Chapter 10

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Trevor

A few days later, Delilah and I pulled up to the clubhouse for a cookout. The guys had been hounding me to bring her around, especially after Blaze's outburst. So I'd finally relented and invited her. It wasn't because I didn't want her to know them, and vice versa, it was because I was actively trying not to put pressure on her. We hadn't done anything more than makeout and cuddle since our scene at the garage, but I was in heaven. I just needed for her to fully come to grips with our relationship on her own - for her to truly want it too.

I helped Lila off the back of my bike and easily took her hand before leading the way inside. Several patches and prospects milled around inside, but the real party was in the backyard. Buzz was manning the grill, Rooster was manning the tunes, Trigger was slinging drinks, and one of our enforcers, Tank, was keeping the peace. I could feel Lila grip my hand a little tighter and I looked over at her with a reassuring smile.

She had told me that morning that she was nervous about being around a large group of men again, especially bikers. I'd told her that I trusted these guys with my life, that they could be a bunch of pricks sometimes, but that none of them would ever hurt her let alone force themselves on her. She told me that she trusted me and that if I was a part of this group, it couldn't be like what she'd known before. I'd taken the time to assure her that the Devil's Saints were nothing at all like the Killerz.

We wove our way through the crowd, a couple of guys catcalled her and I glared at them and told them to fuck off. We finally made it over to the grill and I slapped Buzz on the shoulder.

"Smells delicious, VP," I said

Buzz rolled his eyes and shrugged off my hand. Then he caught sight of Lila.

"Hey there little lady," he said with a warm smile (he could be charming when he wanted to be)

"Hi," Lila whispered, giving him a little fingertip wave

She was putting on a brave face, probably for me, but I could tell she was uneasy being here. I instinctively wrapped an arm around her shoulders and pulled her to my side, placing a kiss on her temple. It felt right, easy, to do with her. She was scared and I needed to comfort her.

"Well then." Buzz chuckled, "It's real nice to finally meet ya. I'm Buzz, the second-in-command 'round here. I've heard a lot about ya; you're Axe's favorite subject."

I glared at him over Lila's head, but he just smiled at me. And then to my surprise, Lila giggled.

"Nice to meet you too. I'd like to say I've heard a lot about you too, but that would be a lie." she gave him a tentative smile and elbowed me lightly

Buzz tilted his head back a laughed loudly, "She's a keeper, Axe my boy."

Behind us, I could hear a commotion and saw Buzz raise his eyebrows and shoot me a warning glance.

"Now I know you didn't go out and get yourself a girl and didn't tell me Trevor Ryan Kozik." her distinctive voice said from behind me

I whirled around bringing Delilah with me and found myself facing the one and only Jolene Kaine. For such a short and sweet-looking woman in her early 40s, she sure had some sass along with her take-no-bullshit attitude.

"Miss Jo." I smiled at her and opened my arms for a hug

"Oh no you don't." she wagged her finger at me, "You do not get a hug until you introduce me to this stunning woman on your arm." When she looked at Lila her expression softened a little, but it hardened right back up when her gaze settled back on me.

"Jo." Rooster said coming up behind her, "What did we talk about last time, woman? No full-naming anyone. You aren't his mother." his tone was harsh, but his eyes were full of love and mischief as he put his hands on his wife's shoulders.

"Don't you start now Robby." she wagged her finger at him, and in response, he leaned down to kiss the tip. She lightly smacked his chest before turning back to Lila and me.

"Miss Jo, this is Delilah Steger. Darlin', this is Jolene Kaine, our Pres.'s wife, and old lady, the mother hen of our crew. And -" I said, but Jolene cut me off

"And this fella is my husband, Robert, but 'round here the guys call him Rooster." Jo finished with a smile

"It's really nice to meet you all," Lila said leaning into my side

I knew she was doing it for comfort, and I was glad to provide that for her. I could feel that she was trembling a bit, and looking down at her I could tell she was uneasy.

"Everything alright Lila baby?" I said quietly into her ear

She looked up at me and gave me a slight nod, "It's just...weird, that's all." she whispered back

I would have to ask her what she meant later, right then Miss Jo started giving me the third degree; "Where did we meet?" "At a club." "Where is she from?" "Doesn't matter." "What does she do?" "She's a dancer." "Have I told her about my time in the Army?" "A little." "About my family?" "Nope." "Are we getting married?" "I fucking hope so." "She can't wait to not be the only wife around here."

Throughout it all Delilah stayed near my side, quiet as a mouse, I swear she wasn't even breathing, listening as I answered each question honestly. I could feel her tense and gasp slightly when I said that I'd hoped we'd get married. Apparently, I hadn't been clear enough with my girl. Another thing we'd need to talk about later.

"Oh gosh! I'm sorry to hound you with questions, I'm just so excited! I can't wait to see more of you, Delilah." Miss Jo smiled warmly, "Say, how's about you and I go get ourselves a drink? Have some girl talk?" Jolene reached to wrap her arm around Lila and shooed me away

"O-okay." Lila smiled weakly and looked up at me almost as though asking for permission

"I'm okay with whatever you want to do darlin'," I assured her, trying to squash her fears

"Alright." I saw some of the light return to her eyes, "I'd love to Miss Jolene."

"Honey, call me Jo. We're friends now." Miss Jo said squeezing her shoulders and leading her away

I watched them walk over to the drink table, and before long they'd made themselves comfortable on some lawn chairs. I couldn't help but smile at the fact that Lila was making friends. One more baby step towards our future together. 


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