Where We Belong

Chapter 26

"Wanna share a cab home?" He asked making me look up from my phone "Or we could go grab a pizza and walk home?"

Hearing the roar of his bike in the background I smiled at Josh "Thanks for the offer but I have a ride" I said as Blaze pulled into the parking lot. "Ava are you sure you wanna get on the back of that?" Josh asked

"What because he's a criminal?" Laughing I smiled at him sweetly "You're just as bad as they two muppets in there. Bye Josh". Slipping off my shoes I walked towards Blaze and took the helmet he was offering me. Slipping it on I mounted his bike gripping onto him tightly before he sped of out of there.

" I think the whole of NewYork just seen my bare ass" I laughed removing his helmet from my head. Sliding off the back of his bike I handed his helmet back to him "Thanks for the lift" I said. Even after everything that had been said he still came when I needed him. No questions asked he just came.

"It ain't a bad view darlin'." He smirked nodding towards my derrière. Not realising my dress was still pushed up I felt my cheeks heat up. Pulling it down I hide my smile away from him and turned on my heel. Should I invite him in for a night cap? Maybe just to say thank you? Hearing the roar of his bike I turned to see him put his helmet back on. Giving me a salute he rolled his bike down my drive before speeding of down the street.

A night cap wouldn't have been the best of ideas anyway.

Dropping my shoes at the side of the couch I went into the kitchen to get a night cap. The half bottle of red was still sitting on the table where I left it. Taking the glass from the draining rack I poured

myself a big one. Tomorrow was a new day I was just hoping it wouldn't involve talking about my dad. They all did seem like a great bunch of people and I was looking forward to working with them all.

Turning off the kitchen light I was just about to head upstairs when the doorbell rang. Wait, I have a doorbell? It was almost 1 am who could that be at this time?

"Are you sure this is the right house?"

Stopping dead in my tracks a horrible feeling settled in my stomach. Who was that? I didn't recognise the voice and that's what scared me.

"This is it but her car ain't here she's not home. Fuck, prez wanted her tonight. What the hell are we going to tell him?" A different voice snapped.

Feeling my body shake I tried to hold back my tears. Unlocking my phone I cursed when it made the clicking sound. Hopefully they didn't hear it. Please go away.

"We'll get her. Maybe not tonight but our prez will have his fun with her".

Hearing both them laugh made the bile rise in the back of my throat. Hearing the doors of a car slam shut I let out the breath I was holding. Dialling his number I waited for him to answer before I broke down in tears. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

Drinking the wine left in my glass I hadn't moved from my spot behind the couch. Leaning my head against my knees I jumped when there was a knock at my door. Terrified to move I bit my lip as tears rolled down my cheeks.

"Ava darlin' come and open the door"

Hearing his voice only made me cry more. Getting to my feet I shakily made my way to the door and opened it. "I didn't know who else to call. I didn't want to worry my dad and.." Cutting myself of a sob escaped my mouth. "They're never going to stop" I cried as he grabbed me and pulled me too him "They're not going to stop until they get me".

I know we weren't on good terms but I really didn't have anyone else to call. If I called my dad he would have went straight at Vagos all guns blazing.

"Its okay sweetheart please try and calm down. I'll take care of this" he soothed running his hand up and down my back. "I'll take care of it but first I gotta get you out of here. They might come back darlin' and if they do I don't want you here. Tommy's out side in the SUV he's going to take you to the clubhouse. I'll meet yo-.."

"You can't handle this on your own Blaze. I'm not leaving unless your coming with me" I panicked.

"Relax darlin' I was just going to lock up the house and then I'd be there. I'll get Tommy to take care of this and I'll take you back".

" Just leave the god damn house Blaze. I don't want any of you guys getting hurt because of me. Please can we just get out of here" I said not waiting for him to answer but instead leaving out the front door and straight into the car.

"Your dads at the main house with your mom so taking you to the clubhouse is the best thing for now. The guys are there you'll be safe" Tommy said handing me a lit cigarette.

"I don't think I'll ever be safe again" I mumbled taking a long draw of my cigarette.

"He hasn't been sleeping y'know" Tommy said nodding towards Blaze "He hasn't been himself lately. You know anything about that?" Glancing at me through the rear view mirror I shook my head 'no'.

"Is this place always so rowdy" I asked watching a girl on her knees at the side of the clubhouse. Was that Cage? Realising I was still in my dress with no shoes and my make up half way down my face I sighed. Not that I cared what any of them thought.

"Its what we do sweetheart" Tommy laughed as he got out and opened my door "Now come on let me buy you a drink". Glancing at Blaze it didn't look like he was moving anytime soon. What was he thinking? " Go on sweets I'll be there in a minute" he said pulling out his phone. Doing just that I followed Tommy into the bar.

"Here darlin' drink this" Tommy said handing me a glass half filled with amber liquor. "Whiskey?" I asked taking a sniff. "Just drink the damn thing. It'll calm the nerves". Clinking his glass against mine he smiled before downing it. " Cheers" I muttered emptying the glass.

"So what's going on with you and VP?"

"Why does everyone think something's going on?" I asked taking another look at the door. He still hadn't come in. What was he doing out there? What was I doing? I shouldn't care what he's doing.

"Sweets you haven't-.."

"Don't ever call me that" I snapped "No one call me that apart-".. Cutting myself of I glanced at the floor. Shit I had it bad and couldn't help myself. " No one calls you that apart from Blaze" Tommy said finishing my sentence "We get it Ava but darlin' cut the fucking crap. Hes a mean bastard when you two fight. You can handle him better than anyone sweetheart. Don't ever forget that". Giving my shoulder a squeeze he kissed the top of my head before going to sit in the corner with guys from the MC.

I could handle him? Doubt that!

" You're Ava?"

Looking at where the voice came from a girl around me age was leaning against the bar beside me. Was I going to get hit with abuse? The girls in this place always thought I was a threat.

"Yes and you?" I asked hoping to god she didn't want a fight. I wasn't in the mood and I didn't have the energy. She didn't look like the girls that came here. She looked like she had respect for herself and wasn't just interested in screwing whoever she could to get to the top.

"I'm Lilly, Tanks old lady" she smiled "Its nice to finally meet Franko's daughter and let me tell you what a blessing it is to have your mom here. She sure is one strong women. Sorry I'm rambling I just thought I'm come over and introduce myself. Anytime you need a break or a night on the town give me a call" she smiled slipping me her number. "I know how rough it can get around here".

Thank the holy god. There was actual girls here that I could talk to, not just ones that wanted to claw my eyes out. " Nice to meet you Lilly. Have you been here" I motioned with my hand around the place "long?".

" 15 years and I wouldn't change it. These guys are my family if it wasn't for them I probably wouldn't be on this earth. I wasn't always Tanks old lady but that's a story for a different time. I think someone's looking for you" She smirked nodding her head and looking over my shoulder. "Remember give me a call" Watching her she walked back over to Tank and whispered something in his ear.

"How you holding up?"

"The thought of having to be at work for 10 o'clock tomorrow is killing me but other than that how do you think I'm holding up?" Those guys were obviously going to kidnap me and do god knows what. "Sorry" I sighed rubbing at my temples "I don't think I've had a good night since I came here".

Laying my head against the bar I stared up at him " Tommy said I could handle you. What did he mean?" I asked a yawn escaping my mouth. If I wanted answers then the only way I was going to

get them was to ask him straight up.

Chuckling slightly he took a seat next to me "Did he now" Bringing his hand up he pushed away the strand of hair that lay against my forehead. Closing my eyes I could feel the tiredness settling in. Why did one simple thing make me feel so relaxed? Or was it because it was Blaze that was doing it.

"Hey baby"

Opening my eyes they fell into slits when I saw that girl from the other night slip her arm around his waist. "You wanna get out of here?" She asked him her fingers trailing up and down his arm.

"Why would he?" I asked standing from my seat "I suggest you start looking somewhere else sweetheart because this" I snapped grabbing a hold of his junk " is mine. Now fuck off before I mess up that pretty little face of yours".

Watching the color drain from her face I knew she got the message. Taking back my seat I lay my head back against the bar. Did I really just grab his dick? I guess that's how you stake your claim around here.

"About fucking time" Tommy laughed slamming a shot on the bar beside me "That ones for you sweetheart"

"What are you talking about. Nothings changed if he wants me he can earn me" taking the shot I tossed the glass a side and made way for his bedroom.

Where the hell did the confidence come from for me to do that? Sitting on his bed I laughed to myself remembering the look on her face. He wasn't even mine. To have that power to feel that power. Not going to lie it did feel good. About time these girls stopped walking over the top of me.

Leaning back against his bed I closed my eyes and inhaled his scent. I promised myself I wouldn't do this but I couldn't help myself. There was something about him that I couldn't shake. I wanted to get to know him not just the ugly side I wanted to know the good side because I knew it was there. I couldn't get him out of my head and I hated myself for it. I always said I wouldn't let a guy hurt me but Blaze had made his way under my skin. I wanted to figure him out, get under his skin like he had done with me.

Pushing myself of the bed I raided his drawers for a pair of boxers and a T-shirt. This dress had to come off. Feeling around for his boxers my hand came into contact with something cold. Pulling it out I automatically dropped it, it hitting the ground with a loud thump.

A gun!