Jay and Theo stare at each other a moment before nodding then turning back in unison. See what I mean? Creepy.
“We wanted to talk to you about that. We understand that MC positions come with remuneration. We like the work we’ve been doing, we like the DRMC and we like that we are in a position to help people while Doxxing others who deserve it,” Theo says.
“With that being said, we would like to apply for positions within your MC. We are well aware we would have to go through a prospecting stage first,” Jay finishes.
Well, shit. Looks go around the room and I know that each and every one of us would be happy to have these two join.
Dex’s eyes narrow for a moment, taking in both men. “OK brothers, all those in favor of Jay and Theo prospecting?”
There is silence for a beat before I grunt “Aye.” My brothers join me until it’s unanimous that the twins will be joining the Keep Chapter.
“Congratulations, you are now DRMC Keep Chapter Prospects.” Both men’s lips lift at the corners and they sit a little straighter in their seats. “Meet with Sniper and me later. I know you have a sick grandmother. You’re one of us now, and so is she. We’ll make sure she’s taken care of.”
Jay blinks rapidly before choking out a “thank you, Prez.”
Prez waves his hand as if it’s no big deal. And that’s what I like about Dex. To him, it isn’t. We’re a family, albeit a slightly mental one, but we take care of our own. “Tell us what you’ve got on Goodson.”
Loyal
“So, there’s no news on Goodson then?” I ask, holding hands with my man as we watch the girls on the jungle gym just outside the clubhouse. Church has been over for a while and after everyone congratulated the twins for joining the MC we all opted to chill out a little until it’s time to help TumTum with dinner.
The past three weeks have been probably as settled as they’ve ever been. Without Hitchens hanging over our heads a weight has been lifted. It’s like the girls felt the change too. The night Hitchens died is the first night neither of them have woken up crying. Their little world is peaceful and they can begin to heal. We can all begin to heal. Joe is still living here and I love that for us. Every evening Vex spends time reading with the girls while Ihead to the cabin we’ve moved Joe into and we study together. I know that she has feelings for Justice, and I know that they’re reciprocated, but whether or not they’ll act on them is a different story.
“Not yet. Whoever he’s working for, this ‘AshFall’ guy or just a budget version of Eden’s Keep, whoever they are, they have ties to the guy the Originals are hunting. They seem to all be in bed together.”
“That won’t work out well. Eden’s Keep don’t care about other people.”
“Exactly. They’ll have a falling out sooner or later. Until then it’s up to Jay and Theo to find out as much about this new Eden’s Keep as they can.” Vex stops and turns to me, “It’ll be OK baby, I’ve got you. None of those Eden’s Keep fuckers is getting to you or my girls. Especially not through those damn tunnels.”
I can’t help the laugh that bursts out of me. “God, I hope Goodson tries to use them again.” And I really do. Especially now that Vex and his brothers have connected the tunnels to the waterway out back. Now the gators have their very own playground, moving in and out of the tunnels below our feet.
“I kinda hope he does too.” Vex grins before sobering. “I guess we just have to wait and see. Me and the boys have been checking in with your rescue teams and warned them all that Eden’s Keep are fucking around again. They’re all on high alert.”
“That’s good,” I nod, hands balling into fists. “Is it bad that I want them to come for us?” Vex’s brows pull in. “I want them to come for us and for the Keep Chapter to shut them all down. Destroy them all.”
He cups my face, lips curled. “Feeling a little blood thirsty?”
“Maybe.” My lips twitch as my frown disappears and Vex kisses me.
“No matter what happens and whose ass we kick, we’re in this life together.”
“Together,” I whisper in reply.
Vex nods once before linking his fingers with mine. “Just like it was always meant to be since I dreamed about you as a kid.”
“Momma! Daddy! Uncle Damian said he has a surprise for us!”
Addy takes my hand while Bree takes Vex’s. She is very clearly the daddy’s girl of the two. Addy is more of an Uncle Damian girl, much to Justice’s disgust.
“What do you think the surprise is?” I ask Addy, giving her hand a little shake.
“Uncle Damian has been practicing tricks with Barbara. He’s trying to find what Barbara is good at but it’s hard because Mosely is good at everything and Uncle Damian says it makes Barbara sad,” Addy tells me.
“Mosely is just better at some things,” Bree says in her small voice. “But Barbara will be good at other things. It’s how it works.”
“That’s right, baby girl. We’re not all built to be the same or be good at the same stuff,” Vex says, smiling down at Bree as she beams up at him. I may not have ovaries that work, but they definitely stood up and clapped at that sweet exchange.
“I wonder what Barbara is good at?” Addy muses.
