Jax opened his eyes slowly the next morning. His body hurt from the previous night. Not from physical damage. No. He felt the weight of his actions pushing against him. He thought he’d be more at peace, taking care of the man that hurt Tara. But he didn’t. It only made him more angry. More vengeful. That man was just a foot soldier. He needed to get to Lin.
He turned over on his back only to see Mina still asleep. He couldn’t blame her. She’d been up all night dealing with him. He hated the fact that he could never start a clean relationship. It was always in the middle of something going on with the club. Although he did have to give her credit for how well she handled it. Leaning closer to her, he put a hand on her waist, he pulled her closer against him feeling the warmth of her body. His hand slid up her side slowly, feeling the tenderness of her soft skin under his fingertips before making his way to her face, brushing a piece of hair out of the way. She was so beautiful when she slept. So at peace. He’d give anything to keep her this way.
Running his fingertips down her back, he leaned in pressing his lips against hers, unable to stop himself. He needed to feel her. Feel her peace. Her calm. His rough fingertips causing her to stir as her lips moved against his. Her small hand found it’s way to his cheek as her kisses became more passionate, pressing her small body against his. He ran his hands down her body, pushing her shorts and panties off of her as she made quick work of her tank top, tossing it onto the ground. While she pushed off his boxers, Jax slide down further, pressing his lips against her jawline down to her neck, sucking and nibbling on the exposed skin softly, causing her to let out a hushed moan.
Moving him onto his back, she adjusted herself on top of him, leaning down kissing him chest, up the center of his neck, then up to his lips, kissing him deeply as she lifted her hips slightly before sliding down slowly on his hard member. A moan escaped her lips into his mouth as he groaned under his breath feeling her tight wet center take him in. Placing one hand on the back of her neck to hold her close his other hand on her hip guiding her up and down as she grinded her hips against his nice and slow. Their breathing getting heavier as the rhythm got faster.
She pulled away from the kiss, placing her hands on either side of his head and held herself up to look down into his eyes as she moved up and down slowly. She wanted to see him there with her, present – like nothing else mattered but them. He looked up into her eyes as he held her waist tighter feeling himself get harder as she tightened around him. Leaning up on his elbows his mouth wrapped around her nipple, stroking it with his tongue as her moans filled the room. Smirking at her as she panted in pleasure, he flipped her over onto her back before picking up the pace. He watched as she threw her head back, moaning louder than before as her legs wrapped around his legs to pull him in deeper.
He groaned she dug her nails into his back, sliding them down hard as he rocked his hips back and forth, slamming himself deeper into her. His lips crashed on to hers, kissing her deeply. Before they knew it they were moaning out as their climaxes hit them.
Jax wrapped his arms around her petite figure, holding her tightly as they fell back on the bed trying to catch their breaths. He heard her laughing lightly underneath him and looked down at her confused. “What?” he asked as he rolled off of her, allowing her to turn and face him.
Mina ran her hands over her face before looking up at him. “Good morning to you too.” she smiled leaning in kissing his lips.
He laughed and leaned in, holding her against him. “Couldn’t help myself.” With a smile, he ran his fingertips along the curve of her hip, “How do you feel about adding a crow to your collection.”
Looking up at him, she could feel her cheeks turning red. “Your crow?”
Laughing he nodded down at her “Who else’s?”
She smiled and shrugged. “I guess I could find a place.”
“I could think of a few.” he smirked leaning in kissing her neck lightly.
“Mmm” She wrapped her arms around his waist, running her fingertips in small circles on his back. “What’s the plan for today?”
“Heading to our Indian Hills charter, gotta fill them in on all of this.” He pulled back slightly.
Mina sat up a little annoyed that she was just finding out about this, grabbing her robe off of the door and throwing it on. “So you’ll be gone all day?”
“Yeah” He nodded as he got up and wrapped a towel around his waist, not sensing the irritated tone in her voice. “Hey, Why don’t you take the boys to my mothers for a while. I know she’s been acting all depressed since she hasn’t been around them.” He mentioned as he opened the door walking towards the bathroom.
“You sure that’s a good idea?” Mina asked as she followed.
“Yeah. I mean she’s still their grandmother.. besides it’ll give you some time to spend with your sister.” He shrugged before jumping in.
“Goddamnit.” Mina mumbled under her breath. The thought of those boys being alone with Gemma made her skin crawl.
Jax left right after breakfast leaving Mina with the boys and Quinn to watch over them. As much as she was against the idea of them spending the day with Gemma she had no right to tell him what to do with his sons. Although she took as much time as possible getting them ready and cleaning the house, time came to take them over. She buckled the boys in before getting in herself and pulling out of the driveway with Quinn following.
“Are we going to see mommy?” Abel spoke out from the back.
Mina looked back at the hopeful toddler in the back through the rearview mirror . “Not today honey. You get to spend the day with grandma.”
“Oh” he said turning sadly to look out the window.
“What’s the matter, darlin’?” Mina asked.
He shook his head, not looking at her ” I don’t want to go see grandma.”
“Why?”
He shrugged it off looking out the window. Mina cocked an eyebrow looking back at him confused. Maybe Gemma wasn’t the fun grandma she wants to be. She shrugged and took a deep breath. “Its only for a couple hours and then I’ll be right back to get you.”
“Promise? Then we go see mommy?”
“Yeah, honey. Promise?” Mina looked back in the rearview and smiled lightly.
She turned the corner onto Gemma’s street and pulled over in front. Looking out the window to the door, she sighed and pulled on her Ray Ban Wayfarers and stepped out. Abel was able to unbuckle himself and Mina grabbed Thomas before taking the toddlers hand to walk to the front door. Quinn knocked for her and a tall hispanic man opened the door. His face was soft, welcoming, she’d seen him before. Ned? Nemo..?
“You must be Mina.” the man spoke. “Nero.” he held his hand out for her.
Mina smiled softly at him letting go of Abel’s hand to shake Nero’s. Abel didn’t move, just stood there, hooking his finger onto her belt loop staring at the ground. She looked down at him concerned again, running her fingers through his hair before looking back up at Nero. “I’ve seen you before, guess we weren’t properly introduced the first time.”
He let out a laugh and nodded, scratching the back of his hair. “You could say it wasn’t about us.”
She nodded and looked down at Abel who still hadn’t looked up. “What’s the matter little man?”
Abel looked up at her then back down turning his head side to side. There was a something in his eyes she hadn’t noticed before. A darkness. Hate. After not getting a response from him she looked back up at Nero who was just as curious and shrugged.
Gemma came out from the back, crossing her arms over her chest as she approached behind Nero. Mina took a deep breath putting her arm on the door frame feeling Abel tighten his grip on her jeans. “I’ll be back to pick them up in a few hours.” She handed over the car seat.
The older woman took the car seat, holding her hand out for Abel but he shook his head again looking over at Mina ” Hurry back Mina”
Mina looked at Gemma then at Abel. ” I will baby. Have fun.” After letting them go she looked up at Quinn who’d seen the whole thing “Was it just me or was Abel scared to go in there?”
He nodded in agreement.”Something was definitely off with that kid.”
The men pulled up along the dirt road alongside Tig and Rat. Jumping out from the back of the pick up, Jax and Chibs approached the two men waiting in front of their car.
“Alright,” Tig started. “So the BMW and the panel truck pulled into that private rode about 5 minutes ago, brother. It’s gotta be the buyers.”
“All asian. 3 deep in the sudan except for the driver in the truck.” Rat added.
Jax nodded looking between all the huddled men. “We do it now.” He said, removing his vest as everyone followed his lead. They handed the vests to Rat and jumped back into the cars pulling up the private road slowly. As they came to a stop, the armed asians came towards them as expected, and the Sons began firing immediately, catching them off guard.
Jax noticed the one with a briefcase make a run for the truck and hopped back into the pick up with Chibs jumping onto the bed, speeding down the road after him. They got close enough to where Chibs had a chance to shot but the driver of the truck took a turn throwing him off.
“CHIBS!” Jax yelled, turning his head to look back at him hanging off the truck.
“KEEP GOING!” The Scotsman yelled back.
Jax did as he was told, slowing down enough for Chibs to climb back in. As they came to a fork in the room, the asian took different path. The guys stayed close and Chibs pulled his handgun out from his waistband shooting at the tires of the truck. Listening to all the gunshots, Jax’s mind raced thinking about Mina and his boys. What if something happened to him today? What if this morning was the last time he saw them? Was vengance really worth that? No. It wasn’t.