Reaper

Four: Hannah

When Jackson and I walked into the main room of the clubhouse, he went over to the men and I went to Ali. I could tell by the way she was holding herself that she was in pain and if I had to guess, I'd say she's been overactive today and is feeling the consequences of not slowing down while being six months pregnant. Knowing that it's the girls' birthday party, she won't let anyone know. I'm honestly surprised that Axyl hasn't noticed yet, but then again, he's over there laughing with the guys. "Hey mama. How are you feeling?"

"I'm fine. My back is just acting up a bit right now. Did you and Reaper work your shit out? Thought I'd have to go in there and play buffer...even if you were screwing." Ali replies tersely. Of course, she would do that. It wouldn't be the first time. Her and Reaper have a weird relationship and I'm not the one that's going to interfere with that. They've been friends for years...longer that her and I. I wouldn't stop her from coming in anyways. I find it kind of hot to have someone watching us fuck. I know people will judge us, but I honestly don't care. I don't judge their sex life, they shouldn't judge mine.

"Wouldn't be the first time." I inform her as I start to rub her back to help ease the ache. She's good at hiding her pain, but I know what to look for. She was always good at hiding the pain that Alexander put her through, but I could always tell. It's like a sixth sense that I have after seeing the signs with my sister for so long. "Are you sure you're okay? I mean, it may be unnoticeable by others, but I know you and I know the movements you make when you're in pain. Maybe you should sit down for a minute. If I know you at all, I know you were up running around all day trying to make this the best party for the girls. You're six months pregnant Ali. You need to rest." Why not just call her out on it? It's not like she'll admit to it either way. She wants everything to be perfect for the twins.

"I'll be fine Han. Trust me." What more can I do? She won't listen to anyone. She's going to do what she wants to do and there isn't a thing anyone could do. Let's just hope she can get through the party. "So, did you tell him about your family?"

"I'll let you change the subject, this time, but remember I am the doctor here." I look over at the men and see that they're in their own world. Joking around with each other and having a good time. "Yeah, I did. I told him everything. About the blood on my hands and my sister. He said he doesn't care. He asked if I knew how he got his road name. Of course, I do. You've told me that story multiple times. He's told me that story too."

"So, you thought that because you've done what he's done multiple times, that he'd look at you differently? Why?"

"I don't know. I mean, I just thought that he wouldn't want a woman who has her hands stained. That he'd want some innocent woman that he could take care of. One that goes into hiding when shit hits the fan instead of wanting be on the front lines fighting next to her man." Ali starts laughing at me. "It's not that funny." She's bent over, the best she can, from laughing so hard. I think it's a valid worry.

"You should know him better than that. You've been fucking for almost two years. You've been fighting your feelings for him since the first year passed. I can see how much you want him, and I know exactly how much he wants you. He would sit at my house for hours and talk about it. Asking my opinion on how to get you to come around. To love him as much as he loves you. I told him that I told you not to fuck with him unless you were wanting to be in a relationship with him. That didn't go over well, but I knew you weren't looking for something serious. If it came down to picking between him and you, I would have felt torn, but ultimately, I would have chosen him because he's the one that's been there with me through everything during our childhood. Then there's you, you were there with me through everything with Alex. You saved my life when he left me for dead. I'm just glad that you guys worked your shit out."