I would be honored if you wore this ring. It’s not a traditional diamond, it’s actually a rare gem. You can have it, as your wedding ring.”
Having this ring means the world to me. The light dances through the almost clear stone, soft colors of blue and pink reflect off it. A perfect shape of a teardrop. “You remember when I was little, and I would sneak into your room and put it on my finger. Dad would laugh and you would remind me not to take things that weren’t mine. I adored this ring because dad would tell me how he gave it to you. It felt so precious, still does.”
Spider rubs my back and I look up at him, “You should wear it. It is priceless like you are, Jazmine.”
My mom holds my hand. “It’s settled then. Something old for good luck.”
We spend the day chatting while showing Spider around town. He is so taken with her kind heart and soft touches. It’s adorable to see them and their budding little friendship. I think my ovaries explode when Spider opens a door for a little girl, then helps her get candy out of a vending machine. I feel really special and fall more in love. He hasn’t given many a chance to see this side of him and to be this open in his life. After his brother died, he clammed up and worked hard at protecting himself. He just never came out of it. Finding the security in being quiet. At least, that is how I see him. We pick up food and Spider grills chicken for us for dinner while mom and I make salad and potatoes. She picks fresh herbs from her garden and adds them to our dinner.
Spider and I are so tired from the night before we excuse ourselves early to sleep. In all honesty, we needed time alone. I planned on bringing him here all along to meet the most special person in my life, my mom. I opened up my heart to the real parts of me, and in turn so did he. The people we are together when no one is watching. Spider gives me glimpses of the man under the cut. My heart and life are full with him. I spend the rest of the evening giving Spider my thanks. And praise him with my mouth and body to my husband, before I fall into a deep peaceful sleep.
Spider
The phone sounds and is blaring in the silence of the room. Gone is the one-day honeymoon I had with my wife. I planned on coasting down the beach for a week. It’s the early morning, and the sun hasn’t even come up yet. I wanted more and I groaned before answering, leaving the room. More bad news is spoken, and I’m too pissed off with the news to answer like I should.
“Did you hear me?” Snake snarls into the phone.
I’m outside the backdoor with a smoke lit, trying to calm my nerves. “Yea brother, I heard you. Jazzy’s shop is burnt down to the ground. Where is he?”
“I haven’t had time to look and you know I can’t ask too many questions. What the fuck is going on that that would make him do this?”
“He probably caught wind that Jazzy and I got married, I made her my ol’ lady. Made her mine in all ways possible.”
“Yeah, the Prez made a toast last night for you two. He’s planning a big reception.”
“Once day breaks, I’ll be coming home to deal with this shit once and for all. Snake, watch your dad’s back.”
If Kilo thinks he can get away with fucking with my family and especially my woman, he has another thing coming. It’s time to hunt the animal he has become and take him out cold. Fuck with Battle Born, and you’ll pay.
Chapter 40
Spider
Our stuff is packed, and Jazz looks worried from the passenger seat. I haven’t told her yet because I don’t want her mom to worry and head to Sacramento. That would only complicate shit. They knew enough club business. I hit the accelerator and the engine of the car roars in excitement to speed toward my destination. I roll around ideas how best to keep her safe. I don’t need her to flip her temper and go after him. That means I have twenty-four hours to bring this asshole down.
I hit the call on my phone and Fuego picks up. “Spider,” he answers in greeting, rolling the