“Too bad? It’s too bad? What the fuck? That’s my baby you’re carrying. I think I get some say in his mother not putting herself or him in danger. Tate and Alex are grown-ass men who joined this club, knowing the danger. They accepted it. I won’t have you putting yourself or our baby in more danger than you’re already in. As it is, we have to go on lockdown. That means, no leaving the compound except to go to the doctor. No more going to the bakery. Zilch. And if you don’t listen, I’ll tie your ass to the bed.” I knew as soon as I said the last part, I’d gone too far. Her face flushed red and she narrowed her eyes.
“Try it, Rebel, and see what happens. I’m not a fucking little kid. Don’t punish me because you’re pissed and tell me I can’t even leave the damn compound. Just because you’re throwing a tantrum? Forget it.” She shoved me. I didn’t move. I pinned her down and got in her face.
“No, not because I’m having a tantrum. It’s because somehow, the woman I’ve claimed and gotten pregnant has someone after her that has brought two other MCs into this. Two that have been contracted to see who will bring you in dead or alive. Two MCs with connections to a fucking Mexican cartel! Did you know your stepdad was mixed up with them? Now, my whole club and our allies have targets on all of our backs. We have to figure out how to mitigate the risk, so everyone is going on lockdown immediately.”
Her face went pale and she started to shake. Shit! I hadn’t meant to tell her like that. That’s what I got for losing my temper. I leaned down and put my forehead on hers. “Baby, don’t look like that. They won’t get you or our baby. We’ll protect you. I shouldn’t have told you like that. I’m sorry. I’m just scared of something happening to you. Please, say something.”
She didn’t say a word. Her face was blank though I could see fear in her eyes. I eased back off of her. She rolled onto her side and faced the wall. I tried again. “Madisen. Look at me, baby. Please. It’s going to be okay. We just need to get some things in order. In the meantime, you, Devyn, and Jocelyn will have to stay on the compound. I know you’re worried about the bakery, but Jessica and Trudie can keep it going. Without you there, we don’t think they’ll even be a target. And we’ll keep extra guys on them as soon as more get here. Bull is calling in reinforcements. I don’t want you to worry about this. Why don’t you try and sleep more? I’ll be back in a minute. I need to go talk to the guys again really quick. Then we’ll watch a movie or something when you wake up. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to take my anger out on you.” She stayed curled up in a fetal position, not saying a word. I gave her a gentle kiss which she didn’t respond to. Damn! I needed to talk to the guys then get back here and fix the damage I’d just caused. I slipped out of the room. I found Tank and Demon in the common room. I went over to them and dropped down into a chair at their table. They both looked at me.
“Do you know where Bull is?”
Tank answered me, “He went to talk to Jocelyn about the lockdown. Why? What’s up? You look worse than you did in church and you looked like shit then.” I flipped him off.
“I just fucked up big time. I went off on Madisen about shooting at those guys. She got pissed and then I got more pissed. Next thing you know, I’m blurting out about there being a hit out on her and that the two MCs involved are associated with a Mexican cartel. She shut the fuck down and isn’t saying a word. I think I scared the hell out of her. Jesus, how does Ace and Bull do this and not piss off their old ladies?” I heard a chuckle behind me. Whipping around, I saw Bull and Ace. They took a seat.
“We don’t. I piss Jocelyn off several times a week and I know Ace does Devyn. You learn as you go. All of our relationships are new. Over time, things get smoother, but you’ll never have a time when something doesn’t piss you off. It’s not possible. All couples fight and argue. It makes the makeup sex even better,” Bull said with a grin on his face.
“Yeah, not sure she’ll ever give me sex again. I yelled at her then threatened to tie her ass up and then scared her. Some fucking old man I make.” They all chuckled.
“She’ll get over it. Just be sure to be extra sweet. Maybe this will make you feel better. I talked to Terror and the other Warriors’ presidents. They’re all onboard and sending us some backup. I left messages for Sean, Reaper, Wrath, Jinx, and Agony to call me. Dev and Jocelyn are not happy about being on lockdown, but they understand. Don’t worry too much. We’ll handle this. Have a drink. It might help relax you. You need to relax before you go back and grovel to your woman.”
I rolled my eyes but took the drink. We chatted about the place in Nashville that hadn’t been ready with our order. Bull agreed we wouldn’t be using them again. After finishing my beer, I told them I was going back to Madisen. They wished me luck. When I got to our room, she was asleep. I got undressed and decided to nap with her. We’d talk when she woke up.