Uno's Truth (Devils Rejects MC 5)

I thought I would feel relief.

I thought I would feel lighter but somehow, I feel worse.

I feel like a sack of shit.

The lowest of the low.

Since I was fifteen years old I had loved her. I had done everything I could to hold onto her, but I’m tired of fighting. I’m tired of feeling like what I want doesn’t matter. I rolled over and played her bitch one too many times. And still here I am part of me feeling guilty. Feeling so Goddamned ashamed of what I had to do.

I don’t know if I did the right thing.

I gave her to a monster.

I don’t feel good about it.

My cell phone rings and I look at the screen half expecting it to be Tiny telling me he changed his mind and that he’s bringing the plane back, but it’s Boogeyman. “Lo,” I answer the call on the fourth ring, my voice hoarse, strained from feeling so many fucking emotions today. I’m mentally drained.

“Is it done? The witch get on her broom and fly away?”

I smile at his lame joke but love him like a real brother for it. “Yeah. It’s taken care of.”

“Good. Need you at the Cherry Room.”

I hadn’t planned on working tonight but there is nothing waiting for me at home. When I go home Stephanie won’t be there waiting for me. She won’t be warming my bed. She won’t be manipulating me with sex. I punch the hood of the car, making a dent and splitting my knuckle.

“I’ll be there.” The line goes dead. The bastard never says bye he just fucking hangs up when he is done speaking. Drives me fucking nuts. I look to the sky, no longer able to see the plane. I get in the car, look to the backseat, and notice Stephanie’s bag is in the back still. I let out a sigh and start the engine.

No looking back.

I have to move forward.

This is what I wanted.

So why the fuck does it feel so damn wrong. I twist my wedding band off my finger and shove it in my pocket.

It’s over.

Done.

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I get to the Cherry Room and note all the bikes parked up front by the doors. I shut the car off and get out. A feeling of dread washes over me before I walk in. Those bastards better not be up to something stupid like throwing me a divorce party. It is the first thing Stephanie and her bitch friends would have done. Thinking about her makes my chest hurt and I try to stop. I need to get her out of my head. When I walk in the door my brothers are taking up all the stools that surround the main stage. The place is packed. The bar is busy and there are girls working the floor. Everyone has a drink in their hand. I spot Boogeyman sitting with Cupid. The only brother I don't see present is Cocky.

I approach Boogeyman. “What the hell is going on?”

He grins at me stoking his beard. The fucker is finally growing it back in. I guess I should say Shelly is allowing him to grow it back. “Got word you have new talent lined up. You know none of us were going to pass up the chance to see that Cocky bastard’s sister’s tits.” He roars with laughter and my blood boils. This is exactly what I didn't want when I hired her. Melissa is gorgeous and now all the single club members will be chasing her ass wanting a taste.

“How’d you all get this past Cocky?” I question.

“Hades told him he needed him to watch over the warehouse. Told him there had been some dumb kids poking around.,” Cupid tells me with a shit eating grin.

“I’m surprised your old ladies let you fuckers out. Do they know where you are?”

“Fuck yeah they know.” Boogeyman hooks a thumb over his shoulder pointing to a booth in the back where I see Amber, Sara, MaryAnn, Harley, and Shelly seated together giggling.

I shake my head and motion to one of the girls to get me a beer. I make my rounds making sure everyone is taken care of then I go backstage to look in on Melissa.

Chapter 13