Page 48 of Property of Mercy
“I’m here to see if she needs a once over,” Remedy sing songs.
“Fucking motherfuckers, can’t leave well enough alone,” Mercy grumbles as he taps my thigh for me to stand.
I rise on wobbly legs before going to the bathroom to clean up as Mercy pulls on his jeans.At the bathroom door I stop, turning to look at Mercy and smiling sweetly.
“Unless you want your brother to see me completely naked, toss me some clothes, yes?”I chuckle when he cusses, stomping over to the dresser.
I use the restroom, then grab a warm rag to clean up.After brushing my teeth, I step up to the vanity to brush my hair.I’m just finishing up when Mercy cracks the door open and throws a single t-shirt at me.I shake it out and look at it, chuckling under my breath when I see what shirt it is.Mercy threw me one of his Kings of Anarchy Georgia shirts to wear.
“Staking your claim, I see,” I say low under my breath.
When I step out of the bathroom, I pause when I see not only Remedy standing in the room but also Raider.The look on his face is heartbreaking.Seeing the same look I’ve seen a thousand times in the mirror, I walk over to him.Without a word, I wrap my arms around his waist in a hug.
Mercy growls from his place by the bed.Raider pats me on the back and sighs.
“Thank you,” Raider says.
“Little Lamb!Now!”Mercy demands.
I pull away from Raider, smirking at him before giving one quick squeeze.I release him to make my way over to Mercy.When I’m within arm’s reach, he snaps a hand out, pulling me to him.Here I think he is going to tuck me into his side, only he turns me so my back is to his front.Leaning back into his chest, I’m not at all surprised when he slides his hand across my shoulder, adorning my neck with what I will admit is my favorite accessory.
“How are you feeling, Ans?”Remedy asks, not making a move to come toward me.
“I’m doing pretty good, considering,” I shrug.
“That I can see.”He chuckles.“Is there anything I need to check on?”
I shake my head no at the same time Mercy says yes.I look back at him, not sure what he is talking about.
Mercy reaches up with his right hand, pulling the collar of my shirt down to show the top of my breast where Relic bit me.Raider curses, turning away and fisting his hands in his hair, pacing around the room.Remedy’s eyes go wide, and he looks from me to Mercy and back.
“Can I get a closer look?”Remedy asks.
The giant behind me goes stiff at his words.
“If you didn’t want me to take a closer look, then why in the fuck did you show it to me?”Remedy demands, looking truly annoyed.
“Fuck, you’re right.Just get it fucking over with,” Mercy grumbles.
Remedy takes slow, measured steps toward me.When he is within touching distance, he slowly reaches out to touch the tender skin around the bite mark.I hiss in pain as his probing causes open places to pull apart.
“It doesn’t look too bad,” Remedy says.“I’ll still get Doc to call in an antibiotic since there are open wounds.”
“Thank you,” I whisper, trying not to breathe too deep.
“Thanks brother,” Mercy says.
I reach up and rub a hand along his forearm to try to soothe the man.He relaxes slightly as Remedy steps back from me.Raider is still pacing around the room mumbling to himself before suddenly stopping and looking at me.
“Ainsley, I’m truly sorry for what happened today.I placed you in the cell hoping to keep you safe and I failed,” Raider rushes out.
“It’s all good.Were you able to hear any of what he said, or do I need to tell you?”I need the brothers to know what was really going on … and about Jenny.
“Luckily, I already knew that there was something going on, so there were cameras he didn’t know about.We heard it all.So just rest, and we’ll take care of it,” Raider says before giving Mercy a nod and leaving with Remedy right behind him.
Mercy uses his hold to tilt my head up so I can see his eyes.“I gotta go take of things.You stay here and get some rest.Twitch will be right outside if you need something.If you’re up for it, I’ll even send Charlie in with some food.”
I go up on my toes and kiss his chin.“Rest sounds good.I’ll let Twitch know if I need anything.”
