Hello lovies! There are six parts to this chapter. You guys probably aren't going to like it and i'm going to put a MAJOR warning on the last part. I'm even putting an authors note there. I do my smut alerts but this is one that could seriously mess with people. I'll put my warning further down though so you can choose after reading the first parts if you want to read it.
I was sitting at TM trying to sort through the paperwork that needed to be done. I had stayed away for two days, making sure I rested. I sighed as I looked over at the clubhouse. I had already refunded everyone their money even if the work for their vehicle was done and instructed the guys to finish all the vehicles they had left over.
"Ya look like ya need a rest, lass."
"Morning Chibs."
"Who dropped ya here?"
"Hap did this morning before going to meet with Jax at the ice cream place."
"Should ya be alone?"
"Galen doesn't want me dead."
He hummed in agreement and sat on the couch.
"When ya gonna hear from the insurance company?"
"They couldn't find any trace of a bomb. Said it must have been faulty gas lines."
"Eli help with that?"
"He walked through with them and told them what he found."
"They gonna pay out then?"
"Yeah. Just gonna take a while to re-build. Even longer to re-build the relationship between TM and the community."
"Change the name and make it clear you took over? Host an open house or something."
"That's actually a really good idea, Chibs."
"See, I'm good for something!"
He kissed the top of my head and walked away. I heard bikes roll into the driveway and looked up to see Jax and Happy. I stepped out as they backed their bikes into their spots and walked over to me.
"Morning, sis."
"Morning Jax. Thought you two had a ton to do today."
"We do. I think we figured out a way to get Patterson off our back."
"The DA?"
"Yeah. She's still going hard. I went and talked to her though. Got the tail off me and promised to hand over Galen."
"How the hell are you going to do that?"
I noticed Happy wouldn't look at me. I looked back at Jax and he ran his hand through his hair.
"I'm too tired to deal with this back and forth bullshit, Jax. Just tell me what's going on."
Savannah, nice to hear from you.
Is that deal still on the table? If I go with you will the Sons debt be paid?
Yes. I will consider them free from the IRA and all the gun trade. Have you changed your mind?
Promise me you won't hurt anyone else I care about.
I promise.
I'll text you the address where you can pick me up from.
I sat on the front steps to my home waiting for Galen. My chest ached knowing that I had no idea when I would be there again. Happy had refused to say goodbye to me, saying that he needed to get to work. Jax had assured me he was fine with it, but I knew my husband. He was far from okay with it but his loyalty to the club assured that he would never say a word.
I saw a black SUV pull up and grabbed my bag. I walked towards it and the door swung open. I climbed in to see a smiling Galen.
"Savannah, glad you changed your mind."
"Just as long as they will all be okay."
"I will not harm any of them."
I nodded and handed him my cell phone. He tossed it out the window with a sick smile.
"Still have your burner?"
"Yes."
"Good. That's the only phone you will need from now on. We're going to be staying in the area. The Sons have just a bit more to do for me, then we will be heading to Belfast. I have a beautiful home in the country we can share."
"I won't be able to get my own place?"
"No need. You'll be with me."
I looked out the window and felt my stomach drop. I had been holding onto the hope that Galen just wanted me around for business. The way he pronounced his last sentence made it clear I just handed myself over to be his property. I shut my eyes and prayed that Jax's plan would work.
We got to a hotel well off the beaten path, and Galen sent one of his guys in to get the keys.
"Sorry this isn't the fanciest. Had to make last minute adjustments so we didn't get any unwelcome visitors."
I nodded and checked out the hotel. It was a little run down, but nothing horrible. The door opened and the man who had been driving helped me get out. He took my bag and head towards a room on the bottom floor. Galen motioned for me to go in first. The room had a single king bed in it and looked like a suite.
"They had someone else reserved for this room but I figured we could have only the best for our first night together."
I forced a smile as Galen instructed his guys to wait outside. He smiled at me and motioned for me to sit on the bed.
"You seem nervous, Savannah."
"Just a little overwhelmed with everything."
"I need to head out for business, but I'll be back later."
He ran his fingers across my face as I held back the need to vomit on his feet.
"I hope you're still awake when I get back. One of my guys will be stationed outside the room."
He left the room, allowing me to exhale as soon as the doors shut. I sat down on the bed and put my face in my hands. Part of me was terrified of what Galen wanted of me and the other half was furious at Jax. Yet again, I was the scapegoat. I was the one he leaned on with a crazy plan hoping that I would just do what he needed.
What killed me was the fact that I wasn't even part of the club. I was an old lady and a sister. I had no obligation to do anything for them. Jax's plan easily could have worked without me. He figured it would end up making me look even better in the community, but I wasn't so sure.
He told me about a time he needed to get Ima in place. It was soon after she slept with Opie and pulled her gun on us. Told me how he seduced her into feeling comfortable then bashed her face in. He never told me exactly what I needed to do, but I got the hint. I needed to get Galens guard down. I needed him to think everything was working according to his plan.
I would need to do whatever it took to get Galen exactly where Jax needed him.
Galen came in late, but I had faked sleeping until I finally did actually fall asleep. I woke up to him gone and one of his guys walking in with breakfast. I thanked him but he just nodded and walked out. I ate only what was still sealed and left the rest on the table next to the bed. I was hoping I would feel much better once I woke up, but of course I didn't. I spent hours mindlessly watching the TV until Galen came back.
"Good morning, Savannah. I have great news for you."
"What would that be?"
"We're meeting the Sons later. Making sure the Italians know who will be handling the business from now on. Then just a few more days and we can head to Belfast."
"Oh. That's great.
"You sound less than thrilled."
"Does your business tomorrow involve anyone getting hurt?"
"I promise it won't be any of your guys."
I nodded and pretended to go back to watching TV. My mind was racing though. I hated not knowing what was going on while I was gone.
"Why did you actually call me?"
So Jax can kill you.
I looked over at Galen who was watching me from across the room.
"I want them all to be safe."
"I know you talked to the Kings though. I know they assured you no one would be harmed."
"I don't know them. I've seen what you can do."
The Kings don't give a shit about you.
"Do you fear me?"
"Personally? No. I fear what you could do if you don't get your way though."
And I can't wait to see you die.
He nodded and continued to watch me.
"What does your husband think?"
"He uh, he refused to talk to me about it. I tried explaining I just want everyone safe but he didn't want to hear it."
Not technically a lie.
"Does he see you as being that expendable?"
"I honestly don't know anymore."
He would skin you alive just for fun.
"Well, I hope you realize I value you."
Like a piece of meat, I'm sure.
"Thank you. I appreciate that."
He continued to look at me as he seemed to be thinking.
"How far along are you."
Shit.
"I can tell by the way you're carrying yourself. You have a lot on your mind."
"Little over ten weeks."
"You don't think your husband can keep you safe?"
Of course he can, have you met him?
I looked down and shrugged.
"You need not worry anymore, dear. I won't be letting you out of my sight."
We pulled up to a warehouse well off the beaten path. I looked out the window and saw that the Sons were already there. My chest was weighing a thousand pounds until I saw Happy standing there. Even though he was stone faced and looking ready to kill, my nerves were soothed just seeing him. His eyes were black and he had his hand close to his pistol.
"Figures they would bring your attack dog of a husband."
I didn't respond to him. I wanted so badly to run to him and never let go. I would even take running to Jax, no matter how frustrated I was with him. Neither of their faces gave anything away. Chibs was a different story though.
His face was tormented as we drove up. I remembered him telling me about his wife and daughter. When he was kicked out of Ireland, one of the men kept them there. He was still legally married but he had no contact with them. I hadn't even realized that this would feel like déjà vu for him.
We stopped moving and Galen opened the door for me. He had insisted that I wear dress clothes to these meetings. I was wearing a black pencil skirt and a blue blouse. My hair was up into a neat bun and I had tasteful makeup on. I felt like an imposter. As I got out, I made eye contact with Chibs. He looked like he was going to lose it any second.
"Ah, Jaxson. Nice to see you again."
"Galen. Savannah."
I nodded at him, knowing that my voice may give me away.
"Make sure you keep your attack dog at bay. Savannah is here with me on her own free will. I'd hate to have to break my promise with her."
I felt my body stiffen, knowing he was threatening my husband. At that point, I was more concerned that Chibs was going to be the one to snap though.
"He won't be a problem."
Galen turned to the Italian man and extended his hands. He introduced everyone until he got to me. He snaked his arm around my waist and pulled me close, making me stumble into him.
"This here is Miss Savannah. She will be your primary contact, though for the next year she will be with me in Ireland."
"Already changing contacts?"
"She's with child and deserves the time to breathe."
"Oh, congratulations. I'm assuming you are the father, Galen?"
I saw Happys eyes turn a deadly black as Galen sneered and nodded his head.
"Yes I am. I will be raising them as my own and teaching them the trade. Can't beat the loyalty of children."
The man, Jimmy, seemed to sense the tension between Galen and the Sons. He looked at me and stepped forward.
"I hope that we get to work together, Miss Savannah."
"Thank you, sir. I hope that I can prove to be a worthy point of contact."
"I am sure you can. I never caught your last name."
I hesitated and glanced towards Galen.
"Morrow." Jax added.
He stepped forward to be part of the conversation.
"She's my sister."
"Half-sister." I added.
I saw Jax flinch. I never referred to him as anything but my brother. Jimmy nodded.
"So, Clays daughter then?"
"Yes, sir."
I saw a bunch of cars pull up in the distance and Galen started steering me towards his vehicle.
"Now that all the pleasantries have been exchanged, I would like to get down to business."
He pushed me into the vehicle and shut the door. I pushed up against the window and saw Galen talking as he walked over to one of the guns.
"You see, these work much better on flesh than wood targets."
He opened fire on the Chinese that were trying to get out of the vehicles. Chibs screamed out and pointed his gun at Galens head. I watched in horror as he killed a few of the guys and the rest sped away. Galen got back into the SUV and we left. I looked back at my guys and my heart ached.
"Tomorrow is the day."
"What do you mean?"
"Sons have one more thing to do for me then we will head to Belfast. I already made arrangements for you to see a doctor there. You will come back and visit the states to arrange new deals after the babies are born."
I looked back out the window and prayed that Jax would be able to go through with all of his plan.
*****MAJOR UNCOMFORTABLE ALERT*****
There are uncomfortable situations in this next part, but I didn't make it incredibly harsh. You know that there is something going on, but Savannah's head is occupied with anything and everything else. It isn't rape per say. She isn't forced, but she feels obligated.
IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO READ THIS PART THAT IS 100% OKAY. She talks about it later in reference that I will also put a warning with though it should be okay.
I ate dinner and curled up to watch TV. Galen had taken off soon after we got there so I asked his goon to order me Chinese food. I was almost asleep when the door opened. I looked up to see Galen walking in and taking his suit jacket off.
"Ah, you're still awake."
"Yeah."
He walked over and sat on the edge of the bed closest to me. I sat up, pulling my knees to my chest.
"I feel like you're only here because I threatened those you love."
I am.
"I'm sorry I make you feel that way."
"Is it true?"
Yes.
"I'm not sure anymore, Galen. I'm a little lost."
He ran his hand across my face and tucked my hair behind my ear.
I'm going to throw up.
"Let me show you how kind I can be."
Let me slit your throat instead.
He leaned forward and pulled me into a kiss. I froze for a split second but Jax's story about Ima flashed through my head. He did what he had to do to keep his family safe. I returned the kiss and he quickly pulled me down so I was laying down on the bed.
"You are going to realize that you made the right choice."
I nodded but said nothing. My body and mind was screaming for me to make it stop. He wasn't Happy. He wasn't the father of the children I was carrying and he sure as hell wasn't anyone I would ever want. He hand his hands across my body and I shut my eyes. He went back to kissing me as he pulled his clothes off. I was thrilled that the lights were off because I really didn't want to see him.
He pulled my clothes off slowly as my body was screaming that I needed to kill him. It would have been easy for me to keep a knife close and drive it through his eye when he was distracted. I glanced over but there was no such luck that one would be sitting there. All I saw was a plastic fork.
I imagined being able to kill him with the plastic fork as I blocked out the reality that he was running his hands and mouth all over my body. I held back a laugh realizing that Happy was rubbing off on me more than I thought. I never imagined finding comfort in the idea of brutally killing someone would be my thing, but there I was.
My mind flashed over to Chibs. He had look so tormented. I wondered if Jax knew how much It would tear at him for me to be doing this. I wasn't sure if I could have agreed knowing it was going to hurt him. He was the closest thing to a stable father figure I had ever had. Even if Clay had been alive when I got married, there was no way I would have ever wanted anyone but Chibby to walk me down the aisle. I wondered what he would have been like with his daughter, because he was wonderful with me.
I thought of Tara and the boys. I hoped that Gemma was leaving her alone, but with me gone she probably stepped up the bullshit. I worried about her snapping and trying to run. She had wanted to leave before, but I was hoping that her and Jax were doing well enough that she wouldn't try to do anything stupid. Her love kept her in Charming, but she was never really designed to be part of that life. No matter how much she went through she was still soft. Not that it was a bad thing, she just wasn't as rough as me and Gemma were.
Gemma infuriated me. She was so volatile and harsh. There had been rumors that she had killed John, but up until recently I wasn't sure that it was true. I could see it though. Especially if Clay had gotten into her head. My fear was that she would finally snap and try to kill Tara or myself. She saw us as threats and there would be nothing stopping her if she got it in her head that she thought we should be dead.
I snapped back to reality as Galen rolled off me. He was drenched in sweat and panting. I immediately got up to get a shower, but he grabbed my wrist.
"Where was your head? I could tell you weren't here."
My head was everywhere but here, you disgusting pig.
"I'm just tired. I'm sorry."
"It's okay. You were still great either way."
I forced a smile and took the hottest shower I could muster, genuinely concerned I may have burns at the end of it. I prayed that Happy would forgive me for what I had to do.
