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Oh God, this kid is killing me.
Don't ever think that. People change, Rush. You have changed. You've grown up and become the man you were destined to be. We all understand the reasons behind you hurting Octavia. Had you not have done it, Ruby might not be here. Never doubt yourself. You're not a punk-ass kid. You're Rush. You're a patched member of the Fury Vipers. You have a home, Rush, and it's right here. Remember that, yeah? If they saw you as that kid, they'd have never brought you here. You are loved and you're going to be an amazing man. I know you are.
He doesn't reply to what I've written, but he rises to his feet and presses a kiss to my cheek. "You were always too good for that penciled-dick asshole, Es. You deserve to be cherished. Never doubt just how much you're loved."
With that parting comment, he walks out of the room. Tears spring to my eyes as I watch him leave. He truly is going to be an amazing man. He's already well on the way to being there. Being part of this club has given him a purpose. I just hate that he's not able to see just how much he belongs here.
I stare at my leg that's in an ugly cast and wish that I could heal faster. It's a pain in the ass not being able to do anything for myself. I've never felt so helpless in my life.
I hear footsteps entering the bedroom, but I don't look up from where my gaze is. I know it's Grayson.
"I'm sorry," he says. His voice has a rough edge to it. "I fucked up and shouldn't have snapped at you. I saw you getting to your feet, and I panicked. I'm sorry."
I lift my head and look at him. He looks as though he's been crying. "I love you, Es. I fuckin' love everythin' there is about you."
My heart pounds as he moves toward me. I point to my eye, then my chest, and then to him. He laughs as he always does whenever I do it to him. "I'm sorry."
I shake my head. He doesn't have to apologize again. I was hurt by his tone, but he apologized already.
"You look tired, honey. Sleep, Es. I'll wake you up in a while. You're still recoverin'."
I pout. God, I have so many questions and this damn wired jaw isn't making it easy at all. But he's right, I'm so tired. I can't seem to be awake longer than a few hours lately and it's pissing me off.
Grayson helps me to lie down, and the moment my head hits the pillow, I'm unable to keep my eyes open any longer.
"I'll wake you soon, honey. Don't worry about anythin'. It'll all work out."
I squeeze his hand and feel his lips against my cheek. God, I love him so much. It doesn't take long until I fall into a deep sleep.
CHAPTER32
REAPER
Ihear footsteps stop outside my door and frown. Esme's asleep and my brothers tend not to interrupt us. If the door's closed, they know not to come in or disrupt us as it means she's sleeping. I'm worried about her. She's fatigued a lot more, and as much as I understand that the doctor told us this would happen, it's fucking worrying. I know that Es hates it too.
I reach for her cell, wanting to charge it for her. She's using it a lot more as she's typing on it to speak with people. I know she can't wait to get the wire off her jaw so she's able to speak. I'm looking forward to the day I hear her voice again. It's been almost three weeks since I've heard her say a word.
Her cell lights up the moment I pick it up and I see there's a message typed out on it. I can't help but read it. It's to Rush. The kid helped her to bed when I went to speak with Ace and Preacher. My woman is fucking sweet as hell, and she always shows her sweetness to everyone. She'll always make sure to make people feel as though they're important to her, and they are. That's just who she is.
I hear footsteps again. It sounds as though someone is hovering outside. I climb out of bed and move to the door. Opening it, I see I was wrong. Someone's not outside, but Preacher's in his room, which is opposite mine, and he's moving around, packing up his shit once again.
While speaking with Ace, Preach never said a word. He let Ace speak and then me. I wanted him to know that Tyson will remain his if that's what he wants. Ace also said the same, but Preach never replied. He never made a comment, nor did he look as though he was interested in the conversation at all. He waited until he was dismissed by Ace and then left the room.
"You goin' somewhere, brother?" I ask, watching as he shoves clothes into his duffle bag.
"Can't stay here any longer," he says, his voice void of emotion.
"Where you goin'?" There's panic in my voice. I can't hide it. What if he takes Tyson with him?
"Ireland. I'm a Viper, Reap. This is who I am. But I can't stay here. I can't act as though it's all goin' to be fine. You're Tyson's dad. You're who he should be with. Not me."
I shove a hand through my hair. "You don't have to do this. You belong here. We started out together, Preach. This is our home. The fuck are you goin' to do in Ireland?"
"Pyro's growin' the club. Raptor flew over last week. He's got Wrath out there, and they're recruitin'. It's goin' to be fine."
I swallow back my anger. "What about Tyson?" I ask, wondering what the fuck he's going to do about the boy.
"He's yours, Reap. What do you expect me to do? Take him with me?"
