Page 87 of Brightness

“Aye,” Nerve chimes in next.

“Aye,” Brass and Atomic say simultaneously, leaving me sitting here with everyone looking at me.

“Aye,” Nycto adds for good measure.

One vote left.

It only takes one vote.

One single vote for Dash not to patch in, then he’ll be gone from the club for good.

It would be so simple for me to rid him from our lives.

To get him the hell away from Ivy forever.

But if she found out it was me who sent him packing, I’m not stupid enough to know she will never forgive me.

Plus, he did save my damn ass.

I owe him.

Maybe he isn’t such an asshole after all.

“He’s gonna need a mentor,” I grunt out.

Nycto hums under his breath. “Yeah, he will.”

All eyes are turned my way, waiting. Running a hand through my hair, I groan as I sink into my seat. “Fine, I’ll do it. He did save my ass. He deserves a patch… as much as I fucking hate it.”

Everyone dips their chins at me.

“He gets the patch, but you got the girl. Remember that,” Nycto reminds me.

“Mmm,” I mumble under my breath.

There’s only one way to make sure.

“Now, there’s one more item of business. The thing you came and talked to me about a while back, Void. I spoke to our brothers while you and Ivy were away. We’re gonna have another vote on it now, if you’re sure.”

My eyes widen. “Really?”

Nycto tilts his head. “Yeah, brother. We’ve seen enough to warrant it.”

“Well, then, let’s vote!”

***

We walk out of the Chapel, and there’s a pep in my step.

Dash’s patching-in ceremony is going to be in a couple of days, but right now, I need to tell my woman something. In front of everyone. As we all enter the main room, Eva and Ivy are sitting on the sofa. Dash and West are at the bar, drinking, while Stacey’s behind, serving them. A fantastic aroma is wafting out from the kitchen, so I’m sure Trixie’s in there, and Pepper’s wiping down the small tables to get ready for dinner.

All eyes fall to us as I walk over to the pool table, sending out a whistle to grab everyone’s attention. They all turn to face me as my brothers fan out around me in a semi-circle.

“I have news.”

Ivy and Eva both jump up from the sofa, fear etched across their faces.

“Oh God,” Eva mumbles, grabbing Ivy’s hand for support.

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