I don’t say anything to that because I don’t accept that I can’t fix this between us. I don’t want to think there is no chance.
We decide to move our conversation to lighter topics. I watch as they devour the tacos and drink the alcohol like it is water.
Eventually we end up downstairs where they join their mom and aunts.
I can see why Serena was smirking at me when I said I would look after everyone because grieving women who are letting go for the night and drinking is insane.
I had bought a lot since I didn’t know how much anyone drank, but it might not be enough.
My phone rings, so I head to the kitchen where it’s less noisy but you can hear everyone in the background.
“Hello?”
“Viking, this is Derek,” the voice on the other end grumbles.
“Hey, I’m assuming my Prez told you why I’m here,” I say hesitantly.
“Yes, trust me, I know this can’t be easy for you guys right now. If there is anything you need, Vicious Snakes are here,” he says.
“I’ve got six drunk women who wanted to let go for the night, and I thought I bought enough alcohol. I’d get more, but I don’t want to leave them,” I tell him.
“I can send some help. They will bring alcohol and more food. Just send me the address.”
I mutter my agreement before hanging up and texting him the address.
The women decide to whip out a karaoke machine. After twenty minutes, there is a knock at the door.
The second I open the door, it is pushed open and biker babes from Vicious Snakes are pushing me out of the way while holding bags of who knows what.
“Hi everyone, you don’t know us, but we are from the Vicious Snakes MC. I’m Lily and this is Ella, Olivia, Sophie, and Sasha. We are here for you all. We brought our men too. We brought food and more alcohol so we can help you forget for a night. Then, tomorrow, we will be whatever you need us to be,” Lily says.
“I can’t believe you guys are doing this,” Ana says while looking around in amazement.
“Trust me, we have all been there and know that everyone needs support. The Devious Eagles are our allies and friends. Since the Devious Eagles can’t all be here for you, we are pretty much their stand-in’s,” Derek says with a small smile.
“You guys are just in time because my tone-deaf daughters were about to put on a show,” Ana’s mom says.
I shake my head. I know Ana can’t sing, but that doesn’t stop her from singing every chance she can get. I always thought it was cute when she would pour her heart into it despite knowing she’s bad.
Me and five of the Vicious Snakes brothers sit in the background sipping on beers, even though none of us are getting drunk. I think it’s an unspoken thing to take care of the women, since the Vicious Snakes women seem to be great at cheering people up.
“I know you must love your woman for other reasons than her voice,” Bear says with a wince as Ana and Serena sing.
I shake my head with a grin. “She’s something special. I just need to find a way for her to forgive my sorry ass when I get her back home.”
All the men look at me. “What did you do?” Derek asks.
I hesitate, but then decide “fuck it” because my club and woman already know. I tell them everything, including how I have been an asshole. I also let them know that I didn’t know Ana was here until she told me her dad died.
Damien lets out a low whistle. “That shit won’t be easy. It would be if you just fucked up once, but it seems like you were an asshole for a long time.”
I nod my head. “I know it, but she’s mine. I can’t be without her.”
“It seems like you want this enough that I’m sure you will find a way to fix it. A determined man like you will do whatever it takes. You don’t seem like the type to give up and, eventually, she will see that too. Just remind her of the man she fell in love with instead of the man you became over the last couple years,” Derek says while the others nod their heads in agreement.
I think about his words. Just remind her who I was and why she fell for me in the first place.
I need to make my wife fall in love with me all over again.
