Tig Trager's sister Jessie has been around the club as long as she can remember. She's always held her own with the men and croweaters alike until Happy walked into the clubhouse. Can she handle the killer, or can he handle her?
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Happy sighed as he looked across the table to Tig. He had seen his sister's neck when she had turned to say something to Tara and wouldn't let it go. Jessie was presently sitting in Happy's lap talking to Lyla and Tara as he tried not to punch Tig.
"I did it so all the guys would stop sniffing around her. Until I can get my crow on her, it will send the message. I mean, I could have fucked her in front of everyone if you would have rather I do that."
He grinned when Jessie turned and shot him a dirty look for that before going back to her conversation. Tig just shook his head as one of the croweaters came to sit in his lap.
"I just don't like it, man."
Happy shrugged as he took a sip of his beer. "Then don't mark your women, man. Jess is mine, and I'll do what I want to her, end of story."
This time, Jessie turned and leveled him with a glance, making him wince. "Excuse me, sunshine?"
He winked at her before leaning in for a kiss. "And she can do what she wants to me too."
Tig snorted. "Yeah, like you would let her mark you like that."
Without turning to look at his best friend, Happy kept eye contact with Jess as he answered. "Oh, hell yeah I would." She gave him a smirk and turned so that she was straddling his lap. He lifted a brow as his grin widened. "Round two baby?"
Jessie nodded as he stood up with her wrapped around him. "You bet, Killa."
Tig looked disgusted while everyone else laughed as Happy smacked Jessie on the ass as he strode toward the dorms.
Jessie joined Gemma at the open office door as they both watched David Hale get out of his jeep and walk their way. He gave a polite smile as he nodded at the two women.
"Good afternoon ladies. How are you today?"
Gemma crossed her arms in front of her chest and looked down her nose at him. "We were good until we saw you pull up. Who's in trouble now?"
David blushed lightly and grinned as he shook his head. "It's nothing like that, I promise. I just wondered if I could speak to Jessie alone for a few minutes?"
Gemma turned to Jessie with a questioning look and Jess nodded to her while looking confused. Gemma stepped around David and headed for the garage as David stepped into the office and closed the door. Jessie motioned to the couch as she sat in the chair behind the desk. "So what's so important that you needed to talk to me in private?"
David sat down and looked at the floor in front of him for a moment before looking back up at Jessie. "Word around town is that you're with Happy Lowman now. That you're his old lady."
Jessie just stared at him for a moment before cracking a grin. "I didn't know my personal life was the business of the town. Gee, that's... alarming."
"Well, when you're the sister of one Son and reportedly sleeping with another, it becomes the business of certain people... like me."
Jessie blew out a breath before running a hand through her hair. "Look, David, we've known each other for years. I would even go so far as to call you a friend, but... "
David held out a hand to cut her off. "No, there is no but, Jessie. We have known each other for years, and we are friends, so yeah, I have a right to worry and to wonder if you know exactly what and who you're getting in bed with."
Jessie gazed at David for a moment before nodding. "Yeah, I know. I know who and what he is."
David looked at her in shock. "So you're good with sleeping with a killer."
Jessie didn't drop her gaze from his as she slowly nodded her head. "Yes, David. I know what he does for the club. I know what he's capable of doing, and it doesn't scare me in the least."
David shook his head. "You're actually serious. I don't understand the hold that this... club has on everyone. You do know that these men aren't capable of being faithful, don't you? They may be here in town, but when they leave for one of their runs, I can almost guarantee that they're with different women."
Jessie didn't need David to tell her about the "road clause". She had known about it for years, and yeah, it worried her but David was the very last person she would share that with. "I grew up with the club, David. Why the hell would you think that it would bother me now?"
David stood up and walked over to stare out the window of the office door. "I just thought maybe... I've always liked you, Jessie. I always thought you were different than the rest of them, even if you did grow up in the club. That maybe one day I'd be able to get you away from them, but apparently, you've never seen me that way."
Jessie shook her head. "No, I haven't. I've always thought of you as a good friend, David."
David turned from the window to give her a sad smile. "Yeah, I am your friend, and one day, when you figure out what they are, I can be more to you, if you'll let me. I just hope they don't end up killing you before that happens."
Jessie fought back the sudden tears threatening to fall as David opened the door and walked out. Seconds later, Gemma and Happy were coming through the door, frowning at Jessie. Happy was the first to reach her, pulling her in for a hug.
"You ok, little girl? I was starting to get worried and was going to give him five more minutes before coming in."
Jessie gave him a small smile before reaching up to give him a quick kiss before stepping back out of his arms. "I'm fine, baby. I just need some time to myself." She turned to Gemma who was looking at her strangely. "I'm gonna take the rest of the day. I'm not feeling very well at all."
Happy shared a look with Gemma before nodding at Jessie. "I'll come over after work. Bring some dinner."
Jessie shook her head as she grabbed her purse from the desk. "You don't have to. I'll probably just go to bed. I'll see you in the morning."
With another kiss, Jessie was out the door and headed to her car. Happy watched as she pulled out of the parking lot before turning to Gemma. She held up a hand before he even opened his mouth.
"I know, I know. I'll head over there later, see what the hell Hale said to her."
