“I don’t know how many times we have to go through this. There’s nothing to talk about. I’m serious. I’m done. I’ve movedon and I’m happy.” Like really happy. So happy I’m afraid to jinx it. It’s only been a few days, which sounds crazy, but I just have this feeling about Rogue. He’s honestly the first man I’ve ever had this gut instinct about. I never even felt this way for Alex, and I thought I was going to marry that man. Thankfully, he saved me from making the biggest mistake of my life. I’m actually grateful he deceived me, because it led me to the man I can really see myself with.
“No. You’re upset, and you’re doing this to get back at me. But he’s just a rebound. What we have is real. Here.” He shoves a sealed manilla envelope towards me. “I had my attorney draft up my divorce papers, and I wanted to show you so you could see that I’m telling you the truth. As soon as she gets back from her trip, I’m going to have her served. And then I’m going to devote my entire life to making it up to you. I love you so much, Izabelle. The one thing I never lied to you about is how much you mean to me. I never knew what love felt like until I met you. I mean that, my special girl.”
I’m trying not to roll my eyes.
The man I’m meant to be with would never betray me the way he did. He wouldn’t lie to me for an entire year about being married. The man I’m meant to be with will be considerate and have a good heart. He’ll put others first. He’ll be honest and loyal, and I’m seriously hoping he’ll be a tall, sexy Hulk who has the most amazing mouth and the cutest smile. I already have some serious feelings for Rogue. He’s not just a rebound. He’s growing to be something I hope for.
“I’m sorry, Alex, but I don’t feel the same about you. It’s not just the fact that you’re married, but I’ve realized there was so much missing from our relationship.” The main thing being honesty. “And the guy I’m seeing now isn’t just a rebound. He’s really special. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I want to get home to him. He’s waiting in my bed for me.”
I shove past him to get to my car door, and finally get it open.
“I’m not going to give up on us, Izabelle. I’ve never been more certain of anything in my life. You’re my soul mate. You’ll see that soon enough.”
I climb into my car and slam the door. Alex may truly have a couple screws loose. I need to talk to Rogue because it may be time to get a restraining order. I’m done with his harassment.
18
Rogue
Ipick up the call as soon as I see King’s name lighting up my screen. “Prez.”
“Hey, brother. Link told me you were playing bodyguard for one of Shay’s friends. Are things going okay? You deal with the ex yet?
Things are fucking amazing, and as far as the ex is concerned, he needs to take a hike or he’s going to regret pressing forward with my woman. I don’t want anyone treading on my territory. And that girl is mine.
“He’s been silent, but we’ll see if things stay that way.” I fail to believe he’s done. I think he’s just trying to figure out his next angle. “How are things out east?” Last I saw him, he was wrapped up with a little sweetbutt in his bed.
“I’m back home. Axle and Ice have shit under control for now, but things are blowing up out here.”
“Shit. You serious? What’s going on?”
No one’s told me shit. But they all know I’m on assignment.
“Things I can’t talk about over the phone,” he grits. “I called because there’s some shit that needs to be handled and since it’s concerning that father of yours, I figured you’d want to lead the charge.”
The motherfucker doesn’t learn, does he? I can’t fucking imagine what he’s up to this time. I thought he’d realize I wasn’t messing around. But being as though I never followed through on my threat, he probably thinks he’s in the clear. I’ve just been waiting for the right time to strike is all. Plus, I’ve been a little preoccupied.
“Yeah. I want to be the one to handle it. I’ll swing by the clubhouse this afternoon.” Hopefully, I can convince my girl to come with me. I want her to meet everyone.
“Sounds good. Drive safe.”
“Will do.”
As soon as we hang up, I hear the front door open and nearly launch off the bed to go to her.
“Shit, babe. Was the test that bad?” The look on her face raises my nerves. Damn, I hope she didn’t fail on account of me. I haven’t been a good influence since I’ve been here. She didn’t get any studying done last night.
“The test was fine. I think I aced it. But Alex was waiting for me after class.”
That fucker doesn’t know when to quit. He’s a persistent son of a bitch.
“What’d he want?”
“He brought me the divorce papers to prove that he was following through with it. I don’t know why he won’t leave me alone. I told him I’ve moved on, but he doesn’t believe me. I don’t even know what to do anymore.”
I do. It’s time to pay the good ol’ doc a visit and teach him what happens to fuckers who harass my girl. He’ll be lucky if he can ever do another surgery again.
“Just need you to give me his name, babe, and I’ll handle it.”
