Pixie, First Daughter of Anarchy: Book 2

Crow Flock

Lyla parked up Gemma's Range Rover in the car park for the school where Axel-Colt was just finishing his day in kindergarten. Gemma watched the school kids coming out of the building with their parents and teachers and thought back wistfully on the days where she would come to collect Jax and Thomas after they'd finished their classes, usually brandishing some craft project or drawing they'd made especially for their 'mommy'.

"Booster seat's in the back, right?" Lyla asked Gemma.

"Yeah, always keep a spare in case I need to go pick up Kenny or Moby." Gemma confirmed. "I'll set it up if you want to go get your son?"

Lyla smiled gratefully and both women got out of the car. Gemma watched Lyla walk into the school building and smiled to herself. Jax has done good this time, Gemma thought. Lyla had driven Gemma out to the diner where they'd had milkshakes and burgers. Then talked, getting to know each other really well. Lyla gushed about Axel to Gemma, talking about how she'd given birth to him at twenty-two. She'd been modelling at the time and managed to get a gig for pregnancy catalogues until she gave birth to Axel. Lyla had then raised Axel single-handedly whilst also being the main provider, after her ex had walked out on her the second he realised she was pregnant. Lyla's parents had disowned her at eighteen, so she'd been left to fend for herself and raise Axel singlehandedly. She'd got into porn movies with Luann after struggling to make ends meet and trying to find modelling gigs that fit around caring for Axel. Lyla had had a tough life, but she was tougher than she first appeared. Lyla also spoke highly of Jax, wanting to know all about his childhood and Gemma's thoughts on her son, as well as the relationship he had with Lyla. By the time their desserts had been served, Gemma had become fond of Lyla and was firmly approving of the relationship. Whilst it was still early days for Lyla and Jax, somehow Gemma just knew that they were in for the long haul. Gemma secured the booster seat and watched Lyla return, holding a little boy in her arms with a shaggy blonde mop of curly hair, striking dark blue eyes and a cheeky grin. He had such a sweet baby face and was dressed in a grey and white striped t-shirt with an orange neckline and a cartoon motorbike on the front, it had been paired with dark blue shorts and brown boots with mickey mouse socks peeking out from the brim.

He rubbed his eye in a tell-tale sign of tiredness but was still animatedly chatting to Lyla about the day he'd had.

"Who's that, mommy?" Axel asked, pointing to Gemma.

"This is Gemma, Axe, she's Jax's mommy." Lyla said when they reached the car. Lyla set Axel down on the ground and Gemma bent down so she was level to Axel.

"Hi Gemma." Axel said, a little shyly.

"Hiya, Axel." Gemma said gently, instantly charmed by the little boy. "You had a good day at school?"

"Yeah! We learnt about butterflies." Axel informed her. "They wiggle around and eat lots and lots, then go to sleep and wake up with wings."

"Wow! That's amazing." Gemma encouraged.