It’s a sisterhood of others like us. I’m lumping myself in there since I’m the only mon. – Papa Dean
“You’re not part of the Coven,” Siobhan had told the Saints, “You’re not invited.”Werewolf asked Grandmother Olivia about sending escorts. Dom asked if she could go since she was female. Whip asked if Knuckles could go. Toad knew better and Knuckles had not been seen since breakfast.“I’ll make a concession.” Grandmother Olivia finally said as the Coven gathered near the tree line. “I’ll allow one of yer men to go, but I choose who it is. Do yeh agree?”Dom and Werewolf agreed although they both felt as though they were being duped.The women of the Coven wore simple white linen sheath dresses and wool cloaks with their family’s tartan. Papa Dean wore a cotton shirt and kilt with the Urquhart tartan. None wore shoes. They all wore silver necklaces with intricate knot medallions.Knuckles and Nessie approached from their cottage hand in hand. She also wore aTake the dress with yeh when yeh go home. His family will want to see yeh married also. – Nana BeeFiona opened the door to the small cottage that her daughter and Knuckles were staying in. The other Saints, Siobhan, Nana Bee, Emily and Charlotte followed her in. To the right of the front door was a small breakfast nook that led into a full open kitchen. To the left was a sitting area with an L-shaped gray couch and wooden rocking chair. Against the wall separating the single bedroom from the rest of the cottage, was a smart TV. A bookcase sat under it, filled with books about Scotland, the loch, local villages and landmarks and of course, Nessie, the monster not the woman.The far wall had floor to ceiling windows. In the center was a tall set of glass French doors with a transom above the doors. The transom held a stained-glass window of the Loch Ness Monster. The doors opened out to a private patio with lounge chairs and a low fireplace. The patio and cottage ma
Holy shit, this is how we got the term tying the knot. – WhipKnuckles stood by the stone alter that stood against the Eastern tree line. Moira had explained that their Coven was a Coven of light and the position of the sun had meaning to them. The rising sun meant new life where the setting sun indicated death. Because of this, bindings and blessings always occurred in the morning light. Funerals and severings occurred at twilight. Grandmother Olivia stood behind the alter, the rest of the Coven stood behind her. Family and friends stood in the open meadow. Several of the Saints had asked about standing for the ceremony and most of the Coven simply laughed at their concerns.“Our hand binding ceremony is not like your Christian weddings.” Siobhan finally explained. “Especially with Trigg in charge.”She had been helping them to put on their kilts and accessories. It was impressive that Nessie had contacted the shop, provided surnames and they provided the correct t
Grams always said that if anyone was still sober after her wake, do it again until we did it right. – Papa DeanThe day after the wedding, the family, coven and close friends gathered at the alter again. The simple wooden box containing Gram’s ashes sat on the alter and the group faced west. As the sun went down, a lone piper played a mournful tune.Grandmother Olivia stepped forward and placed Gram’s medallion on the box. “We are here to say goodbye to our sister, mother, grandmother, friend and confidant. She was our guiding light and the wisest of us all. She was also the oldest of us all. Blessed be, Mother.”Others stepped up and shared simple words and memories. Seanair placed a whiskey bottle next to the box and hoped that she would never be thirsty. “I’m going to miss yeh, mum.” Seanair said and Knuckles thought back to when he lost his own mother. Instinctively, Nessie moved closer to him and wrapped her arms around his waist. He hugged his wife close
Siobhan, is it bad that Fort Auggie doesn’t feel like home anymore? – NessieFour days later, they were back in the clubhouse. Werewolf checked in with his men on duty there and told them that he would be in the office tomorrow. Charlotte had taken the kids directly home where his youngest brother had been staying while they were gone.Emily got on the back of Whips bike and headed for Pop’s Place. Dom had a job and rode off in the opposite direction after long kisses with both of them. Lollipop headed to bed and asked one of the girls to join him. She said that she was in the kitchen for another two hours, but would find him after.Brody was completely confused over the changes at the clubhouse. The club girls no longer looked like whores. Old ladies and kids were hanging out and having lunch with their men. He turned to his dad who was checking in with his officers. Cookie stood up and opened his arms to give Siobhan a hug. Karan took the baby cooing at him.
A dark past doesna mean yeh can’na have a bright future. – NessieThe morning after their return, Nessie came in at her usual time and was surprised to find Zee already cooking. First batch of muffins were cooling on the rolling rack, a few strips of bacon were sizzling on the grill and fruit cups were being made.“Yer up early.” Nessie said heading straight for the grill.“I have an early riser.” Zee said as she heard coffee being poured in the dining hall. Nessie said nothing else as she removed the bacon and set it on the paper towels to cool. The kitchen door opened and a woman walked in. She stopped when she saw Nessie. Nessie looked her over and smiled. She was tall and skinny, almost too skinny. She had a short black Bob with a gray patch on her right side. Jeans and a blue Clubhouse polo indicated that she worked at the daycare. In red block letters, Miss Rye was embroidered on her chest. Even though she did not know the woman’s name, Nessie was su
Where do I find this hidden library? And do you think my wife has one? – KnucklesThe camera’s were off now; Knuckles knew this because the rules had changed. They were only on if Knuckles was not around. Trevor created an app so that they could control the cameras. He also embedded an alert and a virus. If anyone tried to hack the app, a virus was released into the hacker’s system. He could then track everything that was done and everywhere they went. If anyone other than Nessie or Knuckles tried to control the cameras, an alarm was triggered. Nessie also had an alarm on her phone and smart watch. It would trigger at the office, all three presidents and their officers and Knuckles. If it was determined to be a false alarm, they would be notified to stand down. If it was real, it would go out to all the members and old ladies. If they could respond they would immediately. Old ladies and kids were to go to their clubhouse which would go on lockdown. When asked
Every pregnancy is different. Brody, I puked every morning around seven. With James I was hospitalized twice. Gunner was just some nausea. – SiobhanNessie knew she was about six weeks pregnant. She had been having some nausea early in the morning, but nothing very serious. However, she knew that it could get worse at any point now.The smell of eggs still turned her stomach. She had Zee continue to do the morning omelets. No one thought much about this since she tried to teach her girls as much as possible. Yesterday morning, when she finally came into the kitchen, an hour later than usual, Nessie received a round of cheers from her girls. Rolling her eyes and laughing she told them all to get back to work. They all grumbled and she promised to give details later. With the kitchen under control, Nessie and her rolling stomach went out to the dining hall. Karan stopped her and was asking about changing the menu at the daycare. Currently, she didn’t care. “Make
That bitch, when you find her, I want to know. – ZeroThe clubhouse was buzzing with Nessie being sick and Doc kicking her out of her own kitchen. The old ladies were looking knowingly at each other. Her girls were pretty sure what was going on. The men were completely lost. Doc refused to give any information. Knuckles just shrugged and said that Doc was referring her to a specialist. Siobhan and Toad both remained silent since it was not their place. Lollipop and Brody were just as lost.Nessie hated the attention and hid either in the room or the office. Currently she sat in her office working on the orders for the clubhouse and the daycare.She kept in mind what Karan had told her yesterday morning. She had also received an email from her and Winona, the interim kitchen manager at the daycare. Adjusting the menu to the more popular items while still meeting the state nutrition requirements was harder than expected. She was going through her cook books
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.