Page 41 of Mika's Heart

Atka

The first thing I did after the plane landed was get a car and head out to the MC’s clubhouse.

As eager as I am to go after my woman, she would probably appreciate me showering first.

The kid that was crying next to me on the flight. Yeah, she threw up everywhere when we landed.

It was really disgusting but after the mom explained they were flying in to see Dr. Ortez at White Summer hospital for cancer treatment, I couldn’t be mad.

Calling ahead, Mina met me at the door with a cabin key, laughing her ass off. But; when I explained about the sick kid, she started crying. Hmm, wonder if she’s pregnant again?

It doesn’t take very long to get to the cabin and wash up but now it’s getting late. Knowing tattoo artists work late hours, I decide to hang out with the Wolfsbane crew for the night.

Timber made sure that Taylor and I knew we had an open invitation.

The first thing I notice is there are no women in the club tonight. Odd, usually some of the wives are around at least.

“Yo Timber! Did you all lose something?” I call out as soon as I see him.

“No man,” He calls back. “Seems you did and our women are all hanging with her tonight. She got a visitor from back East. Fiona closed the shop tonight so they went out to Black Cats.”

“But Mika isn’t old enough to drink.” I tell him but he just laughs at me.

“You brave enough to tell Fiona that?”

I think about it for a minute, “Nope, that woman could kick my ass. Besides, I wouldn't want to find frogs or snakes in my bed.”

Now everybody is laughing. After a few beers, I call it a night, telling the guys I’m heading back to the cabin but find myself parking outside of Black Cats instead.

As soon as I set eyes on Mika I want to pull her out and feed her until she bursts.

It’s obvious she hasn’t been eating. Her clothes are hanging off of her and she looks pale. The only thing that stops me is the smile on her face.

She’s joking around and laughing with the women. Something tells me this is the first time since she left Alaska that she has let go.

I recognize Jan sitting next to her from pictures Mika shared with me. It makes me happy to know her best friend is here for her. Deciding not to interrupt their night, I sneak back out.

As I’m about to open the car door, a small hand lands on my arm. I turn to find Mika.

“What are you doing here, Atka?” She asks me.

“I came to bring you home,” I explain.

“Home?” she questions. “You mean the place where you make love to me, then marry someone else? Someone that has been your girlfriend since you were in diapers?”

“Mika,” I say, reaching for her hands. “I have never planned to and will never plan to marry Catori.”

She backs away not letting me touch her, “She touched you, she kissed you and you did nothing to stop her.”

Taking another step back she continues, “The tribe is making her wedding dress. Did you know that? It’s a traditional dress with hand embroidery, the most beautiful dress I’ve ever seen.”

“Mika,” I say again. “I will not marry anyone but you!”

That stops her in her tracks, no longer moving away from me, she looks up into my eyes. “But everyone is planning the wedding?”

“I don’t care what everyone is planning. If I get married it will be to you, only you.” She is finally close enough for me to reach so I wrap my arms around her.

Gone is the smiling happy woman from inside the bar, I’m left holding this tear-streaked Goddess.

“I didn’t think you would come here.” She whispers into my neck.

“I’ll follow you anywhere.” I reassure her, “But for tonight, go back to your friends. I’ll meet you at Bella’s for breakfast.” I reluctantly let her go.

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