POV RubyThe next couple of days flew by. We had cheer practice that went surprisingly well and then the next day we left school as soon as the bell rang to go find dresses for the dance. I was happy that I had been able to avoid Wolf most of the day. We still had lunch with him but Cassy and I were careful to sit so he and Jackal couldn't be near us. We also made sure to bring up Mac as much as possible. Jackal looked pissed most of the time. Wolf looked livid.Cassy still wasn't sure what she was going to do about Jackal. Deep down, I think that she kinda liked him but she didn't like how possessive he was. In reality, she hated commitment almost as much as I did, she just wouldn't admit it. She was always on the verge of getting serious with someone when she would find a flaw and end things over it.Don, Foxy, Cassy, Scarlett and I all piled into Scarlett's car after school. Foxy looked nervous but the rest of us were excited. Well, with the exception of me. I wasn't excited about
POV WolfI could tell that Ruby was annoyed about me buying the dresses and crashing their shopping trip but I didn't care. I realized after lunch that Foxy wouldn't have the money to buy a dress at the stores that Cassy and Scarlett would shop at and I wasn't about to let her go without or be embarrassed. I wasn't expecting Ruby to understand or realize that Foxy wouldn't be able to afford the dress though. It made me like her more but I also needed her to understand that I take care of my people. Foxy is a member of my gang and my friend, it's my job to take care of her, not Ruby's. I really wasn't planning on buying Ruby's dress or Cassy's but since she pushed the issue, I decided to prove my point. I knew that Dad wouldn't mind especially when I explained who it was for. He really wanted Ruby's mom to rejoin the Riders of Fenrir. He told me that he would even like to get Cassy's mom too. Any way that we could show them that we would help and protect them would be ok in his book."
Ruby POVAfter we got into the car, Cassy and Scarlett turned to me."Was it him?" Cassy demanded and I nodded."Yep. I don't know how he got my number again. I'll have to change it. I'm so sick of changing numbers, Cass." I sighed as she held me tightly."I know you are but it's the best way for him to leave you alone." Cassy replied and Scarlett nodded. Don and Foxy looked confused but didn't ask anything."You don't think that he knows that you moved, do you?" Scarlett asked nervously."I don't know how he would." I responded and she relaxed."What's going on?" Don finally asked but Cassy shook her head."Nothing for you to worry about. We've got it taken care of." I replied, brightly. Cassy and Scarlett fake smiled and quickly changed the subject but Cassy kept her arm around me the rest of the ride back to our house and both Foxy and Don looked unconvinced.Cassy and I hugged the other three goodbye as they headed back to the school so Foxy could get her bike and Don could get hi
Ruby POVI felt the heated looks of my friends on my back as I waited in line. Suddenly I felt someone press against my back."What the hell are you doing, princess?" Wolf whispered in my ear. I closed my eyes for a second and then shrugged."I'm in line for lunch" I replied with a fake smirk. I made the mistake of turning to look at his face. His eyes were dark and the rage shown there took my breath away."You know what I mean. What are you playing at with Clive of all people?" he asked."I was just helping him with some homework problem and he wanted to take me to The Spot to thank me" I replied, honestly. Wolf's face cleared suddenly and he smirked."You really think that Clive needed help with a homework problem? He's a genius. He could practically write the textbook" he asked with a sneer. I turned away as the realization hit me. He was right."He was playing you so he could take you out. He likes you." Wolf continued as we picked up some food. I shrugged and avoided looking at
POV RubyI managed to avoid both Sam and Wolf for the rest of the day. When the last bell rang, I sighed. I still hadn't decided what to do about the situation with Clive. I was pissed that he played me but I liked that he stood up to Wolf and didn't mind that I was using him to get Wolf to leave me alone. As I walked to my locker I decided that I would go with him to The Spot but call him out on the 'homework help' bs."Hey, Ruby! You ready to go?" I looked up to see Clive waiting at my locker already."Sure, let me just get my stuff." I replied."Do you need to find Cassy or Scarlett to let them know that you've got a ride?" he asked as I opened my locker."Nope. I already told them. Thanks though." I responded, smiling at the memory of their shocked faces when I told them who I was going out with. Cassy recovered quickly but I think both Scarlett and Don still looked surprised. I shut my locker and we hurried to the door. Or rather, I hurried and Clive rushed to keep up. I was tryi
POV WolfI woke up Friday morning still in a rage. My Riders never did manage to find Ruvy but one of them finally noticed that Clive's car was back at his house. I had Jackal visit him to make sure that Ruby made it home safe and to threaten him to never take my girl out again. Clive refused to agree to that but we will see. I didn't want to harm him because he's valuable to the Riders. He makes sure that we all pass our classes but if he continues to come between Ruby and I, I'll have no choice.After we made it to school, I was constantly looking for Ruby."Still looking for her?" Foxy asked and I nodded."Maybe you should just leave her alone for a bit? You know, give her some space?" Hound suggested and I glared at him."He's got a point, boss. She's a nice girl and the Rider life would destroy her." Foxy added.I shook my head, "Nope. I'm going to keep all that from her. She will be protected at all costs. That's why I can't leave her alone. I can't keep her safe if I'm not with
POV RubyAfter I realized that I was hugging Wolf, I quickly backed away, flustered."I umm.. have to get to class" I mumbled as I stepped back and tripped. Wolf quickly stepped forward and caught me before I could make and even bigger fool of myself."Do you? Maybe I should walk you, princess" he smirked and I rolled my eyes."I think I can manage" I began but he shook his head and tightened his arms around me."Come on. I'll worry about you if I don't." he insisted and I didn't have the will power to fight him. He kept his arm around me as we walked first to my locker and then to my next class. All our friends saw us and they looked at me in surprise. I shrugged and they grinned. When we finally got to my class, Wolf stopped me."I'll meet you right here after class, ok?" he began and I shook my head."No need. Cassy and Scar are in this class. They'll be with me." I explained, annoyed by his overprotectiveness. Suddenly, he grinned."I'm not meeting you because I want you to be pro
POV RubyI looked around in alarm when I realized who had pulled up. While Nick had been nice to me, everyone else had warned me about how terrible he was. I didn't want anything to do with him. I just wanted to keep my distance from him and all the Reapers."Where are you headed to, blondie?" he asked me."Just heading home." I replied and he stepped closer."What about you?" I inquired just to be polite."I was headed over to the bar. Why don't you hop on and join me?" he demanded more than asked. I smiled but shook my head."No, thanks. I have to get home. The girls are meeting me soon." I explained and he glared."Oh, honey, I wasn't asking you..." he began and slid even nearer to me. I backed away and he smirked.Just as I was about to either get pissed off or panic, I heard another bike approach. He and I watched as a bike neared us and stopped. I braced myself for angry Wolf but was surprised to see an angry Jackal when the helmet came off."Ruby, get on the bike." he commanded
POV RubyI smiled at Wolf as he grabbed my bag."Are you sure that you want to go back today?" he asked and I nodded. I was released from the hospital a few days ago. I still had crutches but I decided to go back to school."It's too boring here." I complained and he smirked."I could always just stay with you. I'm sure that we'd find something exciting to do." he whispered in my ear. I shivered and shook my head."You're hopeless!" I exclaimed and he shrugged. "Okay. If it's too much just call me and I'll come get you." Silvia reminded me as she and Mom hugged me good bye. I rolled my eyes."I know. I'm good" I sighed as I hobbled out the door. Wolf tossed my bag to Jackal who was waiting by the car with Cassy. Jackal caught it and grinned as Wolf picked me up and carried me the rest of the way."Wolfie. I can do it!" I whined but he just grinned."I know, Baby. I just will use any excuse to hold you." he smirked and I glared. After we got in the car, Jackal in the driver seat, Ca
POV Wolf Cherry, Cassy, Slivia and Dad came back in the late morning and they and Ruby insisted on sending me home. After much arguing, Jackal showed up and practically drug me out of the hospital and back to my house."I'm just going to shower and change and then we are heading back." I said and he nodded."Fine, boss. Whatever." he agreed as we pulled up at the house."Some of the boys brought back everyone's bikes. The rest of the MC already gave their statements to the police with no problems. The cops said that they would be at the hospital this afternoon to talk to the rest of us. Hound, Mac, and Don are picking up Cerise at the airport and taking her right to the hospital. Scarlett and Foxy are at Foxy's house but they are heading to the hospital in an hour or so to bring everyone lunch." Jackal continued as we walked in."Thanks for taking care of everything. Dad's been handling Cherry and Silvia and I can't seem to let Ruby out of my sight." I replied. He looked confused and
POV Ruby"I can do this. I can do this. I HAVE to do this." I mumbled to myself as I wobbled out of my room. It was late or early, depending on your point of view. I had managed to send them all home a few minutes ago. Mom, Slivia and Cassy all wanted to spend the night but I had argued and Varg drove them home with promises that they would be back in a few hours. I knew that I had to be quick but I needed to see it. To be sure. I had overheard the doctor telling Mom where it was right before she left. He asked if she wanted a moment with the body but she refused. He explained that it would be moved to the morgue in an hour or so. I had quickly and quietly unhooked everything from me and slid out of the bed. My leg was in unrelenting pain but I had one thing left to do. I limped down the empty hallway. Luckily, the room was close to my own. I struggled to open the door when I heard the voice and froze. I closed my eyes. Of course, HE didn't leave. I should have known. "What are you
POV WolfThe EMT's showed up a few minutes after Ruby passed out. At least I hoped that she passed out. They first started to take care of Dale but my Dad stopped them."Take care of her first!" he commanded and luckily they obeyed. Jackal pulled me away from her so they could work on her as the second team appeared to work on Dale. The EMT's applied something to Ruby's leg and quickly got her on the stretcher. I followed them as they wheeled her outside. Her Mom along with Silvia, Cassy, Scarlett, Mac and Don were right outside the door."Ruby!" Cassy screamed as she saw her. Jackal ran to Cassy just in time to catch her as she fell."NO!" Cherry yelled. She ran to Ruby and followed her into the ambulance. I started to follow but Dad grabbed me."I'll bring the others to the hospital, Cherry. We'll be right behind you." Dad yelled. Cherry seemed to barely hear him but nodded slightly as she sobbed over Ruby."Slivia, do you have your keys? We'll have to take your SUV. I only have my
Trigger warning Abuse, Violence, Gun ViolencePOV Ruby(Back when she was walking in the house)As I quietly walked towards the dining room, I could hear my father ranting."She's late. She knows that I hate it when she's late. I'll have to take care of her. I'll teach her." he muttered."Leave her alone!" Slivia yelled."Shut the hell up. You aren't her parent. You are a leech who took my wife and family when I wasn't looking. I should kill you right now!" he screamed as I walked through the door."Hello, father." I quietly said with my eyes downcast. I was trying to control my shaking. As much as I hate to admit it, this man terrified me but I couldn't leave my family to die at his hands. He whipped around to see me."Finally, you show up. You're late." he snarled as he backhanded me before I could see it coming. Instantly, I was on the floor, holding my face. I was transported right back to a little girl, innocent and hurt by the one man that was supposed to keep me safe. I took a
POV WolfTrigger Warning: Abuse, Violence, Gun ViolenceI couldn't believe that I was doing this. I couldn't believe that I was driving the woman I love towards the dangerous man who has harmed her countless times before. All I wanted to do is turn around and drive her as far away as I can. Trust me the thought has crossed my mind more than once.But I knew that she truly would never forgive me. I saw in her eyes that she meant it when she said that. I also saw that she needed to do this. So I continued on. This is the hardest thing that I will ever do, I thought. When we were a block away from her house, I pulled over and shut off the bike. She got off the bike quickly but I grabbed her hand before she could walk away. "Wolf, I've got to go. I texted him to let him know that I'd be there in five minutes. If I'm late, he'll be even madder than he already is." she said and I nodded."I know. I just..." I trailed off, looking at her as I stood. Suddenly, I pulled her into me and kissed
POV Ruby"What should we do, Varg?" Cassy asked and he looked at us."Can you tell where they are in that picture?" he asked and I nodded."Yeah. They're at our house. He said that I needed to come home or he would hurt them both. I need to go. He just wants me, I think. If I go, he'll let them go." I replied but Wolf tightened his arm around me and shook his head."NO WAY! You aren't sacrificing yourself. Who knows what he'll do. He can't be trusted." He yelled and Varg nodded."Wolf's right. Men like him will never be satisfied or happy. He'll take you and your sisters and your mothers. He'll never let them go willingly." Varg explained. Deep down I knew that he was right but I didn't know what else to do."I should call my Dad. He's the chief of the police. He can help." Don piped in. I shook my head."He said that if we call the police, he'll shoot them both the second he sees the cars." Cassy frantically explained. Varg frowned."We need to call the Sheriff. Don call him and let
POV RubyTrigger Warning talk and illustration of abuseI can't believe that this is happening! How did he know that we were here?! A million thoughts raced through my brain as everyone turned to look at me. I looked at Mac and Scarlett and they nodded. Cassy leaned in and rubbed my back. I looked down and sighed with relief to see a new text from Cerise in response to the one I had just sent her."At least Cerise is safe." I said and showed Cassy. She nodded and gave me a small smile. I quickly sent a text to Cerise to stay where she was and to stay with friends at all times. I added that I would call her when I could. I wouldn't let my older sister be harmed again in all of this."What do you mean the 'reason you left Rose Hills'? You left because your Mom wanted a fresh start and got a new job." Wolf asked and I nodded."Yeah that's true but the 'fresh start' thing was a more dire than we let on..." I began and the rest of my friends looked confused."My Dad... The real reason my p
POV WolfI smirked as I continued to kiss Ruby. Finally! my brain shouted. We kissed for a while longer until she finally pulled away again. I held onto her though. "We shouldn't do this, Wolf. You know that it won't end well..." she began."We don't know that. We could be perfect together." I sighed and she rolled my eyes."Yeah, we do. I can't deal with you being all controlling, Wolf. You can't do that to me." she replied with tears in her eyes and I melted. I couldn't stand to see her hurt."Baby, I'll try not to control you. It's not about controlling you anyway, it's about your safety. Keeping you safe and protected." I tried to explain and she sighed. "You don't understand. I've had a bad past. I can't fall into that again. I promised myself that I wouldn't. I just can't Wolfie. I want to but I just can't let you take over. I wouldn't survive it." She pleaded but I can't just let her go now that I have her.I shook my head and held her closer, "I can't give us up, baby. What