Chapter 108 Alyssa Lets ride ! Grays commanding voice booms through the parking lot , drawing a cheer from the crowd of bikers .
King helps me onto the back of his bike , his hands firm but careful .
I slide into place , my arms instinctively wrapping around his waist .
His scent- leather with a hint of spice wraps around me , and I bite my lip against the heat stirring deep in my core .
Engines roar to life around us , the sound vibrating through my chest and sending goosebumps racing over my skin .
As we take off behind Dave , Gray , and Niko , the others fall into formation , a unified force rumbling through the streets .
We take a scenic route out of town , and Im momentarily mesmerized by the blur of rich autumn colors .
The crisp autumn air fills my lungs , and for a fleeting moment , I allow myself to believe that maybe , just maybe , today will be okay .
Isaac cant be stupid enough to show his face with this much firepower around me .
But the tension in my chest refuses to fade .
All I can think about now is that every dollar raised today represents hope a lifeline for someone desperate to escape their own private hell like I did .
As we pull into the first stop , a small diner sponsoring the ride , my mind is still buzzing with anxiety .
The procession slows , and the cheering crowds along the roadside snap me back to reality .
Kids bounce on their toes , pointing excitedly at the line of motorcycles .
I cant help but smile at their wide , toothy grins .
But my smile falters as my gaze sweeps the crowd .
My pulse skyrockets as I search for any trace of him .
I know I sound extremely paranoid , but I cant help it .
Hes waiting somewhere .
Niko dismounts ahead of us , his easy grin masking the sharp vigilance in his eyes as he surveys the area .
Nearby , Grays talking to Duve , his sharp gaze cunting through the scene .
War stays on his bike , his presence like an onnous shadow .
Even without looking , I can feel his piercing stare boring into me .
And then theres King His every movement declares what he doesnt have to say aloud .
Youll have to go through me to get to her .
You okay Kings voice pulls me from my inner turmoil .
His hands settle on my waist as he helps me off the bike , his touch grounding me in the IDOMCAL Yeah , I reply softly , my eyes drifting to the donation table near the diners entrance .
A line has already formed , people eagerly dropping cash into the jar and grabbing fliers about the charity .
King follows my gaze , a hint of a smile tugging at his lips : This was a good idea .
he says quietly .
No woman should have to go through what you did , kitten .
His voice hardens , his hand tightens slightly on my waist .
At least this way , we can help legally .
But if it were up to me , Ed personally take out every piece of shit who thinks its okay to hurt women or kids The conviction in his words make my heart ache .
Tears spring in my eyes , unbidden , as I stare at the complicated , unhinged man w heart that most wouldnt recognize under his rough exterior .
But I see it .
Ill always see it .
with the kind of I really used to think the Crimson Reapers were just a bunch of thugs , but doing shit like this , helping the community it really shows that they re the good guys .
They just have morals different from the rest of established society .
And maybe that isnt exactly a bad thing .
Teup Kings face in my hands , pulling him down for a kiss .
Have I ever told you I love you ? I whisper against his lips .
He smirk is devilish , his breath minty and warm on my face .
Maybe once or twice , but Ill never get tired of hearing it Hey , save some of that for me later .
Nikos teasing voice cuts in .
1 glance at him , and a sudden surge of desire coils in my belly .
I giggle sofily .
I need all three of you later .
King was teasing me earlier .
King squeezes my ass .
Good .
You deserved it But even as we laugh .
I catch Wars gaze locked on me .
Im definitely not afraid of him , but that doesnt mean he doesnt creep me the fuck out Why doesnt he just find something to do with himself that doesnt involve watching me like a damn stalker ? Alyssa .
I snap my head toward Christines nasally voice , realizing shes standing right next to us .
Where the hell did she come from Wasnt she just on Grays arm a second ago ? 1/3 Chapter 108 Kings hand moves to the sinall of my back , a silent remember to behave .
I force a smile , but my stomach twists .
Christine Oh , damn .
I think Grays looking for me , Niko says suddenly , already making his escape .
Lucky bastard .
Christine looks at me with that practiced feigned concern , the kind that never reaches her eyes .
Gray told me how youve been feeling unwell since our last … conversation .
I was starting to worry .
Feeling better now ? I can feel the judgment lurking beneath her words , the quiet resentment she cant quite like For some reason , it surprises me that Gray hasnt told her any of my personal business , but Im definitely not complaining .
Um , yeah , I am .
Thanks for asking .
I say ! hesitantly .
A part of me wants to blurt out that Im pregnant just to piss her off , but I hold back .
Maybe that would be going a little too far even if I hate her .
But my body has other plans .
Covering my mouth .
1 bolt to the grass on the side of the building , barely making it before Im heaving into the dirt .
Nikos there immediately , holding my hair back , while King rubs small , calming circles on my back .
I gag again , the acid taste burning my throat .
Oh my god .
Is she okay ? I hear Christine ask over the sound of my retching Shes fine , King says gruilly clearly not wanting to explain .
in shit to her .
Tim sorry , baby , Niko murmurs , his voice low enough for only me to hear .
Was it the smoothie , or does our baby hate her as much as we do ? Despite throwing up everything in my stomach and then soane , I snort , but the motion triggers another wave of nausea .
I retch again until tears are streaming down my face and the foul taste in my mouth feels unbearable .
When I finally straighten , my cheeks burn with humiliation as I realize several bikers are watching me with concern .
Shit .
They know .
To make things worse , Christines face drains of color , her lips parting in shock .
Are you pregnant ? She says the word like it physically pains her , and knowing how hard her and Gray have been trying , it probably does .
1 cringe , feeling everyones eyes on the .
Can the ground open and swallow me up now , please ! The silence hangs thick in the air , and I force the worth out , Maybe a little bit .
Wars amused , teasing voice breaks through the tension .
What exactly does a little but pregnant mean , Aly ! Care to enlighten us ? I glare at him silently telling him to shut the fuck up , and his infuriating smirk only widens Christines gaze flickers to my stomach , then to Gray , her expression hardening- Babe- he begins , but she cuts him off with a raised hand .
I dont want to hear it , she seethes before storming into the diner , 2 ) Grays jaw tenses , emotions raging in his eyes .
The other bikers , sensing the shift , return to minding their own business .
King , sensing it too , tums me toward him , his thumb brushing away a stray tear .
His gaze softens as his voice drops to an agitated murmur .
You okay , kitten ? I can tell he doesnt like the way that just happened either , but hes trying not to lose his shit for my sake .
Yeah , Im okay , baby , I rasp .
Then , I turn to Gray , Why didnt you tell her ? That was … so fucking awkward .
Because I was hoping I could just get her pregnant before she found out , Gray mutters .
You couldnt have just not thrown up in front of her for one day ? Oh hell no .
I know hes not blaming me for this ! I glare at him .
I couldnt exactly hold it in , asshole .
I glance towards the diner , feeling uneasy .
Um , so are you going to go in there and comfort your wife ? Or are we going to all stand out here pretending we dont know shes in there having a meltdown ? I choose the latter , Niko mutiers .
Chapter 108 Gray sighs , pulling a piece of licorice from his pocket .
Nah , thatll only upset her more .
Shell be back in a few minutex Well..okay , then .
Christine eventually returns when its time to mo to move on to the next stop , her eyes slightly bloodshot , but she looks composed .
Ugh , do I really feel bad for her right now ? She gives us a tight , forced sanile .
Congratulations to both of you , she says stilly before climbing onto Grays bike and pulling on her helmet The rest of the morning goes by in a blur .
At each stop , the bikers laugh , share stories , and take pictures , all while raising awareness and funds for domestic violence .
King keeps me practically attached to him , his arm wrapped around my waist at all times .
I honestly thought all of his extra protection would eventually get on my nerves , but it doesnt not when I feel safe with my boys and the rest of the club , plus War , looking out for me .
The gun in my pocket doesnt hurt either .
Christine doesnt say anything else to me nor Gray , but I catch her glancing over occasionally , the green eyed monster clear on her face .
It lowkey makes me nervous because , right now , shes giving off the vibe of someone youd hear about on the news you know , the ones who cut a womans baby out of their stomach and run off with it .
But Gray would know if he married a complete crazy person , right ? Still , Ill be keeping my guard up around her from now on .
After the last leg of the ride , I feel myself getting tired .
Pressing my check against Kings back , I let his steady heartbeat lull me to sleep .
When I wake up , were nearing the clubhouse and all I can see are red and blur lights , a black Cadillac , and at least three police cars .
My heart drops .
Gray barks .
I dont need anyone getting arrested today Everybody stand down Gray As we pull into the parking lot and everyone starts getting off their bikes , I find my legs turning into jelly as King helps me off and removes my helmet .
Whats going on ! Lask , my voice trembling .

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I just called Mace before we left the last stop to check on them , and he said everything was fine .
So , seriously , what the hell is going on now !.
Dont know , but dont leave my side , Alyssa , King says , his voice low and edged with a dangerous calm .
The black cars door swings open slowly , every second stretching like an eternity .
My heart hammers in my chest as polished leather shoes scrape against the asphalt , sucking the air from my lungs .
Esaac steps out , his eyes cold , burning with something darker than hatred locking onto mine , pinning me in place .
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