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Chapter 21
As Audrey approached the club house, she took in the flurry of activity going on around her. Everyone was anticipating the arrival of the crew. She sees Gemma and Tara standing outside talking quietly. "Hey, any news?" Audrey asks as she makes her way over.
Tara just shook her head while Gemma replied. "Not yet, but it should be any minute now."
They made small talk to keep each other distracted before finally seeing the van pull up. The doors of the van open to reveal the men one by one. They all made a bee line for the clubhouse except Jax who walked past them without making eye contact. Gemma stopped Tara from following him with a gentle hand on her arm and a shake of her head. She knew her son, and he needed time alone. Later he would be willing to accept some comfort.
"Well that didn't look good." Gemma mused. "But at least they're home."
Audrey just nodded in agreement. She was just grateful to see Hap with her own eyes. He looked tired, but even from a distance, he'd never looked better to her.
Gemma looked over at Audrey and added, "They went right to church, it'll be a while. And it doesn't look like we'll be celebrating their release anytime soon."
"Yeah, I think I'll go home and wait for Happy there."
Gemma nodded. "That's probably the best thing. I'm going to head home myself." Turning to Tara, she asked "Are you okay with Abel or do you want me to come get him?"
"No, I've got him. I'll see you both later." Tara says before the women head off in different directions.
Audrey arrived home, did the chores and tended to the animals all on automatic pilot. Her thoughts were on the man she'd been missing the past few days. She made a late dinner and was keeping it warm, but Hap still didn't show. She tried to go to bed but her rising anxiety kept her from sleeping; too many thoughts were racing through her head. Mostly she just wanted him to be okay and not get sent back to jail before she even gets to see him. Relief finally came when she heard the bike come to a stop in the drive. She sat straight up and hurriedly grabbed her robe as she headed down the stairs, getting to the bottom just as he opens the door. Seeing his handsome face, she nearly flies across the room, pulling him in a tight embrace. She just wanted to feel him against her. She felt herself relax for the first time in days as she lets his warmth penetrate her skin. Leaning back a little so she can see his face again she runs her fingers over his bottom lip as the other hand runs over the back of his bristly head. "I'm glad you are safe; I missed you."
He answered her with a hungry kiss, savoring the taste of her. Hap breaks the kiss and holds her tightly to him taking a moment to just breath her in. The stench of lockup finally fades as the scent of raspberries and roses takes its place, lifting his mood along with his libido. He hadn't allowed himself to think about her while he was inside. Stay focused to say alive; he learned that lesson years ago. Show no emotion, no weaknesses. But here with her now, he could revel in this feeling of being home.
Pulling back slightly he slides his hands from her back to her sides, lifting her gently. She wraps her legs around his waist and tightens her arms around his neck. Leaning down she captures his lips and they linger in this passionate embrace until Happy pulls back a just enough to focus on the stairs. When they reach the bedroom, Audrey rubs herself into is groin before letting her legs slide back down his body til her feet touch the floor. Happy has already untied her robe, and it slides off her shoulders, catching only where his arm is around her waist. He wraps his other arm around the soft skin of her shoulders before letting go with the other hand, finally allowing the robe to pool at her feet. Both hands come around, fondling her breasts before making their way to her stomach as he falls to his knees before her. His fingers dig into the flesh of her hips as he holds her steady, burying his nose in her center and breathing in her warm invitation. His hand slowly trails down one thigh and guides it up and over his shoulder for better access. His hands find hers and their fingers intertwine to hold her steady as his tongue snaked out to capture her essence, her ready response fanning the flames of his desire.
She came quickly the first time, his tongue bringing her to completion almost immediately. Having both feet on the floor now, she falls to her own knees bringing them face to face once again. She raises her left hand to his face, still wet with her juices. Her fingers traced from his cheek to his jaw as she stares into his passion filled eyes. She ran her nails against the back of his neck and onto his scalp, causing his body to shudder slightly with need. The hand on his face traces a path down his chest stopping as it reaches his heart. Audrey feels the beat of his heart and for the first time since they we separated, her own heart feels complete. Not breaking her gaze from his she knows she has his full attention. "I love you, Hap. I need you to always be ok." Audrey says softly trying her best to keep her voice from cracking as she drops her gaze from is.
His heart is racing and she must feel under her palm what her declaration has done to him. He lifts his hands to her face, brushing her beautiful hair back so he can see her fully. He cups her jaw, lifting her head so she will lift her eyes to his. Her blue eyes are glistening with suspicious moisture. "I love you too." He says pulling her forward to seal the deal with a lingering kiss, his tongue taking possession of her mouth. She was his. More than that, they belonged together. He'd known it since that moment on the road that fateful day; the minute he finally got to see those baby blues he knew. Having finally said the words, he waited to feel differently but it didn't happen. Sure there was the adrenalin rush of saying those particular words for the first time, but they both had known what they felt without the words. There was no question, so there was no difference in his feelings once the words had been exchanged. His fingers grazed lightly up and down her spin while he'd been lost in thought until she pulled back with a giggle from being ticklish.
Her giggle became a full blown laugh that reached her eyes and beyond when he lifted her and tossed her on the bed. Her love for him mixed with her happiness in having him back evoked a heat from deep within. She was going to burst if she didn't have him inside her soon. To that goal, she slid one leg over him, pushing him on his back and straddling him. Looking down into his face, she saw nothing but desire-for her. Happy always made her feel special in this way, like she was the only woman in the world. Focused she would call him. He could make her hot with one single minded stare. His focus was intense, but when it was all on her, she was overcome with an array of feelings; she felt loved, she felt desired, she felt safe, she was happy. Running her fingers down his taut chest to the bulge in his jeans, she rubs him through the thick denim. "Did you miss me Hap?" She smiles at him her eyes shining with anticipation, as she moves her fingers to expertly undo his fly. Not wanting any barriers between them, she pulls his pants down only to be frustrated that his boots were still on. Sliding off the bed she works the laces quickly then slide his jeans off the rest of the way. Finally, she had him naked and her hands go to work, first running up his calves making their way around to his knees then up his thighs as she climbs back on the bed.
Hap breaths heavily as he feels her hands all over his skin as her lips make first contact with his throbbing erection. She's working him to the point where he's going to come fast and hard as soon as he enters her warm pussy. There was nothing like being inside her tight body. In just a few short months her body had become his home; and tonight more than ever before, he was glad to have found her. His thoughts faded she works her way up his body, aligning her own body with his. As soon as he feels her moist heat him, his cock sought and found her entrance and he thrust up to be enveloped within her warmth. He groans in pleasure as he feels her walls constrict and he holds her hips in place so he doesn't come immediately. He feels her pause then she makes the slightest circular movement of her hips, rubbing her clit against him, and bringing herself closer to the brink. He could sense her need for completion and he gave into his own, thrusting hard into her repeatedly as his thumb found her needy clit. He watches the flush come over her skin as her head rolls back and she makes a whimper in the back of her throat which only makes him harder if that is possible. Slamming into her a final time, he comes hard as he feels her muscles pulsate around him, alternately squeezing then releasing his cock. His eyes open and he watches as she slumps forward laying her body on top of his, her hair a mass of waves surrounding them. He snakes his arms around her, holding her close to his body.
They stay like that for several minutes, neither wanting to distance themselves quite yet. Audrey finally lifts her head from his chest to brush the hair back from her face getting it out of the way. She places a kiss over his heart before separating from him with a sigh of contentment. Shifting her hip so she still has one leg over his possessively, Audrey thinks about all they need to talk about. Deciding it can all wait, she lays her head back on Happy's shoulder and allows herself to fall asleep to the feeling of him running his hand gently through her hair.
Audrey awoke suddenly from the deep sleep she had fallen into, and her heart started to race as Happy was not in bed. In her semiconscious state she fears that last night had been a dream, but as she became more oriented, she remembered that Happy was really home safe. She got out of bed, grabbing her robe from the floor where it had fallen the night before. If she needed any more proof that Hap was home, that was it, she smiled to herself. Making her way downstairs, she found him, his head in the fridge, looking for something to eat. She gently guided him away handing him a beer on his way and pulled out the spaghetti she'd made the night before. She heated it up and put it on a plate in front of him, kissing the top of his head a she did so. She felt him steal his arm around her, and his hand found a home on her hip as he thanked her for the food. "The spaghetti is still good, but the garlic bread was hard as a rock, sorry."
Hap just looked at her. "Are you kidding, this is great." Giving her a little extra squeeze he continues. "You spoil me with your cooking; I've never had it so good, so you'll get no complaints from me."
He let go of her so he could eat his dinner and she moved to her own chair. She wasn't able to leave him be quite yet, her knee finding his under the table. She'd been so scared for him in jail that now she needed to touch him to reassure herself that he was fine. Hap seemed to understand this and met her need.
As Hap finished his meal, Audrey's thoughts returned to the present. "So, you look good; at least no worse for wear." Audrey commented the question behind it clear.
"Yeah, I'm good. Juice took the big hit, and Jax and Clay-but that's another story."
"Wait, Juice got hurt? What happened? Where is he?"
"You didn't hear?" At the shake of her head Hap continued. "He's ok. But he got shanked on the inside; he's still in the hospital. We called about his release when we got back. They are keeping him there because they still want to monitor his condition and he has no one to help with homecare."
"That's ridiculous. I'll go to the hospital tomorrow and see if I can't get him released. He can stay here. He shouldn't have to be so far away if all he needs is someone to take care of him."
'Audrey" There was a warning tone to Hap's voice. "He's not a stray pup-"
"He's your brother Hap. I want to help. Fuck, I'm a nurturer by profession. And Juice has done a lot for me, setting up my network; I can keep him busy here." Audrey paused and placed her hand on Happy's forearm. "There's something else that may help persuade you to my way of thinking."
Hap just stared, taking in her demeanor which was telling him he's not gonna like what she has to say.
"I had a visitor here at the house yesterday." Audrey felt Hap's arm tense under her hand and she caressed his skin in a soothing manner. "AJ Weston."
That was as far as she got before Happy was out of his seat his anger clear. "Why didn't you tell me? That should have been the first thing out of your mouth when I walked through the door." He yelled. "Did he hurt you? What did he want?"
Audrey knew he was already tired and on edge so she didn't continue the argument about when she divulged the information. "First of all, I'm fine. I'm not sure what he truly wanted, although he brought his son with him on the pretense of buying a dog."
"You don't sell dogs."
"I know, which is why I found him suspicious, that and the timing of his visit. I wondered if his visit at that time was because you were in jail. I got rid of him, and I had the .38 on me the entire time." Audrey assured him. "I also called Tara to tell her what happened. Gemma sent Piney over to check on me last night. I did what I could without you being here Hap."
Hap realized she did the right thing and redirected his anger where it should be. "You did good." He told her as he walked over and placed a kiss on the top of her head. "I don't want that fucker anywhere near you again."
"I was a polite as possible, trying not to have any trouble; I just wanted him to go away. I made it clear to him that I was not available without mentioning you or anyone else. I don't know what he knows though. He's a scary guy, Hap."
"Yeah, well he's also a dead guy, if he comes near you again. I'll make sure he doesn't get that chance." Hap anger was still palpable. Processing the words she spoke he demanded. "Wait, he asked you out? I thought you said it was about a dog."
"The dog is what he led with; then he asked me out. He was probably looking to get a reaction out of me Hap; he may know I'm a friend of the club."
Hap sits back down so he can face Audrey directly, making sure she hears him. "You may be right, or, he may think you are a beautiful white woman who could help him raise his sons in the manner he demands. Either way, I doubt that is the last of it. Fuck."
"I'm ok Hap. We've talked about this. I can handle a gun. Plus if Juice is here in the house, injured or not, he would be good back up. Weston would never expect him to be here." Audrey offered her opinion.
Hap leaned back to contemplate what she had said. Despite his anger, his heart filled with pride at the way Audrey handled herself, and he told her so. Grabbing her hand, he lifted it to his lips and kissed it gently. "I'm proud of you, Legs; you did good."
Audrey didn't hide her pleasure at his compliment. She smiled widely at him and squeezed his hand slightly in acknowledgement of his words. Apparently they both learned from the last fight they had, so this one didn't escalate. To Audrey, tonight's encounter went a long way in showing her that they could make this relationship work.
Happy's thoughts ran in a similar vein. She had listened to him about her safety and protected herself. He was angry at Weston but also angry at himself for leaving her unprotected. He'd never had to worry about someone else before when he got in trouble with the law. It was an eye opener for sure. He thought more about Audrey's suggestion and agreed fully with her logic. "Ok, my little nurturer, go visit Juice tomorrow and see if he's open to staying with us. It's fine to tell him what's going on, that way he'll be more comfortable staying here. It will be good for him as long as he keeps his hands and his eyes to himself."
Feeling pretty good about their talk Audrey felt comfortable enough to tease. She pushes him back in the chair to make room for herself on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck. "Aw, don't be jealous Hap; there's no need. I only have eyes for you; and Juice will know that, if he doesn't already, when he gets an earful of how well you satisfy me." She leans into his ear gently taking his lobe between her teeth and giving a small tug before trailing kissed down his neck.
Shuddering at the feel of her lips on his sensitive skin, Hap determines they are done talking. Standing up from his chair, Audrey still in his arms he once again carries his woman to bed.