Page 10 of Protectors

After the door closes behind Haley, we all get out of bed and Alana gets dressed in a pair of leggings. I slide my tee-shirt and cut back on before we all slide our shoes on. Alana makes sure she looks halfway decent before giving us a smile and wrapping her arm around Geek’s. We make our way back downstairs and find everyone in the dining room. Viking and Bull stand from their chairs and greet us before pulling Alana into a hug. She sits between her oldest niece and nephew while Geek and I take seats on the other side of them.

The table is filled with every kind of food imaginable. I can’t even begin to think about how long it took Haley to cook all this stuff. However, the smile on her face lets me know this isn’t a chore for her. She loves cooking and taking care of those she loves by feeding them.

“So, how long are you gonna stay here?” Viking speaks up as we pass the dishes around the table and fill our plates.

“Just a few days. I don’t want to be on the road anymore and it’s gonna take time to settle in at the clubhouse in Pine View,” Alana answers with a smirk on her face. “Trying to get rid of me already, Viking?”

“Of course not. I’m just trying to figure out how long we’ll be missin’ our wife as the kids run all over the house like maniacs,” he answers, laughing as Haley glares in his direction.

“Tomorrow is the photoshoot so you two aren’t going anywhere,” Haley reminds her husbands as they groan in response.

Talk around the table is light and happy as we all watch Haley and Alana catch up with one another. Seeing the two of them sitting so close reminds me of all the times kids in school would mix them up. Personally, I don’t see why it’s so hard to tell the sisters apart. They couldn’t be more different from one another. Both girls look like Skylar with their generous curves and pale skin that’s smooth as silk. They’re soft and full of love, baking and cooking are important parts of who they are and the girls are never happier than when in front of the stove or in a kitchen.

Haley is slightly taller than her twin and having kids has only added to the curves she had before pregnancy. Her hair is darker than Alana’s and she dresses in skirts and dresses versus the jeans and sweats I’ve seen Alana wear countless times over the years. Alana has the freckles and pale blue eyes with the darker bursts of blue around them. She dresses for comfort and while comfortable in the kitchen, she prefers to be behind the lense of her camera. Haley loves interacting with everyone around her and is definitely more outgoing than Alana is.

When dinner is done, we all help clean up and put the leftovers away before making our way outside so the kids can burn off some of the excess energy they seem to have. While Alana and Haley sit in some chairs, the guys and myself run around chasing the little ones in a game of tag. Hearing their laughter is something that will never be old for me. Honestly, I can’t wait until I get to hear my own little one laugh and giggle because of some game we’re playing. That’s a thought I keep to myself so I don’t scare my girl off before we’ve had a chance to really make her ours.

Chapter Five

Geek

BEING IN CEDAR Baywas an eye opening experience. While we all essentially grew up together, it’s kind of funny to see how various clubs operate and handle their business. We mainly spent time in Haley’s house with her men and kids, there were times we spent in the clubhouse with everyone. Venom and the rest of the members of the club were welcoming and included us in everything they did. Haley and Alana spent a ton of time together and I know they talked about the relationship aspect with us as we begin to navigate what we are and how things will work with three people instead of your typical two person relationship. Haley has experience and was more than happy to talk to her twin and give her advice on how to make things work.

The photo shoots were also eye opening because Ghost and I got to see our girl in her element. Alana is a confident woman when she’s not behind a camera. Put one in front of her and it’s as if her entire personality shifts into someone who has no hesitation or fear about what she’s doing, who she is, or what needs to be taken care of. Her eyes turn bright and excitement radiates from her to engulf everyone in her orbit. It’s a beautiful thing to witness and I’m glad I was here to see her shine. Alana managed to get the kids calm while she was working so they could get some amazing family pictures. Haley even convinced her to do a mini photoshoot with Ghost and myself. While we weren’t anticipating getting our pictures taken, Ghost and I didn’t stop it from happening either. We did multiple poses and this is a photoshoot to start the beginning of our relationship. I hope we have pictures for each stage of our life to show memories we’re making to our children and eventually grandchildren. Yes, I’m already thinking that far ahead when it comes to Alana. I have a feeling Ghost is feeling the same way but we’re both keeping our thoughts to ourselves when it comes to that particular aspect so we don’t scare Alana away.

Today we’re heading back to Pine View and I know Alana is torn about the trip. She wants to be at the clubhouse so she can settle in and start her life away from Clifton Falls and that stupid fuck who thought he could put his hands on her. At the same time, she’s not ready to leave her sister, nieces, and nephews behind. We’re not very far from Cedar Bay so she can return for visits as often as she wants. Ghost and I won’t have a problem coming here with her. Or Haley and her family can come visit us in Pine View. Either way will work for us.

“Sweet Angel, are you ready?” I ask Alana, walking into the room we’ve been sharing in Haley’s house.

“I think so. If I forget anything, Haley will let me know and I’ll get it when we see one another again,” she responds, a soft smile on her face as I walk up to her and pull her back to my front and wrap my arms around her.

“You’re not ready to leave, are ya?” I question her, my face buried in her neck as her sweet smell of apples surrounds me.

“No. Seeing Jameson and Reagan and now Haley with their families makes my heart so full. It’s been so long since I’ve actually been able to spend time with them and I realize how much I’ve missed out on. Honestly, it makes me long for a family of my own,” she answers me, her voice barely above a whisper as she gives me her truth.

“You tell us when and we’ll make it happen, Sweet Angel. We told you that we’re all in and this is it for us. While we want to take this at your pace, we’re ready right now to make you our ol’ lady and then our wife. We’ll give you as many babies as you want and fill our home with love. Ghost told you we already have a house and we’re just waitin’ for you to be ready to fill it with furniture you want so we can make it a home,” I state, my voice warm and gentle as I keep her close to me.

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