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Five years later, I still can't say his name.
She hums, "I think you need to make Gunner grovel, make him work back the trust, and then knee him hard between his legs if he messes up again." I laugh a little because I've already done that and made his lip bleed. "I know it's easier said than done, but I just don't want to see you give up something that could be epic, and you two, Leah, will be epic if you let the sparks take hold.”
I bite my bottom lip. "Are you going to take your own advice?"
She hums again, "I've been trying to take my own advice for the past six months. The love hasn't gone; the longing grabs me every day; I'm just struggling with forgiveness.”
Star kept to her word. She rang every three days and texted every day, making sure I was good, and I'll admit, she's becoming agood friend despite our rocky start after the lies that were told. I still haven't spoken to Gunner or anyone in the club except Doc and Ava. I haven't even spoken to Sophie in four weeks, but I don't think she's noticed. Every time I went on Sophie's watch after she tried to jump off the Hudson Bridge, Clitter would take over and send me back to Gunners, with Cal or Shane following me to ensure I didn't run.
Enter the eye roll here, shall we?
I serve the next customer as Clitter's words repeat in my head.
'Sophie confided in me; she's struggling to look at you as the days go on; you were the last person to see her mother alive, and she resents you for it; it's just that stage of grief, and it will pass.'
I swallow before smiling at the gray-haired man who gives me a tip before I go to the next customer.
'It's best you keep your distance for a while. I know you've been through a lot, but I don't think she can handle your issues on top of hers right now.'
I serve the frat boy his club soda and white wine, taking his money, my eyes barely focusing.
'I'm worried the clubs going to hurt you again; keeping your distance is better for you and your health.'
I take the money and go to the till to grab his chance.
'Trigger and Jizz still don't know if you can be trusted; your being near Sophie, whom they love and see as family, is making them more paranoid that you're going to hurt her. Just give it time.'
I hand the guy his change before I go to the end of the bar for my water, my head all over the place.
Every time I've gone into the clubhouse, a few brothers look at me skeptically while others just ignore me, and I heard a few ofthe old ladies whispering about my being pregnant and how I trapped Gunner, and that's why he's trying his hardest with me for the baby. Nothing has really changed; the lies 'he' spewed are still in everyone's heads despite learning about my trauma. I mean, Triggers old lady Lily, who I thought was sweet, actually had the nerve to ask if I made the whole thing up.
The sooner I get out of the clubhouse and the flipping state, the better.
I sigh before someone grabs my arm tightly, dragging me towards them, and I suck in a breath, seeing the angry eyes of my foster father before I twist my arm to get out of his grip. It works for about a second before he grips it harder, making me cry out. I look around, but no one notices. The MC table is full, but none of them are even looking this way, awesome.
"You little bitch, where is Razor?"
I flinch at the name before I spit in Adam's face, making him sneer before he backhands me, making me gasp as he cuts my lip, his grip on my arm just keeping me up.
"What lies did you tell the club? hmm. Your virginity was his to take; he bought it fair and square, and if I find out you had him killed with your vicious lies, then I'll fucking sell this body to the highest bidder."
I swallow hard; he doesn't know I'm pregnant, so that’s my saving grace right now.
I will not let him hurt my baby.
He gets in my face again.
"Where is Razor?"
I don't speak; I refuse to. I look towards the MC table again to see Cammy looking at the bar with a furrowed brow, not seeing me before she gets Trigger's attention. He looks too before standing to look around the room, and when he sees me, withtears trailing down my cheeks, he scowls before rushing over towards us, but just before he can get any closer, Gunner comes out of his office, making me look his way while Adam is in the process of hitting me again. The first thing he sees is my face, then Adam's hand lifts and thunder rages over features before rushing towards me, and for once, I'm grateful for his timing.
Chapter 17
Gunner
I stretch my arms above my head before looking at the clock.
10 pm
