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  I was being a dick I know, but what the fuck did she want from me? I was doing everything I could to keep her safe, from me as well as whatever else her father was cooking up.

  Why couldn’t she see that and work with me? For some reason, ever since the priest had performed his little ceremony she’s been acting like she’d lost her damn mind.

  She walked away with her shoulders slumped and I felt like a first class bastard. I started to go after her, but what was the point?

  She wasn’t for me, nor I her. I wasn’t the kind of man to wine and dine a woman with roses and bullshit, and that’s probably what they’d prepared her for in that fancy boarding school that that asshole had paid for.

  I let her go and headed back to the clubhouse, Storm didn’t need any more exercise.

  ***

  DANA

  He doesn’t want me, fine. I was so mad I could spit, but instead I walked away before I punched Mr. High and Mighty in the kisser.

  I’ve never known a human being to get me this mad. I don’t see what the problem is. He needed someone to look after him and I am his wife, no matter how that came about.

  I’ve talked to Melissa and she seemed to think that if he didn’t really want me he could’ve found another way. She sounded very convincing, to the point that I started believing the same thing. But he sure wasn’t acting like he wanted me around.

  Well I’ll just show Mr. Lawton. He doesn’t want me around? Fine by me. I went back to his place long enough to grab some stuff and then went to Kyle and Melissa’s.

  Those two have the strangest relationship. When you first get to know them, it seems like they argue like cats and dogs.

  She tries to rule him, he ignores her, and they yell and scream and make up. I’ve seen this played out more times than I can count in the short time that I’d been here.

  I had a strong feeling that my decision to move in with them was going to cause another one of their arguments, but what else was I supposed to do?

  There is no way I was staying where I wasn’t wanted, and it will be a cold day in hell before I ever speak to Lawton Daniels again.

  I have a mind to...yes, that’s exactly what I’ll do. I took the rings off before I changed my mind or chickened out.

  Melissa had told me they belonged to Lawton’s grandmother and that must mean that he was serious about our vows. Hah, obstinate, pigheaded ass.

  I snuck out the backdoor because I had no doubt one of his many spies would go tattle. By the time he figured out I was gone I would be settled in.

  Oops, I forgot the note. I went back in and penned a quick note telling him not to worry about me that I was safe, and left.

  ***

  “Uh-oh what did he do this time?” that was Melissa’s greeting when I showed up at her door with my bag in hand.

  “Nothing, he says I’m annoying and a nuisance, so I’m staying here for the time being until I can make other arrangements.”

  “This ought to be good, come on in.” Melissa stepped aside to let me in and then looked out the door shaking her head before closing it behind me.

  “Hello Kyle.”

  “Hi Dana, what’s going on?” He eyed my one suitcase suspiciously before looking at his wife for an explanation.

  “Your brother is being an ass, so I told Dana she can stay here with us until something else comes up.”

  “You...are you nuts? You should know better by now than to get in between Law and anything.”

  “Yes, but this is different, she’s our family too now and we have an obligation.”

  “You’re full of shit, you just like sticking your nose in people’s bullshit. Do you know what my brother is going to do when he hears about this?”

  “No do tell, and I’ll thank you not to raise your voice at me if you don’t mind.”

  “I’ll do more than raise my voice, why are you always trying to make me nuts? Sorry Dana, but I’m not about to lose my neck because you and my crazy wife have cooked up some shit to get on my brother’s nerves. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll head on back home.”

  “No, I’m not going back there. Your brother has been nothing but mean and....”

  “Yes but you don’t understand, he’s had it very hard the last three years or so, you just need to give him some time.”

  “Thank you for your concern Kyle, but I’m staying right here.” I parked my butt on the chair and refused to budge. I really didn’t care what Lawton did at this point. I wouldn’t care if I never saw him ever again in my life.

  Kyle acted like I was being difficult and stormed out of the house. “Hey where are you going? You didn’t kiss me goodbye.” Melissa cooed at him with the sweetest voice. I don’t know how she does it. The Daniels men are a bit ornery if you ask me.

  He growled but came back in to grab her and kiss her goodbye. “If Law wrings your neck, don’t expect me to get involved.” He slapped her playfully on her butt and was gone.

  “Lawton wouldn’t really do anything to you will he?” Maybe I shouldn’t have got her involved. I started to bite my nails with worry, but she seemed unfazed.

  “Pssh, no way, those two are big softies, they talk a good game but trust me it’ll all work out. Now let’s figure out how to make him beg when he comes looking for you.”

  “What makes you think he will?”

  “Oh he’ll be here alright, just you wait and see. You see I’ve seen the way your husband looks at you when he thinks no one else is watching.

  Besides, you’re just what Law needs; at least it’ll save him from one of these hussies getting their hooks into him.” She sneered and went over to the coffeepot to pour us each a cup.

  ***

  Chapter 3

  I didn’t start to get nervous until the sun started going down and I knew it was getting close to dinnertime. I felt guilty for not having dinner ready for him as I’d been doing for the last little while, but how could I have stayed there with him feeling the way he does?

  I know when I’m licked. I had thought for sure that I could make him like me, but I should’ve known; and to make matters worse, that woman this morning had suggested that I share myself with other men, which she apparently does.

  If Lawton had had any feelings for me he would’ve let it be known that I was his wife and not to be treated like the others.

  I knew what that was about, I’d seen it at the party the other night, and Ginger Lee had explained it to me in full detail.

  I had to smile when I remembered my new friend; she really is something else. I could’ve been happy here I think if I’d been given a chance, but Lawton was making that difficult.

  There was no going back to the farm, that’s for sure, and I’m not really qualified for anything, with just a high school diploma.

  But maybe I could get a loan to attend the local community college. If I kept thinking positive, then things will work out, at least that’s what I told myself.

  Kyle came in but he didn’t say anything about his brother or his whereabouts; just shook his head at me and went to the den with a beer.

  There was a knock at the door not five minutes later and he came bounding into the kitchen.

  “I’ll get it, you two better stay back out of the line of fire.”

  “Where the fuck is she?”

  “Good evening big brother, didn’t we just say goodbye to each other?”

  “Kyle don’t fuck with me, where the fuck is my wife?”

  “Your wife, I thought you didn’t have one of those.”

  “You know what I mean, now where is she?”

  Why was Kyle standing there so protectively, wasn’t he the one who said that it was a bad idea for me to stay here? Now he was acting like it was just fine. I’ll never understand this family if I live to be a hundred.

  “Uh-oh, I think I hear your husband outside.” Melissa had the most cunning grin on her face as she dried her hands.

  I was helping her prepare dinner. I’d peeled a few extra pot
atoes for Lawton as well, maybe his brother could take him his dinner later, but it looked like that won’t be necessary.

  She left me in the kitchen and went to join her husband and brother in law. I’d been all prepared to tell him exactly how I felt, but now that he was here my knees were shaking and I had a knot in the pit of my stomach.

  What if I was wrong to push him? What if he got so mad that he made me leave like he did that woman earlier? Oh why do I always let my temper get the better of me? Why couldn’t I just leave well enough alone? It hasn’t been that long; maybe with time he would’ve come around, but...

  “Dana Sue get your ass out here now.”

  “No.” Well hell, so much for my temper.

  “Move Kyle before I knock you on your ass.” Oh he sounded mad, I better get out there before there’s trouble.

  “I don’t think so Law, as long as she’s wearing grandma’s ring, she’s my sister in law and it’s my duty to look out for her.”

  What was Kyle playing at I wonder? I heard the scuffling at the door and that propelled me to move.

  I got around the corner just in time to see Law about to strike his brother.

  “Lawton you stop that right now, what is wrong with you?” I went over to Kyle to make sure he was alright, and the idiot winked at me.

  The next thing I knew I was being pulled back into a hard chest, with a very strong arm wrapped around my middle.

  “You don’t run from me to another man’s house.”

  “He’s not a man he’s your brother, and he’s nice to me besides.”

  “I don’t care, you don’t do that shit again.”

  “Lawton, would you please stop yelling?”

  “No, now get your shit and let’s go, and the next time you tell me no your ass is gonna get it.”

  I looked to Melissa for help but she was too busy trying not to smile. “Law, I think it would be best if Dana Sue stayed here with us until she moved back into town. This way she won’t be underfoot and annoying you.”

  He glared down at me when she said the word then turned to her. “Stay out of my shit, you and your nosy ass husband.” He went to grab my hand but then he dropped it like I’d burnt him or something.

  “Where the fuck are your rings?” Oh boy, for someone who didn’t want a wife he sure seemed steamed that I’d taken off the one thing that shouted to the world that I was his.

  “I took them off, you said...”

  “Never mind what the fuck I said. Who told you you could take off my rings?” Must he always be so confusing? I can’t keep up.

  “What difference does it make? You said we weren’t married anyway remember?”

  “Never mind what the fuck I said, you take them off when I say you can and not a moment sooner.” The tattoo on his neck was moving a little faster than normal, because his pulse was racing beneath it.

  “Well I don’t feel right wearing them knowing how you feel about me. I don’t know why you gave them to me in the first place since they mean so much to your family.

  You could’ve used a piece of string or a dime store ring. No, I think it’s better if I stay here with Kyle and Melissa...”

  “You’re coming home with me and that’s final, now where’s your stuff?” He barely gave me time to grab my case before he snatched it and was dragging me out the door.

  His brother and sister in law seemed to find the whole situation hilarious, but I couldn’t find the humor in being dragged across the yard with one arm shorter than the other.

  LAW

  Damn pain in the ass female, and what the fuck was Kyle playing at? I would expect this shit from that wife of his, but not my own brother. Trying to hide my wife from me. I’ll deal with his ass tomorrow. Right now I had to deal with this one and her shit.

  I thought for sure by now she’d be over whatever the fuck was up her ass, but no. I come home to an empty house and some fucked up note telling me she was getting out of my way; like I fucking asked her to.

  I know what she’s doing. She’s trying to make me accept her as my wife, but she has no idea what she’s asking for.

  My body might want hers in the worst way, but that did not mean that she could handle all of me, or what I would want from her if she ever found her pretty little ass in my bed.

  I let her go when we reached the house and I had her locked inside with me. She stood in the doorway like she didn’t know what to do with herself.

  “What are you doing?”

  “I’m not sure; if you brought me back here for more of the same, well I’m not staying.” She folded her arms and tried to face me down.

  “Look Dana Sue, it’s getting late and I haven’t eaten. I’m tired, I’ve got a lot on my mind and I need you to just settle the hell down and let me get my mind straight.”

  “I’m not bothering you Lawton, that’s exactly what I’m talking about. You obviously don’t want me here, so why did you drag me back?”

  Fuck if I know, “because you’re my wife and this is where you’re staying.” I threw my jacket over the chair and walked to the fridge to scrounge for dinner.

  I guess I’d become a bit spoilt in the short time she was here, at least my guts had.

  I felt her move in behind me and stepped out of the way as she started gathering stuff to make.

  I watched her as she bustled around the kitchen as she mumbled under her breath. “Speak up Dana Sue I can’t hear you.”

  “I said you’re not making any sense. It’s simple, you think I’m a nuisance you find me annoying and you don’t want a wife, you’ve made that abundantly clear, so why couldn’t I stay?”

  “Which part of because I said so don’t you get? My wife does not sleep under someone else’s roof...if you open your damn mouth and tell me you’re not my wife again, I’ll strangle you.” I pointed my finger at her, cutting her off before she threw that shit at me again.

  Of course she’s my fucking wife, what the fuck? “Now stop trying to drive me up the damn wall, it’s done. And go get your rings.”

  I wonder where she learned to do that shit with her eyes. It didn’t matter though, none of it did.

  When I’d come home and found her note I’d felt that sick panic in my gut. For the first time I got a taste of what it was going to feel like when she was gone. I didn’t like it.

  I didn’t want to feel anything, it had only been a couple of weeks, that wasn’t time enough to form any sort of attachment to anyone, but it had left me feeling empty.

  I listened to one of her lectures on everything that I was doing wrong and now it was my turn to roll my eyes. You’d think she’d known me a lifetime with her million and one grievances.

  She went to retrieve her rings and I breathed easier when she came back into the room wearing them. Fuck if I know why that is.

  “I don’t see why I have to wear these, this is all very confusing.” She turned her hand to study her rings.

  “You keep saying I’m not yours, what I don’t understand is why you didn’t just let Mr. Davis have me, or that other man you beat half to death?”

  Is she trying to make me fucking crazy? “I would shut the fuck up now if I were you, you’re about to get your ass in a whole lotta trouble.” She actually squinted at me. Then the hands went to her hips and that mouth of hers was off and running again.

  “I’m not scared of you Lawton Daniels, I fought my daddy and I’ll fight you too, so don’t you go thinking you can bully me. It was a valid question.”

  “I’m not your daddy, and if you push me too far I will tan your ass. You wanna act like a brat I can help you with that.”

  “Fine, this isn’t going to get us anywhere, I’ll just go back to Kyle’s until it’s safe for me to leave.”

  “Get back here.” I literally had to drag her back from the door. I had a hollow feeling in my gut at the thought of her leaving me, but I couldn’t pay too much attention to my unusual feelings right now. I was too busy trying to keep my wife from running away. My wife, fuck,
why couldn’t she understand?

  “Why can’t you see that I’m trying to protect you?” I felt her body relax under my hand as she looked back at me. I could see from the look on her face that my statement had confused her.

  “Protect me from what?”

  “Me.”

  “I don’t understand Lawton.”

  “Look, you went away to that fancy school where they trained you to be some rich man’s wife. I’ve got the dough babe, but I don’t have the principle.

  Someone like you would be too soft for me. You won’t get flowers everyday and candlelight dinners and shit like that. My life is always going to be like this, at least for the foreseeable future.

  This is no place for someone like you, don’t you get it?”

  “Someone like me, exactly what are you saying, that you think I’m weak?”

  No, I don’t think you’re weak, but the tears gathering in your eyes right now might be a dead giveaway. What the fuck am I supposed to do with this girl?

  Can’t she see I’m trying to do the right thing here? It’s been a long time since I’ve walked that path and she’s not making it easy. Of course I want to fuck her, but if I do that with my grandmother’s rings on her finger, I feel like I’d be crossing some line, boxing myself in.

  She isn’t for me, it’s like I told her she was too fucking soft for a man like me. If she really knew what I would ask of her as a wife she’d run screaming.

  “I’m not calling you weak, I’m just saying that there are some things that go on between a man and a woman that you may not be ready for.”

  “How would you know if you never give me the chance? I’m telling you right now Lawton, if things don’t change around here I’m going to be gone, and next time you won’t find me so easy.”

  “Don’t threaten me or I’ll tie your ass to my bed and leave you there if that’s the only way to keep you out of trouble.”

  “I don’t see why you’d go to the trouble, you said yourself, all I’m good for is to be the wife of some gentleman somewhere, and since I graduated with honors I think it only right that I strike while the iron is hot.”