Where we belong novel (Ava and Blaze) Book 2 novel Chapter 3

Chapter 3

A friend, a father, a brother.

Bikers from every city were scattered all over the clubhouse. It was tradition that when a brother passed everyone came together to celebrate his life. Tommy's service was beautiful, and it made me realise life was too short.

Holding onto Everleigh' hand tight I smiled and greeted every person I passed. My baby was tired and in need of a nap.

"Little Ava now has an even littler Ava".

Grinning at him I rolled my eyes. "Little Ava isn't so little anymore. How you doing Marko?".

"I Everleigh"...

"Ah I see she has her mother's attitude already". He chuckled placing a kiss on my cheek. "You look good darling".

"Thanks Marko I'm-...".

"Mommy". She groaned her little hand squeezing mine.

"I know a tired kid when I see one". He laughed. "I'll catch up with you later".

It was nice to see everyone again. All the girls were here, and I burst into tears as soon as I saw Ally. She still wasn't married, refused to let Cage put a ring on it until I was home. I hadn't spoken with Blaze hadn't really seen him throughout the service, but I knew he was here somewhere, and I knew he was watching. Damn hairs on the back of my neck stood up every time he was close.

"Come on baby lets go nap". Lifting her into my arms I started to make my way through the back when a hand on my arm stopped me.

"Leighton's out cold". My mom chuckled. "And it looks like this little monkey isn't far behind. Put her in with him I've got monitors everywhere".

Is it bad I wanted to take her so I could nap too? Today had been a sad and emotional day and I didn't really want to be around when it gets rowdy because let's be honest, they'll send him off in style.

"Ava she'll be fine now come on I still need to get food out the oven". And off she went running around daft making sure everyone was satisfied. One thing I learned about my mom, when you're in her house you go by her rules.

"Yes ma'am". I saluted continuing my way to put my sleeping child down. Standing in the doorway I continued to watch as she lay sleeping. That little girl had no idea how much she was loved and how special she was.

She held my heart in those tiny little hands. With one last look I left making my way back out front to again smile and greet people I hadn't seen in years.

"Eh where's my fav girl". Ally asked her hands firmly placed on her hips. "I need to see that cute little face at least 1 hundred times a day". She grinned handing me a glass of wine.

"Just look over in the corner pretty sure it'll be like looking at her".

Making a face she slipped her arms around my neck and pulled me in for a hug. "Doesn't really give me the same joy. Looking at him makes me want to commit murder".

"Amen sister". Giving her a high five I sat my wine down more in the mood for a beer. I had gone off wine after I had Everleigh. It just didn't taste the same anymore.

Placed in front of me was a red coloured shot that I definitely didn't order. Frowning I looked around the bar, but everyone was stuck in deep conversation.

"Courtesy of the blond". Kelsey piped up as she pointed across the room my eyes landing on Lexi. Shaking my head, I lifted the shot raised it to her and downed it.

"Wow mama you still got it in you. Missed you girl". For about the millionth time I was yet again pulled in for a hug. "You look good".

"Missed you too Lex".

"Now where's mini-Blaze?". Her words hit me like a cold bucket of water being chucked over my head. Damnit why did she have to look so much like him. Seriously though you carry them for 9 months you birth them and bang out comes a mini version of daddy.

"She's sleeping it's been a long day and truth be told I could join her". I grinned picking my wine back up suddenly needing it.

"Do you know he hasn't stopped staring at you since we've came back here. I can feel the sexual tension". She winked causing me to roll my eyes. There was no tension never mind sexual tension.

Glancing over at him my eyes fell into slits. Yes, he hadn't taken his eyes off me when he had a blond all up in his face.

"Easy tiger". Grabbing both my hands he blocked my view so I could no longer see them. "Put the fists away rocky now is not the time or place for breaking noses".

"Nice to see you too Jared". Slipping my hand into his pocket I pulled out his smokes and parked my ass on a stool at the bar. "Who's the blond?". Taking a puff of my smoke I tried my hardest not to look at him. The rage I felt inside wasn't right, I was jealous, and I hated it.

"Club girl that's taken a liking to him, but I wouldn't worry he's not interested".

Snorting I brought the glass to my lips. "She's welcome to him. He's a free man and he can do whatever and whoever he likes". Even saying that left a bad taste in my mouth.

"You're jealous". He laughed lightly shoving my shoulder.