Twenty-four hours ago, Jax had finally gotten his son back, and he was about to return home to Tara and their unborn son; they were about to become a family again. Jax's world was finally whole once more. However, as soon as he learned from Tig that Tara had been abducted by Salazar and held captive for the past two days, Jax's world shattered yet again. He knew immediately that they needed to return to Charming as quickly as possible. Jax nearly lost Abel due to Cameron's desire for revenge. He refuses to lose Tara or their child because of Salazar's foolishness.
Jax knew he had hurt Tara and betrayed her trust and faith in him. He also knew he shouldn't have used Ima to push Tara away. But he honestly thought he was protecting Tara; however, instead he left Tara unprotected and in danger.
Looking down at his sleeping son in his arms, Jax began to remember the day he was born and how close Jax had come to actually losing Abel that day. His ex-wife, Wendy, had been high that day, but thanks to Tara, Abel had survived and Jax hadn't lost him. Tara not only saved Abel that day, she also saved Jax.
Gemma said softly, "We're going to get her back." She couldn't help but watch Jax with Abel. Even though he hadn't said much since they left Belfast, she knew Jax was worried that they might not get Tara back.
" I left her behind Mom, I pushed her a way and told her that we weren't her family."
"You were doing what you thought was right; you were trying to protect her", Gemma said as she reminded him of why he had done what he had to do to keep Tara safe.
Jax scoffs as he shakes his head."I should've protected her more and kept her safer. I shouldn't have abandoned her, especially now that she needs me the most." Jax says softly as he looks down at Abel and then looks over at Gemma."Mom, Tara's pregnant."
"Oh, my God! When did you find out?" Gemma exclaimed in surprise and happiness, realizing she would soon have another grandson.
" She told me the morning we were leaving for Belfast. I went to St. Thomas to let Tara know that we were leaving and that's when she told me that she was pregnant." Jax sighs deeply." It's also the main reason why she came to the clubhouse that morning."
" But she never really gotten the chance to tell you, because she caught you in bed with Ima."
" Yeah."
Gemma sighs deeply as she nods her head slightly."You can't change what happened. All you can do is make things right with her."In the beginning, when Tara first came back to Charming, Gemma had tried everything she could to keep Tara away from Jax, mainly because she was still upset that Tara left him the last time. She even tried to get Wendy and Jax back together. But then she realized that the only woman her son ever wanted was Tara, so Gemma finally decided to back off for now.
"I know," he said as he looked up and noticed they had pulled up to the gate of the clubhouse. Once Piney parked the van and turned off the engine, Jax handed Abel over to Gemma as he climbed out and walked straight towards the clubhouse.
As soon as Jax walked into the clubhouse, he found Tig and Kozik standing by the bar."Any word on Tara?" Jax asked immediately.
Tig sighs deeply as he shook his head." Nothing brother."
" We're still waiting for Salazar to call us for a location and we're supposed to drop off the cash." Kozik said as soon as everyone including Gemma joined them at the bar.
Jax nodded his head a little." Good, I am going to drop off my stuff and as soon as you guys get the call I'm coming with you." Jax said as he walked down the hallway, heading towards his dorm to drop his stuff off. As soon as Jax saw Salazar, he was going to have a little chat with the asshole... or at least his fist would do the talking for him.
Tara was extremely tired. She hadn't slept. She was hungry, exhausted, and her entire body ached from sitting in the same position for hours on end, with the circulation cut off due to the rope tightened around her wrists. On top of everything else, she desperately needed a shower, and it had been two days already.
Taking a deep breath, Tara looked down at her stomach."Hey, baby," she whispered. "I know you're scared right now, and you're probably wondering why no one has come to rescue us yet." She smiled softly."But don't worry; they're coming for us soon." Tara knew that Tig, Piney, and Kozik would do everything they could to bring her and her unborn baby back home. She knew they wouldn't let Jax down.
Tara closed her eyes as soon as she started thinking about Jax and everything that had happened between them since she came back to Charming. She started wondering what would've happened if she never came back to Charming in the first place and stayed in Chicago instead. Tara let out a small snort as she knew exactly what would've happened if she stayed in Chicago; she would still be dealing with Kohn and she wouldn't have been able to save Abel the day he was born.
"Abel," Tara whispered softly as she sighed deeply and tried to keep her tears at bay. Ever since the day Tara saved Abel when he was born, Tara had become very attached to him and she loved him like he was her own son. Tara did everything for Abel, but the one thing she couldn't do was save him from Cameron Hayes.
Tara could remember that day like it was yesterday. She was just on the phone with Jax when Cameron Hayes suddenly came through the back door, pointing a gun in their faces. Tara couldn't even save Halfsac; when Cameron stabbed him to death. Ever since that day, Tara has felt guilty and blamed herself. She still sometimes wishes Cameron had taken her instead of Abel, at least Jax would still have his son.
Damn you, Jackson Teller," Tara muttered as she shook her head and started thinking about him again. Tara knew she should have gone back to Chicago after what happened to Kohn. Maybe if she had, then she wouldn't be in this situation. But then again, she probably wouldn't be carrying the next Teller either.
Tara quickly looked up when she heard footsteps coming down into the basement. When she saw Salazar and his girl walking towards her Tara's body tensed up as she held her breath and sat up straight. Tara really hasn't been this scared not since she tried to get away from Kohn.
Salazar knelt down in front of Tara with a sinister grin. He could see how scared she was, and he was enjoying it. He could practically smell her fear. "Looks like your little club is finally cooperating."
"Did they get the money? Does that mean you're going to let me go?" Tara asked, hoping to finally escape this situation alive.
Well, that all depends though," Salazar answered as he shrugged his shoulders slightly.
" What the hell does that mean exactly?" Tara asked in confusion.
" It means that if they actually have the money and it's the right amount, then I will set you free and unharmed."
" And if they don't?" Tara asked softly.
Salazar chuckled darkly as he leaned forward."Then I am going to kill you right in front of them." He said as he slowly stood up and backed away from her.
"Why are you doing this?" Tara asked angrily, still unable to understand the point or reason behind it all.
I'm doing this because your old man and his club stole something from me. That's why I am doing this," Salazar answered as he walked towards the stairs and then turned around for a moment. "But don't worry, though; I will make sure it will be quick and you won't have to suffer too much." He said before walking back upstairs with his girl following him.
Fearing for her life, Tara once again tried to get her arms free from the robe, but the more she struggled, the tighter the robe seemed to wrap around her wrists. "Damn it," she sighed in frustration. "Come on, Jax. Where are you?" she whispered to herself.
AN: Here's a brand new chapter xD. Will update again soon. As always leave reviews and hopefully you guys are still with me on this story lol.
