Page 136 of A Love Like Venom

Oak survived.

He shouldn't be punishing himself for that.

Making my way back to my bedroom Slater is still guarding the door. Once he sees me, he nods his head in my direction and I do the same. With his duties now over he heads back to the bar with Rosa to handle liquor business.

Opening the door my eyes go the stunning woman who is mine still sleeping peacefully on my bed. Her light brown hairthat also favors a dirty blonde, spreads across the pillow. With the slither amount of light casting through the window it shines upon her. The sunset kissing her skin creates a halo around her.

Captivated by the stunning image I go to her. Wanting to feel her in my arms I slip in bed beside her and gingerly place my arms around her.

She stirs in her sleep, turning her body to face mine. As her heads rest against my chest she hums my name with a ghost of a smile on her lips. "Reed."

Holding her to me, afraid that if I let go she'll slip through my fingers I press a tender kiss to the top of her head.

Snuggling closer to me her leg drapes over both of mine as her arm comes to lay across my torso. Her limbs act like vines as they wrap around me.

In her deep sleep she sighs with content. I feel a warmness that lights my soul from her finding comfort in my arms. She recognizes me even in her sleep.

As much as I wish to join her my mind will not allow me to rest.

I knew Razor would want her back.

I just didn't expect for him to put a price on her head. To rally the desperate people of Hollows Point to fight for him.

With Caitlin back and her knowledge of us together she has all the motive to give her intel to Razor. Her hate for her sister is strong enough to see her go with a man that will eventually want her dead. He will use and abuse her until he's had his fill and when he's done he'll finish her.

This war that started between the two clubs now involves an entire town. A town that will turn Alice in without second thought.

It's more than The Crowned Devils we have to worry about. Everyone outside of this club besides Gracie Mae, Connor and the Old Ladies cannot be trusted.

I'm afraid Razor's death will not end this war. His President will want retaliation. His brothers will want blood for one of their own being spilt.

This will only end with every member of The Crowned Devils MC dead.

If not than it will be my angel instead.

And that I will never allow to happen.

Wrapping my arms around her tighter I whisper a new promise, "I will keep you safe. I will fight for you, always. And if that is not enough, I will die for you. I'll hand over my life for yours. You will survive this even if I don't. I promise you this, angel. I give you my life."

Alice

It feels as if I am surrounded by clouds. A plush softness wrapping me in my entirety blanketing me with a soft caress.

There is also a warmth that lights up every cell in my body.

The feeling of hard muscular flesh against my own brings a sense of comfort when I inhale the very familiar scent that comes with it.

For the first time in my life I had a peaceful sleep. Filled with no worry or having to be on guard. Not having to sleep with one eye open in fear of one of my mother’s men creeping around me.

My muscles don’t ache from sleeping on an old worn too small of a couch. My legs can stretch out fully and not have to be cramped. I have room to move if I wish. Each position that I choose to be in is just as comfortable as the last.

The most comfortable, the only place I ever want to be is in his arms.

No bed, even as soft and plush as this one is, could ever be more comfortable than being in his embrace.

As my eyes slowly peel open I find myself shifting closer to him. I hardly know how that is possible because in my sleep I attached myself to him like a fifth limb..

Even so I can’t get close enough.

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