Tina snuggled Dante in the crook of her neck, holding him protectively. So many people loved us. I never wanted to leave here again.
Raul and Storm entered, each going to his wife.
This was my family.
This was Dante’s family.
What would happen if or when Justin returned? Perhaps it was my subconscious triggering these panic attacks. The possibility was there. He might demand Storm turn me over to him. The club might get behind their “brother” instead of Danny and me. If they did, what would we do?
I glanced at Storm. Could I trust him? It seemed ridiculous to even question it after knowing him my whole life. But if I couldn’t trust my own father, I couldn’t trust anyone other than Danny.
I stared into my love’s eyes pleadingly.
“What do you need, baby?”
“I want to go back to our place.” I needed to be alone with my woman and son.
Our place. I loved the sound of it.
“Okay.” He kissed my forehead.
15
Storm
Angel paced, flexing her hands and rolling her neck. There was a storm brewing inside my wife, and when it hit land, it would bring destruction. I had a feeling it had to do with Emilee.
“Angel, wanna work off some tension?”
She scowled.
“Or not.”
“Don’t be cute with me. I am so worried about Emilee. That poor girl has been through hell. If you would’ve heard her talking about what it was like being secluded from everyone you love… Well, maybe you wouldn’t have thought twice about it, but, Kaleb, it broke my heart.” She put her hand on her chest.
“I would’ve thought twice about it, Angel. Emilee’s been like a little sister to me.”
She waved me off. “You let all your sisters get dragged away from the love of their life? From the father of their baby against their will?”
Shit, she had me there.
“Angel, I know I screwed up with this.”
“Yes, you did, Kaleb.” She wiped under her eyes.
My heart seized, my chest tightening. I hated seeing my woman sad. “Baby, I’m truly sorry about all this.” I climbed out of bed and took her in my arms. “I’m on Dodge and Emilee’s side now.”
She sniffled, nodding her head. “I know, but the damage has been done, Kaleb. She could’ve had her baby stolen. Her dad is missing. She’s had a gun in her back and no friends to rely on. It’s only been Emilee all alone.”
I reared back. “What gun in her back?”
“Justin’s woman put a gun in her back when she tried to come home. Home, here. To us.”
“When was this?”
“I’m not sure. I was so upset hearing how awful everything had been for her. I missed when it happened.”
I pushed her toward our bed. Birdie was sound asleep in her crib. Since becoming parents, we went to bed a hell of a lot earlier than before our daughter arrived. After Dodge and Emilee left, my girl was done, so I had brought her and the baby home.