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"Your life here . . . it's not doing you any favors," I admit, careful to be gentle and not commanding. "The change of scenery might really be what you need.”
Oakleigh swallows hard, her gaze shifting away from mine, and for a moment I think I’ve upset her.
She hesitates for a moment before finally speaking, her voice soft and vulnerable. "There's something I need to tell you about.”
I nod, encouraging her. “You know you can tell me anything.”
Taking a deep breath, she begins, “On Halloween, I was shot when one of the Satan’s Raiders’ enemies ambushed their party." Her voice wavers as she continues, "It was terrifying, and I almost didn't make it. I kept thinking I was going to die that night, and when I woke up, I thought I was in heaven. I neededemergency surgery so they gave me painkillers, and that’s how this all started. Or at least, I think it’s how it started."
I tighten my grip around her body, blood boiling at the thought of anyone successfully hurting her like that.
"But the pain, it wasn’t just physical. It was mental too," she confesses, tears welling in her eyes. "The pills, they took away everything I was feeling—-even the mental stuff, and when they stopped prescribing the pills, I needed another outlet. Cocaine was another way for me to numb it, to feel good instead of bad."
"Oakleigh . . ." I start off, my heart aching for her.
I pull her close and the tears slowly begin to flood down her cheeks. “God, I’m so sorry you had to go through that.”
"You’re right, you know. Mexico could be a fresh start for me," she whispers, her once uncertain voice now filled with hope. "Maybe I can finally leave the pain behind here in LA.”
"You won’t be doin’ it alone," I promise her. I’m not going to let her fall further down the rabbit hole. "I’ll be right by your side to support you the rest of the way.”
In my heart, I know this is the only way to keep Oakleigh from overdosing.
She needs to be under my watchful eye, and she needs someone in her corner who won’t tear her down for coping the way she did.
I’m here to support her, not destroy her.
8
Oakleigh
Light peeks in through the windows of my room, casting a warm glow.
I left Razor’s room a few minutes ago, not wanting to risk being caught in there.
In a way, I don’t know why I’m so afraid.
I’m not a child, but, I know my father well and it would just cause unnecessary issues.
I figured if I snuck back into my room bright and early, most of the people in the club would still be sleeping, including Archer.
He’s the one I was really worried about.
Archer has a lot of proving to do to the club, and he could use seeing me leaving Razor’s room as a way to elevate himself.
At first, I didn’t think he’d say anything, but I know better than to be so naive.
I head for my bathroom and peel off Razor’s shirt, tossing it in the hamper I have next to my sink.
Turning the knob to my shower, I allow the water to get warm for a few moments before stepping in.
I tuck my braids away in a bonnet and secure it tightly, stepping into the shower.
The hot water on my skin is refreshing after such a long, pleasure filled night.
As I continue my normal routine, my mind wanders, thinking about how crazy I am to agree to go with him.
But, you only live once, so how bad could it be?
