AshtonWe walk into the party, and I quickly take a look around without making it obvious, that I can't see anyone here giving out drugs. Sitting I feel arms wrap around my neck, looking up I expect Raven and freeze when I see Gracie. My hands raise to remove her arms.She pouts slightly. "You're quick to refuse Ashton." I see her eyes flicker to Rizzo."What do you want Gracie?" I keep my eyes scanning the room."You."I laugh slightly. My eyes looking at Rizzo, do they think I am a fool? Of course they do, rolling my eyes I look at her and smile, my hands grasping hers and wrapping them around my neck."Anytime baby." Her smile widens. I want to see what the plan is. "I'm surprised we were invited Gracie, we are not exactly on talking terms with your father.""He is trying to forgive and forget, realising I am not his little girl anymore."I nod, if only that was the issue. He tried taking us down, although I don't think she knows that."He seems to be doing well Gracie, he even smi
EmmettI knock on her door and wait. "Raven, it's me." I would rather not just walk in. Knocking again I wait, but she doesn't respond. Opening the door I walk in, and see her sitting on the bed.Closing the door behind me I walk over and sit down. My hand instinctively raises and wipes away the tear from her cheek."Don't cry for that asshat."She laughs slightly at my words."He's not an asshat, and I’m not crying."She’s not, sure there is a single tear, but she isn’t crying in the way she should be. “Maybe not, but what he did puts him in that bracket. I'm not here to defend him, but explain what happened, if you will let me?"She nods but doesn't answer."Look, Rizzo was using Gracie to trap Ashton. He noticed and decided to play the game to get information. Nothing happened, we watched, she had her arms around him but literally, he was doing it to get information."I look at her, wondering if she will reply but she doesn't."Just under a year ago, Ashton and Gracie fucked. Turne
RavenWe stay quiet, his eyes fixed on mine. I bite against my lip, waiting and considering if I should just make the move. I mean, there's a chance he will push me back, but he may not. I continue to chew on my lip as I consider it, considering that it will possibly make him run more. I get so lost in my thoughts I don't even notice him moving until his lips are on mine.His body moves, climbing onto mine as my arms wrap around him. Slowly moving, my hands pull his clothes off as he removes mine. His mouth teases my neck, as I feel his hands grasp my hips."God I am going to fucking enjoy this." His words make me moan, as his mouth teases down my body, his tongue flicking over my clit. Moving, his hands grasp my hips, holding me against him as his mouth works faster.My moans get louder as I bite against my lip to quiet them. My hands grasp his hair as he keeps going, the vibrating of my phone making me glance at it.He ignores it, continuing to tease me with his tongue, as another o
GraysonAfter last night's interrupted sleep, Emmett's foolish slip of the tongue and Ashton clearly acting like a child with Raven, I hide away in the offices. It's been a peaceful morning and afternoon for a change. Which is fucking amazing."Here." I look up hearing Emmett. "I already know, so don't bother shouting. To be fair, in my defence, I didn't tell her what it was."I laugh at his words. "Not bothered Emmett, where is Ashton?""Doing as he was told for a change. Making Alexa, and others know to watch out for anyone suspicious without letting Raven know they are.""Good. Rizzo is up to something." He looks at me shocked."As in what?""As in I have no idea. Big Bear called, he went there today, didn't order a drink just sat. Actually, he is still there now." He isn't foolish to make a move somewhere like that."Something has to have happened Grayson for him to start again." He looks at me and laughs. "Something did, and you haven't said, what and when?""About three months a
RavenI spent the morning and afternoon at the gym. Even though I wasn't training much, it was just somewhere to be and escape from the outside world.Walking into the bar I see Ava, she rushes to me and hugs me."Finally, you keep disappearing from Parties. I've been lonely! So, after I finish here, I'm coming to your work, and then we go out together. You can’t escape me tonight." I laugh at her words and nod.Sitting I look across the bar and see Rizzo, he waves at me slightly. Turning away from him I concentrate on Ava and avoid Rizzo as much as possible."How's it going with the Caddel brothers?" Ava smiles."Honestly, weird." I shrug and she laughs."We need a girl's night, you haven't told me anything. All I know is you fucked Grayson and Ashton, and Emmett is avoiding you." She laughs and I nod."Emmett is no longer hiding. I don't know how to feel Ava, I'm not used to any of this." She looks at me confused."Any of what?""This, the attention, never been alone. I'm used to sl
AshtonWe’re halfway to the club when Grayson stops, and I watch as he places the phone to his ear. He looks annoyed and clearly is shouting. More has happened, but what? Getting from the bike I walk to him as he hangs up.“That was the Waysley brothers. Rizzo tried taking over his clubs today, well, his guys not him.”“He couldn’t start small, could he? He honestly thought taking over a gated biker community would be easy?” He’s a fucking fool.“Let’s just get Raven and sort it.” I nod and get on my bike. My mind on things, surely even Rizzo realised that Hawk is protected by us, not that he needs it. The whole biking community is behind him. So maybe it was a ruse? A distraction from what Rizzo was doing? We stop outside the club and I see a car smashed up. That’s not good, getting off the bikes we rush in and hear the alarms.Grayson ignores the dancers and everyone and rushes through, pushing the door open I freeze when I see her. Her clothes are ripped, her head is bleeding, and
GraysonSitting in the office we stay quiet. Today was fucked up, from start to finish."You didn't mention it to her?" Ashton looks at me."Because it's fucking cruel. It's her birthday, and for all we know, that card could have been Rizzo trying to distract us." As the words slip through my lips, I know that is foolish, that isn’t Rizzo’s style, so he is back, he’s here, watching her."You don't even believe that. Come on Grayson, what would Rizzo gain from sending her card covered in blood? Fuck all, the guy smashing someone's car outside to distract the security fine, yes, but the card no." Emmett speaks and I nod."I actually meant her ignoring you and following." Ashton laughs sitting."Don't Ashton, too much shit is happening for you and your childish shit, you want to do it, fine, do it away from me. I have had enough." The room falls quiet, I'm a jerk.“Grayson.” I spin hearing his words. His eyes widen seeing the blood, glaring at him I don’t move. I forgot to lock the damn
RavenI spend hours with Ava, sitting drinking and talking, I update her on everything that has happened. Minus the weird messages and gifts. That I won’t unload on her. I explained about the other night with Emmett, and then we sat for at least ten minutes dying of laughter when she realised that was what today's jokes were about.It's nice. I almost forget about all the shit that is waiting to explode. Yet, every now and then I see her looking at me and realise I have put her at risk. The longer I am her friend, the bigger that target becomes.I fall asleep with her, after hours of laughing and having fun. Only happiness doesn't follow in my sleep. I find myself reliving everything, screaming and trying to wake up from the nightmare.When I finally force myself to wake up, Ava is looking at me worried."Are you okay?" I nod at her words. "Really Raven? I'm your best friend, just tell me. Please.""I can't." She will hate that I have put her at risk."Raven, I'm your friend, how can
RavenI face Aileen, my fingers tapping on the arm of the chair."I assumed it would be the brothers coming." She doesn't falter but I can see the worry in her eyes."Things changed. Just because they do not like hurting women, and look at creative ways to ensure rules are followed does not mean they are weak and can be ignored." I stop for a moment. "Me however, I have no issues with hurting women, and considering you ignored them, and mocked their attempts to solve the issue I figured I would help."I don't like her. Not just because she uses the fact they won't hurt her as a way to get away with shit, but she in general isn't a nice woman."So you plan to hurt me and get me to agree?" She laughs and sits back."I plan to see if you will listen, then go from there. They have tried Aileen, but your attitude has become worse. This is the fourth month of no payment."She sits quietly and I watch her, not moving. I know she expected me to come in with people, but I didn't. If I did she
RavenI wake up hearing a bang and shouting. My eyes adjust to the darkness."All of them! Every fucking one is dead tonight." I stand hearing Grayson. Walking out, I see him going through his cupboard and grabbing guns."Grayson?""Go to bed Doll."My head shakes, why is he covered in blood?"I will burn it down with them in, I swear." He has the phone to his ear. Something happened."Go to bed." He shouts looking at me, and I glance around, looking towards the living room I see Emmett pacing. His eyes meet mine and I walk to him, his hands stopping me."What happened?""Nothing to concern yourself with tonight, go to bed." He kisses my cheek."No!" I glance down seeing the blood. "Emmett!""Now! If you get in my way, you’re starting the war." I turn hearing Grayson shout and walk out of his room, Emmett chasing after him."Grayson, think.""Fuck thinking, stay with him, Emmett." I watch him walk out and Emmett chasing him while telling him to stop. Turning I walk into the living and
RavenI can't believe I am eight months pregnant. For a while, I worked at the club, and it felt amazing. Slowly, I noticed Grayson talking to some of the guys there. He did what I did, ran and hid, so me opening the club and hiring those dancers that Ruth used meant Grayson couldn't hide anymore. I sat and watched him talk to them, something he admitted he didn't do after he left.Many are grateful for the escape from Ruth. Over the months working I learnt a lot from the men. Ruth didn't just use them and lure them in as children. She continued it in their adulthood as well.They had told her their deepest darkest secrets and she held it over them. So it was nice to see them finally free of that, I expected most to refuse the job, but many of them do enjoy it and are grateful to have a safe place to dance.It's been crazy, Grayson struggled to give me space, more through fear, but the city has learnt women are not weaknesses. Hawk and Doc I guess helped there, everyone knows that it
RavenI fall back onto Ashton hearing him laugh.“Don’t be a dick.” My words are quiet.“I can give you one if you wish?” Groaning my head shakes. “We warned you, Grayson hates being woken up.” He laughs and sits up carrying me to shower he holds me against him.“You’re all mean.” He laughs and looks at me.“Why Cutie pie? If I agree, I will make it up to you.” He looks at me waiting.“Well, I didn’t do anything wrong.” He looks at me amused. “Okay, I wanted to taunt and play and none of you saved me from the other.”“Why would I save you from them when you taunted me as well?” He looks at me amused.“Fine, Grayson cheated, I knew he had limited time and couldn’t go to the room. I never expected that though.” My head rests against him.“Don’t you like squirting?” I nod my head and he laughs. “Then why are you complaining as of yet there hasn’t been a complaint Cutie Pie.”“I feel like I lost, I don’t know what, but I feel like I lost.” He nods and pulls me closer.“You won, we fucked
RavenWaking, I am still in Ashton’s arms, my eyes notice the box next to the bed and I smile.“Morning Cutie pie.” His hand grips my ass.“Happy birthday.” He freezes. “You failed at hiding it, they told me.” I smile at him.“Wasn’t trying to hide it.” I laugh at his words. Moving, I roll over so I’m straddling him. “Although, I’m already loving this birthday.” His eyes go to my chest, and he grips my hips. Leaning over I pick up the box and feel his teeth biting my nipple.“Stop!” Laughing I pull back.“Well don’t shove them in my face then!” He laughs.“I’m getting something, tell your mouth to behave.” Leaning over I grab the box his hands grasping my breasts.“You said nothing about hands behaving.”Laughing I nod and kiss him. His hands slide across my back before grabbing my ass.“You’re an ass kind of guy, right?” He seems obsessed with it. He nods laughing. “Well, happy birthday.” I hold out the box and he looks at it suspiciously.“I’m weird, and don’t do normal. So I though
RavenI watch Grayson walk away, Emmett kisses me and leaves. I stand and look at Ashton, I can see it, that look is back. I didn't even think, I should have thought. Walking to him I wrap my arms around his neck. "I'm sorry.""It's fine, cutie pie. Did you eat at all today?" He looks at me and I shake my head."Just breakfast." He pulls me into the kitchen and together we cook. I feel awful, I didn't even think. I just wanted to do it alone, and I knew Grayson wouldn't let me. Not that I can blame him, with how crazy I have been lately. After eating I pull Ashton to my room.Stripping, I walk to the bed and he stops me."Shower, you smell of smoke." Kissing me he turns me to the bathroom."Join me?" He stands debating it. "I've been alone all day Ashton." I watch him stand and walk to me, before pulling me into the shower. My head rests against his chest as the water flows over us."I won't ever leave Ashton." I peer up at him. "I promise, I will never leave you." His arms tighten ar
GraysonI disagreed with her going alone. This isn't like she is going to see Ava, it's her mother's funeral. Yet the tone of Ashton's voice reminded me that I asked them to warn me.So I took it and left, even if I didn't think it was right for her to go alone. Part of me wants to leave and go there, but the thought of our mother beating me stops me. I know she is right, I ignored her warnings and made things worse. I honestly thought unpacking would be a good thing. Clearly, I was wrong."Hey." Turning I look at Emmett. "Big bear is here." I forgot about that."Deal with Emmett.""No, we deal with it. Don't go back to the person who gives orders Grayson or I will walk out and ignore everything you say." He stands looking annoyed."Fine." Standing I walk out, stopping I sit down and look at him."You said you wanted me to bring things here Grayson." He looks at me worried."It's fine, just not a good day that's all. Hand it here." I watch as he holds out the papers, glancing through
RavenI wake alone, but don't get out of bed. Staying laid down I consider everything. I don't know what was wrong with me yesterday. I want to put it down to being pregnant, but I know that's wrong. I shouldn't have felt alone but I did, despite them being right there."Good morning beautiful." I smile hearing Emmett and watch as he climbs on the bed, kissing me he places the tray down. His mouth presses a gentle kiss on my stomach. "Morning little one." I stare at him and laugh."Food, talk, then you get ready for today." He grins and sits back and I watch Grayson and Ashton walk in and sit down."Fine with me.""Okay, first you have the doctor today. Just to check on you." Grayson states and I nod."That's good as I need the implant removing." He nods and glances around."Raven, today is your mothers funeral." Ashton looks at me. "It is your choice what you do, it's at eleven," Ashton explains."We will be with you regardless Raven. If you want to go we will be there for you." Gray
AshtonI hear the door open. Sitting we don't talk, I want to go check on her though, which defies the whole point of her having space."Grayson Blake Caddel!" I smirk hearing our mum."It wasn't me!" He jumps up and I laugh."What did I say less than twenty-four hours ago?" She stands looking at him. Hell, she is more pissed off with him than she was me.He stands trying to look confused and shrugs his shoulders."I'm not blind, you know, so come on what did I say?""You told me not to force her to unpack the case." His words are quiet. Wait, I look at him, I thought Mum knew. He said she agreed."Grayson!" I stand up shocked."I thought it would fucking help! I'm sorry, I thought her unpacking would make her accept this is her home and relax.""You messaged and said Mum agreed it would help!""No, I told him it would be worse. That was her final safety net. Why ask for advice Grayson if you do the damn opposite?" She looks at him annoyed.I'm just glad it isn't me today. It's rare