Page 32 of Rooster's Redemption

Ace is standing on the other side of the door with a shit eating grin on his face. “Prez wanted me to make sure you’re up. Kickstands up at noon.”

“Thanks, bro. I’ll be down soon.” Ace turns to leave but I stop him. “Do you think this will ever end?”

“God I hope so, brother. We all need a break.” Ace responds. The look in his eyes tells me he is struggling with something.

“What’s going on, Ace?” I ask stepping into the hallway, closing the door behind me.

Ace shakes his head, “I’m having a tough time adjusting to all of this and I don’t know what to do. I’m missing my brother likecrazy and I’m itching to fight, even though I know I can’t right now. Not with the way my body has been reacting lately. This last fight, I wasn’t sure if I was going to pull myself out of the darkness. I’m on edge and antsy.”

Shit, I knew he was struggling but I didn’t know how much. “Do you want to talk about it?”

“Nah, I’ll figure it out on my own.” Ace shakes his head and unclenches his fists. “Once we end these motherfuckers, then I can focus on getting my mind right again. Hey, by the way, once we get Kingston and Steam squared away, Tex has a job for us to do. It’ll be a two-day run. Are you up for it?”

“Yeah, brother, count me in.” I slap him on the back. “Seriously though, when you’re ready to battle this thing, let me know. I will always have your back.”

“Thanks, brother. I will.” Ace acknowledges. He walks down the hallway to his room and I go back into mine. I quietly close the door and Alyssa stirs. Her pretty emerald eyes open and she offers me a sleepy smile.

“Hey, what time is it?” she asks, her voice husky from sleep.

“Ten a.m. Are you ready to get up and start the day? I have to leave at noon and won’t be back for a few hours.” I walk to the side of the bed and sit down next to Alyssa.

Alyssa stretches and yawns. “Yeah, let me get Elsa up and we can go down together.”

“Ok, I’m going to change.” I lean over the bed and kiss Alyssa on the lips.

“Hmm…” she mumbles, “I like that good morning.”

“Woman, I have other ways I’d like to wake you up.” I nuzzle Alyssa’s neck with my nose, inhaling her sweet scent. My eyes drift to Elsa who’s now awake and watching us with a grin on her little face. “But unfortunately, I can’t at the moment.”

Alyssa’s gaze lands on our little girl and Elsa giggles. “Hey, sunshine. Are you hungry?” Elsa nods her head. “Ok, let’s getup and head downstairs for some food. Do you want to know a secret?”

“Yes,” Elsa nods her head.

“I know the cook and she makes delicious food.” Alyssa winks at Elsa. Elsa covers a giggle. “And I have it on good authority that she can make Minnie Mouse pancakes. Does that sound yummy?” Elsa nods her head and Alyssa’s smile lights up the room. “Then go use the bathroom, wash your face and we’ll go downstairs for some yummy grub.”

My heart soars from the way Alyssa takes care of Elsa. She’s so beautiful when she puts Elsa’s needs first and knows just the right things to say to her. It makes me want to fill her belly with a whole football team of our kids. I must be staring like an idiot because Elsa looks at me with a wrinkled brow.

“Are you ok, daddy?” Elsa quietly asks.

And my heart just flew out of my chest and landed in the palm of Elsa’s hands. The need to protect her and keep her safe hits me like a ton of bricks. “I’m good, sweet pea. I’m good.”

Elsa gets up and heads into the bathroom. Once the door clicks shut, I’m on Alyssa. “God, the things you do drive me crazy. I want to stay buried inside of you for the rest of our lives.” I kiss her lips, her chin, her cheeks, down the column of her neck until I get to the valley of her heaving breasts.

“That sounds wonderful, Lucas. But there is one minor problem with your plan.” Alyssa’s voice is husky with need.

I stop kissing her chest and stare up at her through the valley of her chest. “What’s wrong with my plan?” I pout.

The toilet flushes and the faucet turns on. Elsa is singing to herself as she washes up. “That’s what’s wrong with your plan. It would be awkward to stay wrapped around you like that when she’s around.”

I release a low groan that vibrates against Alyssa’s skin. “Fine. But I get the nights and any stolen moments available.”

“Deal.” Alyssa pulls my face up to hers so our lips touch. “But right now isn’t a stolen moment. If I’ve counted right, Elsa will be turning the water off and coming out here in five seconds. You need to let me up so I can feed our little girl.” As soon as Alyssa says it, the water turns off and the doorknob turns. I quickly right Alyssa’s clothes and let her get up.

She sashays to the bathroom door, putting an extra wiggle in her ass and I’m instantly hard. I release a deep breath and exhale it harshly. Elsa opens the door and Alyssa kisses her on the head before going into the bathroom and closing it behind her. I want to join her but this little mini me is watching me carefully. Elsa still doesn’t trust me or anyone besides Alyssa and I don’t blame her. She’s been through more in her young life than any grown adult has ever. And this burning need deep in my gut makes me want to take all the bad away.

I stand and gather some clothes from my dresser, feeling awkward as fuck. I see what Elsa has on and the shirt she’s wearing is torn and dirty along with the pants. I don’t have any pants to give her that would fit but I do have a t-shirt for her we can make work. I pull out a black Savage Saints MC shirt and bring it over to her.

I sit on the side of my bed, next to her sitting on her bed so we’re facing each other. “Hey, Sweet Pea. I have this for you to wear and once I get back from some business I have to do, I’m going to take you shopping to get new clothes. How does that sound?” I hand her the t-shirt and she carefully takes it from my hands. “Elsa, honey, you are safe here. I won’t let anyone hurt you again.”

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