Tiny's Sweet Obsession

60: March 6th

Tiny POV

As soon as we returned to the clubhouse, Blade called for a meeting, and any hope of taking Lily to my room quickly diminished. I kissed Lily before going in and taking my seat next to Gears.

Blade raised his hand, and we all fell silent. "Killer and Ace are on the phone, and they have located the three men," he stated.

"We land tomorrow. I need three SUVs and a few of you to meet us at the airport," Killer said through the speakerphone. "Not Tiger or Tiny."

Tiger slumped back in her chair and called for Dakota to sit in her lap, giving her something to focus on.

I'm right there with you, Tiger. These men will soon understand the pain and wrath of a Phoenix Rider. They pissed off the wrong motherfucker.

"Whiskey is out with Kayla. She went into labor early. Myself, Hawk, and Shotgun will meet you there," Blade confirmed and nodded to Hawk.

Hawk confirmed the three men were Alexander Asher, Matthew Warner, and Jaxson Reed. They own one of the largest import/export businesses in the states for both legal and illegal products.

Although their capture is a big blow to them, it won't stop their business from continuing. Then again, our focus is bringing them to justice and not taking down their empire. However, we still have Devil's Disciples on the run, and taking them down is our biggest priority.

"Anything else?" Blade asked, staring at me, and I took that as my cue.

Standing, I took a breath. "I want to ask Lily to be my Old Lady. She turns eighteen tomorrow, and I want her to know she can have a new life here with us and me if she wants."

Gears nodded and smiled. He knew this was a big step for Lily and me, but I was ready. However, I could hear Killer mumbling and grumbling through the phone.

"Has this love bug bitten anyone else going around my club?" he sarcastically asked.

"Oh shut up, old man," Tiger quipped back, rolling her eyes. "I think it's about damn time, Tiny. I vote yes," she said, hitting her fist on the table. Gears followed behind her, and it wasn't long before everyone agreed.

"Ace approves, and if everyone else is in, so am I. Let me know how it goes," Killer said and hung up.

I sighed with relief, knowing I had my brother's approval. Hopefully, Lily sees a future here with me and wants to stay. But there's a chance she could say no. If that is what she wants, then I will let her go. I never want Lily to feel trapped or stuck in one place again and I will do anything to make her feel safe and happy.

We all filed out of the meeting room and I could immediately smell chocolate coming from the kitchen. Following my nose I found Lily in the kitchen next to the chocolate cake I smelled. The fact that she was back in the kitchen and baking again gave me hope she wanted to move forward. I tried my best to persuade her to let me try it with an abundance of kisses, but she stood her ground and we joined the others in the living room.

Lily's timer went off and she headed into the kitchen to finish decorating her cake. When she placed it on the bar top everyone immediately gathered around. My sweet Sunshine took a slice to Hawk, making sure he had a slice before it was gone. I waited for her to return before trying the delicious cake, but hearing everyone enjoying their slice around me made it difficult.

Lily returned holding a box and looked perplexed. She sat down next to me, and I smiled. She tried to give it back to me, but there was no way in hell I would let my girl go anywhere without a way to contact her. She opened the box, carefully pulled out the new phone, and tapped the screen. Lily sucked in a breath, and her face paled slightly.

"Everything okay?" I asked.

"Yeah, I just didn't realize what day it was. Guess after I left, I lost all sense of time," she nervously admitted.

I pulled Lily into me, kissed her head, and slid the piece of cake I saved towards her.

"You didn't try it?" she asked.

"I wanted you to taste it first. You did all the hard work," I smiled.

Lily took a bite of her cake, and her blue eyes widened before a sigh escaped her lips, and she leaned back in the booth. While everyone else talked about the nursery and coffee shop, Lily remained silent, and I knew today's date was bothering her.

March 6th. One day before turning eighteen. A day before she can be freed from her past and begin the life she's always dreamed of. I know she is nervous and doesn't want people to fuss over her, but the girls and I plan to celebrate Lily and everything she brings to this family.

Those of us not going to the airport tomorrow, or involved in any aspect of it, spent hours planning how to finish the coffee shop and the baby's room before Kayla came home. The girls placed several online orders, so we could pick it up and take it to the right place.

Eventually, we made our way to our room. As Lily took a long bath, I placed her present on the bed and quickly showered in Gear's room. When I returned, Lily was still in the bathroom, so I plugged in our phones and sat nervously, waiting for her to finish.

Ten minutes later, I heard the tub drain, and it felt like an eternity before Lily stepped out of the bathroom. Her short, wavy-brown hair dripped onto my black shirt, which stopped at her mid-thighs.

Fuck me. Most guys prefer a girl's ass or chest, but not me. Lily has legs for days, and I cannot wait to have them wrapped around me. She is the perfect blend of sweetness and beauty unmatched by anyone.

"You didn't have to," Lily commented, staring at the present.

I laughed and pulled Lily into my lap, kissing her cheek.

"I don't know how you celebrated your birthday in the past, but here we go all-out for the people we love. And that includes you," I beamed. "I love you, Lily, and I want you to have the best birthday possible. Besides, you only turn eighteen once."

Tears streamed down Lily's freshly washed face, and I grabbed her face, kissing away her tears before motioning for her to open her present. Anything to stop the tears.

Lily carefully untied the light blue bow and opened the large box, and a small gasp left her lips. She carefully removed each piece of the pastry tool set and marveled at each piece. Tiger bought her everything for the shop, but I wanted Lily to have a set for herself. Next, she pulled out a baking book from the British baking show she loved and commented that she wanted to try some of their recipes. But the real shock came when she saw the lilac-colored apron.

Misty blue eyes met mine, and I smiled, nodding at the apron, which Lily held up for me to see. It had the Phoenix Rider's logo on the front, and underneath read: Tiny's Sunshine.

"There's one more thing, Sunshine," I commented. Lily looked back in the box, and the tears started flowing again.

Happy Birthday, Sunshine. I hope this one is the beginning of many more together.