Page 41 of Giving It to the Enemy

Tucking hair behind her ear, Elena stared at her brother. “What’s up?”

“I wanted to come and say hello, and spend some time with you.”

Biting her lip, she nodded. “Hello.” This was so awkward. They were brother and sister, and yet neither of them knew what to do.

“This is so fucked up.”

“Yes, it is.” She tapped her fingers on the counter, and smiled at him. “So, good picnic?”

“It hasn’t even started yet.”

They stared at each other for a few minutes, and Elena wondered what Pipe was doing. She was more comfortable with another biker from another club.

“I’m going to say congratulations to the happy couple.” She went to move past him. Saint groaned, wrapped his arm around her neck, and pulled her close.

“We’re going to get through this, little sis. Love you, and I’m going to do everything in my power to protect you. Come on, let’s head out, and say congrats to the happy couple together.”

He kept his arm around her shoulders, and for the first time in years, Elena actually felt like she had a brother. They walked outside, and several club members smiled at them as they made their way toward Rage and Penny.

They stood in a corner, and Rage had his hands over Penny’s swollen stomach.

“Congratulations, Penny.”

“Thanks, Elena.” Penny looked down at her stomach, sighing. “I still can’t grasp the fact there’s another life growing inside me, and it’s wow, yeah.”

“That’s right, baby. My dick helped create our baby.”

Penny’s cheeks went bright red, and she rolled her eyes.

The club still embraced Elena with open arms, but where did that leave her and Pipe?

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“You called?” Sarah asked, walking toward Ralf.

She was no longer in pain at the sight of the man who had walked away from her. He’d needed a break, and she was moving on. It sucked, but she now saw the truth that had been facing her every single second they’d been together. She’d always known he wasn’t going to stick around. Knife had told her during one of their many conversations over the phone that she needed to make the decision, and decide what she wanted.

Ralf wasn’t the kind of man who stuck around.

“You’re leaving.”

“Yep, the apartment is all yours.” She shrugged. “I’m all packed and ready to go.” She’d never intended to stay in Sinners’ Corner. This was the place she’d grown up, but it was the place she always wanted to leave.

“I don’t want you to go.”

She took a deep breath. “Don’t do this, Ralf.”

“I asked for a break.”

“I was going to leave before you decided you wanted me, Ralf. I stayed with you, and I’m not waiting around to live my life. We had a chance to be together. You need a break, and I’ve got to leave.” She crossed her arms in front of her. The protection was necessary. Ralf was always able to make her forget what she wanted out of life. Living in Sinners’ Corner wasn’t what she wanted. She wanted a different life, away from the town, away from the biker club. She would miss the club, Elena, and parts of the town. She’d even miss Ralf, but she had to do this.

“I don’t want you to go.” He stepped closer. “I love you, Sarah. That’s never changed. I’ve not been with any of the women here.”

“Then me leaving will give you the freedom to do what you need to do. I’ve got to go, Ralf.” She uncrossed her arms, and placed them on his shoulders. “I love you, too. If you love me, you’ll love me enough to let me go.” She pressed a kiss to his cheek. “Goodbye, Ralf.”

She stepped away from him, and even though it was tearing her apart, she had to go.

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