Princess of Charming

by MrsNShelby2021

What if Charlie wasn't actually Bella's father? What if Bella was actually born in Charming and Clay Morrow was her father? Edward still leaves her and Bella still gets slightly depressed but she doesnt go full on depressed. Follow Bella on her journey of self discovery and finding true love

13. Chapter 13

An, ok so I know its been a while since I updated I do apologise. This chapter took so long to write because I wanted to keep it as much to the story line as I could but also add in a lot of my own story as well, I hope you like this update its my longest chapter yet.

Chapter 13,

Jax's POV,

Waking up with Iz curled against me in this small hospital bed meant the world to me. When Ma told me last night that she had been attacked it was like my heart stopped and I couldn't do or think about anything until I saw Iz was ok. She shocked me though when she told us to go after the clown, not that we wouldn't be going after him, but it was more that she asked us to go after him. If that were Tara she would give an hour-long lecture about how we should let the cops deal with it and how I was a monster for even thinking of going after this douchbag. Tara never understood the club and she never understood me, I should of seen it when we were younger she was always trying to get me to leave the club, my family and change who I was. Thinking about the younger me, I realised how much of a douchbag I was. At that point in my life I was all about Tara, I pulled away from my Ma, from the club and even from Opie. I can see now what a fool I was, Tara isn't the be all and end all of my life and meeting Isabella made me realise that just because Tara was my first love doesn't mean shes my last.

I always thought that if Tara came back I would prove to her I could be the man she wanted me to be but now being with Isabella has shown me I will never be the man Tara wants me to be because I will never leave the club, this isn't just my life but this is who I am this club is my family and Tara could never accept that. Now I see that's why we will never work! Iz has accepted me for who I am, and it's not just because her dad is the president of the club it's because she accepts people for who they are and not who she wants them to be.

I could see from Clay's face last night that he was fuming this happened to his daughter and he would make sure whatever we did to that clown would hurt like hell. I looked down at Iz running my hand along her cheek moving a stray piece of hair off her face I leaned down and placed a kiss on her forehead when someone walked in the room. I looked over and immediately got pissed, what the fuck was Tara doing here? Clearly she wasn't expecting me to be here cause she looked shocked to see me.

"What the fuck are you doing in here Tara?"

She looked at me and frowned,

"I'm a doctor Jax I just came to check on the patient"

Normally I would accept that answer but not this time, she is a doctor but last I checked she was a doctor for children and not adults, so she has no right to be in this room. Thankfully before I could say anything Iz's doctor walked into the room,

"Dr Knowles what are you doing here?"

"I was just checking on the patient"

"Last I checked Dr Knowles this is my patient and you are a paediatric doctor; you have no need to be in this room"

That had me speaking up,

"I have a feeling shes in this room doc cause this patient is my old lady and Tara over there is jealous! I don't want her anywhere near Isabella!"

This had Tara looking at me in shock, yeah I don't think she expected me to speak out against her! As I have said before I have no ties to this woman what so ever anymore. I just hoped she would listen and back off cause otherwise I would have to bring it up with the club and I knew Clay would take this seriously and wouldn't go easy on her. I was thinking that maybe I would go down this route anyway cause something told me Tara wasn't going to get the message easily. The doctor looked at me then back to Tara frowning,

"Dr Knowles you need to leave this room immediately, if I see you in this room again or anywhere near my patient I will be making a formal complaint to the board about you do I make myself clear?"

"Yes Dr Andrews"

She took one last look at me then left the room,

"Sorry about that Mr Teller"

"You got nothing to be sorry for Doc, something tells me shes gonna give me and my old lady a lot of trouble."

This had the doc looking at me with a raised eyebrow, I knew he was asking how I knew Tara

"Shes an ex, we went out in high school she asked me to leave Charming with her when she went to Med school I said no so we ended it and now shes back. She told me she wants to pick up where we left off, but I've moved on and she can't seem to accept that"

He nodded his head at me,

"Well if she gives you or Miss Morrow anymore trouble while being here let me know because I won't let her bring her personal issues into work with her, I am head of the emergency department so I don't like when doctors cross sections or treat people they know and to be frank with you Mr Teller I don't like Dr Knowles"

This had me chuckling

"With you there doc, don't like her much myself"

He shook his head and walked over to the bed checking on Iz,

"So how is she doc?"

"She'll be fine, she can go home in the morning. She's going to have a headache for a few days, but I'll prescribe some pain killers for that"

I stuck my hand out and he grabbed it, so I shook his hand,

"Thanks doc"

With that his walked out the room, I wrapped my arm back around Iz and closed my eyes again drifting off to sleep once again wrapped around Iz. I was woken a few hours later by Iz curling into me more, so I tightened my arms around her and opened my eyes to see her looking at me with a smile on her face.

"Morning Darlin, how you feeling?"

"Morning sexy, I'm ok. Hows Tristen do you know?"

"No baby I don't but we can find out before we leave today"

She nodded her head and leaned up to place her lips against mine, I leaned into the kiss applying more pressure. There was always so much passion when kissing Iz it always made me smile. I knew without a doubt that Iz was my future there would never be another for me not even Tara with all our history. I pulled back and looked into her eyes, I put my right hand on her cheek running my thumb along her lips just staring into her eyes.

"God I am so in love with you baby!"

Once those words came out of my mouth I saw nothing, but love shine out of her eyes. She smiled at me and put her hand on my face pulling me closer to her.

"I am so in love with you! I never thought I would ever fall in love Jax, not after growing up with Renee and all her dysfunctional shit and then around forever single Charlie, then there was Edward and all the shit that came with him. I guess I closed myself off to the possibility that anyone could love me, I never truly felt at home anywhere until now being here with my dad and meeting you it changed my life for the better. I love you so much and I can't imagine my life without you now that you're here. Just promise me one thing and I know I've asked before but please don't hurt me or cheat on me I won't be hurt that way and I don't share!"

I looked at her and knew I could never hurt her in anyway even with the whores that come with the club. I know I would have to tell her about the run rule but that wouldn't apply to me because I don't want anyone but her and I know Clay would never allow that to happen the run rule wouldn't exist with me.

"Baby you have nothing to worry about, I don't want anyone but you!"

"What about when one of those women throw themselves at you Jax?"

"Baby I promise you; I will never hurt you in that way. I know you've heard about the crow-eaters from Clay and what their role is with the club I know you've also heard about the run rule but don't know what it is. The run rule is a free pass for the guys with old lady's to fuck a whore without saying anything to their old lady's, I am telling you here and now that rule doesn't exist to me. I will never hurt you or fuck anyone but you! You are my old lady and as soon as we can Happy is putting my Crow on you."

"But..

I didn't let her finish I placed my lips against hers softly then pulled back, I smirked at her then said

"Baby if any of those whores throws themselves at me I know you can and will kick their ass, and I'll enjoy watching!"

She giggled at that,

"I trust you Jax and I promise to keep fighting for us and to make sure the whore's know there place were your involved!"

This had me smiling softly at her, not only is she willing to keep fighting for us, but she is also willing to fight for me. That's how I knew I could never do anything to hurt her, not just because I am absolutely in love with this woman but because if shes willing to fight for me and us then so am I.

"Good!"

I kissed her again and pulled away when we heard the door opening, we looked over to see the Doc walk in.

"Morning Miss Morrow, I've got your discharge papers here your free to leave."

She smiled at the Doc,

"Thank you"

He left straight after she then looked at me

"Jax I have no clothes to wear can you get someone to drop me some off?"

"Course Baby, I'll give Ma a call"

I kissed her then got off the bed fishing my cell out of my pocket and dialling Ma's number, she picked up on the first ring.

"Hey Ma"

"Hey is Iz ok?"

"Yeah Ma shes ok, shes being let out today but shes got nothing to wear can you drop some clothes by?"

"No problem baby, be there in ten!"

"Thanks Ma"

I put my cell back in my pocket and looked at Iz who was still smiling at me, I grabbed her hand and sat down on the side of the bed.

"Ma will be here soon"

"Thanks, Jax"

Before we could say anything else my cell rang, I fished it out of my pocket and answered without looking at who it was.

"Hey"

"Hows my daughter doing this morning?"

"Hey, Clay shes ok. Shes being let home today, we're just waiting for Ma to bring her some clothes."

"Good, tell her I want her at the clubhouse shes not to leave without you or a patched member with her until we get this asshole!"

"You go it Prez!"

"We need you at the club so get here as soon as you can, but don't leave my daughter alone."

"Be there as soon as Ma's dropped some clothes by"

With that he hung up, I looked at Iz and knew she was gonna be pissed about having a shadow but until we got this bastard her safety comes first. I knew the bastard was behind bars but knew that wouldn't last long as the club would get retribution for this. Iz may not of grown up around the club but she was here now, being my old lady and Clay's daughter made her the Princess of SamCrow, this wouldn't go unpunished on our end.

"Baby, Clay said your to stay at the clubhouse until we got this bastard and you're not allowed to leave without either me or a patched member"

I sat staring at her, I saw many emotions play over her face but the main one that caught on was anger.

"I'm not a child Jax, I don't need a babysitter"

I placed my hand on her cheek making sure she kept eye contact with me,

"Baby I know you're not a child and so does Clay, regardless of how much he wishes he didn't miss out on those years with you. We just want to keep you safe and until this bastard is taken care of your not safe because you're the only one who can identify the prick! As my old lady and Clay's daughter your safety comes first before anything ok? I don't want you hurt and I don't want you to end up with more than a bump to the head! So please for the love of god just listen to us!"

If this was any other old lady she would get the speech of you're an old lady you do as your old man tells you but this is Iz and no way in hell am I treating her like I treated Wendy, like I've seen some of the other guys treat their old lady's. I would make sure she knows I respect her, and I love her but when it comes to her safety there would be no discussion. She took a deep breath and smiled at me,

"Ok Jax, I'll listen to you and dad but don't expect me not to argue next time."

I chuckled softly,

"Wouldn't expect anything less Darlin"

I kissed her softly when there was a knock at the door, Iz pulled away and called out,

"Come in!"

In walked Ma carrying some clothes and boots, I stood up off the bed and walked over to kiss her cheek and take the clothes off her,

"Hey Ma"

"Hey Darlin,"

She walked over to Iz and kissed her forehead,

"How you feeling Darlin?"

"I'm ok, Mamma G. Thank you for bringing me some clothes"

I walked back over to the bed and handed her the clothes, she grabbed them off me and walked into the bathroom closing the door softly. I looked at Ma and she was smiling softly at me,

"Clay was pissed as hell last night, barely slept. Kept saying it was his fault and that he should of told the Irish to wait so Iz wasn't left alone."

"He can't blame himself for this shit, Iz stopped a young girl from being raped. That's not on him, I'll talk to him when we get back to the club. He wants Iz on temporary lockdown and me or a patch with her until this shits over with."

"You make sure you both get back to the club, only way Clay is gonna calm down is if he sees his little girls ok. I'm going to spend some time with my grandson"

"You got it Ma"

I kissed her cheek and she left, I turned when I heard the bathroom door opening, I saw Iz walking out in a pair of black leather trousers, red belly top that had Sons on it and black knee boots with buckles on all in all she looked shit hot. I pulled her into my arms and kissed her softly

"You ready to go home baby?"

"Can we cheek on Triston first?"

"Yeah come on Darlin"

I grabbed her hand and we walked out the room, we started making our way to the reception desk when we saw Hale walking, he looked at me then Iz and stopped.

"Miss Morrow, I'm glad to see your up and about. We need to take your statement as soon as we can, we've got Triston's, but we had to release the clown as we never had enough evidence to hold him."

I felt Iz tense beside me and knew she was worried, so I tightened my hold on her hand letting her know I'm here for her. I had a feeling they would let the clown go, it's the best thing really now we can give this scum bag some SamCrow mayhem. Before she had the chance to speak up I beat her to it,

"Actually, Clay wants his daughter back at the club so we can protect her, once she's there Clay will let Unser know when shes ready to give her statement."

He went to speak back but Iz spoke up,

"Deputy Hale could you tell me where Tristen's room is please? I'd like to check on her before we go!"

"Room 302,"

We didn't even thank him just walked past him and to room 302, we got there, and she knocked on the door. We waited for a moment before we heard someone say come in. Iz opened the door and walked in me following as she still had hold of my hand. She smiled at Triston and Karen,

"I'm sorry to bother you, I just wanted to check on Tristen"

Karen looked over to us and smiled, she got up off her chair and walked over to us pulling Iz into a hug and holding tight. I could see the tears in Karen's eyes but said nothing about it, she pulled away from Iz and looked into her eyes,

"Thank you for saving my daughter from that monster, she told me what you did well as much as she could remember, and I will never be able to repay you for that"

"You don't need to; I didn't want her to have to go through something like that"

Iz walked over to Tristen and smiled at her,

"I'm glad you're ok sweetheart, if you ever need anything you have my cell number ok?"

Tristen smiled and nodded leaning forward to pull Iz into a hug,

"Thank you"

With that Iz walked back over to me and grabbed my hand, as we walked out she waved to Triston and we left the hospital. We walked over to my bike and I sat down, giving her my helmet, and helping her into it, I then offered my hand to help her on the bike. Once I felt her wrap her arms around me tightly we were off. It didn't take us long to reach the clubhouse, we pulled up and I turned so I could back the bike into my usual spot. I held out my hand to help Iz off the bike then followed, I undid the helmet and placed it on the handle bars grabbing her hand once again and pulling her with me to the club where I knew the guys would be. I pushed open the door walking in and pulling her behind me.

"Hey guys look who I broke out of the hospital!"

This had everyone looking over to us and cheering once they saw Iz, Clay walking straight over to pull her into his arms, holding tight.

"Glad you're ok baby girl"

"Thanks daddy"

She pulled back and grabbed my hand again, smiling at all the guys. I looked at Clay nodding my head towards the reaper room him nodding in agreement. I pulled Iz to stand in front of me and released her hand to cup her face,

"Hey baby, I've got to fill the guys in on the shit Hale said, why don't you go and have a bath in our dorm room and relax? If you need anything Sack will be out here to get it for you ok?"

"OK babe"

I kissed her softly then pushed her towards our dorm slapping her ass in the process she looked at me and smirked and walked off.

"Church"

Once Clay shouted that we all walked into Church tossing our phones in the box on the pool table.

Gemma's POV, (Just because lol, although I don't think I will do her any justice. You just can't imitate Gemma, Katey Segal played her brilliantly)

I left Iz's room and walked straight to the Neonatal unit to see my beautiful grandson, I stepped into his room as a nurse was stepping out. We smiled at each other and she nodded her head in Abel's direction,

"His doing brilliantly, getting bigger and stronger every day."

"Thank god!"

She left the room and closed the door behind her, I walked over to the chair and sat down, thankfully it was right next to his incubator.

"Hey lil man"

I saw a book and picked it up seeing there was a page saved, I knew this was the book Iz had been reading to him, so I opened it to the first story and just started reading that to him. I didn't want to read the story Iz had been reading to him because that's their thing and I wouldn't take that away from them. As I was half way through the story I felt like I was being watched so glanced up and saw Tara standing outside the window looking at Abel and me, so I stood up and walked out of the room closing the door on the way.

"You got a problem Doc cause I know Jax doesn't want you around his son"

She looked at me with nothing but hate on her face not that I gave a shit this bitch just needs to leave Charming there's nothing here for her anymore not that there ever really was. Seeing Jax with Iz now I knew they were always meant to be.

"I was just seeing how Abel's doing"

I smirked at her,

"You have no need to be here Tara, Abel is nothing to do with you and neither is Jax. You need to leave now!"

Before she could say anything Abel's doctor walked by, he saw me and then looked at Tara,

"Dr Knowles what are you doing by this room? I've taken you off this case and I've warned you to stay away. Don't make me tell you again because if I do then I will put an official complaint in with the board. Now I suggest you get back to work and stay away from this room"

With that Tara's left glaring at me on the way, I looked at the doctor

"I'm sorry about that Mrs Morrow."

"No problem Doc, hows my grandson doing today?"

"His doing brilliantly"

He walked into the room did his cheeks then left once again leaving me with Abel to finish off reading our story.

Jax's POV, (After church, Gemma's POV was just a filler really)

Walking with Clay and Chibs through the courtyard, Chibs was filling us in about the Irish.

"Mckeevy's gonna want his usual per-month order and a month's insurance" Fucking Irish, I understood they were all about true IRA bullshit, but we can't do shit without a warehouse fucking Mayans burning shit down! Before I could speak up Clay spoke,

"I can't get my hands on 200k. I got every spare cent tied up in the rebuild."

"So, what do I tell them?"

Clay looked at me, at this point we were both thinking how fucked we are!

"How much time do we have?"

"Well his going up North tomorrow. Don't know for how long, but when he gets back he'll want his cash before he goes to Dungloe."

We hear a horn honk and look up to see Elliot pulling in, Clay looks to Chibs and leans in close so no one can hear what's being said.

"Tell the Shamrock I'll give him his money, but I want you to go with him. Courtesy escort, let me know who his meeting with"

With that Chibs walks off, this warehouse bullshit hit us at the wrong fucking time, I knew this shit with the Mayans wasn't over, but it soon would be cause they were never going to win against us.

I put my shades on and walked over to the Benz with Clay, I had a feeling I knew why Elliot was here like I knew without a doubt we were going after that clown fucker.

We took him to the office closing the door, he sat down on the chair and wiped his hands down his face.

"You know why I'm here."

He looked at Clay,

"If it weren't for your daughter Clay mine would be going through hell right now, I want to thank her for that. Tristen has some bruising and she can't remember a lot of what happened, but it could have been a hell of a lot worse if Bella weren't there."

"What have the cops said?" I had to ask because I needed to know if they had said anything different to him then they had to me and Iz.

He scoffed,

"Took a statement, but because Tristen has some memory loss they had to let the asshole go."

Clay looked at me and I gave a slight nod, I knew he was asking if it's the same as what Hale told me, so I just nodded. Elliot looked up to Clay and I could see the determination on his face, yeah I knew what was coming.

"I want you to find him, you bring him to me first. I'll pay anything you want!"

This is personal for us sons; we wouldn't be taking his money and we sure as hell will be finding this asshole whether Elliot has the balls or not is another thing all together. Clay glanced at me and then back to Elliot.

"Who do you think we are Elliot?"

"Oswald's have been in this town a lot longer than SamCrow, I know what you are"

Clay turned to face Elliot and then leaned on the desk, sighing.

"I don't want your money; nobody comes into my town and does this to an innocent girl, besides this is personal for me he hurt my daughter too Elliot. You bet your ass SamCrow are gunning for him, this sick bastard is as good as dead, when we deliver him to you we need to know justice will be served, it was my daughter that saved yours but shes also Jax's old lady. You know we don't take that lightly, any hit on an old lady is a hit against this club and we shut that shit down"

I was stood leaning against the filling cabinet with my arms crossed, I didn't give a shit what Elliot did my old lady got hurt protecting his daughter that clown asshole is mine and I wouldn't be going easy on the fucker either. Clay put his hand out for Elliot to shake which he did once he stood up, once Elliot was gone we walked out of the office with Clay shouting Church while we both headed to the reaper room we didn't have to wait long before we were all sat down around the table with Clay telling them all what Elliot said.

I knew Tig would have a problem with Clay not taking the money and I was proved right when he was the first one that spoke up.

Tig: We've got a 200k deficit hanging over our heads do we really, really wanna be out playing pro bono lone ranger

Jax: The guy tried to rape a thirteen-year-old Tig and hurt my old lady in the process!

Bobby: Thirteen!

Tig looked at me,

Tig: I get it brother I do. He hurt the Princess of SamCrow, and you bet your ass were gonna get him for that shit. I just don't think we should trust Oswald. I don't like putting my ass on the line for an outsider we need to keep this within the club, Clay Oswald doesn't give a shit about SamCrow.

Clay: You know people get jammed up in this town they don't go to the cops they come to us.

Chibs: That's right!

Clay: That means something to me, I don't know maybe I've got something to prove with this guy that's my shit. But this isn't just about Elliot Oswald or his daughter this is about mine! I've missed out on a big chunk of her life but shes here now and one of the first things that happens to her is this shit. But anybody who wants to pass

Clay didn't even get to finish before everyone was saying there in, Chibs looked right at Tig

Chibs: I'm in

Tig: I'm in too, guess were hunting a tot banger!

So, with plans made and jobs given Clay hit the gavel! It's on!

Me and Clay made our way out the club and saw Hale with a few other cops.

"You girls selling cookies?" this comment had me smirking

Hale started making his way to us,

"We're investigating an attempted sexual assault!" And right then I knew this prick was gonna try and pin this shit on SamCrow even though Iz beat the shit out of the clown prick that actually did it.

"Yeah, I'm aware my daughter beat the shit out of the guy who did it"

"You serious?" me and Clay both said at the same time.

"Yeah, I need to talk to all your guys that were at the carnival last night? And I'll be needing to speak to that daughter of yours also, if there not here get them here now!"

"You think a Son had something to do with this shit when you had the guy in cuffs after picking him up at the scene of the crime?"

"There wasn't enough evidence to hold him, so now were back to investigating which brings me here to you I'm just following logic here, half of them have violent crimes on their rap sheets."

This had me speaking up, asshole had who did this shit in cuffs and has the balls to come here and start blaming us! As if any of us would do anything to hurt an old lady who Clays daughter the fucking prick!

"Wasn't it just last week four Oakland cops were busted for prostitution and rape? Logic tells me we should ask where your dick was last night!"

I looked at Clay who smirked at me then said,

"And don't say in your mama!"

Hale just looked at us, I had a feeling he knew Elliot had been here, so I knew this was just to jam us up and stop us from going out to get this prick. Not that him and the calvary being here would stop us it would just make us more determined to find the prick.

"Officers Mann and Fain will be taking your statements it could take hours"

"I'm trying to run a business here" Yeah not that our clientele had any issues with law enforcement being around the garage.

"We can do it here at the station house, wherever you wanna do it. And don't say in your mama!"

With that the pricks walked off, I looked at Clay then turned and saw Bobby and Tig behind us.

"This assholes just trying to jam us up, Hale tried talking to Iz at the hospital, but I put a stop to it. I think we need to get Unser here so he can take her statement. I don't trust Hale to not try and put words in Iz's mouth not that we have anything to worry about, but you know how Hale is"

Clay looked at me and nodded,

"Yeah this prick is definitely trying to jam us up, he knows Elliot stopped by. You go and speak to Iz tell her what's going on and make sure she doesn't speak to Hale or these other assholes here. When your done we're figure a way to get rid of these assholes so we can go find the prick that hurt my daughter"

I nodded and walked away, I walked straight into the clubhouse and to my dorm opening the door and walking in. I saw Iz laying on the bed in nothing but one of my Reaper shirts. I have to say loving her in my clothes, I adjusted the slight bulge in my pants and walked over to the bed. Sitting down and running my finger across her cheek then her lips. This had her opening her eyes and smiling at me, kissing my finger softly.

"Hey Baby, how was your bath?"

"Needed after a night in a hospital bed"

This had me chuckling,

"Listen baby, Hale's trying to put the blame on the Son's. His got two cops outside trying to keep us here so we can't go get this prick. He wants to speak to you but me and Clay don't think that's a good idea, we want Unser to take your statement, but we need you to wait. We need to buy us some time to find the prick"

She sat up slowly, so I knew she was still feeling a bit dizzy from the hit to the head. She leant forward and put her hands on my cheek pulling my face to hers and kissing me softly. She pulled away and smiled at me,

"I had a feeling this would happen; Hale seems to really dislike SamCrow. I'll do whatever you and Daddy think is right. I'll stay in our room until you say its ok to come out I'm tired anyway so the rest will be needed. But I want you to know that none of you have anything to worry about I would never do or say anything to the cops, I

I didn't let her finish, because I knew she wouldn't do anything to hurt SamCrow or me and Clay. I put my hand over her mouth shaking my head and smiling.

"Baby, we know! We trust you that's not what we were worried about ok? We know how Hale works that's all and after all that shit last night we don't want you to have any added pressure from Hale. Baby girl I am in love with you, you are the most amazing woman I have ever met I trust you with my life and the club secrets its why I've been so honest with you and told you everything. Please don't ever doubt that, and Clay trusts you he just wants to protect the daughter his missed out on"

I moved my hand from her mouth placing it on her cheek sliding it round to the back of her head, pulling her face to me and kissing her putting all the love I have for her into that one kiss in this moment. I ran my tongue along her lips asking for entrance that she gave me almost instantly with a low moan. I pulled back before we could get to carried away and placed my forehead against hers,

"Stay in this bed exactly like you are baby girl cause once I'm finished with this shit I'm going to come back here to you and bury my cock so deep inside that tight pussy of yours, you won't walk for a week."

This had her smirking at me, but I also felt the shiver of desire run through her body, I smirked at her and kissed her again then stood up once again adjusting the bulge in my pants which had Iz smirking even more at me.

"I'll be back as soon as I can Baby."

"Ok babe, you go do your thing"

I nodded and walked to the door, opening it, and stepping out before closing the door I looked back at her and smiled.

"I love you baby"

She smiled softly at me

"I love you Jax"

With that I closed the door and walked back outside to see Clay and Tig talking by the office of the garage. So, I walked back over and nodded to them both.

"So Iz, is staying in our dorm until we give her the all clear."

This had me frowning in thought though, I couldn't believe she actually thought we didn't trust her. Maybe we weren't doing a good enough job in letting her know she is part of the SamCrow family. Before I could think on it anymore Clay spoke up after noticing my frown.

"What's with the frown?"

I looked at him and took a deep breath,

"Iz thinks we don't trust her!"

"What?"

"She thought we were telling her to stay in the dorm because we didn't trust that she wouldn't say shit to the cops."

"Fuck!"

Clay shook his head and looked at me, I could see the hurt in his eyes.

"What did you say?"

"Told her the truth that of course we trust her, its why I've told her everything and I do mean everything. I've never been so damn honest with a woman before not even Ma, I made sure she knew we trusted her and that its Hale we don't trust. Told her how much I'm in love with her and she seemed ok but after we're done with this shit you may want to speak to her Clay and the guys. Her ex left her pretty insecure about shit we need to make sure she knows shes a trusted member of this family!"

Clay nodded and so did Tig, but it was Tig that spoke up.

"Princess is going to be fine, were make sure of it."

That was it, nothing else needed to be said. We would sort that out once this prick had been taken care of because right now nothing else mattered more than Iz's safety and I knew they would want her because she's the only one who could give the cops what they needed to put this guy away.

I was stood leaning against the post, with Clay next to me and Tig stood next to Clay. We were watching the cops once again having another damn coffee break which just confirmed they were here to jam us up and not actually take our statements.

"I can't believe these assholes are takin another coffee break"

"Total jerk off, Hale knows we're looking for the guy we're going to be here all day"

We both looked at Tig knowing this was where he came in,

"Oh! Two double 'Tranquiccinos' comin up"

Tig walked off to the office coffee pot while me and Clay stood smiling at the cops. We gave it five minutes before Clay followed him in,

"Lookin at a 12-hour nap"

"Nice!"

Once I saw the cops movin I walked away from the post put my hands in my pockets walking to the office door.

"Comin for refills"

I leant against the door frame as Tig held out the pot,

"Fresh pot boys"

They both walked in and held out there cups for refills, Tig doing so while telling them it's hot. They were looking at the pictures we had on the wall of the office while drinking.

"Jackson?" Tig held out the pot to me smirking, I put my hand up and shook my head silently chuckling.

"No, thank you"

"Juice, should be here soon Clay"

Officer shit face walked over to Clay and Clay stood there smiling at him.

"Sometimes he gets lost."

The guys dropped in seconds, Clay catching shit face and putting him the chair while the other asshole fell against the wall with Tig helping him down,

"That was quick"

"Good to the last drop"

Tig chuckled while speaking,

"That's so bad"

This had me speaking up,

"Don't fall on the floor"

Both Tig and Clay laughed while walking out of the office. Me following behind them, before anymore could be said my cell was ringing so I fished it out of my pocket.

"Yeah?"

"I followed Hale, his at the carnival talking to the Carnies. "

"Stay on him"

I put the phone down,

"That was Sack, he followed Hale his talking to the Carnies"

"Take Chibs go and speak to the Carnies make sure they're not hiding this prick. Keep Sake on Hale"

"On it"

I found Chibs in the clubhouse, I put my hand on his shoulder,

"Clay wants us to go speak to the Carnies. Hales with them now I want to make sure they're not hiding this prick and if they are then they need to know were find him and dish out some SamCrow justice"

"Hell, yeah we will brother, let's go"

With that we've both walked over to our bikes and climbed on, kick starting them both and off we were. We met up with Sack, who was on this little mini bike I looked at Chibs and we both smirked at each.

"Been talking to the Fun Town Carnies for over an hour"

"Stay on him!"

"You think you guys can double up so I can take one of your bikes?"

I smirked and shook my head,

"Not unless he grows tits!"

This had Chibs chuckling,

"Big tits, huge tits!"

This had Chibs holding his hand up for mine, so I held it out and let him smack it, in a high five motion.

I heard and engine start and looked to Sack,

"He's goin!"

Sack drove off, so me and Chibs climbed off our bikes and walked over to the Carines. I don't what these pricks thought we were going to find this asshole and deal with it the SamCrow way! Even if Iz wasn't Clay's daughter I knew she would still be my Old lady because I knew we were made for each other. She is mine and I am hers! No one hurts my old lady and gets away with it and these Carnie pricks weren't going to get away with protecting the asshole. I walked over to some dude with a long beard and a fucking huge belly, I held up the photo

"You see this girl last night?"

I knew this was about finding the prick who hurt Iz, so I held a picture of her and Tristen and was going to show both of them but decided against that and just showed Tristen's picture.

"Who are you?"

Chibs stood next to me and spoke up,

"Concerned citizens! And what did you just say to that cop?" and he pointed in Hale's direction,

"Why don't you ask him yourself?"

He tried to walk away but I grabbed him by his collar and pulled him towards me,

"Because we're asking you Uncle Vinky!"

We saw the other Carnies stand up, so this douche held his hand up

"All right. No, it's all right!"

"This girl almost got raped last night less than a mile away, shit like that doesn't happen in our town which points to an outsider! If it weren't for my girl she would have been, now see this is where I'm pissed cause my girl got hurt stopping the prick from hurting this girl. I want to know where the prick is cause I got some words I wanna have with him"

I could feel the anger from Chibs behind me, we may all be a bunch of outlaws but violence like this against women was a big no no, it was simply something we didn't accept.

"And there's not much more outsiders then you muppets"

I could feel the Carnies getting restless, so I put my hand on the handle of my knife showing it to them,

"Hey. Hey, it can go that way if you want"

"All right. Tell you what I told the cop, all my guys were here powering down rides, chaining up booths. Security guards that your town hired will tell you the same thing."

I knew this asshole was lying, we knew it was the clown we also knew this pricks were hiding the bastard. But Carines are like outlaws they protect their own so they wouldn't give the fucker up.

I just kept staring at the asshole, I could feel my rage building the more we were being lied to. I had to get this shit sorted tonight because I wanted nothing more than to be curled up with Iz.

Before I could say anything they all walked off, I looked to Chibs who looked just as pissed off as me. Before I could say anything my cell rang I fished it out of my pocket and answered once I saw it was Ma.

"Hey Ma, everything ok?"

"Doc let me know that Wendy's out of detox. Bitch wants me to take some flowers in or some shit"

"Wait Tara told you about Wendy?"

"Yeah!"

"Stupid bitch needs to back the fuck off, why the fuck is she even talking to you about Wendy? This shit is nothing to do with her! I made it clear I want nothing to do with her if she carries on Ma talk to the Doc that worked on Iz last night, he don't like Tara."

"So, your serious about Iz?"

"Ma, I can promise you me and Iz are perminate. Tara doesn't stand a chance, I don't even like her let alone love her anymore. Look I gotta go, make sure Tara stays away from Abel"

With that I hung up, I looked to Chibs who could see the frustration clear on my face.

"Problems Jackie boy?"

"Yeah doesn't seem like my ex is getting the message that were over! Tara told Ma, that Wendy's out of detox made it seem like Ma should be taking flowers to her or some shit. Bitch came into Iz's hospital room last night too but from the look of shock on her face she wasn't expecting me to be there. Gonna need to bring it to the table if shit keeps on"

"We got your back Jackie boy you know. We've all seen how happy Bella makes you and you make her, ain't nothing coming between that even the doc"

"Thanks brother!"

He slapped my back and we headed back over to the bikes, climbing on, and riding off. Once we got to town we noticed Unser in the Floyd's, I nodded to Chibs who nodded back. We pulled up and outside and I climbed off my bike making my way into the Barber shop,

"Give us a minute Floyd?"

I bumped my fist against his,

"I'll give you two!"

Unser picked up the towel on his chest wiping his face clean of the shaving foam,

"Jesus Christ! My one peaceful moment of the day!"

"We need to know where Hale's at with the Oswald case, because his been at the clubhouse trying to pin this shit on us when he had the asshole in cuffs"

"Do you have any idea how much heat I'm getting on this? I do anything to compromise this case-

I cut him off there, I didn't give a shit how much heat he was facing. Hale was trying to pin this shit on the Sons, even with them arresting the asshole last night. All because Tristen had some memory problems they let him go, which I was glad for we couldn't do shit with him in lockup but like hell were we getting blamed for this shit.

"I'm not asking you to compromise, just tell us what you know"

"All we got is what Tristen told us, which ain't much the girls saying she can't remember much of what happened, doc says it could be temporary but can't be sure. The only witness is Isabella and neither you nor Clay, will let Hale near her. Hale had to let the Clown go because we have no evidence, I know Hale is trying to pin this shit on SamCrow and his working his ass off to do so. But you and I both know we've never had shit like this happen in Charming before, so we know it wasn't SamCrow."

"We're blocking Hale from speaking to Iz because we know what his like, we're more then willing to let you take her statement. But either way this prick is ours, he may of gone after a young girl but my old lady who is Clay's daughter got hurt you know what that means!"

He looked at me, and I looked at him.

"I can come by Teller-Morrow later to grab her statement; it needs to be done today"

"As I said Chief were only blocking Hale not you."

I stood up slapped him on the shoulder and went to leave,

"Jax you can't screw me on this, I don't catch this rapist I'm the one under the microscope and that's bad for all of us!"

I looked at him, I knew what he was getting at but right now I didn't care, and I knew Clay wouldn't either.

"Don't worry chief we're catch him!"

I got back outside and climbed onto my bike nodding at Chibs

"Unser knows Hale is trying to pin this shit on a Son, we need to sort this shit out and now"

Bella's POV,

I woke up needing to pee, I checked the time on my cell and noticed Jax had been gone a good couple hours which means I've had some nice rest. I knew this would keep the guys busy until they found the clown, I also knew that Hale would do everything he could to stop the guys getting to the clown. I got up and went into the bathroom, did my business, and washed my hands.

I knew I was asked to stay in the dorm, but I'm hungry and I could hear music in the clubhouse so knew if there was anyone out there they wouldn't hear me calling for them. I also knew Sack wasn't around cause I heard him leave some hours ago. So, I made my way out of the dorm walking to the bar area, noticing the music and how empty it seemed. I made my way into the kitchen area and opened the fridge; I was searching for something to eat when I heard the clubhouse door open and someone calling for Juice. I recognised the voice as Tig, so I made my way out of the kitchen to see him and dad there.

"Hey"

They both looked over to me and smiling, dad making his way over and placing his hands on my shoulders.

"Hey princess, you ok?"

"Yeah, I'm sorry I know Jax said to stay in the dorm but I'm super hungry and I didn't hear anyone out here"

"Don't worry baby girl, you get some food and stay safe."

He kissed my forehead and walked out the door calling to Tig on his way.

"Bye princess"

With that I was once again left alone, I went to walk back to the kitchen when I saw feet in the doorway of the reaper room, so I walked over and peaked my head round the corner and saw Juice laying on the floor. I rushed over and tapped his check.

"Juice?"

He groaned softly but never came to, I looked him over to make sure he wasn't hurt when I noticed a little bag of pills on the floor next to him. I shook my head and stood up kicking his leg and walking away, so much for my protection detail. I went back into the kitchen grabbed some bread and made myself a sandwich walking back into the dorm and popping the tv on.

It was certainly going to be a long afternoon,

I was sat watching some crappy comedy show when I heard movement in the club area, I knew it wasn't Juice there was no way he was awake this quick. So, I quietly got off the bed turning the tv off in the process, I made my way over to the door opening it as quietly as I could. I tip toed out of the room peaking my head round the corner into the club and I saw Hale looking around. I shook my head and tip toed back to the dorm closing and locking the door, I walked over to my cell and dialled Jax. I knew he was busy, but I needed to know what to do.

"Hey baby everything ok?"

"Jax, sorry for calling I know you guys are busy

He cut me off before I could continue,

"Darlin I am never to busy for your call or if you need me ok?"

"Thanks, Jax. I'm calling because I heard movement in the club, and I knew it wouldn't be any of you guys, so I checked it out and its Hale. I'm in the dorm and I've locked the door but what do you want me to do?"

"Wait! Hale's in the clubhouse?"

"Yeah and his alone!"

"Baby, I want you to keep the dorm door locked even if he knocks on it. I'm calling Sack and Ma. I'll call you back!"

"Ok Jax I love you"

"I love you Baby"

With that his hung up, I wasn't even waiting five minutes when my cell starts vibrating in my hand, answering it as quickly as I could.

"Hey Baby, Ma is on her way and Sacks there his gonna deal with Hale."

"Ok babe, thank you"

"No worries Darlin, you did good calling me. You know you can always call me no matter where I am or what I'm doing. I'm never to busy for you and that goes for all of us baby ok"

"Ok Jax, I'll keep that in mind. Stay safe babe and come back to me"

"Always baby. I love you"

"I love you"

I hung up this time, because I heard talking and knew it was Sack dealing with Hale. I heard them making their way to the dorms and got into bed closing my eyes. Pretending I'm asleep I knew Hale wouldn't go without trying to see me, but I also knew Sack wouldn't let that happen. Not even five minutes later Sack was knocking my door,

"Bella? His gone you can unlock the door"

I got up slowly and walked over to the door unlocking it and opening it.

"Hey Sack, thank you"

"No worries, you want a drink?

"Uh yeah, I'll come and sit with you in the club for a bit though. These four walls are starting to drive me a bit crazy. He chuckled softly

"Lets go, we can keep our eyes on the security monitors and if we see anything you can just run back to the dorm."

I nodded my head at that.

Jax's POV, (I know I keep changing the POV's in this chapter, I like to give you all a bit of variety. I thinks it's a bit slow reading from the same POV all the time.)

Me and Chibs met up with Clay, Tig and Bobby. We got down to the tree area and looked at what we would be facing. We were at one of Darby's men's places because we believe he knows where the clown is. Before we could do anything I felt my cell vibrate. I grabbed it out of my pocket and saw that Iz was calling me, I knew instantly she was calling for a reason, so I didn't hesitate to answer holding my hand out to the guys to tell them to wait.

"Hey baby everything ok?"

"Jax, sorry for calling I know you guys are busy

I cut her off there, I didn't care what I was doing or where I was I would never be to busy for her. She could call me whenever she needed me, and I knew that was true for the rest of the guys. Because as soon as they knew it was Iz they all stood looking at me in worry.

"Darlin I am never too busy for your call or if you need me ok?"

"Thanks, Jax. I'm calling because I heard movement in the club, and I knew it wouldn't be any of you guys, so I checked it out and its Hale. I'm in the dorm and I've locked the door but what do you want me to do?"

Did she just say Hale's in the clubhouse? What the fuck is he doing the little prick! This would be brought to Unser's attention and I would make sure Iz made a harassment complaint.

"Wait! Hale's in the clubhouse?"

As soon as I said that I saw Clay's face change from slightly worried to extremely pissed off and worried.

"Yeah and his alone!"

Fucker better watch out how dare he come into the clubhouse alone, we all knew he was there for Iz but fuck not even Unser comes into the clubhouse without one of us.

"Baby, I want you to keep the dorm door locked even if he knocks on it. I'm calling Sack and Ma. I'll call you back!"

"Ok Jax I love you"

"I love you Baby"

I would never get tired of hearing her say those words to me or me saying them to her. She is the most amazing woman I have ever met, and I thank god everyday she came into my life. I looked at the guys,

"Hale's in the clubhouse and his alone! I'm phoning Sack, Clay can you phone Ma get her there to stay with Iz until we can finish this I can be there with her?"

"On it brother"

I dialled Sacks number him answering almost immediately.

"Hey Jax, I know Hales at the clubhouse. I'm sorry the fucker tied me up at the lights when he put his foot down. I've just got here now I'll sort it I promise."

"Good make sure you do Sack, don't leave Iz alone until Ma gets there"

"You got it"

With that I hung up and looked at Clay,

"Sacks there his gonna get rid of Hale"

"Good, your Ma's on her way"

I nodded and dialled Iz's number again,

"Hey Baby, Ma is on her way and Sacks there his gonna deal with Hale."

"Ok babe, thank you"

"No worries Darlin, you did good calling me. You know you can always call me no matter where I am or what I'm doing. I'm never too busy for you and that goes for all of us baby ok"

"Ok Jax, I'll keep that in mind. Stay safe babe and come back to me"

It was weird having someone worry about me like Iz does, sure Ma worries but its not the same.

"Always baby. I love you"

"I love you"

She hung up and it had me thinking about the mistakes I had made in the past with the women in my life. Wendy for starters should have stayed a Croweater, we should never have even gotten together, the guys all warned me to not get with a croweater said I would regret it but I never listened, I always thought I knew best but now thinking on it she was just a place holder so I could meet Iz, I needed to be single for that to happen and that's what Wendy was for me. And Tara well we all make those kind of mistakes in high school and she should of stayed in high school, even at that point in my life I should have had the good sense to realise that me and Tara simply wouldn't work. Tara spent all her time trying to change me, telling me that I was just an outlaw and that I needed to change. She was always trying to get me to leave the club and Charming, at one point in time I thought it was because she loved me now looking back on it she couldn't of loved me.

You can't claim to love someone if all you want to do is change that person. This is who I am, and she could never accept that, she could never accept the club or my brothers. Even with Iz being Clay's daughter she has embraced this life and as soon as she met the guys she was calling them family.

I knew I hadn't seen or heard the last from Tara, but I also knew she had no chance with me, not now and not ever there is nothing or no one in this world that will make me ruin what I have with Isabella. She truly is the one for me and I would make sure she knew I was hers and no one else's especially the Croweaters!

Why go for a used-up pussy that's been with all your brothers when you can have the one woman who was made for you that genuinely loved you. Once we had dealt with this clown prick Iz was getting my Crow!

I was bought out my thoughts by Clay clearing his throat, so I looked over to him and saw his raised eyebrow, so I knew he was asking if I was ok, so I nodded my head. Lets get this done so I can get back to my Old lady.

I got down on my knee next to Chibs with Tig slight in front and Clay stood behind me. We looked to the house in front us we saw an awful lot of guys and dogs in cages.

"Looks like a full house!" I said looking at Clay from the corner of my eye,

"Men on the porch are armed! Not sure about the ones in the back. You take down the ones at the cages, I'll get the lookouts!"

"Lets go!" Chibs was ready, like he always is.

Bobby, Chibs and Tig made their way round to the cages and me and Clay would deal with the lookouts. I unzipped the duffel bag and started rifling through to get a gun out when I noticed they had no clips on them, looks like we were using them as props this time round. I looked at Clay and shook my head,

"No clips!"

"What?"

He walked to the bag kneeled down and looked for himself, sighing and throwing the bag closed.

"Empty"

Fucking Juice!

We made our way slowly to the front of the house, Clay clocking one of the guys with the but of the Ak in the process, I jumped over the porch railing and had my hands round the guys throat then smashed his head into the floor to knock him out. I noticed he had a gun in a holster, so I grabbed it then stood up looking at the guys ready. Clay threw a gun to Tig who looked at it then looked at Clay,

"There's no clip! God damn Juice"

Clay just smirked then shook his head,

"Back door counting 20!"

Tig made his way to the back door while Chibs took the side entrance and me, Bobby and Clay took the front. With a count of 20 I kicked in the door, going in with my gun held high. We weren't expecting a priest to be stood in the middle of the room with a bunch of men around him listening to him read the damn bible. What the fuck had we walked into? Chibs was the one to speak up,

"What's going on?"

Tig and Chibs came into the room bringing two more men with them, me I just shook my head smirking in disbelief. We had obviously been given some false info there is no way the clown prick was here or that this assholes were hiding him.

We took the main dude out onto the porch to talk to him, I could see Clay was pissed and I was too. We just wanted this shit over with, I wanted to get back to Iz and I knew Clay wanted to speak to his daughter about the trust issue she thinks we have with her.

"I haven't acted out sexually in over three years, and I certainly wouldn't be hiding anyone that has. All these men will vouch for me, I'm a saved man"

"I guess we got some bad information, sorry" Clay spoke up before any of us could. "A little misunderstanding" He said shaking the dudes hand, but then I spoke up to cover our asses

"Forget about our little mistake and we're forget about mom's illegal mutts"

I bent down and picked up the duffel bag and the pastor spoke up,

"Its not to late for you men, Jesus Christ our lord saviour can save you. He can deliver you from all your transgressions."

This had Clay speaking up again,

"Ah, appreciate your zeal, Padre, but my transgressions all I got left!"

A chuckled "Amen" from Tig could be heard.

We all started singing Kumbaya and laughing just to wind up the pastor more.

We made our way back to the clubhouse, once getting there we put on our Kutte's and make our way inside, before stepping in Sack stepped out.

"Hows Iz?"

He looked up at me and smiled,

"She's ok, she had a drink with me then went back to the dorm. Think shes getting a bit stir crazy though"

I nodded my head and walked inside, we all saw Juice on the floor and shook our heads. I put my hand on Clay's shoulder which had him looking at me.

"I'm gonna go check on Iz, maybe take her with me to the hospital. I know Ma's still there with the kid"

He nodded his head,

"Yeah ok"

I made my way to our dorm and turned the handle, noticing it wasn't locked. I opened the door and saw Iz laying on her belly with her legs bent up and in the air reading what looks to be a Harley manual. This had me shaking my head and smirking. I quietly shut the door and made my way over to the bed jumping onto her back, balancing myself on my hands and knees so I don't crush her. I lean my head down placing a soft kiss to her neck and leaning my chin on her shoulder this had her giggling at me.

"Hey baby"

"Hey sexy, I thought you'd be out all day?"

"Yeah we've hit a brick wall, the clowns in hiding and we got no clue where to look right now. We thought maybe you or Tristen might of remembered something else?"

She closed the book and moved it to the side of us, rolling over and wrapping her arms around my neck, this had me moving my legs down so my hips settled in between hers. I placed a soft kiss to her lips and kissed along her jaw,

"I think it was the clown from that water tank Jax"

This had me looking at her,

"What the one that was saying shit to us and said shit bout you?"

"Yeah, I know I said clown and thinking about it there was an awful lot of clowns at the carnival so that doesn't really narrow it down. But I've been kind of having little flashes throughout the day just like little memory moments from last night and I remember thinking to myself that I recognised the clown and it's because I had seen him early that day when I was with you. Does that help? I know its not much to go on really, but it was definitely a guy from the carnival, so I bet you the Carnies are hiding him, their much like outlaws in that respect they protect their own."

"Baby that's perfect"

I leant down and kissed her again, I would never get enough of kissing this woman it's my new favourite thing to do. I pulled back and placed my forehead against hers,

"Do you want to come to the hospital with me and see the kid? I know we said to stay in the room, but I also know how boring it is in here, and Ma is still at the hospital even though she was supposed to come here"

She smiled at me,

"I'd love to Jax, I love that little boy like his my own you know that. And it be nice to see Mama G again, and besides, I don't think even god himself could pry her away from her grandson"

I laughed at that then smiled again when I realised she said she loves my son like his hers, which had me realising I needed to make it legal for Abel to be Iz's. I kissed her softly again then pulled away rolling off her,

"Put some clothes on baby then we're go"

She nodded and jumped up off the bed, grabbing some jeans of hers and pulling them on, grabbing a pair of boots and putting them on then grabbing one of my hoodies from the back of the door and putting that on.

"I'm ready"

I got up off the bed and stalked over to her like she was my prey, I put my hands on her waist and pulled her to me, leaning down and kissing her roughly seeing her in my clothes had me all kinds of hard!

I pulled away and grabbed her hand,

"Let's go baby"

We walked out of the dorm with me closing and locking the door, then pulling her with me out of the club and over to my bike. Handing her my helmet and getting on the bike, holding out a hand to help her on once she had the helmet in place. I kicked started the bike and once I felt her arms around me we we're off.

I didn't take us long to reach the hospital, me helping her off and then getting off myself grabbing her hand and walking into the hospital straight to Abel's room seeing Tara stood at the reception desk and glaring at Iz on the way and me shaking my head.

We made it to Abel's room and saw Ma inside reading him a story, once she saw us she closed the book and came out the room. She kissed Iz on the forehead,

"Hey baby how you feeling?"

Iz smiled at her,

"I'm good Mama G"

Ma then looked to me,

"Thought you were on the hunt?"

"Hit a brick wall the asshole is in hiding and no fucker wants to tell us where. But Iz just gave me a good idea, it will be fine Ma"

It went quiet then Ma had to mention Wendy,

"The junkies awake"

This had me looking at her in disapproval, now don't get me wrong I don't love Wendy and I never did to be quite honest I hate the bitch for what shes done to Abel, but she can't take all the blame there is blame to be placed on me as well. I should have been there more for her and gave her my support even though we weren't working out I shouldn't of cheated on her either.

"Don't call her that"

I felt Iz tense beside me when I said that which it had me looking at her with a frown on my face. She wouldn't look at me and just kept staring at the floor, I knew something was wrong, but I wouldn't ask her in front of Ma. Before anything else could be said we heard the door open and close and looked to see Elliot standing there. I give Ma a look and she walks back into the room closing the door, I just tighten my hold round Iz pulling her closer to me.

Elliot looked to her and smiled softly, he walked towards us and grabbed Iz's hand placing a kiss on her knuckles

"I want to thank you for what you did, Tristen is being released today and its because you saved her from being raped."

She smiled at him and moved her hand, so she was holding his,

"You don't have to thank me, there was no way I just going to let that happen."

He kissed her hand again and the let go, he looked at me

"Did you find the guy?"

"No, not yet. Someone's hiding the prick really well we thought maybe Iz and Tristen might remember something else to help us. I spoke to Iz and she gave us a bit more information maybe you can speak to Tristen see if there's something were missing?"

"Tristen doesn't remember a damn thing, and Karen wont let me keep asking her."

"You got to try again we need something more"

"Karen just wants us to forget this happened!"

This had Iz stepping forward,

"With all due respect, Tristen is never going to forget this almost happened to her she is always going to remember but that's not a bad thing it means she will be more vigilant of her surroundings in the future. I can understand where Karen is coming from but if the guys don't get this guy he could do it again and maybe next time the girl he goes after doesn't have anyone to save her"

He nodded at Iz and I placed a kiss on her forehead.

"Ok, I'll talk to Karen again"

"Maybe I can speak to Tristen? I mean we kind of share this thing and maybe it will help shake both of our memories"

I looked at Iz with nothing but love, lust, and pride on my face this woman will never stop surprising me. I pulled her closer to me and wrapped my arm around her waist. Elliot nodded his head,

"That's a good idea, why don't you come with me now?"

She looked at me and I nodded my head, so she walked over to Elliot and grabbed his arm, he looked at me.

"I'll keep her safe Jax, I won't let Hale anywhere near her"

"When your finished baby come back up here and sit with Abel ok?"

"Ok Jax, I love you"

This had me smiling,

"I love you"

With that they both left, and I turned to look at Ma through the window.

Bella's POV,

I walked with Elliot to Tristen's room, once there I noticed Karen wasn't in the room with her, so I walked in,

"Hey Tristen, how you holding up?"

She looked up at me and smiled,

"I'm ok"

"Listen I know your Ma wants you to forget about this and not talk about it, but I think if we talk about together just us two we might remember some details that can help find this guy. I don't want this to happen to any other young girl who might not be as lucky as you to have someone there who stopped it from happening"

She looked at me and I could see the fear in her eyes and noticed the slight wobble of her lip, so I walked over to the bed and grabbed her hand,

"Tristen I promise you what you tell me won't get back to your Ma or the police ok?"

She nodded her head and went to speak but before she could the door opened, and Karen walked in. she looked at me and noticed me holding Tristen's hand and glared at me.

"I maybe thankful that you saved my daughter but don't think that means I like you! You are still Clay Morrow's daughter and Jax Tellers girlfriend, I don't want my daughter around you or that club! Leave now or I will call Hale!"

I looked to Tristen who looked sorry and shook my head, I kissed her forehead and walked out of the room,

"You know Karen those people you seem to dislike so much have actually been out all day looking for the scumbag clown that tried to rape your little girl. I wouldn't pass judgement on people you don't really know"

Then I walked away, I made my way back to Abel's room but before I could walk into his room I was stopped by a hand on my shoulder. I looked behind me and saw it was Tara, this had me raising my eyebrow not in question but in annoyance.

"Yes, doc what can I do for you?"

"You know his only going to break your heart right? It wont be long before his crawling back into my bed and your just be more used pussy"

This had me looking at her and smirking,

"Really? You think so?"

"I know so, what me and Jax have its more then what you will ever have!"

"Tara what you had was childish love, you tried to change him that's not love its control. Now please kindly piss off"

I went to walk away but the bitch just didn't know when to stop,

"I have his crow and all the time I have his crow you can't get one so I will always be his Old Lady because I will never cover it up"

I turned so quickly she was shocked, but before she could comprehend what was happening my fist connected with her nose blood squirting down her face, she put her hands on it and looked at me shocked.

"You stay the hell away from sweetheart and Jax, his mine and this is my family I will fuck you up."

I then walked away from her and into Abel's room, I wasn't going to let what she said affect me, but the crow bit really pissed me off. How dare she claim to love someone she had only ever tried to change; the stupid bitch didn't know who she was fucking with.

Jax's POV, (the last POV change for this chapter I promise)

I walked out of the hospital with Ma so we could have a smoke and wait for Iz,

"You and Iz seem real close?"

I looked to Ma and smiled,

"Yeah, we are. I love her Ma more than I thought I could ever love anyone. Shes it for me"

"That's good baby! I'm happy for you both, I can see how much you both make each other happy. Just don't fuck it up because I wont stop Clay from kicking your ass"

This had me smirking,

"Ma, that girl is my world ain't no one in this world that can make me mess it up"

"What about the doc?"

"That shits history Ma, not to be repeated, Iz made me realise how unhealthy mine and Tara's relationship was. Iz loves me for who I am not who she wants me to be and all Tara did was try and change me. You don't got to worry Tara is not coming between us"

She smiled and nodded, before we could say anything more Elliot came walking out of the hospital looking for us.

"Karen wouldn't let Iz speak to Tristen, she kicked her out of the room after speaking some shit about you guys"

This had me standing up straight throwing my smoke to the floor and going to walk inside. Elliot speaking up once again,

"Your girl don't take shit Jax, she put Karen in her place have to say I loved every minute of it. Never seen Karen speechless before"

This had me chuckling, Ma walking in with me,

"Maybe I can try?"

"See what you can do Ma"

She walked off to Tristen's room and I walked to the waiting room not far from Abel's room. I didn't have to wait to long before Ma was back.

"Karen came clean, Tristen remembers everything. It was the clown so the carnies must be hiding him"

"Fuck! Iz said it was but we had to make sure you know"

Before we could say anymore Tara came round the corner crying with a bloody nose. She saw me and came straight over, she tried to get me to hug her, but I just pushed her away.

"What the fuck are you doing Tara?"

"Your psycho girlfriend hit me"

This had me raising my eyebrow in surprise but also smirking in pride,

"Iz did this?"

"Yes Jax"

"Well what the fuck did you say to her?"

She looked at me in surprise, yeah not going to work with me anymore Tara I can see right through that look!

"I didn't I didn't say anything she just hit me when I went to walk into Abel's room"

"Bullshit! Iz wouldn't just hit you for nothing Tara you said something!"

I went to walk away when she called my name,

"Jax? Please give me another chance we're meant to be!"

"Fuck off Tara! I'm with Iz, I am in love with her not you! I'm meant to be with Iz she is mine and I am hers. Stay the fuck away from her, me and Abel"

With that I walked off to Abel's room to make sure Iz was ok. I saw her sat on the chair in his room talking softly to him so I opened the door as quietly as I could,

"I love you little soldier, you are a brave lil man just like your daddy. When you get out of here we're going to give you so many cuddles and so much love your know your loved"

She then stood up and put her hand on the incubator, I walked over and wrapped my arms around her and leaning my chin on her shoulder. She looked at me and smiled but I could see something was bothering her.

"Baby what's on your mind?"

"I saw Tara!"

"I know she came crying to me expecting me to hug her. Nice job on the nose there darlin"

This had her smirking at me,

"Stupid bitch should watch herself Jax"

"What did she say to piss you off so much?"

"She said that you don't really love that I will just be another used pussy because your be back in her bed soon enough"

This had me turning Iz around in my arms and cupping her face,

"Baby that's not true, Tara is nothing to me anymore. I promise you I'm not going anywhere; I love you no one else especially not Tara. What else did she say?"

"That she has your crow and I can never get yours because she won't get hers covered"

"Baby, she left me so she should have had her crow covered up by biker law. But that doesn't mean shit, your getting my crow as soon as we've dealt with the clown baby. Hap's already got his tattoo shit ready for you I don't care about Tara or her crow. She isn't my Old lady you are, and you always will be. You were made to be my Old Lady baby and I was made to be your old man. If I have to I will bring it up to the club and we will make her get her crow covered by any means necessary."

She smiled at me, but I could still see that something was bothering her,

"There's something else bothering you isn't there?"

She nodded her head,

"I just don't like the way you keep defending Wendy Jax, she did this to your son because she was selfish. Your Ma has every right to hate the woman and so do you"

"Baby, this isn't just Wendy's fault, its mine to I should have been there more and not cheated on her"

"But Jax did you love her?"

"No, no I didn't, and she knew that."

"So how is this your fault? Yeah maybe you shouldn't of got married but you didn't give her the drugs Jax or make her take them she did that to herself she did that to your son. I'm not saying you should give her shit or whatever, but you have to stop taking the blame because you didn't pump her full of drugs Jax and make her over dose."

She had a point, I tried to help Wendy with her drug problem, but she just kept pushing me away and throwing that shit in my face. I didn't give her the drugs or pump her full of that shit, I nodded my head to Iz,

"Your right baby, I love you"

"I love you Mr Teller. Now shut up and kiss me"

I chuckled at her and then kissed her softly,

"Come on baby lets get you back to the clubhouse so I can go get this clown asshole"

She nodded her head and kissed her hand placing it on top of the incubator,

"Bye lil man love you"

"Daddy loves you Abel"

With that we both walked out of the room as we got out of the neonatal unit we saw Hale talking to Karen, I knew she would be telling them what Tristen has said. So, I grabbed Iz's hand and looked at Hale, he looked at me then Iz who tightened her hold on my hand and we both walked away. We got outside and saw Hale's truck, I looked at Iz who was looking at me and we both smirked at each other. I grabbed my knife and walked over to the truck, I slashed all the tires and walked back over to Iz putting my knife away. I climbed on my bike and helped her on, once I felt her wrap her arms around me we were off, we got to the clubhouse and saw the guys waiting for me outside. I parked my bike in its rightful spot and helped Iz off, grabbing her hand once I was off and we walked over to the guys.

Clay walking forward slightly and pulling Iz into his arms, kissing her forehead,

"Your Ma, told me about what you did to the doc" he said smirking at her,

"Yeah well she pissed me off"

This had the guys laughing, Iz walked back to me and I automatically wrapped my arms around her. I looked to Clay who nodded,

"Lets go Clown hunting boys"

We all cheered and Iz stood there smirking at us,

"Go do your thing guys punch him nice and hard for me"

I turned slightly and cupped her face kissing her softly,

"You got it baby!"

I kissed her again then pulled away slapping her ass and walking over to my bike with the guys following after they all kissed her on the forehead.

We started our bikes all at the same time, I looked to Iz winked at her mouthed I love you and we were off.

Time to give this asshole some SamCrow justice.

We got to the carnival lot and got off our bikes, Tig banging a garbage can getting the attention of the carnies, we saw them start to make their way over to us, so I spoke up.

"Hear you guys are harbouring a fugitive?"

One of the douchebags spoke up,

"What are you going to do about it?"

I walked up to the guy, "Citizens arrest!" then punched him in the face that started a full out brawl between us all, I felt all my pent up anger from the day just unloading on these assholes, the fear from finding out Iz was attacked to now and this being messed around with where the fucking clown was. Guy after guy came out me and I was just punching the shit out of them, I heard Clay shout,

"Bobby, Chibs find him!"

They both went off to find the asshole and I was back to punching uncle Vinky in the face, I was straddling this dude landing punch after punch on his face when I heard Bobby shout that they had the clown. But I didn't stop I just kept punching this guy until Tig was pulling me off him,

"Jax come on"

We walked away and started cheering, I loved this feeling the pure adrenaline running through me and I wanted nothing more then to be back with Iz and ravish her body all night long. I slapped Sack on the back for a job well done, this was the first time that I had actually liked a prospect and knew he would make it into the club.

Bobby and Chibs dragged the dude over to the van that Sack brought then knocked him out throwing him in the back, we all climbed on our bikes and were off to find a nice private spot.

We got to a nice out of the way spot and Bobby and Chibs dragged the dude out of the van and had him on his knees, they slapped his face waking him up then tied a bandana round his mouth to keep him quiet, I knew Clay had already Contacted Elliot so it wouldn't be long before he got here but first I wanted my pound of flesh. I walked up to the dude and grabbed his head bringing my knee to his face, not once but three times. Before I could carry on we saw Elliot had arrived, he got out of the car opening something it looked like a knife.

He walked behind Clay,

"Here's the scumbag that tried to rape your little girl"

Elliot walked over to the guy holding the weapon to his face,

"Cattle guys call this an 'Elsie maker' its used to cut the balls off of balls. Strip him!"

I just stood there watching, waiting for my turn again. This asshole had hurt Iz there is no way I would let that go and neither would Clay. But I had a feeling Elliot would bottle it, Bobby and Chibs pulled his pants down all the while the guy was screaming through the gag, I could already see Elliot turning green when Clay walked over

"He deserves every second of the pain. He tried to hurt your little girl and he hurt mine"

He just looked at Clay then back to the guy,

"What do you wanna do here Elliot?"

He drops the knife to the ground then looks to Clay,

"I'm sorry"

I knew he wouldn't be able to go through with it, even if the dude did manage to rape his little girl Elliot just doesn't have it in him to get justice this way which is where me and Clay would come in! I walked towards Clay with anger on my face, anger at this dude and anger at Elliot.

"I'm sorry, I I can't"

He then walked back to his car slamming the door, I stood next to Clay and looked at him.

"Well if Elliot wants out it's my turn"

I then walked towards the guy punching him in the face twice, then smashed my knee into his chest. I picked up the knife that Elliot dropped and slashed it across his chest, then dropped the knife and looked at Clay.

"Your daughter Clay, I've had mine"

I then walked back to stand with Sack, Clay put his gloves on then picked up the knife and looked at the guy I could see the pure unadulterated anger on Clay's face, and I knew it's because it was Iz that got hurt.

"Hold him still!"

"Clay?"

I spoke up not to stop him but to see what he was thinking, he didn't answer me we heard the knife slice into his skin and the guy scream in pain then we heard the blood splattering and more screams until the guy passed out from the pain. I was angry I knew we would hurt this guy fuck I wanted to rip his head off, but I also thought about what Iz would say if she found out that we killed him. This I wasn't sure on, all I had was Tara and all she would do was tell me what a monster I was and how I needed to leave the club and shit. Iz is nothing like Tara so I was worried for what she would say because I would tell her, I swore I would tell her every dirty detail and I meant it. I was bought out of my thoughts by Clay speaking again, but I could also hear Sack muttering to himself,

"Let him bleed out"

"Holy shit. Holy shit."

"Bury him in the woods, mark the grave."

This had both Bobby and Chibs looking at me in shock, yeah none of us expected Clay to react like this. We thought we would just kick the shit out of the guy and leave him half dead not cut his balls off and let him bleed to death.

"Pick those up and gift wrap em"

He held the knife out to Tig,

"Put this in a bag, make sure you don't touch it! It's got Oswald's prints all over it."

I was pissed off none of us had a clue what the fuck Clay was playing at. But looking at his face I could see he was shocked with himself also,

"What the hell we doin here?"

He looked at me,

"Getting rid of the son of bitch that hurt my daughter your Old Lady!"

"That's not it though is it?"

"Building some insurance for SamCrow for the future too, it wasn't planned."

"Do you trust me?"

This had him looking at me in shock, he gave Tig the knife and walked over to me putting his hand on my shoulder.

"If I didn't trust you I wouldn't let you within two feet of my daughter Jax. This shit tonight it was planned, my anger at this asshole and Elliot both pushed me over the edge. I've missed out on a lot of Bella's life and I'll be damned if shit like this pushes her away. What I just did was because this prick hurt my daughter and I'd do it again!"

"So, this isn't about blackmailing Oswald?"

"No! This was about my daughter Jax, the bonus is blackmailing Oswald to keep SamCrow safe ok which in turn keeps Bella safe"

I could see the truth in his eyes, I guess this is what daddy Clay looked like protecting his daughter and destroying the ones who hurt her. I nodded my head because I would do the same for Iz and Abel.

We got back to the clubhouse and I went straight to my dorm, where I saw Iz laying in nothing but my shirt and half asleep on her phone. She looked up once I walked in and smiled at me,

"Hey sexy"

"Hey baby, what you doin?"

She laughed,

"Playing Words with friends with your Ma and kicking her ass!"

This had me laughing and walking over to the bed sitting down beside her, she sat up and leant her forehead against mine smiling at me.

"How did it go?"

"We got him baby"

"Is he dead?"

I looked into her eyes and saw nothing but love,

"Yeah baby, Clay killed him"

I watched her face carefully for any sign of distress or disgust and there was none, she put her hand on my check and kissed my lips softly.

"I know what your looking for Jax but your not going to see it, I'm not disgusted by you or my dad, I don't think you're a monster. I want you to look at me and really see me ok? Not your past relationships but me, I love you Jackson Teller, daddy to Abel, son to Gemma Teller-Morrow and Mechanic at Teller-Morrow automotive, but I also love Jackson Teller VP in the Sons of Anarchy. I love you not just as Jax but as Jax VP of the Sons. I've heard your Ma say you love the man and you learn to love the club but I don't believe that, I believe if you love the man you love the club because you are this club Jax, and I love you unconditionally!"

I looked into her eyes and saw the truth in her words, this is what I had been searching for someone to love me for who I am, and I've found her. I couldn't love her more in this moment, it's exactly what I needed to hear without me even knowing it. I cupped her face and pulled her lips to mine kissing her with every emotion I felt in this moment for the amazing woman in front of me.

I pulled back from her tucking her hair behind her ear,

"I am so in love with you Isabella Morrow! Before I met you I felt like there was something missing from my life, like my heart was always empty then I met you and god my heart is so full of love for you, I am the luckiest man on this earth to have gained your love and trust in me"

I kissed her again pushing her down onto the bed with me hovering over her, before we could get to carried away her cell dinged, I pulled away and raised by eyebrow which had her smirking at me.

"Your Ma's finally come back with a word"

This had me chuckling and shaking my head when I saw my fathers manuscript on the side table. I sat up pulling her with me I kissed her again and pulled away.

"If you need me baby I will be up on the roof reading ok?"

"Ok babe, are you sure you want to keep reading your fathers manuscript though if it has you so confused?"

"I think it makes me feel closer to him, but your right I'll read a little more and see how I feel. Thank you baby"

I kissed her again, got up grabbed the book and walked to the door when Iz called me I turned so I could see her.

Jax?"

"You know I'll support you no matter what right? I know I came to Charming for my dad but I'm staying for you, Abel and my dad but you will always come first I love you"

I smiled at her,

"I know baby, I love you"

With that I walked out the door closing it and going straight to the roof, thinking about what she just said to me. She told me shes staying for me and Abel first and Clay second, I needed to make it official with Iz, she needs my crow, so all the charters knew she was mine and the Croweaters know I am hers.

I sat down and opened the manuscript,

When we take action to avenge the ones we love, personal justice collides with social and divine justice. We become judge, jury, and god. With that choice comes daunting responsibility, some men cave under that weight others abuse the momentum. The true outlaw finds the balance between the passion in his heart and the reason in his mind. His solution is always an equal mix of might and right.

I think maybe Iz was right about me reading this, its just confusing me more. My father started this club with Clay, and he always spoke about how I would be in his club. I think maybe Iz was right about me speaking to one of the guys about this. I closed the book and sat for a while just thinking I knew I needed to sort out things with Tara once and for all because I knew she wouldn't leave me alone I also knew she would keep bothering Iz and Iz wasn't the type to put up with it she would fight back and fight for me and I would fight for her too. I got down from the roof and went back to the dorm room seeing Iz asleep on the bed, I hide the manuscript and kiss Iz on the forehead which had her opening her eyes.

"Hey"

"Hey baby, didn't mean to wake you"

"That's ok. You ok?"

"Yeah baby, decided you were right about the manuscript I'm gonna talk to Bobby and Chibs tomorrow. I was gonna go see the kid did you wanna come?"

"Of course, I do"

She jumped off the bed and put her jeans and boots on with my hoodie and was ready. She held her hand out to me which I grabbed without hesitation, we both walked out to the bike climbing on and off we were. We got to the hospital and went straight to Abel's room, I stood behind Iz with my arms around her waist and my chin on her shoulder just looking at my lil man.

"Jax?"

"Yeah baby?"

"What you gonna do about Wendy?"

"I need to talk to her, the divorce will be finalised next week so after that I don't need to have anything to do with her,"

"What about Abel?"

"Abel has his mom right here baby, Wendy maybe his mother but she is not his mom that's you"

She turned her head to look at me and smiled,

"I love you Jax"

I kissed her lips softly,

"I love you baby"

We stood like that for another half hour,

"I'm gonna go speak to Wendy baby"

"Ok, I'll wait outside for you"

"Ok"

I kissed her then walked to Wendy's room, walking straight in.

"I don't want you hurtin yourself, Wendy. Not over this. What happened to Abel was not your fault"

She chuckles sarcastically

"Oh yeah I'm powerless. That bullshit excuse is even getting old to me"

"It's not that"

In a way I would always blame Wendy for what happened to Abel because she took the drugs she bought them, I didn't give them to her, and I certainly didn't encourage her to take shit.

"Us getting back together, I knew that would turn bad. I didn't wanna be married, no way I was ready for a kid. When you got pregnant I hated you, hated that you gave him a name. So, I bailed, him born tweaking and his belly hanging out that's on both of us."

"So now what? Your gonna get back with the doc and your life with be perfect?"

"No, me and Tara were not meant to be. I've met someone who I know is the one for me and I'm the one for her."

"So, this is the end for us?"

"We ended before we even began Wendy you know that."

"What about Abel?"

"That's up to you now, I'll take you to see him now but it's the last time you see him in this state"

With that I grabbed a wheelchair and helped her into it, I pushed her to Abel's room.

As soon as she saw Abel her hand flew to her mouth,

"Oh, Jesus he's so small! He's so small Jax, what did I do?"

She continues to cry so I softly run my hand through her hair to calm her down.

"I'm so sorry little boy, I'm so sorry"

I put my hand on her shoulder and she looks at me,

"Now what?"

"Well he stays in the toaster till he can throw a punch. You ship your ass off to rehab again"

She nods her head and tries to stand so I help her, she hugs me and cries softly.

"Thank you Jax, thank you"

I hug her back for a moment then help her back into the chair taking her back to her room, I help her into bed and leave. I meet Iz outside who is sat on my bike looking up into the night sky with a soft smile on her face I walk over to her and wrap my arms around her kissing her neck.

"Hey baby you ready to go?"

"Yeah Jax"

I get on the bike and help her on, we ride off as soon as I feel her arms around me we get back to the clubhouse and go straight to our dorm room. Iz takes her boots and jeans off and my hoodie and crawls into bed, I take my kutte off then my gun and knife and jeans and crawl in behind her wrapping my arms around her.

"Night Jax"

I knew she was tired, so I kissed her neck and snuggled her closer to me.

"Night baby"

An, this chapter took forever to write, and I do apologise unfortunately because of the year were all having I seem to have lost my muse and inspiration, I do hope it is back now, but I can't promise anything.

Thank you all for sticking with me,

Hope you are all staying safe and well in such troubling times.

We can only hope 2021 will be a better year all round.

Happy Halloween everyone.

Love

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