Page 97 of Property of Spike

This isn’t the wedding party every little girl dreams about. This isn’t the family everyone wishes to be part of. But I couldn’t imagine a better group to call my own.

Laughter fills my ears as everyone takes turns reading ridiculous passages from the book, each one more outlandish than the last. Skip makes sure to read the most embarrassing ones loud enough for the entire group to hear, while Bones just sits quietly, clearly enjoying the chaos.

Spike glares at the crowd, but I can see the corners of his lips twitching, fighting back a smile. As much as he tries to act tough, he loves the camaraderie of his brothers.

“Alright, that’s enough,” Spike says, but his voice is more amused than angry. “Let’s just get to the damn cake before Skip starts reading about ‘how to keep your biker in check.’”

I smirk up at him. “I think you secretly want to read that part,” I tease. “Maybe you have a humiliation kink.”

Spike just shakes his head, pulling me closer and lowering his voice. “I’d rather be humiliated by you any day, baby.”

I roll my eyes, but I can’t help but smile. “I’ll try my best to make that happen as often as possible.”

The night goes on, filled with laughter, teasing, and joy, the kind of chaos only a family like this can create. Sure, it’s not a traditional wedding or family get-together, but as I look around at the people I care about, the ones who have my back no matter what, I realize this is perfect.

It’s my perfect.

And as Spike steals our son from another biker, wraps an arm around me, and talks to his brothers, I know he feels the same way.

“I love you,” I say when there’s a break in conversation. “Thank you for saving us. Thank you for taking on my crazy. Thank you for taking such a huge risk.”

Spike’s hold tightens as he smiles down at me.

“Wouldn’t change a damn thing,” he murmurs, kissing the top of my head.

Neither would I.

As the noise of laughter and the smell of leather surrounds us, I realize that in this wild, imperfect life, I’ve found exactly where I belong.

The End