21.

Before Tara could even settle into his arms he had lifted her and carried her to his room. He sat her down in the chair as he sat on the edge of the bed. He watched as she looked around the room and he could almost see her picturing what had happened in there that night.

"Tara, please baby. I want only you. I didn't know anything. I remember thinking of you and only you."

She lifted her eyes up to his. "I know Jax. I just wish it was that easy to get rid of these pictures in my head. I think it's even harder because I had hoped that night that you and I would finally make our way in here and do what you did with her." she said softly as the tears rolled down her face.

"Tara, I will never do with you what happened with her. That was fucking, and I don't even remember it. When you and I get together it will be me making love to you. But baby, I can wait until you are ready. I can wait however long it takes." he said leaning towards her to take her hands in his.

"Oh Jax, I don't want what my dad and that slut to ruin what we are." she said wrapping her arms around his neck as she hugged him tightly.

"They didn't ruin anything baby. You are here in my arms, where you and only you belong." He held onto her until her tears stopped. Then he pulled back a little and looked at her and gave her that sexy smile of his. "Now, when were you going to tell me my Tara could take down a slut?"

She chuckled. "I never thought I would have to. But just don't forget it. Next time I will take you down too."

He chuckled too. "There won't be a next time baby." then he pulled her in for a kiss. "Oh Tara. My Tara." he whispered against her lips.

"Put me down Happy." Stacy was yelling and beating on his back. Once he got to his room he sat her down on his bed.

"I have never in my life wanted an old lady Stacy, but you changed that for me."

"What are you saying Hap?"

"I'm saying we are being stupid being stubborn and not being with each other like we both want."

"Oh Happy, I'm so sorry about what I said. I was just hurting because I saw what kind of pain Tara was in. She's my girl."

"I know, but you gotta understand darling. Jax is not just my president, he's my friend and brother. At the time I only told you what I saw. I didn't know anything else. I really didn't think Jax would do anything with anyone. He has been so wrapped in Tara. But I saw the evidence and knew what happened as far as the sex goes. I just didn't know anything else until I found the drugs under the bed."

Stacy stood up and walked over and stood in front of Happy. "How about we just start fresh from here on?"

"That depends darling." he said with a half smile.

"Why?" she asked confused.

"Does that mean we have to wait awhile again before we can hit this bed together?"

Stacy laughed and pushed him back on the bed. "I think we can forgo the waiting." then she crawled up his body and kissed him passionately.

When Donna and Opie came into the clubhouse they saw Jax sitting in a chair by the pool table and Tara was in his lap. They walked over to them.

"So everything okay here?" Opie asked.

"Yeah brother. Everything is good." Jax said with a smile. Tara chuckled and snuggled closer to Jax.

"Well we are going to head out. Have you two seen Stacy and Happy?"

"No, I think they are in his room." Tara said smiling.

"So hopefully that is a good sign." Donna said.

"Don't forget we have church in the morning brother." Jax said as Donna and Opie turned to leave.

"I'll be here." Opie replied and left.

"You stupid bitch. I warned you to get out of town." Brody yelled as he practically threw Ima on the back of his bike. He cranked it up and took off.

Ima was scared. She didn't know what was going to happen now. She had never seen Brody this angry before. Right before they got back into town he pulled over to an open area.

"Now, you and I are going to talk."
"Brody, please don't hurt me. I'm sorry."

"I'm not going to hurt you Ima. But when I tell you something you do it."

"I will. I promise."

"Now, when we get back to the clubhouse I need you to back up my story."

"What story Brody?"

"You are going to tell the brothers that Jax Teller raped you and beat you. That will get them riled up to take retaliation. I need to get rid of that piece of shit Teller. No way is my little girl going to stay with him."

"But Brody."

"Did I say you could question me Ima. You do as I say or you and your mother will be hurting real bad."

"Of course. I'll do what you say."

"Okay then." he said and proceeded to beat on her face until her eyes were swelled shut and her lip was busted. He grabbed her breasts and bruised them as he fucked her senseless. "Now it looks like you've been raped and beaten."

Tears were rolling down her face. "What the hell did I get into?" she thought to herself.

It was three days later when the Sons of Anarchy got word that the charter Brody was president of was on the warpath for Jax Teller. Luckily for the Sons they had an ally in none other then Kozik. He called Jax and told him what was going on. "Yeah, I knew what was being said was wrong. That's not like you."

"I appreciate the confidence brother."
"Jax, since when did you ever have to rape any female? They come crawling out of the woodwork for you." Kozik said laughing.

"Yeah, well there is only one I want now."

"You telling me that Jax Teller is a one woman man now?"

"Yeah."

"You sound happy man."

"She's perfect Kozy." then he went on to explain who Tara was.

"Holy fuck. How did no one not know the truth before?"

"I don't know man. From what I understand the brothers there loved Tara's mom."
"Yeah, we did. She was beautiful, smart and the sweetest person on earth."

"You are describing my Tara now." Jax said smiling.

"So what's going to happen now?" Kozik asked.

"I have to get with the brothers here. Once we decide I will let you know."

"I'm there for you brother."

"Thanks Kozy. I appreciate it and I appreciate you giving me a heads up."

"Anytime." he said then they hung up.

Jax sat there for a moment and then decided to call church.