Born to Ride_A Clubhouse Collection

chapter Thirteen

“Momma, Mum, Ma. Mummy, wake up.”

I woke up wishing my daughter had a snooze button like my alarm clock. She didn't, of course, so I had to pry open my eyes and pay attention to her.

“Yes, Maya, my wonderful, pain-in-the-beehive daughter. What is so important to wake me up on a Saturday morning?”

“I'm hungry.”

Seriously? Where was that duct tape when I needed it? I sat up slowly, looked next to me, and found the bed empty. Well, there went my morning nookie.

Wait. Where in the heck did that come from?

Why was I thinking about nookie in the first place with my daughter present?

That damn Talon.

“Maya, was that all you needed, hun?” 'Cause last I knew, we had a house full of people who could have helped her out; and also, from the sound of it, they were already awake.

“No. I've got swimming, remember?” She smiled.

I glanced at the clock and hissed, “Snap.” I threw the covers back; thankfully, I was wearing my PJ's so I bounced off the bed and ordered, “Right, Maya get dressed; get the bag from the laundry with a towel in it, and be ready. I'll throw some clothes on and we’ll get going. Okay?”

“Okay.” She ran from the room yelling, “We're late, we're late.”

We weren't that late. Swimming started in ten minutes and we lived five minutes driving distance away from the centre. Okay, so maybe we were going to be a little late, but we had to go; my little uncoordinated angel needed as many lessons as possible.

I dressed in black leggings, a tight, long-sleeve black top under a looser fitting tee that read 'This ain't no milk store', slipped on a pair of combat boots, and ran from my room to the kitchen where Talon and Cody already were.

“Gotta go, gotta go, people,” I said, as I quickly filled a travel mug of coffee. I was about to walk out of the kitchen and yell at Maya to get her beehive out here when Talon called, “Kitten.”

“Yes, honey?” I turned to face him. “Oh, sorry. Morning, Cody. I hope you've had breakfast. Hey, do you want to come with us? I'm sure Maya would love to show you how not to swim while trying to learn to swim.”

Cody beamed and looked from me to Talon, so I moved my gaze to Talon also.

“Kitten, get your ass over here.”

I sighed and rolled my eyes. “Talon, I don't have time for this; I need to go. Maya,” I yelled.

“Comin'!” she yelled back.

“Kitten.” There was a tone of warning in his voice.

I sighed, “Yes, Talon?”

“Get your ass over here. Kiss me, and then you can go. I'll bring Cody with me in a moment; I just gotta see to something at the compound.”

“Oh, okay.” I grinned, walked over to him, and gave him a quick peck on the mouth. Talon wasn't having any of that. As I went to pull away, he brought me closer and really kissed me, so thoroughly that my legs went wonky and my fandola sang "Let's Get it On". Then I remembered we had an audience.

I stepped away and glared at him. “Talon,” I snapped. “None of that in front of Cody—”

“He don't mind.”

“That's beside the point. I do not neck in front of our children.”

His eyes went extra soft. What had I done or said to receive that response from him? I wasn't sure, but I knew I liked it.

Though, then I remembered. “And do not say the a-word again, mister,” I said, jabbing him in the chest with my finger.

“Babe.” he smiled. “Let's leave the cursing lesson ‘til later, when you're not going to be late.”

I gasped, looked to the clock on the microwave, and yelled, “Maya, let's move it.” I gave Talon a quick peck, Cody a hair ruffle, and over my shoulder I said, “See you there.”

Maya met me in the lounge; she said a quick goodbye and we left.

Maya was in the poolroom that was glassed off from the parents. I was in the sitting area watching through the glass, which I found was better for the children because they were able to concentrate on their teacher without having parents yelling orders. I also thought it was wonderful because it blocked out the noise of rowdy kids for half an hour. I was in the back row near the front door, so it was easier for me to keep an eye out for Talon and Cody while watching Maya.

I grimaced as Maya dove in—well, more belly flopped in. I glanced over my shoulder once again to see some woman run out of the centre, when I spotted Cody walking through the door. I smiled and waved him over.

“Hey,” I said, as he sat down next to me.

“Hi,” he whispered. Something was wrong.

“Um, Cody, are you okay?”

“Yeah.”

Alrighty.

“Uh, Cody, where's your dad?”

He looked over his shoulder, and as he did, his top lip curled up in a look of disgust. “Coming,” he said.

I looked behind me to see that Talon was coming in, but with him was a blonde haired, blue eyed, big-boobed bimbo. She was dressed in the tightest of tight jeans, where anyone could see her camel-toe and a tight white tee. I turned my attention front and center, and tried my best not to jump over the chair and rip her apart for touching my man. Unfortunately, they stopped too far behind us for me to be able to hear what they were saying.

“Who's that, buddy?” I asked Cody.

“Dunno. But don't worry, Zee. Dad likes you better.” He looked at me with concerned eyes.

I smiled and patted his arm. “I know, bud.”

Whoever she was, she had to go. It was making Cody uncomfortable and upset.

“Be back in a sec,” I whispered to Cody. “Can you watch Maya for me?” I pointed her out. He didn't say anything, only nodded.

I got up, plastered a big smile upon my face, and walked up to Talon and Pamela Anderson-wannabe.

Before she noticed me, I heard her whisper, “So, when are you gonna give me another chance to have that cock of yours?”

“Pam,” Talon sighed. His eyes were on me as he added, “I already told you, I gotta woman now—”

“I don't mind sharing, you know that.” She smiled and leaned her tits into his arm.

I took a deep breath and stopped in front of them; she looked at me and glared. “Hi.” I grinned. “I'm Zara Edgingway, Talon's woman. Can I ask that you refrain from rubbing up against my man? I don't like to see it, and his son doesn't like to see it. Actually, I find it disgusting that you would even act such a way in front of these people. Do you have a child here?”

“Yes,” she hissed.

“You better run and be a good mother then, instead of coming onto a man that already said he was taken, and acting like some dog in heat.”

She stalked off without a word.

I glared up at Talon with my hands on my hips and snapped, “I am seriously thinking of tattooing a sign on your forehead when you're asleep that says 'Property of Zara'.” Then I walked off, leaving Talon chuckling behind me.

After Maya finished, we stood outside in the warm midmorning, waiting while Talon and Cody having a great laugh about what I'd said to Talon earlier; Cody was laughing his pants off. I was a little annoyed, but also happy to see Cody smile and laugh with his father, even if it was at my expense. Maya was standing silent beside me, only because she was chomping down a lollipop that Talon had brought her after swimming.

“All right, let's get a-goin'. Babe, you gotta pack some stuff to take to my place.”

“Are we stayin' at Talon's?” Maya asked.

“If that's okay with you.” I smiled down at her.

“That'd be cool. Cody was telling me all about it and how big it was; and, momma, they got a Xbox and a Playstation. I wanna try those.”

“I'm sure that would be fine.”

My daughter is easily bought.

“We'll meet you back at the house,” I said, then turned to walk off, only my arm was caught on something, and that something pulled. I was spun back around, and wrapped up in tight arms.

“When're you gonna flippin' learn?” Talon growled.

“Uh,” was my smart response.

“When one of us is leavin', kitten, I want your mouth. Now give it to me.”

“And what did I say about necking in front of the kids?” I glared.

“They'll get used to it.” He grinned and then proceeded to kiss me, and of course, once his mouth was upon mine, my brain went blank and my body took over. Meaning, we were definitely necking in front of the kids.

He stopped the kiss, stepped back, smirked, and gave a chin lift to someone behind me. I turned to see one of Talon's biker brothers do the whole chin lift back. Only when I looked back to Talon, he was already on his way to his car with Cody.

“Ma, we going?”

“Yes, Maya.”

We walked over to my car, a beat-up, black Volkswagen Beetle, got in, and it was then that Maya informed me, “I like Talon for a daddy. He makes you smile a lot.”

I bit my bottom lip, smiled at her, and nodded. Pulling out of the car park, I noticed Talon's biker brother followed us all the way home. I should have noticed that morning that I had a tail, but I hadn't. Really, I should have been the one in the first place to have asked someone to follow or come with us in case anything happened. In case he had someone out there watching and waiting for the right moment to commence his payback, but I didn't think of it.

Why?

Because Talon makes me feel safe.

Talon and I walked in the front door at the same time, and by the looks on Julian, Mattie, and Deanna's faces, I wanted to walk right back out. Mattie quickly ushered Cody and Maya into Maya's room to play games. Then Griz walked out of the kitchen carrying a bunch of bright pink assorted flowers.

I looked to Talon; his body went solid beside me, which I felt as his hand squeezed mine. “Did you buy me flowers?” I asked, though I already knew the answer, only I just didn't want to admit it.

He shook his head.

I closed my eyes. “They're from him, aren't they?”

“There was a note, boss,” Griz barked.

“Kitten, look at me.”

I kept my eyes closed and shook my head. I didn't want to look at him; I didn't want to see the note, or the flowers, or the pity from anyone. I wanted to lock my family, friends, and myself away in an oblivious bubble and not think of anything.


“She's gonna blow,” Deanna said.

And, in fact, she was right. I felt the pressure build, the stress, and the heartache of not having enough time to mourn my parents, of having to deal with this prick again in my life. I was angry, pissed, annoyed, and sexually frustrated.

I didn't realize I was still shaking my head until Talon captured it between his palms and tilted it. My eyes opened and saw he was just as furious as I was.

“You can't do this right now. I'd love to let you loose, but not now, and not here with the kids. Do not let this f*cker win.”

“I need something, Talon. I need to vent really soon, honey, or I'm gonna go crazy.”

“Girls night!” Julian cried out. I stepped out of Talon's hold and turned to him as he continued, “Or day, should I say. You need to vent, kidney bean; we'll do that in style. Drinking, massages, make-up, dancing, drinking, crying, screaming, and drinking some more.”

“I can't, Julian—”

Mattie emerged from the hallway saying, “No, it's a great idea. I can take care of the children. Zee, it would make you feel so much better.”

“It's not right. Not now, I can't leave Maya and Cody alone. Not that they'd be alone...I just shouldn't.”

“Babe, you should. Matthew can take the kids to my place with Vic, Bizz, and Stake. They'll be f*ckin' safer there than anywhere.” He looked to Griz and then back to me. “I got shit I need to do, but I'll catch up with you sometime. Until then, Griz, Blue, and Pick will be with you, Hell Mouth, and Julian.”

“I—”

“No, kitten. Do this. You need an outlet; as much as I'd like you to f*ckin' use me, that ain't gonna work right now. All right?”

I nodded. “Okay, honey.”

He smiled brightly and said, “Good.”