Call of the Wild

Crack in the defenses

They talked about family, food, and bikes. After the heavy conversation about her life and club they both felt more at ease with a lighter conversation. He wanted to gain her trust but he also wanted to get to know her. After a while, the topic of conversation came back to her. She was getting uncomfortable at talking about herself. When his phone rang, she sighed with relief.

She tuned him out as he talked to whomever had called him and began looking around her bedroom. A few minutes later, he was off the phone. He watched her in silence as she just took in her surroundings. When she realized he wasn't talking, she turned towards him.

"Gemma wants to cook dinner tonight. For everyone that's already here. Why don't you introduce yourself to my brothers and start things off right?" Jax offered

"Look, I don't want to get to know any of you." She retorted, looking away from him

"You're mistrusting of us and most of my brothers are mistrusting of you. Things got off on the wrong foot here. Get to know us and let us get to know you. There's some things you need to know that I haven't told you yet." Jax told her

"Like what?" She stated

He hated having to tell her this but knew if he wanted her to trust him... to trust the club.... then he would have to tell her.

"There's a rival club we think has their eye on you. We know for a fact that they have someone with eyes on you." He stated

She cocked her eyebrow at him.

"We do think it's a threat. Someone is pushing meth in Charming and we noticed it right after you came to town." Jax informed

"What?! And you think I have something to do with that shit?!" She exclaimed, clearly shocked

"No we don't. But it's suspicious that people started showing signs of severe meth use shortly after you came here. I think the three bikers from your class are part of the rival club. I think they're taking your class for reasons other than keeping tabs on you." Jax explained

"So you're here to save me? To keep me safe from the big bad wolf?" She stated sarcastically and jumping up off the bed, "Let me tell you something.... I took care of myself quite well before you bastards came along!"

"I understand that. Why don't we drop this, introduce yourself, and have a good meal. We can talk to Clay, the club's President and my step-father, tomorrow and get all our facts straight." Jax offered

She stopped her pacing and looked at him. Staring at him she realized she'd have to play this little game or she'd never get them out of her house!

"Fine. If I have dinner with you lot. Will you leave my house then?" She stated

He grinned at her, "I can't promise anything."

She rolled her eyes at him as he stood. He walked over to her and grabbed both her arms just under her shoulders. She stared up at him, stared into those blue eyes, wondering what he was about to do.

"Listen to me. I am not going to hurt you, Darlin'. My club isn't going to hurt you. If you only trust one person, trust me." He implored

She barely nodded making him smile once again. He led her out of her bedroom and into the living room. Gemma was busy in the kitchen making a good-smelling dinner for them.

"This is Tig, he's our Sergeant-At-Arms. The one with the beard is Bobby and he's our Financial Officer. You know Chibs, he's our resident medic. The young guy over there is Ratboy and he's not an officer of any sort." Jax stated, pointing everyone out