Where We Belong - RV.Elliott

Chapter 28 

It was late when I woke but I knew I wasn't alone. My head was against his chest, and I was wrapped around him like a vine. 

"You'll get sick". I whispered already knowing he was awake. 

"Don't care baby. How you feeling?". 

"Please tell me you didn't come back because I was sick". 

Hearing him chuckle he pulled me closer his hand resting against my hip bone. "Babe you've been out it for 2 days and by the looks of it you're still sick". 

2 days? What? 

"What? Where's Everleigh". As I scrambled about the bed, he pinned me beneath him. "Blaze let me...". 

"Babe Everleigh is fine she's been staying with your mum. You're going nowhere until you're feeling better got it?". His tone told me notam to argue. 

"Yes". I sighed "Now get off me you're to hot". As he rolled over to his side of the bed I pushed the covers off and sat up my back leaning against the headboard. "When did you get back?". I asked. 

"About noonish.yi I took Everleigh for lunch and then you're mom took her so I could get some sleep. Didn't get much when I was away". 

"I feel horrible". I moaned pulling the covers up and over my body. I suddenly wasn't feeling the heat anymore. "I haven't been sick in a long time". 

"You're doing to much Ava and you're always putting everyone before yourself. You need to look after number one baby. Give yourself time to get better". Pulling me closer I rested my head against his chest. I had missed him and he'd only been gone a few days. 

He was right but I couldn't help it. I always put everyone before myself it was in my nature. The reason I became a doctor was so I could help people. 

"Why's it so loud?". I could hear music and the loudnd chatter. 

"We came home safe darling so they're all celebrating". 

Sitting up I leaned over and turned the lamp on. "So why aren't you out there celebrating?". He was only going to get sick being cooped up in here with me. 

"Haven't seen you in 2 days I'm right where I need to be now come here". He smirked patting the space beside him. 

"You'll get sick". I grinned already making my way across the bed. Placing my lips against his his arms circled my body pulling me down on top of him. "You need a bath". Placing another kiss on the side of his mouth I pulled myself back "And a hair cut but don't shave". Pulling on his beard I moved closer "I like this". 

Before I knew it I was on my back him resting between my legs. "Marry me baby". 

Everything stopped. 

"I'm serious babe it's time I made an honest woman out of you". Moving across the bed he pulled open the bedside drawer producing his moms ring. "I'm not good at this shit Ava but you baby. I made the biggest mistake by leaving you and for that I will spend the rest of my life making it up to you. I can make you happy Ava, I can make Everleigh happy". 

This was it. This is what it all came down to. In the end I knew I couldn't live without him. I did it for years but part of me was always missing. He was that part. He was my love, my light, he owned my heart. 

"So darling what do you say? Want to be my wife?" He smirked. 

Sinking my teeth into my bottom lip I glanced at the ring he was holding. The only part of his mom he had left. The ring that I had already refused because we weren't ready for this. But now everything was different. 

"Babe?". 

Looking at him the smirk had disappeared, fear. I could see it in his eyes. Waiting patiently for me to give him my answer. 

Shaking my head I couldn't stop myself from grinning. "Yes, yes". I laughed as he pulled me too him squeezing me tight. 

Pulling back he took my left hand placing a kiss over my fingers. "I've told you a thousand times over how much I love you, how a pretty little thing like you is too good for me but you make me a better man and you'll make me a better dad. I love you sweets". As he slipped the ring on my finger the bedroom door burst open. 

My dad stood inside the door way but he couldn't look at me and instantly I knew something was wrong. 

"Ally's been in an accident". 

The smile dropped from my face. 

Ally was hurt. 

I couldn't process it. My mind was thinking a million things. 

What if the people that hurt me had got to her? I know the leader of Vago's was still alive. What if this was his way of sending a message to the club? 

What if he was back? 

But then again what if it really was just an accident and I was thinking the worst yet again. 

I was quick to get to my feet pushing Blaze's hand away. "I have to go to the hospital; I need to make sure she's okay". But Blaze had othermd ideas. 

"You're going nowhere Ava. The club is going into lockdown until we know exactly what happened. I'm sorry but I need you here where I know you'll be safe". 

"Blaze I can't just-..." 

"You're staying here". Cutting me off I stepped back as he tried to grab me. I knew he was doing it to keep me safe, but Ally was my best friend. I couldn't be locked up here when she was hurt. "Don't give me that look sweetheart. I need you and Everleigh safe. I'm begging you not to leave here Ava". 

As soon as he said Everleigh's name everything changed. He was right. I had to stay here and wait, I had to think of her. 

"Okay" I whispered following him out into the bar area. 

The music had stopped, families were starting to arrive, but I couldn't see my mom which meant Everleigh wasn't here. 

"Where's Everleigh?" I questioned as I reached out my hand and grabbed his arm. If she wasn't here, I wasn't staying. If this was what I thought, it was then I wanted her with me. 

"She'll be here". 

"When Blaze? I'm not staying here if she's not here". 

His eyes grew dark. 

"You don't leave this clubhouse Ava, I'm warning you". 

"I just want Everleigh. I just want my baby". His eyes softened, his hands reaching up cupping my face. Instantly my eyes closed. I was worried. What happened to me will live with me until the day I die. I couldn't get through tonight if she wasn't with me. I had to know she was safe. 

"Baby" He whispered my eyes opening connecting with his. "I won't let anything happen to you ever again. I will protect you and Everleigh with my life. Please try and stay strong until I get back. Promise me you'll stay here". 

"Just bring me-....." 

"Mommy". 

Oh, thank god. 

Lifting her into my arms I held her tight. She was here and she was safe. The people that attacked me were dead, Blaze made sure of it. But if the president was back then what's to say he hasn't formed a new MC? Those men were ruthless. They didn't care who they hurt. They left me for dead and it was all his orders. 

"I know what you're thinking baby, but we don't know much yet. Jared will stay with you and Everleigh. I trust him with my life, so I trust him with yours". Placing a kiss on my lips Everleigh made a noise. 

"Daddy kisses mommy" She giggled. 

"Does daddy get a kiss from Everleigh before he goes?". Shaking her head yes, she leaned over placing a kiss on his cheek. "Now remember Everleigh listen to mommy and be good until I come back, okay?". 

"Kay I will". 

"Blaze lets go". My dad grunted as he walked by us heading for the front door. My mom was stood behind the bar trying to hide her fear. I knew how she felt every time my dad set foot outside. He was a well-known man, people wanted to be him, and people wanted to kill him. 

"I'll see you soon". Kissing the side of my head I stood and watched him as he left. I continued to stare at the door until Everleigh started wriggling in my arms. 

"I go see Uncle Ared mommy?". 

"Sure baby". Jared was already making his way towards us. Watching as he lifted her into his arms I smiled. He was good with her, and I was grateful she had him to protect her. 

"Congratulations Mrs Thomas" He smirked glancing down at my ring. 

"Shh, I haven't told my mom, and I don't think it's a good idea they find out just now". Removing my ring I slipped it into my jean pocket. Tonight, we were meant to be celebrating, sharing the news that I had finally said yes. 

"He comes back here, and that ring isn't on your finger it won't be pretty". 

"What ring?". 

Oh god... 

"Oh my god you said yes didn't you". My mom squealed pulling me in for a hug. "He was waiting until you were feeling better, but I guess he couldn't wait any longer. Get that ring back on your finger we're going to celebrate". Before I could interrupt her or stop her from doing anything stupid, she ran off grabbing a few other women. 

"Thanks for that". Glaring at Jared I removed the ring from my pocket and slipped it back on my finger. 

There was no point in hiding it now, my mom would make sure everyone knew. I wasn't in the mood for celebrating. Not when we were on lockdown and especially not when my best friend wasn't here to celebrate with me. "Don't give me that look Jared. You know I can't stop worrying until I know what's happened". 

As he put Everleigh down, I watched as she ran towards my mom. 

"Can't always think the worst Ava but if you want something to take your mind of it you could always keep her company". He nodded to one of the booths in the back and my eyes widened. 

Sasha was here... 

"Have you two kissed and made up?" I grinned but it soon fell when I noticed he wasn't smiling. 

"We're on lockdown she's here because she needs to be". He grumbled taking out a cigarette. "Still not ready to forgive her yet. Every time I look at her, I want to shoot 

somebody. Fuck Ava I don't know if I'll ever be able to forgive her". 

I hated seeing him like this. He was never one to show how he felt but Sasha sure did a turn on him. But we all make mistakes, and everyone deserved a second chance. If they didn't, I wouldn't be here with a ring on my finger. 

"Second chances are a blessing, Jared. Can you see yourself with someone else? She told me what happened". I don't know what I would have done if I was in her position. Years of an on off relationship, feeling the way she feels. 

"Fuck did she say Ava?" By this point we were sitting at the bar a drink in hand. Well, he was I still wasn't feeling so good, so I settled for cola. 

"You have been on and off for years, she thinks you want to keep her as your little secret. She's wants to be your old lady, but you won't take that last step". He was always good at hiding his emotions but not this time, his eyes were dark his top lip pulled back into a snarl, teeth gritted. 

He was angry or so it seemed. 

"How can she want all that when she let someone else fuck her?" He hissed knocking back what he had left in his glass. "She fucked someone else. I'd be a fucking joke 

if I took her back". 

"So, I'm a joke?" I asked. 

Regret was written all over his face. Blaze slept with someone else, and I took him back. We put the past behind us, and we moved on. It took us a while to get here but we did it. We were fighting to keep our relationship alive, and I was thankful I fought for what I wanted. 

"Ava, I didn't-..." 

"So, everyone in here will think you're a joke if you take her back, so what did everyone think of me when I took Blaze back? Oh, that's right fucking nothing because he's VP am I right? Or is it because he'd kill them without a second glance?". 

"Ava-..." 

"What would have happened if it was you that had slept with someone else huh? Nothing because no one would have batted an eyelid. Nobody gave two shits when Blaze treated me badly, nobody cared that I walked in on him between another girls' legs, nobody cared because men in this clubhouse do whatever the fuck they want. They don't care who gets hurt or how badly it affects us. We've just to smile and keep our mouths shut right?". 

I didn't notice that I had caught the attention of everyone around us. Frankly, I didn't care because what I was saying was true. Thinking back on everything that Blaze 

put me through, everything that I buried over the years and yet I came back and here I was ready to become his wife. 

"Ava that's enough". I could hear the panic in my mom's voice, but I was on a roll, and everyone needed to hear it. 

Little did I know that Blaze had returned and heard everything. 

"Relationships work two ways Jared and if I'm being honest, it sounds like you've kept her on a leash for years, she fucking loves you, would do anything for you and do you know what she's deserves fucking better". 

By the time I finished I was red in the face with anger, my body shaking. I had no idea where that all came from, but it needed to come out and people needed to hear it and listen. Us girls didn't need to be treated like shit; we didn't deserve it. 

Storming my way behind the bar I grabbed a bottle of tequila and poured myself a shot. Knocking it back I slammed the glass on the bar only then noticing that Blaze had returned. He was stood at the front door staring at me. 

"I guess lockdown's over then".