Jax Teller -28

Cleo Delaney-26

Chapter 2

Once again I apologize for the spelling/ grammar. Hope you all enjoy!

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"Shes my daughter where is she!" Luanna Delaney screamed.

I woke up to the sound of arguing. My head was killing me, slowly I opened my eyes and scanned my surroundings. I was in Jax's old room at the club house that much was obvious. Everything was exactly how it was before I left. A rush of emotions hit me like a train, all the memories that were in this room were over whelming. How did I get here, and in this room of all places and where was Jax. I was not ready to face him just yet, especially knowing he would ask questions. And with questions came answers I just was not ready to answer. Answers that he didn't need to know. Slowly making my way out of bed I figured it was time to face the music of my mother. Over the pass three years I kept in contact with her every now and then, just enough to let her know I was doing alright and to make sure to tell everyone I didn't want them looking for me. I sent her money every month like always regardless, I always knew it was hard for her to get by with my father in a out of jail. I hated the thought of her career choice of being a porn star when I was younger but as I got older I started to come to terms with her switch to directing videos instead of performing in them. Lets just say growing up with a mother as a porn star wasn't the what every kid dreamed of. Its been six months since my last phone call to her, and their was know doubt that I would be hearing about it.

Bracing myself for any possible reaction I made my way out into the clubhouse main room. At first nobody noticed me, my mother was in a rage, her face was a deep red, hands on her hips she looked like she was about to pop off on everyone if it weren't for the fact of Gamma was blocking her way. Clay was by her side, Bobby and Juice not wanting to get into the destruction of the two women arguing sat on the couch, each with a beer in hand. Jax was no where in sight. My mother and Gemma's relationship for the most part was civil. Each had a mutual understanding of there status as being a Old Lady, yet my mother at times couldn't always up hail the responsibilities and in Gemma's mind that made my mother weak. Looking up my mother finally noticed me "Baby!" she exclaimed, pushing pass Gemma and embracing me.

"Hi momma" I whispered, tears forming in my eyes.

Looking me over she shook her head "You have a lot of explaining to do" Her piercing blue eyes narrowing as she took in my appearance. My shirt had small stain on it, my jeans were ripped and I could only guess my hair looked even worst. "Look at you you're a mess." shaking her head.

I shifted unevenly from foot to foot, embarrassed that I came out here without thinking of looking in a mirror first. Gemma sensing my uneasiness made her way over to us, brushing my hair behind me ear she studied the black and blue mark which lined the side of my face. "That bastered didn't deserve a quick death." she said, her disapproval written all over her face. "You still not off the hook yet for leaving the way you did. Do you have any idea how worried we all where when we didnt know where you were." Her disappointment and hurt showing on her face.

"Sorry." I whispered. Gemma always had a way of making one feel accountable for the actions. As a child it was always hard to get anything pass her, without her finding out.

Pulling me into a warm hug she whispered "Glad your back kido." A smile forming on me face. The tears I've been fighting to keep in foaming on my face breaking free and flowing down my face. I didn't realize how much I missed everyone, it was a sense of relief to be home.

"Hey Hey none of that Princess." Clay said. His old nickname for me brining a smile to his lips.

Blushing a wiping away whatever tears I could. Bobby came up a bottle of Jack Daniels in his hand. Just what I need, throwing me head back I took a swig from it welcomed the burning feeling of the liquid sliding down my throat. He always had a way of knowing what I needed without saying much.

"So are you here for good or what?" My mother asked. Clearly wanting answers.

Looking around at the faces before me how could I have thought that these people would turn their backs on me for leaving. As if I never left they welcomed me back as if I never left. "Yeah Im here for good" A smile once again forming across my face. A sense of relief washed over me as if a heavy weight had been lifted. It felt good to be home at last.

"Good, then I expect you at the Charmings annuals Forth of July Fair going on tomorrow. The club is having a booth to help with Charming raise money for the local schools. And im having all the ladies come together for this." Gemma said. "And you can stay in your old room until you figure out your next move. I left everything as it was."

The roar of motorcycle engines and the slamming of the front door interrupted our conversation as two people came into the room. The moment i saw him it felt like the world had stop. Time stood still,it was only the two of us. i could see the anger and devastation that i caused from leaving written all over his face. This man before me was a complete stranger from the Jax i left behind in Charming three years ago. his eyes were no longer filled with love,no, the eyes of a monster stared back at me.

My body froze up as the familiar presence of him consumed me. But it was Opie picking me up and swinging me over his shoulder that broke me out of my daze. Not being able to contain my laughter at his actions I playful hit his back, "Put me down you big goof."

Setting me down and taking a step back Opie couldn't contain the his giant smile. "About time you came home. Missed you shorty." he beamed looking down at me.

Giving him a hug in response I said "Missed you too big guys" Gently punching him in the chest.

Looking passed him my eyes locked on Jax's once more. My heart skipped a beat, his eyes told me everything I needed to know. Just how much my abstinence effected him. Betrayal ,hurt, anger and relief shown threw his eyes. He didn't say anything as he walked forward, grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the front door I knew exactly where he was taking me. And panic set into me.

Opening my mouth to protest and trying to pull my hand back, Jax stopped suddenly and turned his head to me and simply said "Don't darlin." Giving me the look that left no room to argue. He brought his hand up to cup my face a small secretive smile formed on his lips. That use to be my smile, the smile that he only gave me. Then letting his hand fall back down he grabbed my hand once more and I didn't say a word as I just let myself be pulled along by the men who broke my heart and in returned I stole his.