Never Forever (BlackPath MC Book 1) (29 page)

  
My phone is ringing and I reach over and answer it, “Hello. Is someone there?”
then the line goes dead. Oh well, I look at the time and it is after ten. I
look at my call log and it was a blocked call. Probably a wrong number. I look
over and Fe is still asleep, but I know he has to be at work by eleven thirty
so I shake him. Then I go take care of my morning usuals. When I come out Fe is
dressed.

 
“You want breakfast? I can fix you something.” Fe is not much of a morning
person.

 
“No thanks. I need to scoot. Besides I am still full from last night.” With
that we walk to the kitchen together where Ty and Jeb are drinking coffee. I
guess Mason has been relieved.

 
“Mason is at the club.” Well I didn’t ask. “As soon as you take your vitamin,
Devil’s orders, and get ready we are taking you to the club. Mason needs some
sleep. He was up all night. Jeb and I have to be in town soon, so you need to
be at the club so he can keep an eye on you. Kelsey is going to be there with
you. Sound good? You can eat there and you’ll need to drive. Devil said no
rides on the bikes.” I smile at how much Devil thinks of everything.

 “I’ll
be ready in five.” I turn and go back in my room and grab my vitamins to take
and my purse. I set them on the bed and then I find a pair of cut offs and a
tank. My belly still isn’t poking out yet, so this will do. I slip my chucks on
with them and I am ready.

 It
doesn’t take long to get there and as soon as Ty has me inside he is gone.

 
Kelsey is in the kitchen and we each have a bowl of cereal for breakfast. We
get back into the bar area and sit on the big couch and settle in for a visit.
She catches me up on all the club gossip. Just as I am about to start asking
her questions about the guys run, two women walk in.

 
One I think is Kizzy. Stone’s wife, but I’m not sure. I only seen her one time
but Kelsey takes the lead “Can I help you? I don’t believe we know each other.”
Kelsey is always nice.

 
“We’re here to see this bitch about some business but none of it is yours so
you need to leave.” Holy crap. This woman did not know who she was dealing
with. Kelsey is all nice but she would bitch slap a smart mouth in a second. I
pull my purse over next to me, casually. Kelsey has gotten on her feet and when
she partially covers me I slip my gun in my back waist band and cover it with
my shirt.

 “Look
bitch. I’m an ol’ lady here and I will take you outside and we can talk about
this.” Kelsey already has her hands going and she has her hip cocked sideways.
She is definitely ready to give them attitude but I know they are here for me
and I will give them my attention.

 “Say
whatever it is you have to say and get out. I don’t have time for your crap
mouth.” I am trying to be patient.

 
The older of the two looks to the other, “Is that her?” Kizzy shakes her head
yes. “I’m here to let you know you have served your purpose little girl, now
I’m taking my man back.” I don’t know what she’s getting at but I see Kelsey
texting on her phone.

 
“What are you talking about? What man? I’m married to Kylar.” This woman is not
making sense.

 
“Yeah well, I’m Devil’s ol’ lady so we have a problem” then she turns around
and I see on the back of her leather jacket she has a property patch with Devil
on it. She lifts her hair and she has the emblem of the Feral Steel club on her
with Devil underneath it. It is on her neck and down to the top of her shoulder.
I feel sick. This is why he didn’t claim me in front of his club. I know men
who have a wife and an ol’ lady and sometimes girlfriends too, but I didn’t
think Kylar was this way. He said he loved me and then I remember.

 
“You may have his property patch and his club tattoo but I am going to have his
child.” She just laughs. She’s laughing at me.

 “You
think that makes a difference. I don’t want no yapping, crying brats. You and
that brat was the way he thinks he freed me. See you were just a means to an
end to him. He wants and loves me. He just took your virginity and used you
like the fool you are. You can thank your mama and daddy for that one.”

My
mind is racing. How could I be such an idiot? I trusted the wrong man again.
What is wrong with me? Wait what did she say? I take a breath. I square my
shoulders. This is not me. I am strong and I will not let these people run over
me.

 
“What the hell do you mean my mama and daddy? Dad would never have anything to
do with white trash like you.” They may be right about Kylar, but dad is my
hero.

 This
time Kizzy speaks up, “We’re not talking about Chief. We’re talking about
Diamondback your DNA dad and Karen your mom.” I have no idea what they mean.
I’ve never known my DNA dad and how do they know Karen?

 
“You two need to leave. Ty is on his way with Hambone and they will not put up
with your shit.” Kelsey puts in but I need answers.

 
“You two have until they get here and then you’ll disappear.” Kizzy is looking
nervous but the other one still has that sarcastic look. “Speak or they will
shut you down. You came here to blow my world up so do it. Or have you lost
your nerve now?” I am as hateful as I can be and she knows I am daring her to
tell me.

 
“Well, you do have a backbone. Devil said you were a weak.” She thinks that
will make me back down and fall to pieces but she has under estimated me.

“Devil
thinks Diamondback kidnapped me. Of course that was part of my plan. I’ve been
shacked up, but Devil will never believe that. Diamondback had a thing with
Karen and you were the result. All this time he didn’t know he had you. He
thought all he had was his son. Well Diamondback is getting older and he is
thinking down the road. His son is sterile due to an illness he had when he was
younger. So he will get no more family line from him, so you were his answer.
Karen showed up running from Chief and Diamondback has protected her because of
you. To get me back Devil had to marry and impregnate you and then leave you,
sign his rights away and divorce you. Perfect plan. Then daddy dearest shows up
and claims your ass and he gets his heir. Perfect plan and your mom, Karen,
came up with it. You see, she and my mom used to party together so we’ve known
each other a long time. She’ll get Diamondback in time, a President of a MC. 
Devil will be President when Steel kicks the bucket and I’ll have mine and you,
little girl will be left in the cold. All alone like you deserve. Since all you
do is look down on your mom and you as good as killed your brother Tommy.” She
finally shuts up and I can’t believe everything I just heard.  How can I be so
stupid, every time?

 
I see Mason coming down the hall like his pants are on fire and I know someone
called him. I see the fury in his eyes. He comes and stands between us. Always
my protector, until he isn’t. He betrayed me. Then I see her. She just walks in
the club like she owns it. She’s older and the years have not been nice to her
but I know it is Karen. She’s laughing.

 
“Well, well, well. Where’s your mighty protector now? Chief out of town?” She
knew he was gone. This is a set up. She planned it along with this other woman
and Kizzy. It’s all coming to me now. She had orchestrated this all to hurt me.
Because this woman always hated me. The words never ever, never ever, keep
running through my head. The things Tommy and dad used to always tell me.
She’ll never ever get to you again and again. Then never forever, nothing ever
last never forever. “Bitch you look like you seen a ghost. It’s not like I can
bring back the brother you killed.” I loved Tommy. It wasn’t my fault. Never
forever. She can’t hurt me anymore, never ever.

 
Mason has her up by her throat and throws her across the room before I know
what is going on. “Bitch get up and get out.” Then he looks at the other two
and he points “That means you two also. I don’t hit women but you hurt Callie
and I will put all three of you in the ground. Out.”

 
“Stop.” I look at the woman beside Kizzy. “What’s your name?”

 She
only hesitates a minute and smiles when she says it, “My name is Brianne but
Devil calls me Bri.” Then I knew everything she said was true.

 
“You always have these men wrapped around your finger. One day I will get you
alone and I will put you in the ground where you should be instead of your
brother.” That’s all I could take. I walked around Kelsey and straight up to
Karen and pushed Mason out of my way. I pulled the gun out of my waistband and
then I grabbed a hold of Karen’s hair and slammed her face into the wall all
with one hand and then I pulled her up straight and put my gun under her chin.

 “Bitch
I see you again and I will put you in the ground and I have a dad and it isn’t
Diamondback. If either of you approach me then someone will die. Do you have
that message straight?”

 
She has fear in her eyes but she has to save face in front of her friends, “You
don’t have what it takes.” Her face turns white when I pull the trigger back on
my gun.

 
“Shall we test that theory, because I can guarantee you, I do.” I get right up
in her face and everything and everyone else in the room has faded out, until
Ty puts his thumb in between the trigger and firing mechanism of my gun.

 “Callie,
calm down baby girl. Look it’s me Ty. Callie please.” I let go and let him take
my gun. “Thank you.”

 I
don’t back away. Instead, I step up to her and grab her throat. “You take that
message, bitch, straight back to Diamondback. I’m not the weak little girl for
you to terrorize anymore. I will end you. You got that bitch.” Karen looked
shaken and when I looked at Bri she seemed surprised too.

 
“One more thing. Your dad, Chief, has known about Diamondback your whole life just
like Tommy. So even the ones you care about lie to you. You will never be
anything but miserable in your life. I will make sure of that.” With that from
Karen I turn and walk out of the club house. I am so over all this. I need
fresh air.

 Mason,
Ty, and Kelsey all come out after me. I guess Hambone and Jeb are taking care
of the trio inside. I know what I have to do but I only hope I can pull it off.

 
“Kelsey can you drive me home? I need to rest for a while.” I know Kelsey will
stay with me but not smother me so I can get things set up for tomorrow.

 
“Sure, whatever you need.” Kelsey is concerned.

 “Are
you ok sis? You know you can’t trust anything they say.” Ty is trying to smooth
it over so I know it is bad, but right now I need quiet and I need to make my
plan.

 “I’m
ok but I’m tired. This was all too much. You know I don’t trust Karen and I
don’t even know those other two. Can I just go home?” I give my best
performance of my life.

 
“Ok, but Mason is going, too. I don’t want any more surprises today and I think
you need to rest. You’re pregnant, take it easy. Dad and Devil are both going
to kill me.” I know Ty is trying to lighten things up but right now I just want
gone.

 “Mason
you’re going with Callie and Kelsey. Give Callie some room to breathe but
protect and no one gets to them.” Ty has come into his own, he is dad made
over. I give him a kiss on his cheek and he hugs me back. “Sorry sis.” I know
he is, too.

 
Mason is right behind me and then he opens my car door but he bends to whisper
in my ear, “You can fool the others but I know you’re not ok.” Then I do
something I thought I would never do again I pull Mason down into a kiss. Not
just any kiss, a deep lingering kiss and it has the effect I wanted it to,
“You’ve never kissed me like that before. It was so much more.” Then I shut my
car door and he is still just looking at me. Maybe that will keep him
distracted.

 
As soon as I get home and Kelsey is settled in the living room in front of her
talk shows, I sneak into Dad’s home office. I get two of the burner phones out
of his bottom desk drawer. I also get the keys to our gun cabinet and go and
get my 45 and my 380 out and all the ammo I can carry. I don’t think I’ll need
these but where Karen is concerned I can’t be too careful. Then I go and check
on Kelsey, she has fallen asleep. I take the guns and ammo and put them in my
suitcase and then I find a bag and take it back into my dad’s office.

 
I go to the safe that I keep all my things in. I have the insurance money I
received from Tommy’s estate when I turned eighteen. That with money I had
stashed from races, I have close to twenty thousand dollars here plus the ten
in my to go bag. That’s a start. Thirty thousand. I get this back to my room
and stash it in my suitcase.

 
Ok, so far so good. Next I get the numbers out of my phone for two places. My
bank in Oklahoma and an attorney. I call the bank and my funds will be
transferred by two tomorrow. Then I call Mr. Cross. He is handling the
annulment as we agreed to before the wedding if fraud could be proved and it
can. Papers are signed already and he will be taking care of that tomorrow
also. One more call and then a shower. I look the number up and this one will
hurt the most but I need the money so it has to be done.

 
There it is, Rabbit has been wanting my car for over year. I am going to give
him a deal he can’t turn down.

 It
took all of three minutes to talk Rabbit into the deal. I already knew that.
That’ll be another good chunk of change and I already called the bank here so
they will have my other bank funds ready. I have cut up all my store cards and the
credit cards I had. All my clothes I will need are packed. I got a refill on my
vitamins. I told the nurse I lost them. I pick that up and I have a copy of my
medical records faxed to me with a copy of Kylar’s, too. I hope I am not
forgetting anything.

 
I found all the little bugs my dad kept in my purses and other things. I even
checked clothes and shoes. Kelsey is down stairs fixing us something to eat. 
Dad and Kylar have tried to call and I won’t answer. I told Kelsey I have a bad
headache and don’t feel like talking. She bought it. I should feel bad but
right now I just feel nothing. I’m totally numb.

 I
know I have to go down and try to eat something for the baby, but then I am
going to sleep. Tomorrow will be a long day. I am meeting Felix and Hanna for
lunch and they have to give me the biggest favors I have ever asked for. I just
hope they can do this for me. I know it is at least a two-day ride back from
where dad went, so tomorrow I have to make my move. I just hope my friends can
help me.

 I
make my way down stairs and Kelsey has made us soup and grilled cheese. Mason
is eating with us. His eyes follow me around the room. While we are eating he
still watches me. He is going to be a problem. Ty comes in with Jeb right
before we are done. They finish eating with us.

 Kelsey
and I clean up and I try to act like nothing is wrong but I hug Kelsey tight
before she leaves. Then a thought comes to me and I act on it. “Ty is it ok if
Mason stays tonight. We need to talk and I would like for him to stay.” I know
Ty is not happy with Kylar. I also know Mason will stop watching me so close if
we talk or it looks like I am trying to talk.

 
“Are you sure? Devil isn’t going to like it.” I knew it.

 
“Ty, right now I am not too concerned with what Devil likes. He not only has me
as a wife but he has Bri as an old lady. Do you think that is fair?” Ty knows
I’m right. “Next time Devil calls, because he will, you can tell him Mason is
taking care of me.” That was all it took.

“Ok.
But I hope you know what you’re doing.” Ty is trying to think it out.

“Tomorrow
we will be bust so you need to stay close.”

 Perfect.
“I’m having lunch with Fe and Hanna tomorrow in town and we’re going shopping.
A little retail therapy on Devil’s dime.” I throw in the last part for
incentive.

 
“Ok. First sign of trouble call and take your gun.” He reaches into his boot
holster and takes it out.

 
Now I have three. “No problem. I’ll be back before dark. I want to fix dad a
chocolate pie for when he gets home.”

 
“Can you make a coconut too?” Ty always loves his sweets.

 
“I’ll check the cabinets to make sure I have everything.” Everything is working
out great. “Mason just so you are not confused, I need to talk. Nothing else.”
I don’t want to lead him on.

 
“Callie I am here no matter what you need.” Mason is trying to be
understanding. After what I do tomorrow he’ll probably never want to see me
again. Of course that is what I have planned.

 
Mason follows me to my bedroom like he has done so many times before. He’s
spent many nights here. We get to my room and I go in and brush my teeth and
leave out an extra tooth brush for Mason and change into my pajamas. I go to my
drawer and pull out an old pair of Mason’s sweats and hand to him.

 
“I was wondering where these went to. You were always taking my clothes.” He’s
right but not this time.

 
“You left these here the last night you were home before you had to go back.”
That night seems so long ago.

 
Mason goes to the bathroom and takes care of his business and by the time he
comes out I am already in the bed with the lights low and I am really tired. He
stands there just watching me.

 I
pull the blankets back and he comes and gets in beside me. We’re awkward with
each other which we have never been. Then he pulls me into his arms and I go. I
lay on his chest and it is like coming home. So familiar. So comfortable.

 I
immediately relax but before I know it I am crying and I can’t stop. I cry on
his naked chest for everything I have lost. For all the pain I have suffered. I
am tired. So tired of hurting. My mom never loved me. She hated me. My DNA dad
never knew about me, but he had a wife anyway. Tommy was taken away from me.
Dad loved me, but him and Tommy both lied to me and hid the fact they knew who
fathered me. I lost Mason to some other woman. He was my first love. Kylar used
me. He is the Devil and that’s all I will call him from now on and how I will
remember him. Then dad knew and he didn’t tell me. How much more can I be
expected to take?

 Men
are toxic to me or maybe Karen is right, maybe I am the toxic one. I cry and
cry until I have nothing to left. I am numb. Then I slip into the oblivion of
sleep. The only place I have peace, but even there Karen’s words come to hunt
me down.

 I
wake before anyone else and I slip off of Mason’s chest. I go in the bathroom
and take a quick shower and dress and get ready for the day. Mason is still
sleeping so I scribble him a note and thank him for last night. I see Jeb on
the couch and he is snoring, loudly. I tip toe into Ty’s room and he is asleep,
too. I quickly go to where I have hidden my bags and get them in my truck. Then
I go back in and leave the note I wrote for dad on his desk. All that’s left is
a quick note to Ty telling I am meeting Felix for breakfast. Then I am out of
the house and I take my truck to Felix’s and put it in his garage. His parents
are on vacation so they won’t be a problem. So far so good. Then I knock on
Felix’s door and he comes out dressed with Hanna in tow.

 
“It’s too early for this.” I give him an apologetic look.

 
“Let’s get my car out. Wait, you know what. Here Fe, take my truck keys and
stay here and Hanna and I will get the car and you can follow us in the truck.
That way we have a ride. My head is jumbled. I wasn’t thinking clearly. I have
to get it together.” My friends are looking at me like I am crazy. I always
think my plans through. “I will honk the horn and you follow. Ok? We’ll leave
the garage door open.”

 “Sounds
good. We better not get caught.” Fe is always worried about getting caught.

 “Are
you sure Callie you have to leave?” Hanna asked with tears in her eyes.

 “Yes,
when I am settled and I know the heat is off I will get in touch and we will
meet up. I promise. I just have to do this for my baby.” I’m on the verge of
tears again and I use to very seldom cry. Pregnancy hormones.

 “Ok.
Let’s get it done then.” Fe says. He hates to see me break down.

 
Hanna and I run the distance back and we sneak into my dad’s shop and we have
my car out before anyone notices.

  
This will be the last time I drive my baby. I built her from the ground up.
This is a bittersweet drive. We drive by Fe’s and honk and he follows us to
meet Rabbit who is waiting on us. He gives me my cash and I sign the bill of sale
and sign over the title. I give her one more look and then we leave for our
next stop.

 My
attorney’s office, Mr. Cross. I signed all the papers and told him I would be
in touch and told him my plans. He acted very fatherly and said he would push
it through without anyone knowing. Since we had already agreed before the
wedding and signed papers he won’t have to talk to Devil again. Could be done
by week’s end. I told him I would be calling from a burner and he assured me he
wouldn’t give me away, but who knows. I also picked up the faxed copies of my
and Devil’s medical records. I need Devil’s for baby daddy health history. I
will play it safe. I had my legal papers sent to Fe. I can check with him on
the progress.

 
Next we had lunch and I remembered my vitamins so we picked them up. Ty calls
and I assure him we are having a great time and he talks to Fe. He’s happy for
the time being.

  
After lunch I go to the bank and withdraw all funds except a few dollars to keep
the accounts open. If they close, the bank will contact dad, so I leave very
little in them. I now have a good nest egg. Last is a quick stop at the mall
for new luggage and purse. I take them back to my truck and change everything
to the new cases and clean my purse out and give my old one to Hanna.

 I
wasn’t supposed to know they have trackers in them. So does my watch so I
picked a new one up and gave Hanna my old one. One last stop with my friends
then we will part ways.

 I
go in and buy two tickets in my name at the bus stop one to New Orleans and one
to Phoenix. Opposite directions. I have booked rooms for two days in each town
and paid for and given both Hanna and Felix tickets home and spending money.
Hanna has my purse and watch with trackers and Fe has my luggage with trackers.
Distractions. I drop them off with tearful goodbyes. Then I go to the flower
shop for daisies.

 
I make it to visit Tommy’s grave but I know I am running out of time. I go
straight to his grave and lay the flowers down. I kiss his headstone and sit to
have my talk.

 “Tommy,
I forgive you for keeping things from me. I know you had to have your reasons.
I love you brother but I won’t be back for a while. I have to leave. Too much
has happened. I’m having a baby. I have to protect him or her, like you
protected me. Dad lied to me. I know he loves me and I love him, but right now
I need my space. I know I’ll get over it and be back, but I have to go for now.
Devil used me. I can’t face this again. I’ll always remember never forever,
never ever. I’ll never forget. I love you brother. Keep a watch over our loved
ones.”

 With
that I get up and walk out of this place and don’t look back. I get in my truck
and I drive the two hours to Dallas and the police station I told the guy to
meet me at to sell my truck to. He gives me the cash and I sign it over and
give him a bill of sale. Then I call a cab and go to a small but respectable
motel and sign in with my fake ID.

 
Once I am inside. I go to part two of my plan. I take the scissors and cut my
long hair. Then I take out the hair dye I bought and thirty minutes later I am
a red head with a cute pixie cut. I cut up the fake ID I used and put
everything in a trash liner. Then I take my cell phone and stomp it and take
the battery out and put it all in the trash liner. I clean everything in the
room down and call a cab from my burner phone and leave to another motel, but a
nicer one and use another fake ID. When I’m finally in my room. I lay down and
the darkness takes me away again.