a few weeks after Joseph had married Elizabeth.Joseph would be the next to lead the family. But then, the inner war took place and Joseph was caught in the crossfire. His father,
I don’t give a damn how it’s done. I just want it done. – PaganPagan was hammering out his frustration along with the hot metal on the anvil. It was the second day of the meeting with the family, and he was missing his wife.He couldn’t help the smile that crept across his face when he thought of Shiloh as his wife.When it was confirmed who her family was, he understood why she did not want anyone to know that they were married. Until everything was settled, it could put him and his girls in danger. He didn’t understand everything about her family, but he knew it worked like the Saints.They had a family leader and CEO of the company. Shiloh was Nonno’s only living heir and should take his place. Be the next CEO. But it was not what she wanted.She would do it out of duty and obligation. And Pagan was certain that she would be good at it. Shiloh had a good mind for business and could lead the family and business with very little effort. But her heart was n
If it goes well, you will never have to use your old name ever again. – NicoPagan loved waking up in the morning with Shiloh in bed with him. Most mornings, he woke up with her sucking on his cock. Or his balls. Or moving between the two.This morning was no different. He moaned as his hips thrust up and she took him all the way down to his base.“Fuck, babe.” Pagan growled.She hollowed her cheeks and bobbed up and down on him. His hands fisted in her hair and guided her as she bobbed, and he thrust. Pagan pulled her off him and towards him for a kiss.“I need in you.” He said between kisses.Her hands moved to his shoulders as she moved up his body. He sat up and wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her close. Shiloh wrapped her arms around his neck and legs around his waist. Moving his mouth to her neck, Pagan guided her onto his cock. “Pagan.” She sighed as his head pressed against her folds, sliding into her slickness. He growled again
I love you, Shy, but if you say you’re going to wear a white dress, I’m calling bullshit. – GertieSaturday after they got married, Shiloh went with some of the other ladies to a bridal shop. Surrounded by so much white and ivory, she and Gertie stood out. They looked at each other and shared a smile before they both busted out laughing.“Yeah…” Karan smirked. “I don’t know if we’re going to find anything for Shiloh here.”“Yes, we will.” Rye assured her as she walked towards the back of the large warehouse style store. The rest of the women all shrugged and followed her back. They weaved their way through racks and racks of gorgeous white, ivory and pale pink wedding gowns. There were large and puffy ones, others that were slim and fitting. And there were yards and yards of skirts, hundreds and thousands of beads. Satin, silk, taffeta and tule.Several of the women stopped to admire a gown or dress here and there. Mia pulled one out and held it in front of her.
I won’t even tell Toad. I’ll just tell him that we got the marriage license. – PaganPagan and Shiloh walked into the Shack holding hands just like they always did on Church nights. Ashlyn ran towards Priscilla to show the teen the new outfit. Alyssa headed for Athos to try to con him into a ride. Pagan was never sure if she was going to try for a ride on the bike, or a horse.Nessie looked at the couple as they came through the door from her usual table between the pool tables and the couches. She grinned at them, and Pagan headed towards her having learned not to avoid her. Nessie always knew way more than she should and said that the ghosts talked to her.Pagan had seen the poltergeist activity. Heard her say things about people that very few knew. “It looks good on yeh.” Nessie grinned at Shiloh. “What?” she asked quietly.“A new last name.”They both were quiet as they stared at her.“Yeh’ll not hear it from me. It’s not me place. We can put it
This is just for you and me. The other wedding will be for our girls. – Shiloh Shiloh walked into the front office of the fab shop and did not miss the loud annoyed sigh from the woman behind the counter. Pagan had told her about Carrianne and admitted that if it wasn’t that she was so freaking efficient, he would certainly fire her.But she kept the shop stocked with the iron and other metals that they needed. The other supplies and equipment were never low. Water and sports drinks were always on hand in the coolers and protein bars on the shelves. Project schedules were laid out with monthly, weekly and daily time allotments. Custom jobs were priced and bid for a hefty profit while not discouraging the buyer. Phones were answered when they had to be, although she preferred emails. And those were responded to within a business day at the most.Pagan knew that she did most of her work while she was at home, and he had no problems with it. Carrianne had told him onc
Most people make the mistake of overcooking the lasagna. – NicoOn the second Saturday of the new year, Nico invited himself over to teach the girls how to make authentic Italian lasagna. He showed up with almost all the ingredients that they would need. As he mixed up the pasta dough, he explained everything to the girls. Pagan and Shiloh sat at the table watching them. “Daddy always just thaws out the lasagna and puts it in the oven.” Ashlyn declared and Nico acted like he was going to die in the kitchen.Shiloh laughed at her cousin as he lay on the floor clutching his heart, mumbling a prayer in Italian. “I’ve made it from scratch before.” Pagan grumbled with a smile.“You never made the pasta.” Ashlyn pointed out.“Or the sauce.” Alyssa added.Shiloh laughed harder. “They have no loyalties to you when it comes to food.”“None.” Pagan agreed as Nico slowly and dramatically stood back up. The girls were helping him as he clutched the cabinet door
I don’t think that you understand your place within this family. – Elizabeth GiordanoPagan and Shiloh spent New Year’s Eve at the Shack while the girls went to a kid’s party over at Chance’s house. He knew that his new wife would not be comfortable with the New Year’s Eve activities and hosted the annual party for the kids. When Pagan had called Chance at ten in the morning, Rye answered the phone whispering.“Hey, Pagan.”“Good morning, Rye. How are the girls?”“Still asleep. Hang on.” Pagan could hear her moving around in their house and then she took a picture. A moment later, his phone chimed as the picture came through and he clicked the speakerphone button before he moved the phone so that both he and Shiloh could see the screen.Chance was lying on his back asleep on the living room floor. He had his niece, Morgan, asleep on one shoulder and Alyssa asleep on the other. He looked happy and content asleep surrounded by a dozen or more club kids.