Socket still bares the guilt from his sister being hurt years ago, he just doesn't seem to be able to get passed it. He wouldn't have joined the Broken Demons if it weren't for what happened, and while Evie now lives a normal life, Socket has yet to...
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Yay for Vicodin. Cordelia found three of my ribs are broken, it definitely hurts like a bitch. The cut on my lip stopped bleeding by itself and my cheek is swollen from where that asshole slapped me. Kit helped me shower and brush my hair before we settled in his bed at the clubhouse. It takes me a while to get comfortable against him, but luckily the pain pills are working their magic.
"Get some rest babe and we'll figure this out in the morning." Kit says before kissing my forehead.
"Don't worry, I have the money, I just need to go to the bank tomorrow." I reply as I rest my head on his shoulder.
"You have that kind of cash sitting in the bank?" He asks and I nod against him
"Damn I didn't realise nurses got paid so good." He replies and I laugh
"We really don't." I smile.
"I'm confused, you gotta fill me in." I've never told anyone about my past, even Imelda and I'm closer to her than I've been to anyone. Do I dare take the chance with Kit? The way I feel about him scares me, but I feel so safe with him. Oh fuck it.
"My moms third husband Warren was the closest I ever had to a father. He married my mom when I was 13 and towards the end he told me he only stayed married to her to keep me. When I left for college he divorced my mom. He died five years later and because he had no kids of his own he left me everything." I explain.
"Hot, Russian and rich? Ding ding jackpot." Kit jokes and I laugh, feeling it in my ribs
"Shut up, it hurts to laugh. I don't use his money." I say as I softly slap his chest.
"He paid for my education, so I don't have any student loans and when the lawyer contacted me he gave me a letter. Warren knew I wouldn't waste his money like my mom would, so he wanted me not to tell her, the only thing he wanted me to buy was a home, because I never had one growing up, so I bought my house with his money. The rest I make a donation to a charity every year in his name." I sigh as I think back to the five years I spent with Warren, as my mom blew up his credit cards he spent time with me. He taught me to drive a car, he hired a limo and bought my dress for my senior prom, all while Anna was busy spending money.
"He sounds like a good guy." Kit says
"He was, my mother definitely didn't deserve him." I reply.
"Thank you for taking care of me tonight, it means a lot to me." I say as I look up at him
"I know you hate it when I say it, but I care about you Nat." He says before kissing me softly.
"Maybe I don't hate it anymore." I shrug and he kisses my forehead before we fall asleep together.
"Fuck Nat what happened? Need me to call Im?" Ice gasps as he strides across the kitchen to me, I told Kit breakfast at the clubhouse was a bad idea,
"Don't you dare call her. I don't want preggo stressing out, you never saw me." I warn him
"But what happened?" He asks as he gently pulls me in for a hug
"Nothing, I had a problem, but it's handled. I'll be fine, I'll call Imelda later and tell her I'm busy for a few days, I already called the hospital and have taken some vacation days, I don't want her worried." I reply
"I hate keeping stuff from her, but fine, I don't want her stressing out either. If you need help you'll come to me though right?" He says as he releases me from the hug, leaving his hand on my shoulder
"You're a good egg Ice Ice Baby." I smile and he laughs. After breakfast I covered my lip as best I can with make up and Socket drove me to the bank.
As I figured I have to wait five days before the money is ready for me to collect at the bank. Luckily I've taken large sums out in one go in the past, so they didn't question it this time. Kit and I walk together hand in hand as we head to the diner for lunch.
Admitting my feelings for him still scares the hell out of me, but it's about damn time I was honest with myself. All the time we've been sleeping together he's been nothing but good to me, he's said he wanted me, it's always been me who held back. I don't want to hold back anymore, I just need to get over my fears.
Lunch was fun, relaxing, I forgot about everything as Kit made me laugh, messing around and feeding me fries. He takes my hand again as we leave the diner to head back to his truck
"Well look who we have here." I look up and see Vince approaching
"Gotta say, you looked better in just that shirt last night." He smirks as his eyes travel down my body. I feel Kit tighten his grip on my hand and I move slightly in front of him to stop him lunging at Vince
"I have your money, it'll be ready in five days." I say sharply
"Well I'm kinda disappointed, I was hoping to keep up our little deal, but until my money is in my hand, I'll be around." He smirks rubbing his hands together, definitely not looking at my eyes
"You stay the fuck away from her, or you'll have me to deal with." Kit growls as he lifts his shirt to show a gun in his jeans, how did I not know that was there?
"As long as I get paid we won't have a problem." Vince shrugs before walking away. Kit tries to follow him, but I pull him back.
"Let go I'm going after that fucker." Kit growls
"Stop he's just messing with me, once he has his money it'll be over." I say turning him to face me
"But he can't get away with that shit, I need to protect you Nat." He says looking down into my eyes
"The best thing you can do is stay right here with me." I reply before reaching up and kissing him softly.
"Fine." He sighs as he wraps his arm around my shoulder "but you're not going anywhere alone until he's dealt with."
"I think I can handle that." I smile as we start heading to the truck again.
