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"Then we'll take him to Effie. She'll sort it out," Ace says. "This shit needs to be cleaned and the bodies dealt with."
I nod. "I'll sort it. Have Cage and Rush come and help."
He slaps my back as Mayhem comes over to us. "Thanks, brother," Ace mutters. "May, let's bring Preach to Effie. He needs to be patched up."
CHAPTER24
ESME
I'm pacing the bedroom. It’s been hours since I was brought to the clubhouse, and I haven’t seen Grayson since this morning.
Walking out of school, I was greeted by three burly bikers. I knew instantly something was wrong. I had no text or missed call from Grayson, and when I called him there was no answer. The biggest of the bikers came up to me. He had a smile that made him seem less scary but it didn't stop the panic clawing at my insides. He told me what had happened and that he was there to ensure I was safe.
He and his friends followed me to my home. It was horrendous. I don't know why I trusted him, but there was an urgency in his voice that made me do so. Thankfully, while I was driving home, I called Kinsley, and she stayed on the call with me as I drove home. She explained who Malice was and that he was safe to be around. I was grateful to her for letting me know. Once I did, I was able to breathe easier.
When I arrived home, Malice told me I could go to the clubhouse and that it was safe to do so. He'd gotten a call and had the go ahead.
I’ve been here ever since, pacing Gray's room like a crazed woman. The brothers returned a while ago, all but Grayson, Ace, Mayhem, and Preacher. No one was able to tell me where Grayson was, although they did let me know that he's safe. It still hasn't helped my anxiousness. I need to see him. I need to be sure that he's okay.
"Hey," Seri whispers as she enters the bedroom. "You okay?"
I nod, pressing my hand against my chest, hoping it'll calm my heartrate. "I'm okay. Are you?"
She grins at me. "I'm good. I'm wondering if you could watch Tyson?"
I laugh, knowing exactly what she and Shadow are going to do next. "Sure, give him here. Having cuddles with him will ease my worry. Go," I tell her as I reach for the precious boy in her arms. "Have fun."
"Oh, I will," she says, blowing me a kiss as she leaves the room.
I glance down at the most adorable boy in my arms and smile at him. He's so damn sweet. He reaches for my nose, and I press a kiss to his fingertips, which causes him to laugh. I do it again and again, loving the smile and laughter he has for me.
My heart breaks at the thought of Grayson missing out on the chance of having his son. I understand and respect his decision to have Preacher not know what his suspicions are. I'd hate to hurt my friend that way too. But it worries me that as time goes on and Tyson grows older, the what ifs will still remain and Grayson is going to pull away from his club. This is who he is. Being a member of the Fury Vipers is his life. I know it is. It's who he is to the core. He was destined to become a patched member and I don't want anything to come between that for him.
Tyson coos at me, those gray eyes of his so bright and filled with joy. It's a shit situation. The only thing I can do about it is be there for Grayson and let him know that he's not alone. That no matter what, we're a team and we can get through the roughest of waters together.
"Hey, handsome," I coo back at him as I press a kiss to his fingertips. "How are you?" I ask as I rock him in my arms.
Tyson has lost his mom, his father may not be his father, and he was born addicted to drugs. That's so much pain for such a young child. My heart breaks for everyone involved in this entire situation. I just wish there was something I could do to ease everyone's pain.
I sit on the bed, lying him down on his back so he's looking up at me. He smiles widely as I begin to play peek-a-boo with him. “Boo,” I say, and giggle as that sweet laugh rings out.
A knock at the door has me wondering who it could be. "Yeah?" I shout while tickling Tyson's tummy.
"Hey, Es, I have a bottle ready for Tyson," Tavia says as she hands me the bottle. "I'll leave you two be. If you need anything, just shout. I'm putting the kids to bed."
I give her a grateful smile. "Thanks, Tavia. You're the best."
"You're good with him. You know that?" she asks with a glint in her eyes.
"I love kids. Isn't that why we became teachers?" I ask her, and she nods. "The best thing about being a teacher and an auntie is that I can give them back whenever I want."
"That's true." She grins. "I wish I could do the same with my own sometimes."
"You should do what Seri did to me, just hand them off for a while."
She shakes her head. "Unlike you, Seri would just hand them back. Especially when mine are so loud and love to argue. I swear, Ruby's at an age now where everything turns into an argument and Serafina loves to push her sister's buttons."
"They're kids and they're testing their boundaries, Tav. You know that if they didn't feel safe and loved, they wouldn't have the confidence to do that."
