All For You (Snakes Henchmen MC 3)

I pull out of my girl and set her on her feet, her legs shaking a little. We right our clothes, then I pull her into my arms. She sighs as she rests her head against my chest. I kiss her and breathe her in. “I love you,” I tell her honestly.

“I know.” She giggles. I smile. As long as she knows and doesn't doubt my love for her, that's all I care about.

I won't tell her what I'm about to do. I won't have her worrying about anything until there's something for her to worry about. If I can keep this all from her and fix everything without her finding out, then I will. God help me, I will.

Chapter Twelve

Willow

I haven't seen anything of my dad and brother this week, hardly anything of my brother-in-law, and less of Hammer. It sucks that I'm asleep by the time he gets home, and he's gone by the time I wake up. It's starting to piss me off.

I'm slowly going crazy stuck in this house, that's why today I'm going to work. Fuck what I've been told, I cannot stay in this house doing nothing.

I know I shouldn't risk it after what happened last time I snuck out, but I can't be a prisoner. I just can't. I'll be careful this time, I'm stupid. I won't risk my safety, but I won't stay in this house looking at four walls any longer either. Besides, my boss is expecting me now.

I'm up and showered, dressed in a navy two-piece skirt suit, white blouse, and matching pumps. My hair tied up in a ponytail, my makeup light. I like to look professional for work. Even though I don't technically need to dress so formal, but I like to now and again.

My dad will be beyond pissed when he finds out I left the house and went to work, and Hammer will go ballistic and likely lock me the fuck up like an actual prisoner and not let me outside until this whole thing is over, but it's a risk I'm willing to take.

How long do they think I can call in sick? It could be months before any of this is sorted. I'd lose my job! I worked hard to become an elementary school teacher, I want to keep the job I love.

It was bad enough that Hammer made me call in and tell them I need a little more sick time because I wasn't quite ready to go back. My boss was understanding, but she won't be forever.

Are we meant to hide away like rats in holes because of the threats surrounding us?

I know it could be dangerous, I know the Razor Hogs are doing anything in their power to get to and end the Snakes for good. But I won't bow down to them.

Nova has even postponed her wedding, dad said it wouldn't be safe to go ahead yet. I don't see why they can't just get married here at the house. Our whole family is here. It could be huge, and so beautiful.

But my sister doesn't want to get married here at the safe house. She wants the wedding she planned. It has to be perfect for her.

I don't know, I think I'm just feeling out of sorts. Everything is getting to me. I feel like a prisoner. I hate it. I came to this damn house to keep my dad and everyone else from worrying. I don't want them to be concerned about me, but I won't put my life on hold.

If almost dying taught me anything, it's to live each day as if it was your last. I'm not going to do anything reckless, I'll have a prospect follow me to work to make sure I get there safely. They can even wait for me to finish work if they want, but I won't be a prisoner here. I won't!

The only person in the kitchen when I get down there is my sister. Ember's not with her. That's unusual. I grab myself a coffee and take a seat at the table opposite her.

“Why are you dressed up like you're going to the office?” She asks with narrowed eyes.

“I don't work in an office,” I chuckle. “But I am going into work.”

“You think that's a good idea after everything dad said?”

“It's my choice, Nova. I have a mind of my own, and I'll be careful. I'll get Buzz to follow me and make sure I get there okay. Then I'll tell him what time to be there to follow me home again.”

She looks at me for a second then smiles. “As long as you have it all worked out.”

“I do. Why are you sitting in here all by yourself?” I counter back.

“Ember's with mom and Taylor in the garden, so I'm just thinking.”

“About what, sweetie?”

She suddenly starts laughing. What the heck is she laughing at? She's laughing hard, so hard she's wiping tears from her eyes.

“What's so funny?” I'm smiling because I can't help myself.

“Did you have fun last night?” She winks at me and instantly my stomach drops. I feel sick. I am so embarrassed. She heard me!

Hammer woke me up last night by touching me, turning me on in my sleep. We hadn't seen each other in days, I missed him. He must have missed me too. I woke up and begged him to fuck me. And he did, he fucked me so hard, the headboard was crashing against the wall and I was screaming like a damn banshee!

As soon as it was over, I fell asleep in his arms and he was gone again by the time I woke up. We didn't even get the chance to talk.

I am never going to live this down!

“I tell you what, sissy, from the way you were screamin', I'd say he was a very, very big boy.” She laughs again at the fact my mouth is hanging open in shock. Oh god, if she heard me, then everyone else is bound to have.

“Don't be embarrassed, Will. It runs in the family.” She winks again. I'm not sure if she's referring to the size of Tank's cock – which I don't want or need to know about – or the fact she's a screamer like me.

I bite my lip and blink back the tears threatening to fall. I won't cry, but I am just so damned embarrassed. I don't know what to do.

“Oh, Will, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.”

“It's fine,” I get out of my seat and smooth down my skirt. “I have to get to work.”

“Are you angry with me, Will?”

“Of course not, Nova. I'm just embarrassed. If you heard no doubt everyone in the house did. I'm not going to be able to face people.”

“Will, the only rooms on that floor are yours, mine, Jett's, the kids, and mom and dads. The kids were asleep, Tank was out of it by the time he came to bed. He and Jett had been drinking most of the night with some of the others. Jett fell asleep down here, and mom and dad didn't hear anything. Trust me, they were all loved up this morning. So I guarantee they had their own fun last night. Too much to hear you.” She laughs suggestively.

None of that makes me feel any better. Nevertheless, I hug her hard, tell her I feel better and leave for work. Not that I feel like going now, but such is life. I'm going to have this sick feeling inside of me all damn day now.

Thankfully the feeling subsides when I'm back in my classroom with my kids. Their happy, smiling faces make me forget what's going on back home. Teaching them music is the best therapy I could have asked for. We sing a little song before recess, we learn about Egypt after lunch and fly through a literary test right before the bell rings to summon the end of the day.

This was just what I needed, and I can't wait to do it all again tomorrow.

I'm about to throw up. My dad has been yelling for twenty minutes without letting me get a word in. Not only is he seriously angry about me going to work this past week – he should have spoken to me before now about it – and he won't be letting me out of the house again – but apparently, I've done the wrong thing by branding myself as Hammer's property without his permission.

I had no idea I was a fucking prisoner and needed to ask permission for anything, or that my heart belonged to anyone but me! I didn't know I needed his damn permission to love someone.

He won't let me see Hammer. He won't let me out of the room and I'm starting to panic.

How could he have not done this days ago?

Weeks ago, even.

Maybe he's already had this out with Hammer, but I wouldn't know because Hammer hasn't said anything when I've seen him.

To be honest, I haven't seen either my dad or Hammer in days. They've been really busy. Hammer hasn't been home in two days and I feel so fucking lonely in this huge house, even surrounded

by all these people.

I'm beginning to think Dad is keeping him away from me deliberately.

But I swear to God, I am so confused. Mom and Nova know about Hammer and me, we've even talked about it. A lot. Hell, we've even compared tattoos. I told them about Hammer's tattoo and how he marked himself as mine, and Nova joked how Tank better do the same thing.

Coral gave us her blessing. Everyone knows about us! Why is Shepard doing this to me now?

“I won't stand for this, Willow!” He slams his hands down on the table in front of me, making me jump in my seat.

“It's already done, Dad. I don't see what the problem is. Daddy, I love him. He takes care of me.”

“Not the point!”

Then what the hell is?

He's ranting again, but I can't hear him, the walls are closing in on me. This room is too small, I can't breathe. He knows I can't bear to be shut in. Not after what happened. Hell, I couldn't bear to close my bedroom door until Hammer started sharing my bed.