Once I had arrived in front of Chad’s place, I was beyond pissed. I called my twin brother who automatically answered on the first ring. “What’s wrong, E?” His voice was husky informing me that he was probably sleeping. I rolled my eyes as I glared at the preppy boy’s house in front of me. “Come to Chad’s. Now!” I demanded then hung up. I shut off my bike and hiked up the stairs to his front door. I knocked loudly twice when he shouted that he was coming and to quit knocking. When he opened the door, he smiled smugly at me while checking me out. “What do I owe the pleasure, babe?” I rolled my eyes and punched him as hard as I could square in the face. “You sick f*ck! You beat on my baby sister, then try to hit on me?” I screamed angrily at him. I heard the cluster of motorcycle engines roaring behind me. Chad looked up at me terrified. The group of footsteps running towards our direction told me that Ethan had told the others. Ethan got to me first and briskly pulled me off of Chad
“Eira, come on, let's just go home. We can discuss this later when you’ve sobered up.” Ethan pleaded with me as I climbed over the bar to grab another bottle. Sal refused to give me another bottle causing me to grow impatient.I glared over at him and responded, “Discuss what?! That asshole made sure that I would never truly be happy! I know the whole reason that Bodhi was so ready to give up on our family! Our father hated my guts. I’m everything that he couldn’t control! He told Bodhi that I would never get to have a real relationship with Koa and that he would make me regret not being a good little wife of someone in the mafia!” By the end of my little speech, I was yelling again. I turned my attention to Koa and quietly said, “I will never be good enough for you. Trust me, I know that…I have my whole life…” I quickly swiped at my nose with the sleeve of my jacket.Dominick once again attempted to come close to me but I held out my gun causing him to back off with his hands raised
Once we had slowly yet successfully made it out of the bar, we came face to face with my brothers. “Eira?” Ethan walked up to us first as the others watched us closely. I could tell that he was being cautious as he approached us. Our eyes met and his expression mimicked the pain that I was desperately trying to hide. I knew that I was failing at masking of my emotions though judging by the look on all of my brothers' worried riddled faces.“Someone take me home…” I mumbled and Ethan nodded solemnly. He glanced from me over to Koa briefly.“Just let us talk to Koa for a quick sec, ‘kay?” Ethan nervously asked, resting his hands on my shoulders lightly. I nodded slowly then made my way over to his motorbike. He walked over to Koa and I zoned out for most of their conversation until I heard Parker say my name. “What the hell happened in there with Eira and you?” Parker asked Koa. At first, Koa simply shrugged but Parker and Liam persisted. “I don’t really care to talk about that at the
After we had parted from the kiss, we looked in opposite directions as an attempt to clear our heads. I was nervously chewing on my lower lip when I heard a dry chuckle come from Koa. I looked up at him and he leaned back so that he was now resting against the front of his desk. He was watching me closely while rubbing the stubble on his chin, smirking mischievously. “What have I told you before?” He looked at me with a dark hunger in his eyes. I raised an eyebrow at him while still holding my lower lip firmly between my teeth. He smirked, shaking his head slightly, “Oh little Dawnie, the things I would do if you were only mine….” “So make me yours then.” I stated, defiantly placing my hands on my hips. I challenged him with my eyes.“Is that really what you want? To be mine and only mine?” His grip on his desk tightened slightly showing the bruising across his knuckles. His eyes staring into my own, his own challenge evident. “It’s the only thing I have ever wanted.” I spoke quiet
I woke up to a loud banging coming from the entryway. When taking a look around the room, I found my clothing draped neatly at the foot of the king sized bed. I stood up and quickly got dressed. I exited just in time to find my older brothers gawking at me leaving Koa’s bedroom. I rolled my eyes, crossing my arms across my chest. “How was your sleep, little sister?” Isaac teased. I glared at him, causing him to erupt into loud fits of laughter. “Mother wants us at the house. Now.” Dominick interjected. I nodded and walked past them. I spotted a folded piece of paper that had carefully been placed on the top of the piano. I picked it up, skimming the words scribbled, then placed it into my pocket. “Was it a love note? Are you and Koa an actual thing now?” Ethan whispered. I gave a small shrug and chewed on my lower lip. He was one of the people in my life that always wanted me to be safe and happy.“I don’t know…” I mumbled under my breath which he nodded in understanding, deep in th
As promised by Koa in the semi-secret note that I found at Koa’s penthouse, there was a brief knock at the door later that evening. I raced down the stairs anxiously while yelling, “I’ve got it!” Landon and Isaac decided that they now wanted to get the door as well after taking a quick look at my outfit and makeup. I grinned at the two as I easily beat them to the door. “Whatever…” Landon quipped. Isaac scoffed then said, “What Lan said. You’re just wanting to suck off Koa’s face.” I stuck my tongue out at them both, quickly flipping them off. Before Koa could knock on the door again, I quickly checked my hair then swung the door open. He was patiently leaning on the door frame but when his eyes landed on me that infamous cocky smirk of his appeared. I rolled my eyes teasingly. “You came.” I smiled up at him, causing him to chuckle. He gave a brief nod while looking at me from head to toe. “Did you think that I wouldn’t?” He cocked a challenging brow at me while straightening up.
I was walking home from the post box when I noticed a black SUV watching the house, and more closely, watching me. I pretended not to notice and walked quickly yet casually into the house. “Hey Ethan…” I greeted him breathlessly as he passed me in the foyer. He turned to face me with a worried look. He knew not to ask what was troubling me, until completely safe within the family house. “There’s an SUV that’s been watching me…I’ve noticed it a couple of times now…” I whispered to him. A guilty look crossed his features causing me to crease my brows together in confusion. ‘What the hell is everyone hiding?’ I angrily thought. First there was Koa, then Dom, and now my own twin brother is hiding things from me. I cornered him in the foyer. “Spill. Now. Because you know that we don’t keep secrets from each other. No matter what.” He let out a deep sigh before pulling me into the large family office. “The people who took Mr. Jinx for ransom has been threatening Koa. Apparently it wasn’t j
I waited for them to answer on the other line as the dingtone kept echoing throughout the warehouse. When I saw Koa's bruised face, I angrily glared over at the two morons that had brought me here. "Are you alright, little Dawn?" He questioned through the screen, the worry and anger obvious in his tone. I nodded, giving a small, reassuring smile. He examined me while taking in my blood-stained lower lip causing his eyes to grow darker with his increasing anger. "Are you?" I asked, my voice strained. He nodded slowly. In the background I saw my brothers standing behind Koa and released a small sigh of relief. "1437" I began as Koa's mother motioned for me to hurry up. "I have to ask you to do a favor for me..." I began as I watched Ethan hand Koa a slip of paper. He read the sheet quickly then nodded for me to continue. "Koa, I love you and I will see you again. Will you tell Dr. Brown that I appreciate the help but I'm okay now. Meet me where it all began. I hope you won't hate me f
Recap: “You’re right it’s not. It’s safer. It means I know my twin brother won’t ever leave me. It means that you also keep everyone else safe and aware using the God given skills that you have.” I felt the familiar stinging behind my eyes causing me to look down at my hands. The next thing I know, I was pulled into one of the tightest hugs that I had felt in a long time. I broke down then, bawling and gasping for breath while hiding my face into my twin brother’s shoulder. “I’m sorry E. I—I didn’t think of it like that…” I nodded at his hushed words while he slowly rubbed circles on my back. Once I was able to pull myself back together, I sat beside him on the cot until he fell asleep and Koa came to talk to me. —--------------------------- He motioned for me to follow him out of the room, which I agreed to. “He apparently went with Isaac and Landon to help on a recon mission. You can’t react if you want to know all of the details, do you understand?” I rolled my eyes at my husba
Recap: “I can be okay with that.” I walked up to him so that I could wrap my arms around his waist and rest my head against his chest. He pulled me in closer while resting his cheek on the top of my head. “Thank you.” He whispered against my hair. I looked up at him with a mischievous grin causing him to look at me questioningly. “What are you thinking?” Instead of giving him a verbal response, I slid my hands to the buttons on his shirt before undoing them. He chuckled before lifting me and carrying me into a luxurious bedroom for our first time as a married couple. —------------------------------- Our honeymoon was filled with different adventures and experiences. On our last day of the honeymoon, I finally convinced him to go swimming in the ocean with me. “Babe, is this really necessary? You know I don’t care for swimming let alone for swimming with fish.” I chuckled at his panicked expression. “You’re the big bad hitman but afraid of fish?” I teased him, causing him to give a
Recap: “Let’s do it.” I grinned while standing on my tiptoes so that I could kiss his lips. Once everyone was done eating their food it was time to cut the cake. Koa and I grinned at each other as we were each handed a piece. Azzie was standing next to me and Ethan was standing next to Koa. We moved in like we were going to get each other with the pieces of cake, but at the last second I smashed my piece of wedding cake into Ethan’s face while Koa did Azzie’s. The room erupted into fits of laughter while our second hands looked shocked. The rest of the night was filled with laughter and dancing. Our DJ asked everyone to leave the room so that Koa and I could have one last dance before the wedding was completely finished, giving us a moment to catch our breath. —-------------------------- I was surprised when Koa did not go back to the penthouse or even stay at my family’s house but instead drove to the airport. “What are we doing here?” I turned in the front seat to get a better loo
Recap:Forming a cross over where my heart was located, I spoke, “I promise. I will do as I’m told just this once.” He chuckled while shaking his head. I tossed my head back as laughter slipped through my lips. “You know that’s one of the reasons that you love me.” I smirked as our eyes met, our expressions becoming more serious. He gave a wolfish grin while nodding slowly before pulling me into him.“That and so much more, little Dawn.” He chuckled, planting a swift kiss on my temple before holding me tightly. “I’m so sorry for all of this though.” I nodded while rubbing his back gently.“I know.” I whispered.—--------------------The day has finally come for the wedding. It has definitely been a stressful week leading up to this day but now here I am standing in front of the mirror taking in my reflection. I turned towards the door when a light tap sounded from the wood before my sister walked in. “You look amazing, E!” She gushed causing me to give a slight nod. “You doing okay?”
Recap: “Then do not ever, and I mean ever, lie to me again.” I warned before standing up to join the rest of my family. Before leaving the living room I turned back towards him, speaking up, “Now you can either come be a part of us or you can sit out here by yourself. If it were up to me though, I’d be making you get off your arse and follow me back to the rest of our families.” He nodded, standing up, quickly grabbing my hand in his. I nodded and began to walk, but he pulled me in closer to him. He brushed his thumb across my cheek before pulling me in for a brief but sweet kiss on the lips. —------------------------- The wedding was this next Saturday so there was a lot occurring at the family house at the moment. The setup for the celebration was looking gorgeous and the weather was fairly comfortable so that the wedding shouldn’t run into any hiccups since it was being held outside. I was startled when I heard a door slam behind me. Turning, I see that my little sister was the c
Recap: “Then do not ever, and I mean ever, lie to me again.” I warned before standing up to join the rest of my family. Before leaving the living room I turned back towards him, speaking up, “Now you can either come be a part of us or you can sit out here by yourself. If it were up to me though, I’d be making you get off your arse and follow me back to the rest of our families.” He nodded, standing up, quickly grabbing my hand in his. I nodded and began to walk, but he pulled me in closer to him. He brushed his thumb across my cheek before pulling me in for a brief but sweet kiss on the lips. —------------------------- The wedding was this next Saturday so there was a lot occurring at the family house at the moment. The setup for the celebration was looking gorgeous and the weather was fairly comfortable so that the wedding shouldn’t run into any hiccups since it was being held outside. I was startled when I heard a door slam behind me. Turning, I see that my little sister was the c
Recap:“You need to talk to him.” I gave him a skeptical glare. “Just listen to me for a minute. I think you do need to talk to him about this. Wait until you’ve calmed down and then talk to him. Be honest about all of it. You’re supposed to be marrying him in just a couple of weeks and you can’t start a marriage like this.” I nodded slowly as I took in his words, knowing deep down that he was right.—-----------------------After eating our food and continuing towards the lighter conversation topics, we paid the bill and left. We decided on picking up a few items at the local shop so that I could give the big surprise announcement to the rest of the family. Once we finished all of the rest of our errands, we made our way back home. I sighed in frustration when I saw Koa pacing back and forth on the front porch. “Talk to him.” My brother’s voice came out as a warning command causing me to nod.As we climbed out of my brother’s truck, Koa came around the corner of the house. “Where in
Recap:“What the hell is that thing?” I blurted out while watching the monitor.“That thing, would be your child.” Doctor Williamson chuckled, causing me to childishly stick out my tongue at him. “I’d say that you are only about a month and a half along. Placing your due date around late May or early June.”—--------I could hear the echoed voices around me as I became hyper aware of the heartbeat thumping throughout the small exam room. I was snapped out of my thoughts when I felt Koa grasp my hand. I looked from the little monitor up towards him just as he brought our hands up to his lips, placing a gentle kiss to my knuckles. I gave a small smile while he watched me closely.
Pregnant?!?!I stared down at the pregnancy test placed on my bathroom counter as the timer set on my phone chimed in the background. “Well are you gonna look at it?” Azzie asked me from her spot against the bathroom door frame. When I didn’t respond she walked over next to me, gathering the small test into her hands. “Holy crap!”I nodded meekly while feeling my hands beginning to shake. My breathing began to pick up speed in short huffs so she pulled me into her embrace.“Are you going to tell Koa?” I finally shifted to give her a skeptical look.“Of course I am! Why wouldn’t I?” I hissed. She shrugged while placing the test back onto the bathroom counter.“I