Waking up was not a pleasant thing. Her lungs burned and her shoulder felt like it had been shattered. Opening her eyes Lacy she tried to focus, taking in the IV's hooked into her and the beeping monitors around her.

"You're awake." Her father's voice made her snap her head around towards him.

"What the fuck happened?" She demanded, her voice hoarse.

"You took a couple bullets. Nothing too major. Seems as though my old business associate figured out where you were and came to pay a visit." He stated matter of factly and getting straight to the point. He knew how she hated people trying to sugar coat shit. "It will be taken care of. As for your car, I have had it taken care of as well. When you get out of here a new one will be waiting for you."

"How long am I in here for?" She hated to even ask.

"About a week. They want to make sure you don't get any infections and that you heal properly. Luanne is watching the store while you are here. You just need to focus on rest."

"I take it you will be leaving soon?" She closed her eyes, trying not to sound hurt.

"In a few hours. I need to take care of this issue. I want to personally make sure you are safe. The Sons will be watching you closely while I'm away." He took a breath. "I love you baby Lacy."

"I love you too dad." She opened her eyes and smiled a smile that didn't reach her eyes.

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Her week in the hospital passed quickly with all the people she had keeping her company. Luanne would send the girls by or stop in herself. Gemma came by every day to rant with her about the bullshit of life or the gossip from the women. Not to mention the constant Son that would be sitting in the corner of her room or outside of her door, she was never alone. When she was finally discharged she was grateful to be going home. All she wanted was her own bed and the solace of her wooded home. Taking the medications and the paperwork she grabbed the bag of clothes that Lyla had brought her and went to the bathroom to change. Pulling on the white lace bra and panty set she looked into the mirror. Three large healing wounds marked her right shoulder and chest. Sighing, she pulled on the tight white V-neck shirt and cut off jean shorts and black converse she left the hospital gown on the floor and exited, she was all too ready to leave. Gathering her things she made for the door only to run into something that felt like a fucking brick wall. Starting to fall back a set of strong arms stopped her, pulling her by the waist back up. Staring up, she caught the light blue eyes of the blonde named Kozik holding her.

"You ok?" He asked, letting her go and stepping back.

"Yea, I'm fine. Are you my ride?" She hadn't forgotten their first meeting and had no want to be friends now.

"Yea, looks like it." He spat gruffly. "Ready?"

Lacy didn't respond, she just nodded her head and walked around him and down the hall. Making her way down to the front lobby she didn't wait for him as she walked out the front doors of St. Thomas and into the sunlight. God this feels so good she thought. Turning around she watched as Kozik walked out and headed for the parked tow truck. Heading forwards she walked over and started to open the passenger side door only to find it locked.

"Want to unlock the door asshole?" She grumbled hearing him chuckle followed by the soft click of the door lock. "Prick." She whispered.

The ride to her house was silent expect for the radio playing rock music and the occasional click of a lighter. Pulling up her secluded drive way she couldn't be happier, that was until she spotted all the bikes parked at the guesthouse and at her house. Not waiting for him to park she flung the door open as he slowed and she jumped out, leaving the door open as she ran up her lawn and to her steps. Opening her front door she listened to the sounds of laughter coming from her living room and made her way angrily towards it. Finding Bobby, Opie, and Happy drinking beer and watching something on her TV made her want to scream.

"What the fuck is going on?" She demanded, crossing her arms.

"Your father wanted more protection on you." Bobby told her as he took a swig of his beer.

"So you all just decide to move into my house?" Before they could answer she threw her arms up in defeat. "You know what, I don't even want to know." She said, turning on her heal and making her way up to her room. She was about to open the door when the sound of the hall shower turning on caught her. Smirking, she turned and walked a little further down the hall. Opening the bathroom door slowly, she poked her head as the steam started building. Stepping inside quietly she began removing her clothes. Smiling she slowly opened the curtain to reveal the sculpted backside of Kozik. For such a jerk he has quite the nice body she thought, slightly shocked.

"You gonna hop in or let just stand there?" His question caught her off guard. Steeping into the shower and letting the curtain fall back she didn't have time to retort as Kozik spun around, picking her up, and slammed her into the shower wall. Wrapping her legs around him she felt his huge cock hardening between them. Taking her mouth with his he set an angry pace as he ran his hand feverishly up and down her body. Digging her nails into his back she pulled him close as he thrust himself into her. Biting her lip she held her moans as he began thrusting hard into her. It almost hurt deep in her gut as he pounded her as hard as he could. Wrapping a hand around her throat he squeezed hard.

"Fucking bitch." He growled as she started tightening around him. "Talk shit now." He crashed his lips into hers as he sped up his pace, causing Lacy to moan out into his mouth. Gripping her tighter he furiously drove into her as the hot water washed down their bodies. Lacy couldn't take much more, she could feel her climax coming and hard. As if hearing her Kozik slammed into her harder, faster. Feeling her walls tighten she bit into Kozik's shoulder keeping herself from screaming out as she blindingly came.

"Jesus fucking Christ!" Kozik moaned out as he emptied himself inside her. After a few seconds he let himself fall out of her and let her slide down his body and onto her own feet. Without a word she opened the shower curtain and stepped out, turning her head back to look at him.

"Know you'll know what you'll never have." She grinned and winked at him. "Have a good afternoon." She turned her head back and let the curtain fall closed. Gathering up her discarded clothes she opened the bathroom door and stepped into the hall, closing it softly behind her. Once in her own bathroom she took a hot shower, careful of her healing body, and changed into a pair of black short shorts and a red razor back tank top. Throwing on some light makeup and putting her hair up into a bun she slid on her red Keds and grabbed her black purse then headed for her front door. Not hearing anyone in the house she made her way out on to the porch hoping to find someone to take her into town. Her father had left her new car at Teller-Morrow to be picked up when she got out of the hospital and she wanted nothing more right now than to go to her store and get her mind back on track. Walking around towards the back she saw all but 1 bike gone and she knew who's it was. Seeing him standing by her back kitchen door Happy took a drag of his cigarette as she walked up to him.

"Mind taking me to Teller-Morrow? I need to pick up my car." She asked, noting him looking at her shoulder. "It's not that bad. Can you take me?"

"Yeah." He rasped, flicking his smoke out as he walked towards his bike. "Hop on." Offering her the helmet as she made her way to him. Just as she was about to buckle it in place he stopped her hand and did it himself before climbing on and starting the bike. She didn't know what to make of his actions as she climbed on behind him and wrapped her arms around him tight as he pulled off.

Climbing off the back of Happy's bike she pulled off the helmet and sat it down on the back of the bike as she walked over to the office where she could see Gemma pacing back and forth on the phone. As she made her way closer she stopped just short of the door as she heard Gemma's angry voice.

"What the fuck do you mean she's dead?" Gemma screamed out. Quickly looking around to see if anyone else had heard she made her way into the office and closed the door behind her. Turning to Gemma she saw tears in the Queen's eyes. "NO. Thank you I'll let them know." She hung up and looked up at Lacy, her eyes almost looked dead.

"What's wrong Gem?" Lacy asked warily as she stepped forward.

"I need to call Clay and Jax. Luanne Delaney was just found dead."

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