The Darkest Of Light (The Kings of Retribution MC)

"Sam said he’ll meet us there." I tell Leah as we walk to my truck. When we walk into Joe’s Sam is already there. Making our way over to his table, he stands pulling both Leah and I in for a hug. The way Sam looks and acts, you would think he’s a ladies’ man, but he’s the exact opposite. He’s sweet, caring, and respectful. In fact, I’ve never seen him with any girls beside me and Leah.

"How are my two favorite girls doing today?" he asks.

I’m about to answer when I notice Sam’s attention has shifted elsewhere. Looking in the direction his eyes are trained, I see a guy about our age sitting at a table by the front window of the café. He has ink black hair, and if I had to guess he’s a couple inches over six feet tall. He’s sitting across from a girl, whose mouth is moving a mile a minute. But what I also notice is this guy is hardly paying her any attention. No, he keeps sneaking glances at Sam.

Suddenly, a light bulb goes off in my head. When my eyes land back on my friend, he has a slight blush on his face as he stares at me intently. Almost as if he’s giving me a silent plea to not call him out. Instead, I reach across the table, taking his hand in mine and give it a light squeeze. I let my smile and my gesture do the talking for me. With a wink, I pull my hand back as Sam gives me a small smile.

Walking across campus after lunch, Sam and I part ways with Leah and head to class. When we walk into Professor Green’s class, Sam has his arm slung over my shoulder. Professor Green looks up from where he stands at his podium. His lips form a thin line, as he sends a scowl our way. What is with the look? Once I take my seat, I glance over at Sam with furrowed brows. He shrugs in response.

By the end of the day I feel dead on my feet. I open the door to my dorm room and see Leah sitting on her bed with her laptop. Tossing my keys and phone onto my desk, I plop down onto my own bed. The next thing I know I’m being woken up by someone nudging me. When I open my eyes, I see Leah standing over me.

"How long have I been asleep?" I ask, my voice sounding scratchy.

“Two hours. I figured you’d want to eat, and maybe change into your pajamas."

"I’m sorry I fell asleep on you. I don’t know why I’m so tired." I say getting up to make my way to the bathroom. "I’m going to shower. When I’m done, you feel like grabbing some tacos for dinner?"

"Yeah, tacos sound good." Leah answers while typing away again on her computer.

After my shower, I pull on some leggings and a baggy t-shirt. Foregoing the blow dryer, I decide to put my hair into a braid. Opening the bathroom door, I see Leah is gathering her stuff and is ready to go.

"I’m starving." She announces. "My project is due by the 15th. I skipped lunch today so I could try getting it finished by tonight. Also, can we stop at the store on the way back? I need tampons."

At that last statement I stop in my tracks, causing her to bump into me from behind.

"Did you say the 15th? As in two days from now?" I ask, suddenly feeling lightheaded and my stomach drops.

"Yeah, why? Are you okay, Alba? You look really pale."

In slow motion, I pull my phone from my pocket, swiping the screen and pulling up my calendar. I begin to break out in a cold sweet, and it feels like my heart is going to beat out my chest.

"No, no, no, no." I start chanting out loud while staring down at my phone.

"Alba, what’s going on? You’re starting to scare me."

On shaky legs, I stumble backwards till I feel my bed behind me and sit. I don’t want to believe it, but the pieces are starting to add up. Morning sickness, fatigue, and if that’s not enough the two months of no period is a sure sign. Fuck, how could I have missed not having my period for TWO months?

Looking over at my friend who is now sitting beside me on the bed with a look of worry on her face, I choke out, "I think I’m pregnant."

Chapter Eight

Gabriel

“What the hell is going on, brother?" Logan questions while standing in the doorway of Daniel’s room with Reid behind him. I’ve been lookin’ for your ass all morning."

"Got a fuckin’ problem I need to discuss in church." I say cutting him off.

Logan looks at me expectantly and waits for me to divulge my information.

"Santino has Leyna. He’s using her as leverage. He wants the club to do something for him. And he wants his answer…soon." I tell him. I don’t have to explain who Santino is. Logan knows.

"What the fuck, Gabriel. When the hell did you talk to Santino?"

"I just found out. I took a meeting with him this morning. Reid came with me."

"Son of a bitch." Logan hisses. "You didn’t think to inform any of us on what the hell you were doing?"

"I’m telling you now." I grit out.