Epilogue

Keri

I can't believe it; I'm finally getting the fuck out of here.

Macie called me this morning and said after the game tonight, she's coming home. Kenny, Macie, and myself talked and Macie decided to do it.

So, I am officially getting the hell out of here. Like Macie, I've wanted to get out of this place that holds some dark moments for me. I suffered with drug addiction, have been clean for a long time, and because I got clean, I wasn't cool anymore for my boyfriend.

So, that heartbreak stings deep, only wanting to better myself I lost the love of my life; well, what I thought was, clearly he was not.

It was nice talking to Sully when I visited Macie. I haven't really allowed myself to talk to any guys, and Sully really is a nice guy. He puts that bad boy vibe off, but he's also not trying to get into my pants; He's actually talking to me.

He texted me last night and said Congratulations; of course I exchanged numbers with him.

And as excited as I am, I am also nervous, so nervous. I'll be living with Macie until I find my own place; I like my own space.

It's going to be a bit before we are up and running. With the money Kenny is giving Macie, or returning the favor, whatever it is, it bought the place and gives us extra to do what Macie has planned .

I love her ideas; she really has a talent for this type of stuff. I told her that this needs to be fully owned by her, but she refused. So, we are fifty-fifty partners, so, I'm an owner of a club, well, will be.

Macie said the guys would have a few days off, so they were going to ride the bikes here. Apparently, Koda is flying in because his bike is still here. I guess I'm riding back with someone, so excited for that. It's been a bit since I've been on the back of a bike.

I don't have much stuff and what I do, I packed it up and shipped it to Macie's new place yesterday. I hate moving shit, so it's easier this way for me. It should be there when I get there. Mainly clothes and little bs, I don't need any furniture, their spare room is now mine, which I've already slept in and damn that bed is nice.

I'm good. I finally see the light in my future, kind of like Macie, thinking I'd never get it. I'm just glad to be getting out of here and tonight is my last night at the club.

I make it epic, I give it everything I have, and feel this club consume me one last time before I kiss it goodbye.

Sully

Well, Macie is doing it which means, she is now the owner of a club, and Keri will be living with us soon.

This could be dangerous; It's easy for me to behave when Keri is miles away, not easy a few feet .

Fuck Macie what are you doing to me.

Koda is aware of the situation; Macie can't keep a fucking secret from her brother. But we all promise to never talk about it. We don't need to. Jack helped him out, Kenny did the right thing.

He set Macie right up for success, just like her father did him. And the good-hearted Macie always thinking about everyone else, made sure it was all fifty-fifty with Keri.

She didn't need to do that, but she did. Jax is right, she is an Angel. A spicy one; I chuckled with that.

We won the game tonight, so we are moving to the next series, fuck yeah. We are on fire; this is the best we've played together and I'm fucking pumped.

With that win, we get a few days off, so we are going home. Koda wants to get his bike, so figured we all just go back home Jax, Macie and I will ride, and Koda will fly in, then ride back with us. And I'm hoping on the way back I've got a little backpack.

It's been a hot minute since I've gotten my dick off, and I'm dying, but Keri's different. I don't feel like that with her, I mean I do, I want to tear that ass up, but I want to get to know her, see what she's all about.

I don't know what it is about these dumb fucks breaking these girls' hearts and making the good ones always so fucking hard to chase.

But I'm going to keep on chasing, because I'm interested, really fucking interested.

Koda

On a plane back home so I can get my bike, taking a few days away while we have the time off.

Well, we technically are not off, we took off, needing to go home and get Keri, and so Macie can do what she needs with Kenny. Plus, it's been too long since I've been on my bike. I'm itching.

I knew there was a reason Kenny always watched over Macie, I'm not an idiot, I saw it all. I know creepy, watching my sister. But my dad drilled it into my head to protect her, so, that's what I've done, but my workload has been lightened.

Jax has full duty of her now, and I told him so.

Of course, I will always watch over and protect my little sister, but it's Jax's job now. That's his women and I'm trying to find mine.

Kind of why I said fuck it and signed the contract with Josh and the Nighthawks team. Like Macie, needed a new start, a fresh start, away from home that holds a bunch of bull shit and shit show memories.

I texted mom to let her know we were headed home. She seems excited, but now I have to keep yet another secret from my mother; Fucking Macie.

I wipe my face with my chuckle, as my mind stirs with my sister's bull shit over the years; She's not a problem, but she can be.

Paid that credit card off too, and cancelled it. She can rack up Jax's now. He makes enough money for when she throws one of her fits, and she will.

She's going to give Jax a run for his money, and I can't wait to sit back and watch this shit. Especially when she gets her new club up and running. Her head is going to swell and that diva in her is going to explode, mark my words.

The sass will get sassier .

But I'm proud of my sister and for moving on from this Corey bull shit.

She's always looking out for everyone else, putting herself last, that's why she didn't tell anyone about that shit.

She knew we would have fucked him up and it would have gotten us kicked off the team. I still want to beat the fuck out of him, probably will if I see him.

But for now, I won't hunt the son of a bitch down.

Jax

Probably a terrible idea to take the bikes home, it's a hell of a ride, but it's the energy I have.

We just won again, moving to the next series, one step closer to the goal winning it all. A hockey players dream, and damn I want this dream. And I want it even more with my girl right here with me.

Macie is officially the owner of the space she is going to turn into a club. I love her ideas, and she's got more.

I knew there was something holding her back, Corey really fucked her up. But I don't think it was just that. I just want her to move on from that shit, I know she won't forget, but damn I want my girl to be happy, not scared that someone is going to rip her heart from her chest .

Corey's day will come that is a promise I made to myself. I will fuck him up when I see him.

As we ride, she trails her thumbs across my stomach, her helmet lays on my back, and her legs are squeezed into my sides. I take my hand from the handlebar, covering hers and she flips her hand, entangling her fingers through mine.

"You alright?" I ask her through our helmets.

"Yeah, just thinking." She barely whispers.

"About?"

"I don't know." She giggles.

That causes me to chuckle, "It must be something if you're thinking."

Her giggle fills my helmet and I squeeze her hand tighter, "I'm excited Jax, the future we have, just all of it. And I won't lie, I'm a little scared."

Pulling my hand away, needing to pull the clutch in as I shift as I tell her "I won't ever hurt you Macie, that's a promise I will make."

"You can't promise that Jax."

"The fuck I can't." I growl, that pisses me off.

She giggles, "Alright, I'm going to hold you to that big boy."

My hand covers hers again and I squeeze her little hand in mine, hating how badly she's been hurt making her not want to trust a damn thing.

But I'm getting there, we're just getting started.

Macie

Dreading going back home, I'm also excited, knowing this is going to start yet another chapter in my life, and I can't wait.

I was cautious at first, scared to commit to being tied down to something or someone, but I'm not anymore. And that is because of Jax, all because of Jax.

He showed me love, he made me feel it in every way, touch, kiss, his words, just being him. He accepted me for my life, who I want to be, who I am.

He supports me in wanting that life too, just as I support him. He's my ride or die, and I his.

I don't know what my future has instore entirely, but I know it's going to be with him. I feel it, I want it, I crave it more than I ever have before. That commitment fear is no longer there for falling in love.

I forbid love, not wanting to ever find it. Also asked myself, why would I; love only leaves you with a broken heart.

You can't promise that you won't hurt someone, you won't break their heart, even if it is for a minute. Life happens and that is what slapped me in the face.

It made me realize; life isn't perfect.

I used to be angry with my father for getting sick. It wasn't his fault, but it broke my heart .

I was so angry at Holly for leaving me, but she didn't, she was killed in an accident, but it broke my heart.

And Corey, well he is just a poor excuse of a person, that takes pleasure in breaking girls' hearts, and I was a victim of that, which left me with a broken heart.

Jax repaired my heart. He has shown me nothing but reasons why I should open my heart. And he has it, he has all of it.

He's completely on board with what I want for my club, and I have a surprise cooked up for him.

When my future used to look not fun, it is looking fun now. I get to have my girl come and live with us while we start our club. Sully's happy about that, and I still have my brother.

Most importantly, I have all this, and a sexy ass Captain as my man, and I can't wait for our future.