POV Ruby
They were having a great time at The Spot despite all the stares and strange looks they were receiving. It was bound to happen. Rose Hills was a fairly small town. Not only were they a new family, the fact that their mothers were holding hands had not gone unnoticed.
Ruby rolled her eyes as she glanced at two guys that were obviously staring at them. She looked back when she realized that she recognized one of them. It was Clive. He was in Ruby's grade when she lived here. She froze for a moment but then relaxed that he probably wouldnt even recognize her. She was a far cry from the pony tails and pink sweaters that she used to wear.
"The whole family is hot." she heard him mumble to his friend. She shook her head and went back to her burger.
"You're right. This place is so good." Cassy said to her as their mothers chatted.
"The Spot is an institution in Rose Hills." I explained to her and she nodded. We finished our dinners and went out to the car right as a motorcycle pulled in. I tensed but then relaxed when I saw a girl get off the bike. She looked right at us and smirked. Cassy and I smiled back and then hurried to get in the car.
"Thanks, Mom. That was perfect" I said as we drove home.
"Yeah, thanks." C added.
"You are both welcome. I know that you have that party tomorrow so would you mind staying in tonight? Maybe unpack the rest of your stuff?" Mom asked. Cassy and I both nodded. I was exhausted anyway.
POV Wolf
We raced to The Spot but Jackal, Hound and I got stopped by a red light as Foxy managed to slip through. I was tempted to run it but my Dad would be pissed if I got another ticket so I waited and fumed.
When we finally pulled up to The Spot, Foxy was already inside. Laughing at us from the window. I rolled my eyes at her as we sat down in the booth.
"I beat the crap out of you!" She gloated.
"Whatever" I snapped.
"You really missed it too." She added. I looked at her and she smirked.
"What do you mean?" Hound asked.
"As I pulled in, there was this family leaving" she began.
"So?" Jackal growled.
"It was four of the most gorgeous women I've ever seen" she finished.
"They were a family?" Hound asked and she nodded.
"Yeah the two women were holding hands. They had two girls with them that looked to be about our age" She explained.
"Bullshit" Jackal called. Foxy shrugged.
"Fine, don't believe me. I'm telling you, they were hot" she replied.
POV Sam
Pete, Chad and I pulled into The Spot and I noticed Wolf and his crew walking in as we parked.
"You wouldn't believe the family that was just in here" Clive said to us as we walked in. I scoffed at him. Clive was a nerd that was always trying to hang out with us. He was a good source of information though.
"Why?" Chad asked.
"It was two women that were together. You know, like together, together?" Clive replied. I shrugged.
"Anyways, they had two daughters that were fucking beautiful, man. They looked like they might be our age too" he added and suddenly, I was interested.
"Really?" Pete asked.
"All four of them were sexy as hell" Shane (another football teamate) agreed. I grinned. Two new hot girls? My year was looking up.
The next afternoon.
Scarlett's house
POV Ruby
We had gotten to Scar's in the late afternoon with our party clothes so we could get ready together. Cassy and I also brought pjs and clothes for tomorrow. We were planning on spending the night. Our Moms weren't too excited about the idea but they agreed that they would rather us stay a Scar's house than try to drive home. They had insisted that we each took a couple of condoms
"Just to be safe..." Cassy's mom said after we argued. We both gave in but grumbled about the whole thing.
We were all overjoyed to see each other and spent a good five minutes hugging. We finally calmed down and were just starting to get ready when Scarlett's doorbell rang.
"Oh! That's Don. He wanted to come early to meet you both and help set up." she explained. She got up and hurried out of the room. She returned a few minutes later with a dark haired tall boy with a sweet face. She introduced all of us to each other.
"Oh my God! I can't believe that I'm finally meeting you. Scar wont shut up about the two of you!" Don gushed and I could tell right away that we were going to be friends We spent the next few hours getting both the house and ourselves ready.
"You all look so hot." Don said when he saw us finished.
"You look great too." I replied and he smiled. The door bell rang and we all took a breath.
"Ok. Just hang up here. Don and I will bring you more drinks and check in. We'll introduce you in an hour when most everyone will be here." Scarlett directed and Cassy and I nodded. Scar and Don shut the bedroom door as they left. I sat at Scar's desk while C lounged on her bed. We were both sipping on jack and cokes and thankfully, they weren't our first of the day. C and I knew how to handle our liquor though so I wasn't worried. Maybe wed be drunk by the end of the night but we had a long way to go to get to that point.
"You really do look good, R." C smiled at me. I grinned back.
"So do you. These kids are going to lose their minds tonight." I replied. Cassy was bi and I knew that both the girls and boys in Rose Hills were going to be dying to get a chance with her.
"I'm not looking tonight." she clarified and chuckled. She always said that yet she seemed to always find someone who interested her.
"Me either." I replied and we both laughed. I always said that too and I almost always ended up at least making out with someone. Don came up a few moments later with fresh drinks.
"How's it going?" I asked and he smiled.
"It's packed already. Everyone loves Scarlett parties. Dont worry, it wont be much longer now" he replied.
POV Scarlett
"The ladies are getting bored." Don whispered to me as he came back from delivering the drinks.
"Sam just walked in, were just waiting on Wolf and his Fenrir trash." I replied with a face. I really didnt have anything against the Riders, I just called them trash because everyone expected me to. Don shrugged and started to mingle. I did the same thing. I nodded and greeted my guests with a slightly pained expression as was expected.
I looked up for Don a few moments later when I saw the huge group of The Riders walk in. Of course, Wolf was in the lead. Don grinned at me from across the room and I nodded to him as I walked to the stage. I turned off the music and grabbed the microphone.
"Welcome everyone to my back to school party!" I yelled and the crowd cheered. I waited for them to calm down before continuing. I took the time to check the stairs and grinned when I saw Don standing there with Cassy and Ruby behind him. He nodded at me and I continued.
"I have a couple of surprises for you tonight. We have some new students that will be starting Rose Hills High on Monday. They are two very special people and know that if you mess with them, I will come for you" I promised darkly. The crowd was silent and seemed surprised to hear my words.
"Without further ado, the first student is the lovely Cassy! C, come up here so everyone can see how stunning you are." I commanded. Cassy smiled and walked through the crowd up to me. The crowd clapped and there were quite a few catcalls and whistles when she got up on the stage. Cass smiled and nodded to the crowd.
"Now, the second student is someone that some of you may know and remember. She is very dear to my heart. Ruby, get your gorgeous ass up here!" I yelled and the crowd gasped. At least two thirds of the students remembered Ruby from elementary school. The few new students and most of the Riders looked confused though. Ruby quickly came up to the stage as the crowd was silent. After she got to me, I hugged her.
"DAMN, RUBY! YOU GOT HOT!" Pete yelled and the crowd erupted again. Ruby rolled her eyes as Cass and I put our arms around her.
POV Ruby
I looked out into the crowd as Cass and Scar put their arms around me. I recognized lots of faces but I was looking for two specific ones. I spotted Sam first. He was standing next to Pete and his face was a mask of shock. His mouth was even hanging open. I grinned at him and he came to his senses. He shut his mouth and winked at me. I rolled my eyes and continued to scan the crowd.
I spotted Wolf in a sea of black leather. We made eye contact and he smiled at first but quickly replaced it with a smoldering look. He stared deep into my eyes and a shiver ran down my spine. I realized that Scar was right. These weren't the same boys that I had left. Not even close. It made me sad for a moment but then I felt Cass pull me close.
"You ok?" She asked and I broke eye contact with Wolf to turn and look at her. I smiled at her concerned face and nodded.
"Come on, lets go show Rose Hills what a couple of NYC girls can do" I replied and she grinned.
POV WolfI couldn't believe it when Scarlett introduced her. Suddenly I knew who Foxy had seen at The Spot last night. Why didn't she call me to let me know? I fumed for a moment. Of course, I don't know if she even could if she wanted to and why would she want to? I had ghosted her years ago. She had gotten even more beautiful in those years. I smiled when I finally saw her on the stage. She was breathtaking. I grinned as she scanned the crowd, knowing that she was looking for me. I saw her pause and look at Sam but was relieved when she rolled her eyes and kept looking.When she saw me, I remembered everything and the smile dropped from my face. This was the girl that left me. She destroyed me. Made me the shell of a person I am today. I stared into her eyes as I thought."Ruby, your first mistake was leaving and destroying me, your second was coming back." I thought. Her eyes looked confused and then sad for a moment but then her friend took her attention. I glared at her and then
POV CassyI hurried after Ruby and found her outside, making out with bartender. I smirked when Wolf came crashing out a minute later. He stared at the couple, dumbfounded."What? You didn't believe me?" I asked him and he glared. I was surprised to see his fists clench and the rage in his eyes."Why are you mad? She isn't your girl" I asked but he only answered with more glaring."I don't know what you did to make her like this but you will pay!" he promised. I looked at him in confusion."You think I changed Ruby? Um... no, that was you. She was broken when you ghosted her and she vowed to never let anyone treat her that badly again. She hasn't either. She is even better than I am about avoiding relationships." I explained as his face grew darker and darker."You are lying!" Wolf burst out but I just shrugged."Believe what you want but listen to me. I love that girl. She is the nicest, kindest person in the world. She's both my best friend and my sister. If you mess with her and hu
POV RubyI shook my head and walked out of the theater. Of course I had noticed Wolf lurking toward the back of the lobby after we walked in to get our tickets. I was expecting this. He was so sadly predictable. I sighed as I looked for my friends. I realized that the movie they were in wasn't out yet so I sat in the lounge and waited. Of course, Wolf followed me and sat next to me."So you figured that out, huh? Why did you let me sit with you anyway?" He asked and I chuckled."I wanted to see if there was anything of the boy I used to know still in there." I explained and he frowned."So? What's the verdict?" he asked after a pause."I'm not sure but I'm beginning to lose hope" I replied softly. I wasn't prepared to see the sad look pass over his face. It disappeared quickly and he shook his head."Hmm..." He replied and I smirked."Oh... I hit a nerve!" I teased with my eyebrows up. He rolled his eyes. He looked like he was about to snap at me but stopped himself.After a breath, h
POV Ruby"We thought that we should welcome our sister back home!" Varg boomed. "Crap" I said and Wolf smiled at me. I looked over and Cassy and Silvia. They both looked as worried as I felt. "Varg." Mom sighed. "In the flesh." he grinned. "Sorry to stop by unannounced but when Wolf here told me you were back we just wanted to welcome you and let you know that you and your family are always invited to come get a drink at the Den. We still see you as under the protection of the Riders. I know you left us but you still have a place with us if you ever want it." Varg went on to say as he handed my mom a plant. Mom looked confused but then smiled. "Thank you, Varg. I would invite you in but the house is a mess" she replied and he nodded. "We understand. Moving is a pain. Wolf and I just wanted to say hi and introduce or reintroduce you and your family to some of the guys. In case you run into any problems or need anything." Varg explained. "This is Jackal, Hound, and my son Wolf. C
POV RubyI giggled with Don and Cassy as we walked through the halls to our first class. I glanced over at Scarlett and noticed that she looked worried."What's wrong?" I asked her."Did you see how upset he looked?" she asked and I shook my head."Not really, why? Don't tell me that you feel bad for him" I replied."Of course not. He just looked so mad. It was a little scary" she explained."I think that you should stop messing with him and just avoid him for a while. He's dangerous" she added.I shrugged and said, "Alright. I'll try but only for you" I gave her big eyes and she laughed at me. I hugged her and she hugged me back."I'm so glad that you're here. I missed you so much" she said."I missed you too." I replied. We walked into our class and sat together next to Don and Cassy. The rest of the morning went well and soon it was lunchtime.POV WolfI was annoyed. First by what Ruby had the guts to say to me this morning and again because she was ALWAYS with one of her friends.
POV RubyI didn't like the way that Wolf was looking at me. He looked deep in thought and it made me nervous. He shook his head and then looked at me. I swear that all the anger and rage left his eyes and was replace with something else. Something that I used to see in his eyes when we were kids. I gasped in confusion. I felt unnerved and I wished that he would go back to looking angry. This new look was scary and made me uncertain. Suddenly, I felt a large hand on my shoulder and Wolf looked up at someone behind me. Immediately his eyes changed to anger but I knew that it wasn't directed at me for once. I turned and was met with Sam standing over me and Pete behind him."Hey, Ruby!" Sam said, keeping his hand on my shoulder. I looked at Cassy and she glared at him. All the conversation at our table stopped and everyone looked at us."Hi, Sammy. What's up?" I asked, trying to keep the smile on my face even though I really didn't want him to touch me. I moved my shoulder in an attempt
POV RubyTrigger Warning violence, harassment, threat of sexual assault, Homophobia"That was quite a performance" someone said from a dark corner as I hurried back into the gym. I looked to see who was speaking."Chad? Is that you?" I asked and was unnerved. Chad and I were never friends. I never trusted him and Scarlett had told me all the awful things he had done in the last years."Ruby. What happened to you? You used to be so sweet and pure. Now look at you, making out with your sister in front of the whole school." he said in a voice laced with venom. As he spoke he walked closer to me.I shrugged, trying to not to show how nervous I felt. I scanned the dark hallway but it was deserted. I tried to figure out if anyone would hear me if I screamed but I realized that we were too far and the gym was too loud."It was just a kiss, I would hardly call that making out" I smiled trying to joke. He glared as he grabbed my arm."I don't know what it was like in New York but here in Rose
POV WolfI was nervously waiting in the hall for Ruby with Hound, Foxy and Jackal."What happened to you guys? You all disappeared. Ruby and Cassy both made the squad." Don asked as he walked toward us. The others looked at me and I shook my head slightly."Just some club business..." Hound covered but Don looked suspicious."Is it ok if we all go to the Spot with you and the girls to celebrate?" Hound asked to change the subject."I'll have to check with my ladies but it's ok with me... as long as you all behave." he added looking at me. I nodded and he seemed to relax then.I checked my hands to make sure that I had gotten all the blood off them and then I did the a quick scan of the rest of me and my crew. I didn't want Ruby to see anything that would bother her. I rolled my eyes. I sounded whipped already.When I saw Ruby's scared face and heard what Chad did and was going to do, I almost broke. In that moment, I realized that Ruby meant way more to me than any other girl had. I w
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