Chapter 20
Trix
Vapor doesn't come back to the clubhouse until the early hours of the morning. He crawls into bed naked, and I curl up to him. I want to ask what happened to Decker's father and what's the next step toward getting rid of the Grave Diggers MC, but I don't. Vapor is uncharacteristically quiet. He just lies there, rubbing my back as I rest cuddled up to his side. It almost feels like something terrible happened and he's trying to process it.
Finally, I settle on asking, "Are you okay? You seem like you've been through something tonight."
He tugs me close with one arm. "Yeah, I'm okay. We took Marauder to the hospital for that knife wound, but Decker showed up with a gun and took him to see a medic instead. Whatever guy they're using seemed pretty good. He had packed the wound out and he wasn't losing much blood but allowing that old man on the back of a motorcycle was criminally stupid. If he doesn't get IV antibiotics, then he's in a bad way."
Shock rolls through my mind. "I don't get it. Why wouldn't they want him to get medical attention?"
"He has an outstanding warrant related to a murder in Dover County."
"Oh, I see. That probably makes sense in their world."
"Yeah, but Marauder made the choice to get treatment. I'm guessing he was trying to look out for his club. Sure, having the cops come down on them would be bad, but if he dies, then it's leaving the Diggers to his sons—which from this evening's shenanigans, don't look the best pair of hands for his legacy."
"Do you have any idea where they went?"
"Nope, but they're probably heading out of state if Marauder lasts that long. Have you heard any word on King?"
"Tracker called about an hour ago. He's out of surgery but still in a critical condition. He and Hark are staying with Mel for the time being at her apartment over the bar in town. Jamus offered them a room at his place, but I think everyone's still a bit shell-shocked."
"Yeah, I guess you all have a lot to process."
"At least they've got a roof over their heads until they can get their clubhouse back," I say.
Vapor yawns, it looks like exhaustion is kicking in, "Yeah, I don't think that's going to happen. Marauder cut a deal with Siege to withdraw to the county line in exchange for him sparing his life. Unfortunately, he thought it would be a cool idea to have his crew set the building on fire before they pulled out."
My chest ached to know the clubhouse me and my brothers grew up around was nothing more than a steaming pile of rubble. "That's going to be a loss, particularly for Tracker and Hark since that was the only home they ever had."
"But not you, because you have an apartment of your own, right?"
I pull him down for a kiss. "Yeah, King never really liked having me around."
"I know King's a complete dumbass. Imagine bearing a grudge against a little girl because her mother refused to live an outlaw's life."
I smother back a sad smile, "It seems absurd when you think of it that way, though I suppose if he thought like his son, then to him I was the product of an affair, even if his son was no longer married to my mom when I was conceived. I was a reminder of what he saw as her cheating."
"This situation just has layers and layers of toxicity, sorry to say it, babe, but as far as dysfunctional families go, I think yours wins the prize." Vapor, of course, hit the bull's eye with that canny observation.
I point out the obvious, "In their world, the club presidents have to face off against each other to prove they're the meanest and most vicious, otherwise their men won't follow their lead."
"Yeah, I get that. It's just a sad, shitty life to lead. It seems like they were both locked in a prison of their own making."
"I don't disagree with anything you said there. As for me, I'm having a hard time coming up with an ounce of compassion for either of them. For the first time in my life, I feel like I'm experiencing true freedom. Having the two of them put out of action for a while can only make the world a better place."
He turns over and brings his hand up to move a strand of hair from my face. "I love you, Trix. Now that you don't need a marriage alliance to be safe, will you choose me?"
I bring my hands up to cup his handsome face. "You know that I will. You're the best thing in my world. I never want to let you go."
Relief floods his face. "Thank you, sweetheart. You're slowly becoming my whole world."
"You better not let your brother hear you say that. He's already read me the riot act about hogging all your time."
"Let me know if he keeps harassing you. I'll beat his ass."
I tilt my head up and grin at him. "He said you'd say something like that and wanted me to tell you that couldn't win a sparring match with him to save your life."
"Is that right? He said all that?"
"Well, he actually said ‘to save your miserable life' but that sounded a bit rude."
"Haze thinks he's funny but he's not. Just remember that about him," Vapor says with a grin.
"I thought it was hilarious how he abducted the club president of a rival club as an early wedding gift."
"I dread to think what he's got in mind for you as a wedding gift."
"He already gave me my gift. It's a free tattoo. He'll stick anything on anyone I want."
"You have sweet, soft skin. The kind that'll take ink like a dream."
I flash him a mischievous grin. "I don't want to dance around possessive stereotypes, but I was thinking of having him add my name to that elaborate tattoo crawling around your dick."
He jerks back and looks me over with new eyes. "What? Why would you want that? You know my cock is yours for now and always."
"Is this coming from the man who ordered me a property cut already?"
His expression turns wry. "Darlin' there's a world of difference between a leather cut and needles in the cock. My brother has a fucking big mouth. He's gonna need to shut it and stay out of our business, that was gonna be a surprise for you."
"Don't be that way. Haze is a nice guy, I've got to keep on my future brother-in-law's good side."
"So, we're really gonna do this? You want to marry me?" Vapor said looking down at me.
It wasn't the most romantic of proposals but given everything that had happened today it was perfect.
"Yes, I do," I pull him down for a lingering kiss. For a guy who has been out fighting bad guys and saving humanity, Vapor sure recovers his energy fast when sex is on the table.
I melt into his touch, allowing him to plunder my mouth like he owns me. We get lost in the sensual feel of our tongues sliding against each other and our hands wandering. When his hand cups the side of my face, I melt all over again. There is nothing in the world better than his warm embrace. There's nothing in the world I love better than being in Vapor's arms. This is where I know I'm meant to be. I spent my whole life avoiding tattooed bikers because I didn't trust the ones in the Hellfire Hounds—and ended up falling head over heels in love with Vapor.
My hands slide around his body, and I rake my nails up and down his back sensually. The more we kiss the more aroused I become. All the thoughts of the day's events are million miles away when Vapor has his hands on me. Right now, there's just me and the man I love, intent on giving each other pleasure.
I feel his cock pressing against my hip and he murmurs, "You want my cock or my mouth?"
"You always ask that. I want your cock this time, slow and sensual. There's no rush because we're got the rest of our lives to spend together."
He places a light kiss on my nose and presses his forehead against mine. "You sure about sex tonight?"
"This is the first night I've felt like my life is truly my own."
"You want to forget the past and for us to start fresh. Am I correct?"
I nod and pull his face back down for another kiss. "Being with you makes everything else better."
His lips brush against my neck, making me feel vulnerable, which somehow in turn makes my arousal soar like never before.
He whispers, "You're the only woman I've never been able to get out of my head. I fucking dream about you at night."
"I hope you're not looking for an apology. I'm absolutely thrilled that you're as into me as I am you."
When our lips meet again, my heart explodes with excitement. Then his kiss gets firmer and more demanding. Something is triggering his lust big time. I realize what it is, when he whispers, "I can scent your arousal and it's driving me insane."
I'm not surprised when he hungrily moves down my body to lap at my sex. His tongue becomes ever more insistent until I'm coming and lose myself in the sensation.
When I come a second time, I can feel a sexy growl against my clit. I slide my hand through his long hair as he continues licking me.
When he's finished, he climbs up the bed and settles between my thighs. I automatically wrap my legs around his waist, eager to make him feel welcome. I can feel his thick cock practically pulsating with a heartbeat of its own on my stomach.
"God, you feel so good like that," he says huskily.
I reach down and place his cock at my core. He's on his knees and lifts my hips to get a good angle before sliding home. I'm not gonna lie, there is always a tiny bite of pain when Vapor stretches me open around his large cock. But there is also pleasure and that far outweighs the pain. He starts powering into me, slowly, making me feel every inch of his generous endowment.
It feels like he's denying me the full pleasure his cock can give by increasing his speed. "Faster, babe. Faster and harder."
He pulls me out of the bed so fast it makes my head spin. The next thing I know, my back is against the wall. I'm suspended in mid-air by his arms under each of my legs, splaying me open for his cock to have its sexy way with me.
He nips my ear and says, "Put your arms around my neck and hold on tight."
I eagerly follow his directions and am surprised at just how good it feels, any thoughts about falling gone as I realize that Vapor is holding me tight and I'm safe.
"Your pussy is so fucking wet, I love how you grip my cock." His voice is deep and rough, his words punctuated by each thrust.
Every time he slams home, he clashes against my clit, causing me to moan with pleasure. He also manages to find the right angle to hit my g-spot. This man can find that spot quicker than I found it on myself. Every time I'm about to come, he slows down and my pending orgasm recedes, making me moan with desire.
"Come around my cock, sweetness. I want to feel you gush all over the head of my cock."
I reach down to stroke my clit and when he thrusts again, It's too much. My body clamps down around his in the strongest orgasm of my entire life. My orgasm crashes down around me so hard it feels like the top of my head is going to explode.
When his cock is finished convulsing his legs collapse and he slides down to his knees taking me with him. I end up straddling his lap on the floor. His hand comes up to cup my cheek and he tilts my face up to look into my eyes. "That was fucking amazing, I love you Trix."
"I love you too, Vapor," I gasp, trying to get my breath back.
"So when are we gonna get married?"
"Look at you, I tease. "You're here proposing with no ring, no property cut, and no plan for where we're going to live."
"But you're saying yes, right?"
I smile at him. "I'd be crazy not to. My thought is I'd better lock you down before one of the club girls lures you away."
Wrapping one big arm around me again, he says, "Ain't no club girl ever come close to claiming my heart. Hell, they don't even listen to trance music."
Grinning at him, I admit, "Sharing the same musical taste is a point in our favor."
Vapor's voice turns serious, "You're the only woman I can't live without."
"Yeah, I want you, Vapor. I've never met anyone I clicked with as easily as I do with you."
"I want us to plan a nice wedding because you deserve all the best things that life has to offer. We'll buy our own place and I'll work hard to make you happy, Trix."
"I've got a news flash for you, Vapor. I was never one of those girls that daydreamed about my wedding day. I don't have any preconceived ideas about what our wedding should be like, I just want you."
"You're right. Those things are nice but the only important thing I have to offer is my unyielding love and support. No matter what life throws at us, I'll be right there at your side."
"I'll do whatever it takes to make sure you know that you're loved in return," I promise him.
His arms hug me tighter. "Finding you at that rave is the best thing that ever happened to me, Trix. Before you, I was just drifting along, doing whatever felt right at any given time. Now, I feel like my life has a purpose. I'm so thankful that Dex called me that night."
"Dex?" I say in surprise. "You know Dexter? He called me that night too, I hadn't known there was going to be a rave."
"Well, whaddya know? Maybe we've got a lot to thank our joint friend for. I was gonna ask Haze to be my best man, but maybe I'll have two," Vapor says with a grin.
"I never hoped that I would ever have a happily ever after, because my family was the Hellfire Hounds. Being with you feels like finally getting everything I ever wanted all wrapped up in one sexy, tattooed package."
I don't how long we sat there on the floor, but he eventually stands up with me in his arms and carries me to the bed. I think to myself how lucky I am to have Vapor in my life. No matter what happens, I'll have a partner I truly love beside me every step of the way.