Psycho - Headless Horsemen MC novel Chapter 49

- Harley -

During the ride back to the clubhouse Poppy had to be knocked out, she became hysterical and wouldn't calm down according to Wood and a prospect, Jax also informed me that my fur babies were missing but assured me he had some men out looking for them, didn't make me want to kill everyone any less.

Once we all got back Jax sent Wood down to the basement to get her checked out by the clubs doctor, that was 2 hours ago. Shelby clung to me and cried into my shirt for half an hour until she had no tears left, such a sweet angel. Betty swore at me for another half an hour before dad pulled her away from me and took her upstairs to bed with Isabella. I walk down the staircase and open up the door peaking my head through, Poppy lays unconscious on one of the beds with Wood by her side, "You good?" I ask quietly, his head snaps up to meet my eyes and his face softens.

"I'm okay" He mumbles back, "How is she?" I ask taking a few steps towards them, "She's been out for 3 hours or so, few broken bones, some internal bleeding" He replies while placing Poppy's hand in his, I give him a small smile before walking over to Poppy to move some hair out of her face, "She's a strong girl, don't worry, she will be fine" I say as I walk around the bed to give him a small hug, "W-what happened to her?" His voice coming out in a whisper.

I sigh heavily rubbing my hands over my face as the memories of watching the bastards beat and rape her flood back to me, "It's not my story to tell Hunny, get her to feel comfortable with you and she might open up. I can help you when she does come around if you want?" He nods his head his eyes still looking at Poppy's fragile body, I plant a small kiss on the side of his head before ruffing up his hair, "I'll get one of the girls to bring you down something to eat" He looks up to me and shoots me a small smile.

I run back up the stairs and tell one of the girls to make a few sandwiches and to grab a beer for wood, Diamond smiles and nods before scurrying away to make his food, I grab a bottle of whiskey off of the bar bench and make my way over the booth i was previously sitting at. Before I get the chance to sit down both of my fur babies come bounding through the back doors barreling into me knocking me to the floor as Juice and Dino chased after them.

"Oh, my babies are you okay?!" I ask them looking over them for any injuries, their fur stained and matted with dry blood, "Found them locked in one of the sheds about a mile outback" Dino says breathlessly, "If those assholes weren't already dead I'd fucking kill them all by hand" I growled snuggling into their fur. "I think you'd be pretty proud of them actually," Juice says as he bends down to pat them, I raise an eyebrow at him and give him a questioning look.

"Found a mauled body in the shed with them, also had a blood trail that led to another body that had bled out from being mauled" A giant smile on his face as he tells me, I pull them closer into me and plant kisses all over their faces, "I'll wash you two later," I say as I get up off the floor, "I've got it. I've grown attached to them" Juice says as he plays with them, "You sure?" I ask and he simply nods, I thank him before going back to the booth, Jax pulls me down onto his lap and fills up a glass for me, I thank him and down the drink in 2 mouthfuls before pouring myself another one.

Jax lights up 2 cigarettes and passes me one, I inhale deeply and blow it out as my body relax's, I humm in approval until Gunner opens his big mouth, "Tells us again Harlz" He slurs banging his hand down on the table, "This is the 4th time I've fucking told you, I'll tell it one more time then that's it" He cheers and I roll my eyes, everyone's focus is now on me, "Okay kids, storytime!" I say while clapping my hands together.

flashback

Day 9, Satans son waltzed back into my cell with his dumbass smirk on his face, "Oh Harley Harley Harley, your time is almost up" He says pointing at the watch on his wrist, "God you're just as pathetic as your father" I laugh at him, his face morphs from a smirk to an angered expression, "YOU DONT GET TO TALK ABOUT MY FATHER YOU WHORE!" He screams at me as he lands a punch to my ribs, "But you are? Your failure of a father was only able to hurt me when I was a child when I couldn't fight back. But when I got older and stronger I killed him with my own hands, I made him suffer like he made me. You're just as pathetic as him, can only hurt me while I'm chained up like a dog" I growl at him.

"YOU WANT TO DIE FAIR?! FINE!" He roars as he marches over to me, he unlocks the cuffs around my wrists and I drop to the floor, I look up to him and smile before standing up straight, he backs up a little and has a look of fear on his face which he tried to quickly cover-up, but not quick enough hm? I pop my shoulders back into place and begin walking closer to him.

My head becomes blank beside the sound of my inner demons screaming to draw blood, the pain from my body feeding them even more, "Wrong choice princess" I say with a smirk, he yells and charges at me like a bull, head first he tries to tackle me but I move at the last second and his head collides with the concrete wall behind me, "Idiot" I mumble to myself.

I should have got out earlier, I should have helped her earlier, fucking idiot Harley you know exactly what it's like to go through what she went through, you could have helped her! My mind screams at me, I slide down the tiles and bring my knees up to my chest tucking my head down inbetween them, I begin to sob still pulling at my hair.

I was too caught up with myself that I didn't hear either of the doors open nor notice Jax in the bathroom with me, he steps into the shower and sits down before pulling me into his chest, the water continues to pour down on us, he didn't say anything, just held me while I cried my heart out, the water turned cold so he got up and turned it off before helping me off the shower floor, he grabbed a towel and wrapped it around my body before wrapping one around his and walking me towards the bed.

"You gonna tell me or don't you want to talk about it?" His voice soft and laced with concern, I bring my eyes up to meet his for the first time since he got into the shower with me, worry apparent on his face. "I should have got her out quicker, I should have helped her" I croaked out, he lets out a sigh and lays me down on the bed before quickly drying himself and putting on a pair of boxers, he crawls under the blankets with me and pulls me into his chest again.

"You said it yourself kitten, she was there for years. There's nothing you could have done to change the outcome. you may not realise it but you did save her because if it wasn't for you she would still be in that tiny cell or worse she could be dead. But you got her out, you saved her and now she's safe here. I'm pretty sure Wood is never going to let her out of his sight".

I giggled at that, he hasn't left her side since we left the shithole, hopefully they can find some type of comfort with each other, "She told me she has no family left" I mumble as Jax traces patters on my back, "Well she can stay here, she's family now. That's if she wants to though if she wants to leave we will give her some cash and a car, but I honestly don't think Wood will let her leave" He chuckles to himself, "Thank you Jax" I say looking up to him, I wiggle up and kiss his lips before resting my head on the crook of his neck.

He reaches over to the bedside table and picks up his shirt, we sit up in bed and he hands me his shirt before taking my towel. I slide it on and breath in his scent, smells like... Home.