Walk the Line (Kings of Chaos 5)

“What did I say, B? The slightest hint and you get to safety.” His eyes flash with anger I know isn’t directed toward me.

I nod my head.

“Good. I’ve seen this shit go sideways too many times. You can never underestimate crazy, especially the crafty ones. They have a way of waiting in the wings until you let your guard down.”

I don’t have to ask him to know he’s speaking from experience. The M.C. life isn’t always easy. There was a time when it might have scared me away. It doesn’t because I know better than most, trouble follows you wherever you go. I should’ve been safe in my million dollar home located in a gated community, married to my perfect husband. Instead, I still wake from nightmares feeling his hands around my throat. That’s the ultimate irony, the doctor who was meant to heal, tried to steal away my life.

“Hair’s done. Now let’s order in, feed you, and go to bed early.”

I smile up at him. “You don’t have to call it a night just because I’m tired.”

“Who said anything about going to sleep right away?” he asks as he reaches for the menus in the end table drawer.

I never would’ve imagined this as my life. A sexy younger man, with a troubled past, unconventional lifestyle, and the ability to make me happy in a way I’d forgotten was possible. I’m not naïve. I know he’s done bad things. There’s blood on his hands, and the club is much more than a group of motorcycle enthusiast who own businesses around town. We have a need to know policy. It keeps us both safe and sane. He says it’s the club policy with Old Ladies. Whatever happens in the future, I know with one-hundred percent certainty, this is where I’m supposed to be.

***

The women of K.O.C. are getting together with their families at Ruth’s. I’ve met her a few times at family days, but I’m nervous. The only one I really know is Dixie Rose. Blue has been absent because of her impending pregnancy. She had Camellia a few weeks ago, and I think she’ll be here along with Nevada, who’s married to another Enforcer, Wizard, and their little boy, Vegas.

I knock on the door and shove my hands in the pockets of my khaki shorts. The red head answers the door and smiles.

“I’m so glad you came, Blanche.”

“Thank you for inviting me.”

“You’re welcome.” She steps back, and I smile as I realize she has a dark haired little girl attached to her leg.

“Well, hi,” I say waving.

“This is Skye.”

“Hi, Skye.”

She smiled up at me and takes off like a light.

“Come on. We’re all hanging out in the back yard. We try to get together like this a couple times a month. It’s pretty low key. It helps us battle the testosterone overload we’re all faced with because of the Kings’ Sausagefest.”

I laugh. “That is such an accurate description.” I admire her house. It’s got an authentic vintage feel. “I love your house.”

“Thank you. It belonged to Skull’s grandparents. We’ve made upgrades here and there, but I couldn’t stand to do an overhaul. It’s too beautiful as it is.”

I nod my head in agreeance as we step through the sliding door. There’s a swing set, sandbox, and baby slide. The ladies and lunch are set up at patio tables.

I wave as we approach, and take a seat next to Dixie Rose who’s holding Blue’s baby.

“Hey, ladies,” I say.

“Blue, this is Blanche. Blanche, this is Blue and my goddaughter, Delphine.”

“She’s beautiful,” I say taking in the tiny bundle in a pink dress with mermaids, tiny pink sandals and a head full of dark curls.

I hold out my hand. “It’s nice to finally put a face to the name,” I say as reach out to shake Blue’s hand.

“Likewise. I have to admit. I’ve been dying to meet you since Shadow told me Freeze had a woman.”

“He told me his reputation would proceed him, but that didn’t prepare me for the response when we walked in, together.”

Blue