Handsome and Haunting

Chapter 35

The twelve and a half hour drive from Charming to Tacoma was a long one. The six bikers stopped when they needed fuel and once to grab a bite to eat. Donut wanted to get back as quickly as possible so they could deal with the threat to his club and ease Lee's mind. It was just before seven pm when the group arrived at SAMTAC'S clubhouse. Lee welcomed his brothers back with a wide smile and welcomed Chibs and Happy with one-armed man hugs. He got the six men caught up on the goings-on since Donut and the others had left for Charming once they were alone in the chapel. Happy just nodded as he listened.

"Seems like we need t' hit 'em hard an' fast when they're not expecting it." Chibs commented earning a grunt from Happy and a head nod from Kozik. Lee told the SAMCRO bikers all he knew about the whereabouts, movement, and business ventures of their rival so they could start planning out what to do. They discussed their plan of attack for over an hour before they had plans solidified and agreed upon. Once they were out of church, Lee nodded and the party began. It had been over a year since Happy had seen his Tacoma brothers and he was glad to get caught up with them.

Some of the 'ol ladies had cooked and brought dinner to the clubhouse for those who wanted it. Happy and Chibs were more than willing to take part in the hospitality of their hosts. Although it was good, Chibs didn't think it compared to Gemma and Isabella's cooking. Crow eaters handed out beers to any biker that didn't already have a drink in his hand or on his table. Happy remained quiet as he ate with Kozik and Bowie. The blond headed biker was still amazed that Happy had taken an 'ol lady and even actually married her. He wondered if kids were next for the man he thought he knew. The thought made Kozik want to laugh but he refrained.

As the night went on, plenty of women offered themselves to Chibs and Happy and every other biker in the clubhouse. Happy always pushed them away and told them to leave him alone. He had and 'ol lady and he was a loyal man. "What happens on a run, stays on run" was fine for some couples but to him it was cheating and he didn't want to do that to his wonderful wife. Clay had cheated on Gemma, though it was teach the prospect a lesson, and Gemma found out about it. She flipped her shit. He knew Isabella would be devastated by the revelation and he couldn't do that to her. One particular blond didn't seem to get the point when he kept pushing her away. He finally had enough as Kozik and Bowie watched the exchange.

"Leave me alone. I have an 'ol lady already." Happy exclaimed.

"The Tacoma Killah will never take an 'ol lady so come on! Let's have some fun." The blond stated making Happy growl and stand up.

In one swift movement, his large hand wrapped around her neck. Her eyes widened in shock and fear. Her pupils dilated as she stared at his face. Happy lifted her where she was standing on her toes, nearly off the ground. He squeezed her throat as he leaned in close. Their noses were nearly touching. "I fucking said to leave me alone. If you don't, you'll be my next smiley face." he growled as he stared into her eyes. She just shook her head in understanding. He let her go and she quickly moved to the other side of the clubhouse trying to get as far away from the Killah as she possibly could.

"I can't believe you're really not going to take one these crow eaters to bed. You could have any woman you want." Bowie stated as Happy sat back down.

"I have the woman I want. I don't need these whores." Happy grunted before taking a sip of his beer.

"But she's so...and you're a tattooed killer. What on Earth do the two of you have in common?" Bowie inquired, "I mean, I kinda get why she might be interested in you but..."

"But what?" Happy growled.

"What do you see in someone so naïve and innocent looking as her? Almost prissy even." Bowie replied, ignoring the tension he was causing.

"She's someone I can confide in without being judged or looked down on. She looks past what I do for the club." Happy explained.

Bowie just stared at his brother for a moment before looking out at the debauchery before them. Half-naked women everywhere trying to get the attention of someone with a kutte on. Liquor flowing freely. Music loud and pounding. People scattered throughout the room. Couple people shooting pool and laughing. Kozik had never heard his brother talk as openly as he just did. Everyone figured he was a psychotic killer and never thought about the repercussions of what he did for the club. There were a lot of bodies he's put in the ground. That had to take some sort of toll on the man but no one ever thought of it. Kozik just watched Happy watching his brothers and the crow eaters and sipping his beer silently.

"How'd you two meet?" Kozik asked, "I can't imagine you two running across one another at a party."

"She had a flat tire and came to Teller-Morrow. Then her dad developed the land right next door so she came to talk to Gemma several times about some stuff dealing with that." Happy shrugged, "Things happened and we started dating."

"I can't believe you were "dating". Just doesn't seem like you, man." Bowie stated.

"She's a special woman. Deserved to be treated as such." Happy simply replied earning a head nod from the blond.

"How did her parents take to you? All covered in tattoos. In the local MC. Been to prison. A killer." Bowie asked.

"They know I've been to prison but don't know I've killed people. We don't want them to know. I've let them get to know me and they seem like me just fine. Pretty open minded people unlike some of her other family members." Happy shrugged again as he finished off his beer.

"So she knows you've killed for the club?" Kozik asked.

"Yeah. I was showing her all my tats one night and she asked why I had so many smiley faces. I decided to be up-front about it." Happy stated, "And before you ask, no she didn't freak out. She was calm about it and asked if they were all bad men who deserved it. Told her yes and that was the end of the conversation."

"Damn, man. Does she have any siblings or cousins you can hook me up with?" Kozik laughed making Happy shake his head no.

"Don't think you'd like her family." Happy retorted.

"Well. As long as you're content then that's all that matters, right?" Kozik stated before waving for more beers.

Happy just grunted his response. He sat there and had a few more beers with his brothers listening to them getting him caught up on their lives. Shortly after midnight he headed off to the dorm he'd been assigned and turned in for the night. He stripped down to his boxers and crawled into bed. Before he turned in, he checked his phone in case she'd called and he hadn't heard it. There were no calls but a few text messages.

Isabella: We've landed in New York and are at the hotel. Just had dinner and am getting settled for the night. Hope you made it to Tacoma safely.

Isabella: I love you and miss you already. Stay safe while you're up there. Come back in one peace!

Isabella: I figure you're catching up with your brothers up there so I'm heading to bed. Let me know when you're on your way back home. Be safe and I'll see you at home.

He smiled as he thought about what to tell her. He hadn't been ignoring her texts, he simply hadn't heard them with how loud the music had been.

Happy: Sorry for not answering earlier. Music was so loud I didn't hear my phone go off. I love you too. We made it safe. I'll let you know when we're on our way back. I'm always safe. You be safe while you're in NY. Night.

He set his phone on the bedside table, turned off the lamp, and got settled on his back. A pounding on his door woke him from his slumber. Looking at the clock on his phone, he realized it was a wake-up call. He quickly dressed and headed out to meet up with his brothers. They had business to take care of and today was the day it all started. Chibs and Happy followed Kozik, Bowie, Tiny, Donut, and Lorca out to their bikes so they could scout their first location to decide when to take action. Isabella was far from his mind as he rode along behind his brothers.

A/N: Think anything will happen to either of them while they're apart?

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