Page 22 of Torch's Torment

Making my way to the kitchen, I pass Jax as he heads down the hallway toward Rose’s room. He nods at me but doesn’t say a word. The tension rolling off him in waves makes me want to hang around to make sure Rose will be all right. I’m conflicted when it comes to Rose. On one hand I’m pissed she wanted my man but on the other I understand.

Torch is a man who’s hard to resist. He’s kind, sweet, funny, sexy as hell and lethal. I’m not dumb. I’ve been around for a while and know he isn’t full of sunshine and roses. He’s an MMA fighter when the club doesn’t have him on other jobs. He likes to shed someone else’s blood by his hands and that’s part of the attraction I have toward him. It’s one of the things that draws me to him.

When no screams or whimpers of despair leave Rose’s room, I walk into the Commons room and find Nina, Aerial, Monica and Danyella sitting on the couch watching what looks like Frozen on the T.V. Kensi is sitting in the chair and smiles when she sees me. Which draws the attention of the other girls since Kensi doesn’t smile very often. She had it pretty rough with Bloody Scorpions MC. Worse than what Danyella and I did. We gave her the opportunity to go home, but she didn’t want to and wouldn’t say why.

I smile and wave before going into the kitchen. The movie pauses and little feet stomp across the floor getting louder and louder. I turn so I’m facing the swinging door and wait with my arms out, ready to catch the two monsters that’ll come barreling through any second.

“Daisy!” Nina squeals before throwing herself in my waiting arms.

“Daisy!” Aerial follows right behind Nina and I’m on my ass being tackled by two little Linebackers. They’re laughing like crazy.

“We’re watching Frozen. Do you want to watch?” Nina asks when she pulls herself off me.

“Oh! She can be Elsa because of her blonde hair!” Aerial excitedly exclaims. They both clap their little hands and wait for an answer.

“Girls, give Daisy some room,” Danyella commands from the doorway. “Sorry, Daisy. I tried to stop them but they’re too damn fast.”

“I was expecting them.” I shrug and stand up. The scar from where I was shot is aching a little but I don’t let on it’s hurting. “It’s OK.”

“How are you holding up?” Danyella asks with worry in her eyes.

I can’t help but grin. The last time we talked I wasn’t in a good head space. “Pretty sore but doing really good.”

“Sore? Why are you sore?” Danyella asks, confused.

“It’s more of an ache than sore.” I grab a cup from the cabinet and slide it under the Keurig machine. I pop a pod in and click the button for it to brew.

“Is it your scars? Did something happen? What’s going on?” Danyella rapid fires questions at me while I grab a s’more pop tart from the cupboard and eat it.

“No, it’s not my scars. Yes, something happened. And if you can’t figure out what’s going on, you’re blonder than me.” I answer with a shrug.

“Daisy.” Aerial tugs on my jeans and I bend down to be eye level with her. “Is Torch living with you now?”

I smile and Danyella’s green eyes grow wide when she finally connects the dots. “Bitch! Why didn’t you tell me? Are you two together? Is it just a one-time thing? What about Rose?” Danyella rambles.

“Danyella, you ask a lot of questions before I even have a cup of coffee. Damn girl.” She giggles as I fix my coffee with three spoons of sugar and take a sip, letting the caffeine do its job. I’d rather get my morning fix from Torch, but this’ll have to do for now.

Once I’m fully caffeinated, I lean against the counter and cross my left leg over my right. “I didn’t tell you because it happened last night. I don’t know where exactly we are but I want us to be together. From what Torch said and his actions, tell me he wants more too. I hope it’s more than a wham, bam, thank you ma’am.”

Nina and Aerial burst out laughing and start shouting, “Wham, bam thank you Ma’am!” They giggle uncontrollably and I’m trying not to laugh but they’re so cute.

Danyella claps her hands and the two heathens quiet down. “Go in the living room. We’ll be out soon, please.” Nina and Aerial drag their feet across the kitchen tile and with slumped shoulders go into the commons room. I wait until I hear the movie start up again before continuing.

“Rose isn’t an issue like I thought.”

Rose and Jax come walking into the kitchen. They stop short when they see me, Danyella, Monica and Kensi standing there.

Kensi’s eyes grow wide as she watches Jax. He puts his arm protectively around Rose and we all stand in uncomfortable silence.

Monica being the straight-forward bitch she’s known to be breaks the tension. “Well with twins it’s bound to happen one day.” Monica shrugs her shoulders. Jax lets out a small chuckle and Rose swats him then glares at him.

“She does have a point. One that Torch pointed out earlier.” Jax plays with Roses's red hair.

“You can’t. I can’t. Just no. Ok. Just no.” Rose sputters before fixing a cup of coffee. She won’t make eye contact with any of us.

“Girl, lighten up would ya? What’s it like being with twins? Are they exactly the same?” Monica asks wiggling her eyebrows.

“Not going there, Monica.” Rose counters.

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