“No, not really. Don’t forget that a lot of people live here.”
When we step inside, her eyes widen. She walks slowly as she inspects the clubhouse. “Are you two going to buy your own house now?”
I shake my head. “In the future... I actually enjoy living here. It’s like an extended home.”
When Mom moves to where all the men’s police mug shots are displayed on the wall, she clicks her tongue. “Knox Hart.” She emphasizes both his names. “What did you do?”
Knox puts his hands on her back, ushering her toward the rear of the house. “Oh, look, it’s Elena,” he says.
“Nice save,” I mutter under my breath to Knox.
Mom throws her arms around Elena, and Elena hugs her back with a huge grin. “Mrs. Pratt, it’s so good to see you again.”
“You too, and please call me Helen.” Seeing how well my parents get along with the ol’ ladies and all the men from the MC makes me happy because I can have everyone together at once.
Ava comes running in through the back door and past us with her hands covering her mouth. My eyes flick back to Mom and Dad. “Kane and Avyanna are outside. You go sit. I’ll check on Ava.”
I follow Elena, and we rush to her. Ava’s bent over the toilet, vomiting. I cringe at the sound of it, but also feel bad for her.
“Are you okay?” Elena asks. “Did you want me to go get Milly?”
Ava stands and presses the flush button. “No, I’m fine, really.”
I know the signs. “You’re pregnant!”
Elena squeals. Ava goes bright red. Elena points her finger at Ava. “You are!”
“We only found out a couple of days ago. Please keep it quiet... Reaper and I weren’t going to tell anyone until I safely passed the twelve-week mark.”
Elena squeals again and jumps up and down on the spot. I grab Ava, giving her a tight hug. “I’m so excited for the two of you.”
“I can’t believe it. I’m going to be an aunty. I can’t wait to go baby shopping!” Elena beams.
Ava’s eyes stretch wide. “Shhh! No one can find out,” she whispers. “With my endometriosis, I’m worried something bad could happen.”
Elena raises her hands. “I’m sure everything is going to be fine. I won’t say anything. I promise.”
“I won’t say anything either,” I tell Ava. My heart fills with joy at the thought of her having a baby. She’s such a loving person, she will be the perfect mother.
When we step outside, there’s music playing in the background, but by the table there’s chatter and laughter. As I take my seat beside Knox, his lips curve up into an affectionate smile, making my heart strum. He folds his hand over mine and I lean into him. I’m the one who gets to see every side of him... his love... his compassion... his devotion.
Reaper’s frowning. He and Ava talk in hushed tones. I peer around the table of friends and family and see only a few people I don’t know. “Who’s the attractive woman sitting next to Twitch?”
The woman’s head falls back as she laughs, her hand going to Twitch’s leg.
“Reaper’s sister, Milly. She’s a doctor.”
Twitch smiles back at her. They hold eye contact.
“Are they together?”
“No.”
I look up at Knox. “They look like they’re a couple.”
Knox’s shakes his head. “It’s not going to happen. It’s Reaper’s sister. They just flirt.”
I keep my mouth closed, but I have a feeling, by the way they are looking at each other, it might be more than justfriends.
