Page 25 of Menace

Asa smiled and shook his head.

“You don’t speak badass biker I see. Telling Rider was like waving a red flag at a bull. His protective instincts went into overdrive, most probably made worse by the way he lost his wife and baby. According to Hawk the man is prepared to claim you as his old lady. Did he tell you that?”

I suspected but he hadn’t said it outright. Shaking my head I grabbed Asa’s hand and held on tight.

“I love him but not like that, and I’m not putting him and Delene in danger, no matter what. He has no idea what the men in my family are capable of and I don’t want the two of them on their radar. My brother is a dangerous madman and if he ever found out that Rider and Delene are important to me he will hurt them because it will hurt and devastate me. It can’t happen.”

Asa squeezed my hand and nodded.

“I agree. That’s why I told Hawk thanks but no thanks. I explained some of the shit to him, not all of it, but enough that he understood and agreed. But that’s not the only reason I came to see you.”

I waited as he paused to look around my room.

“I’ve spoken to your doctor earlier while we were making arrangements for you to have the baby at the private clinic where she has her practice. She’s aware that your lives are in danger and suggested that we look at an elective C-section. It means we can plan an exact date so there won’t be any last minute running around when you go into labour. Does it sound like something you’d want to do?”

I’ve done my research and knew the pros and cons to having the procedure. If it guarantees the safety of my child I was all for it.

“How sure are we the clinic is safe? If we do it this way I’ll have to stay there while I recover from the surgery. Will it be safe?”

He winked at me.

“I’ll make damned sure the two of you are safe. You’ll have guards on your room and the same with the nursery. We’re not going to take any chances.”

I nodded. “Okay, I trust you. How are you going to get me to the clinic without anyone taking notice?”

He winked and grinned.

“Easy. In the late afternoon the day before your surgery I will head out with a couple of my men, and the fuckers watching the compound will see a convoy of blacked out vehicles leaving. They’ll follow us to Lanseria Airport. We’ll have them thinking we’re going somewhere when in fact we won’t be on the plane they see taking off. It will leave the way clear for Bren to get you to the clinic. I don’t want you to worry about a thing; I’ve got it all under control.”

I leaned forward and gave him a hug, holding on tight.

“Thank you for keeping me safe and for everything you’ve done for me. You didn’t have to.” I whispered while battling tears.

I’ve cried more lately than I have in years.

“That’s where you’re wrong. Those motherfuckers are going to pay dearly for what they’ve done to you and all the other women we couldn’t save. They’ll soon cease to exist for you. You and little bump will be safe for the rest of your lives. You have my word on it.”

I knew his word was good. There was no doubt in my mind I would soon be an orphan for real.

I could hardly wait for that day to come.

“Get some sleep sweetheart; tomorrow’s going to be here before you know it. You have your appointment with the doc and she’s going to do an ultrasound. Maybe we get a peek at the business end of baby if we’re lucky.”

He grinned and winked. I rolled my eyes and shook my head at him.

Stroking my hand over my bump I smiled. “I’m not worried about the doc, more excited about seeing my surprise package again.”

Asa smiled, leaned forward and kissed my cheek.

“Good. Go to sleep and I’ll see you in the morning.”

“See you in the morning.” I said softly.

I slid down in the bed and watched as he left and quietly closed the door behind him.

I lay there for a couple of minutes, stroking my belly before I rolled to the side and turned the lamp off.

I slept dreamlessly.

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