by Esme Beal
My cock throbbed between his lips. He sealed himself around me and swallowed the thick pulses of cum steadily trickling into his throat. My hands were gripping the sheets so hard my palms were sweating.
He pulled his mouth off of me after I finished. My orgasm was over but aftershocks continued to tingle through me.
He trailed kisses back up my stomach, over my chest until his face was next to mine.
“You’re not in heat,” he said.
“I think I would know if I was,” I said with a smile. “I think you’d know, too.”
“Doesn’t mean we can’t try.” He looked right at me with those deep blue eyes of his as he pressed his length between my cheeks. His tip hit my entrance and I realized just how wet I was.
My legs spread. My arms wrapped around him. I held him tight and braced myself as he plunged himself into me. Even though my walls were slick and taking him in without much effort, Cade’s size never failed to leave me breathless. He stretched me out more than any other man ever could.
He leaned in close to me. Our sweaty chests pressed against one another as he rifled his hips back and forth. Up and down. Up and down. He pounded me. The sound of his hilt slamming against my ass filled the room. The bed shook so much beneath us I thought it would break.
Cade grunted louder through gritted teeth. His masculine scent filled my nostrils and flooded my senses. I squeezed my hands on his arms to enjoy the tension of his muscles. Everything about Cade made me want him even more than I already did.
“Come… Come inside of me…”
“I’m gonna come…”
“Do it… Give it to me…”
He raised up enough so I could look into his eyes. A hardened, focused stare locked on me before his body suddenly seized up. His whole body trembled violently. A thick spurt of his cum splashed against my insides. I gasped from the wetness filling me up, my mouth open as I enjoyed his ecstasy just as much as he did.
Cade kept coming inside of me until his cock was completely spent. I wrapped myself around him, squeezing him for every drop until he pulled out and collapsed on the bed next to me.
We stayed next to each other, chests heaving, eyes closed and faces pointed at the ceiling. I didn’t have much strength except for the smile I worked onto my lips.
“We’ve spent the whole week taking care of Kaye,” he sighed. “It’s nice to take a little break from her.”
“What’s that now? Are you telling me you’re already tired of being a father?”
“Tired? Definitely. It’s just as exhausting as I thought it would be. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.”
“I know what you’re saying. Kellen knows what he’s doing. Kaye and Soriah seem to be getting along pretty well. Before you know it, they’ll be all grown up.”
I opened my eyes and saw him sitting up straight on the edge of the bed.
“Is something wrong?” I asked.
He looked down at the floor. It was obvious something was on his mind. I couldn’t think of anything that he could be upset with but there was still some disappointment in his eyes.
“Have you talked to Leon?” he asked.
The mention of the man who ran my old crew filled his bedroom with silence. I sighed softly as I sat up next to him.
“I talked to some of the other Demons,” I said. “Leon’s not mad at me. I know you think he isn’t the nicest guy in the world but things were settled after that fight. He knows I have to be with you. You’re my Alpha.”
I wrapped my arms around him and kissed him on the cheek.
“Do you miss it? Riding with them? You’ve been rolling with them for so long. They were your family.”
“I miss them. They were there for me when nobody else was. They’re family. You… You and Kaye… You’re my new family. That’s just the way it has to be now.”
“Kellen said the shelter Leon is running is legit. If he’s up to something, nothing’s leaked.”
“Maybe he’s turned over a new leaf.”
“Maybe you should stop by and talk to them. You said they’re family, right? You can’t just walk away completely.”
“It’s been so long. I wouldn’t know how to—”
“Everything has blown over, Brock. I think it’s time.”
When I looked into Cade’s eyes, I knew I was capable of anything. I wasn’t looking forward to finally confronting my old crew. But nothing would stop me from doing it.
“Okay,” I said. “I guess it’s time to go see what they’re up to.”
Epilogue 1
BROCK
“I don’t think this is such a good idea.”
“It was your idea, wasn’t it?”
“It was my idea to talk to Leon. Not meet him out here. We’re on the outskirts of Snow Falls. There’s nothing here but a straight shot out of the city.”
I looked down the highway heading back into town then watched it move all the way into the distance. The road out of Snow Falls stretched for miles into the horizon. There was nothing out there except an endless ride to the next city.
It was the middle of the day with the sun shining high above us. It was completely silent except for the cool breeze blowing against my face. I sighed as I enjoyed the peace of the day though Cade wasn’t as in good of a mood as I was.
“Any idea why he asked to meet you out here?” he said.
“He just said he wanted to meet on the edge of town. Didn’t say anything else.”
“I should’ve told the Chargers to come with us.”
“There’s no need for them. Having both crews out here would just reignite the rivalry between you two.”
“You trust Leon?” Cade raised an eyebrow at me. There was nothing I could do to get rid of his suspiciousness, so all I did was laugh.
“I trust him.”
Cade sat on his ride off the side of the road while I stood next to him. I peeked at my phone for a message from Leon but there was nothing. He sent me another message though. The unmistakable rumble of some engines coming from town made me turn my head up.
Leon and the rest of the Demons rolled through the broken pavement and pulled up next to us.
Cade still had that suspicious look in his eyes as he eyeballed Leon. Leon gave him a glance before getting off his bike and walking up to me.
“It’s been a long time,” I said.
“I’m pretty used to having you around, so it feels like longer,” Leon said. “How’s the baby?”
“She’s just fine. She’s a real handful but I think I’ll manage.”
“The Demons would watch over her just as good as anybody else.”
“I know but… I think it’s time for her to settle down with her Alpha. I think it’s time for me to do the same.”
“I remember when I first met you. Just some young guy who didn’t know his place in the world. Now look at you.” He put his hands on my arms and beamed at me like a proud father. “All grown up. Got everything figured out. You’re really gonna stick around in Snow Falls, huh?”
“Some things are just meant to be. This is my home now. This is where my family is.”
“We’re still your family, Brock. You’ll always have a place in the Demons. No matter what.”
I shook my head in confusion. There was a look in his eyes I’d never seen before. Leon always did a good job of hiding his emotions with as intimidating as he was. But the longer I stared at him, the more I saw the emotion he was holding back.
“I don’t understand,” I said. “You have the shelter. From what I can see, it’s doing all right.”
“I’ve got bigger plans than that.”
“No… Don’t tell me you’re up to another scheme.” My heart sank in my chest.
“It’s a bigger scheme than anything we’ve ever done.”
“Leon…”
“The shelter was doing so well Ashton Webb couldn’t help himself.”
“…Wait… What?”
“I made him an offer. After
all of the construction and investment we put into it, it’s only right the club got paid for it.”
“You’re kidding. Ashton Webb… bought the shelter from you?”
“That’s right. It’s a bigger payment than even Mato would’ve given us. Turns out the one business move I needed to make in Snow Falls was a legitimate one. Now the whole club is set for a long, long time. Every Demon is taken care of. Every Demon.” He pulled a stack of cash from inside his leather vest.
I stared at the money. It was enough to last for a few years, at least.
I looked over at Cade for advice but all he did was shrug.
“I…” I turned back to Leon and shook my head. “You keep it. As a thank you. For taking me in and watching my back.”
Leon sighed and put the money away. “I’ll hold it for you. Anytime you need it, you come looking for me.”
“You’re leaving Snow Falls?”
“It just wasn’t meant to be. The Demons need a place where we can spread our wings and fly free. You understand, don’t you?”
“If you’re heading back to the city, make sure you stay out of trouble.”
“We’ve got enough cash from the deal we don’t need to cause any trouble.”
I looked down at the ground. Leon had everything worked out. I wanted to stop him but there was no reason for me to. A part of me knew it wouldn’t be right. Deep down, I was just sad because I knew what this meant.
“I guess this is goodbye,” I sighed.
“Goodbye. For now.” He put his hands on my shoulders then brought me close to kiss me on my forehead. “You’ll always be a Demon.” He took a step back then eyeballed Cade with a straight face. “Charger. If you do anything to hurt this man or his child, the entire Snow Falls Police Department won’t be able to stop me from making you pay.”
Cade gave him a solemn look back and nodded. “I’ll die before I do anything to hurt him.”
The two exchanged emotionless stares before Leon hopped back on his ride. He revved his engine and the rest of the Demons did the same.
“I’ll see you around.” Leon gave me one last smirk before burning rubber down the road out of Snow Falls. The Demons sped after him. I watched the crew ride toward the horizon, all the way down until they disappeared in the distance. I stayed looking down the road even after they were gone.
“Are you all right?” Cade put a hand on my shoulder.
I turned to him. Even though there was an emptiness in my chest knowing my crew had left, looking into Cade’s eyes was all the assurance I needed to know it was the right decision.
“Come on,” I said. “Let’s go back home.”
Epilogue 2
CADE
It was a clear blue sky with the smoke rising into the air. The smell filled my nostrils and made my mouth water.
“Why can’t you just leave it alone?”
“I can’t leave it alone. I’ve gotta get it just right.”
“You poking and prodding everything isn’t gonna make everything cook faster.”
“It’s not about cooking it faster. It’s about making sure that it’s cooked right. I’m feeling it for just the right amount of tenderness…” I pressed the tongs into one of the steaks and felt it give. “Not quite firm enough. I’ll give it a few more minutes.” I looked up at my brother and he rolled his eyes.
“Since when did you become a master chef?” Bryce asked.
“I’ve been a master chef since the day I was born. You should know that.”
“Uh, when we were kids, we were getting by on cheap sandwiches and noodles.”
“And making those cheap sandwiches and noodles turned me into the cook I am today.”
“I don’t see how that translates into barbecuing steak…”
I put my hands on my hips and sighed in slight frustration. “Look. It’s a beautiful day. Everybody’s out here. Can I just have one night where we can relax without you badgering me about something I have to do?”
“Okay, okay.” Bryce chuckled and put his hands in the air. “You’re right. It’s a good time to relax. We should enjoy ourselves.”
Bryce and I stood in the back lot behind Brickstone. There was plenty of space for all of us to relax. Every member of the Chargers was out here with their loved ones. They relaxed and chatted with one another without a care in the world.
“Look at that,” I said. “Everybody’s smiling. Everybody’s laughing. Everybody’s having a good time.”
“This is what we’ve always wanted, isn’t it?” Bryce said.
“It is. It…” I hesitated for a moment, unable to speak because of how unbelievable it was. “It’s like we’ve all got everything we’ve ever wanted.”
“Now it’s our responsibility to help everybody else out. With the new building next door, there’ll be a place to hang out for people who don’t have a home in the West Bay.”
“It’s finally complete… It looks like we’ll have a little competition with Ashton Webb running a shelter here now.”
“I don’t mind a little competition. The Chargers can’t take care of the West Bay by themselves.”
Uriah walked forward with his son Rory in his arms. “Are those steaks done?” he said.
“Keep your pants on, Kennedy,” I sighed. “Patience is the essence of a good meal.”
“That sounds like just an excuse.”
“You can eat a raw steak now or you can have a good steak a little later. Your choice.”
“Now, now, boys,” Bryce took his son from Uriah’s arms. “There’s plenty of time for you two to bicker. Let’s go one day without the Chargers trying to take on Snow Falls PD.”
Bryce excused himself to join the others. Uriah stood by my side and watched him.
“How is he?” I asked.
“You know your brother better than anybody. He’s fine. He’s got a lot of work on his hands running his new place next to the bar but if anybody can handle it, it’s him.”
“You should be there to help him. From what I’m hearing, you don’t exactly have your hands full either.”
“You’re right about that. Violence is down. Drug arrests are down. I’m even getting less calls complaining about the noise. Haven’t heard a peep from the Demons in the West Bay. It’s… I can’t believe I’m actually saying this but it’s more peaceful here than any other part in the city.”
“I told you the Chargers care about this town.”
We never quite saw eye to eye on how to do things. But in the end, we both wanted the same thing, even if neither one of us admitted it.
Uriah put a hand on my shoulder and looked me right in the eye. “Thanks. For everything. I owe you.”
“You don’t owe me anything. Just… promise to keep watching over this city like the rest of us. Bryce especially.”
“You know you don’t have to tell me that.”
“Yeah…” I smirked. “I know. But if you do wanna help, you can start stacking these steaks for me because they’re just about ready.”
Uriah and I worked together to take all of the meat off the grill. We set the platters down on the table. Even with all of this food, I wondered if it was enough to feed everybody.
Brock sat by my side, gently rocking Kaye back and forth in his arms.
“How is she?” I asked.
“She’s sleeping. Probably getting ready to keep me up all night.”
“If she doesn’t keep you up all night, I’ll be happy to do it for you.”
“Oh, stop it!” Brock rolled his eyes as I leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek.
The Chargers were all digging into their food.
Sean prepared a plate for his fiancé Joshua, who was holding their son Toby in his arms. Tristan and his Omega Alex were busy trying to deal with a squealing Barrett. Zak and Kellen laughed with Uriah and Bryce as Rory and Soriah stared at one another like only babies could do.
“Look at that,” I whispered it softly but still loud enough for Brock to hear.
“What’s wrong?”
“Nothing’s wrong. Every member of the Chargers is here. Our loved ones. Happy. Smiling. I… I didn’t think we would all find a peace like this. We’ve all been through so much.”
“Being through a lot just makes it that much more satisfying.”
“Yeah… Yeah, it does.” I got up from my seat. “Hey, everybody. Listen up. I gotta say something.”
The table quieted down as everybody turned toward me. I looked every man in the eye and couldn’t help but smile, knowing how happy each one of them was.
“It’s a perfect day for a barbecue,” I said. “The sun is shining. The breeze is blowing. There isn’t a cloud in the sky. Business is booming in Brickstone. Gang violence is down. People living on the streets are finally finding a place to stay. And everybody here is responsible for it. You should all be proud of everything you’ve accomplished.”
“It was because of you,” Kellen said. “You started the Chargers.”
“I started the Chargers because Bryce and I needed a place to belong. To see that we’re not the only ones who feel that way just…” I looked at everybody and swallowed to hold back my emotions. “…All of the experiences I’ve had. All of the threats and the dangers. All of the blood and bruises. I went through it with all of you. There isn’t a better group of guys I’d rather do it with.”
I grabbed my beer and held it into the air.
“Just because the West Bay is at peace doesn’t mean our job is done. We’ve gotta move on to the next phase of our lives. We’ve gotta take care of our families. I want everybody here to know that I’ve got your back.”
Everybody looked around the table at one another. There wasn’t a single man who didn’t have love for the one next to him.
“To Snow Falls. To the West Bay. To the Chargers.”
The table erupted in a toast.
“All right, all right,” Tristan said. “Enough of all that sentimental stuff. Can I eat my steak now?”
“Mossy, Mossy, Mossy,” Sean sighed.
The table shared a laugh as they resumed their meal.
I took my seat back next to Brock. I looked down at Kaye’s peaceful face as she slept in his arms. I couldn’t help the contentment in my chest, watching the two of them silently enjoying the calmness of the moment.
