A week went by. A whole week, and Luke was still keeping Mackenzie at the club. "Luke, can we go home yet?" Mackenzie sighed as she poured herself a glass of water. She took a sip and placed one hand on her stomach.
"Not yet, baby. Mitchy's still working on making sure Romeo can't hack us again." Luke sighed and wrapped his arms around her waist from behind. "I promise, we'll get back home as soon as Mitchy figures this out. He's close".
"Luke, it's been a week already. I'm getting closer and closer to my due date, and I don't want to have to bring Caden here instead of to the house." Mackenzie sighed and leaned back against Luke's chest.
"I know, baby, I know.." Luke sighed and pressed a kiss to the top of her head. "I love you."
"I love you, too." Mackenzie set her glass down and rubbed her stomach.
"How's he doing?" Luke asked, helping Mackenzie sit down.
"He's been moving a lot more recently." She rubbed her large stomach and looked at Luke. He knelt down in front of her and pressed a soft kiss to her stomach.
"Hey, bug, it's daddy." Luke grinned, rubbing her stomach. "I hope you're alright in there. Only 11 more weeks until we get to meet you." Mackenzie giggled softly as Caden kicked where Luke was rubbing.
"He already loves you so much, Lu." She smiled, tears filling her eyes.
"Hey, hey, no tears, love." Luke grinned and stood up. He kissed her forehead once more. She smiled softly and held his hands.
"I really do love you, Luke. I wouldn't want to go through this with anyone else." Mackenzie pulled Luke down and gently pressed her lips to his. He kissed back softly, cupping her cheek. "You know what the worst part of being pregnant is?"
"Mm, what is it?" Luke asked, rubbing her cheek gently.
"The not having sex part." Mackenzie giggled and looked up at Luke.
"Don't worry, Mac. When Caden finally gets here and we reach the 6 week checkup, we will have incredible sex everywhere in the house." Luke chuckled and pulled up a chair next to Mackenzie. She giggled and propped her feet up in his lap, her winter boots dripping snow onto his dress pants.
"Promise?" She giggled, looking up at him.
"Of course, Mackenzie. I wouldn't let our sex be bad." Luke laughed, rubbing her leg gently. Luke was about to tell her again how much he loved her, but he was cut off by Calum bolting into the club.
"We've got a bit of a situation." Calum looked around the club frantically.
"What's going on?" Luke asked, standing up quickly.
"Romeo's here. Demanding that you see him. He's waiting outside for you." Calum explained.
"We need to go now. Mackenzie get into the car with Calum. I'll handle this," he said running out of the room. Calum helped Mackenzie to the car into a spot where if they were detected by a member of the opposing gang, she could be safe.
Luke was leaning against the alley side door of the safe house, holding a big black bag. He took a deep breath and then sighed before slinging it over his shoulder and walking to the alley.
It didn't take long for the others to find Luke. Mackenzie and Calum came back inside when they were sure Luke made it to the alley. They were greeted by Ashton, Michael and a few other members that Mackenzie didn't know too well. Calum reached under the billiards table and grabbed a gun as they all gathered around in the back room.
"What the hell? Do you just have guns hidden all over the place?" Mackenzie asked, shocked at the discovery.
"Well, yeah, I need to be protected." Michael said, bringing her to the bar before pulling out a gun from behind the counter. He handed it to Mackenzie.
"No, Mike." Mackenzie shook her head, trying to give the gun back.
"Mackenzie, take it. Luke needs to know you're protected." Michael sighed and pulled his gun out of his belt. She hesitantly took the gun. The gang followed Calum out to the alley doorway, Mackenzie trailing behind them. Luke stopped for a minute and turned to the group at the door. He nodded softly at the boys quickly. They all nodded back and loaded their guns, most of them stepping away from the side and disappearing into different areas of the club. He turned to Mackenzie.
"No matter what happens," he whispers against her forehead, "you are the love of my life. You and Caden will be so happy." He whispered before kissing her forehead. She slapped his chest.
"Don't say that," she snarled at him. "Nothing is going to happen," she said, as tears slowly began to form. He wiped under her eyes softly.
"We'll all be okay," he said, planting one more kiss on her forehead before turning and closing the door and stepping into the alley. Calum stood beside Luke, with Mackenzie behind him and Ashton at her side, ready to protect her.
"Look who finally showed up." Romeo's voice was like nails on a chalkboard, grating down Mackenzie's spine.
"What do you want?" Luke glared at him, clutching his gun.
"I just want to talk." Romeo chuckled. "Ah, Mackenzie, it's so nice to see you again. How's the pregnancy?"
"Fine." Mackenzie's voice was much colder than Luke had ever heard.
"That's good. I have something for you, Mr. Hemmings." Romeo hooked his gun back into his belt. "You just have to come get it. Alone." Luke hesitantly took a step closer to Romeo.
"What is it?" Luke asked, slowly walking closer. He finally made it up to Romeo, a smirk tugging at Romeo's lips.
"Just a nice present." Romeo chuckled darkly and whipped out his gun quickly, using the butt of the pistol to hit Luke's head. Luke groaned and held his head as he smacked down onto the ground, blood dripping down the side of his face.
"You son of a bitch." Luke growled, tackling Romeo the ground.
"Luke!" Mackenzie yelled, trying to run out to him. Calum grabbed one arm, while Ashton grabbed the other, holding her back. "Luke!" She cried. Luke gripped Romeo's collar, throwing punch after punch to his face. Luke reached for his gun, as Romeo had lost his when Luke tackled him. Romeo wrapped his hand around Luke's throat and grabbed Luke's gun.
"You leave me and my family alone!" Luke yelled, punching Romeo in the throat. Romeo grunted and released his grip on Luke's throat. Luke was about to plant another fist against Romeo's cheek when Romeo pulled the trigger. Luke's body collapsed against Romeo's.
"Luke!" Mackenzie screamed, struggling against Ashton and Calum, who had flanked back to her side. Tears were streaming down her face as she watched Romeo stand up. He kicked Luke in the ribs a couple times before climbing into his black Mustang. Al and Grayson winked at Mackenzie as they slid into the back seat. The car sped off, spewing out thick, black smoke. "Do something!" She screamed but Ashton and Calum didn't let go of her. "Luke! " Mackenzie yelled once more, hoping he'd get up and tell her he was alright. "Luke.." Her voice cracked as she went slack against Ashton and Calum, watching as John and Mitchy ran out of the alleyway. She could hear more gunshots in the far distance but she didn't pay any attention.
"He's gone, Mackenzie.." Calum whispered as John finally stood up and took a step away from the body, his voice hoarse as if he was holding back tears. "Ash, take her home.." Calum let go of her arm. Ashton carefully walked Mackenzie back inside the club.
"He's not gone, he can't be gone.." Mackenzie cried, looking up at Ashton. "You didn't even try to help him!" She slapped his chest. "Why didn't you help him?!" She screamed, tears continuing to stream down her cheeks.
"He's gone, Mackenzie. Luke is dead." Ashton gripped her shoulders. "He is dead." She didn't want to believe it. She couldn't believe it. Was Luke really gone? He couldn't be gone.
The scene replayed in her head over and over as she cried in his bed, clutching the pillow that smelt like him. Within the next 2 days, a funeral was officially arranged. The closed casket being lowered into the ground confirmed her every fear.
Luke was dead.
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