Shadow’s Heart (Devil’s Inferno MC #3)

Chapter Thirty-Five

Shadow

I s it weird if I go and ask Doc how long until Wreck’s healed enough for anything sexual? Hmm. Yeah, maybe just a little bit, but fuck if I don’t want to. I’ve never felt this way about someone before; the uncontrollable need to have him is out of this fucking world. I should be freaking out; I’ve never been with a man. Never had feelings for one either, but I’m not freaking out at all. I’m so fucking excited. I can’t wait until I finally get my hands on him. It’s going to be unforgettable and amazing. But not only that, I’m happy just knowing he’s mine. That the person who’s always meant everything to me is mine. I don’t have to search high and low for the love of my life; I’ve already found him. It really is the best feeling in the world.

I need to stop thinking about Wreck right now, or I’m going to be walking around The Clubhouse all fucking day with a hard-on, and I can just imagine the shit that will come out of everyone’s mouths if I do. Yeah, I don’t need that today. I’m in far too good a mood and would rather not have it ruined by the idiots around her ribbing me.

Sitting behind my desk, I send a text to Jake asking him to pop into my office when he has five. I want to talk to him about what Wreck mentioned last night. He really does deserve a chance to face Megan, and I’m going to do everything in my power to ensure he gets that chance. Hopefully Jake can help with that. If not, I don’t know what the hell I’ll do, but I’ll cross that bridge if I need to.

Jake arrives at my office just minutes after I sent my text. I’m not quite sure if it’s because he’s actually free or because it’s me who asked to speak to him and he’s still being super wary. Either way, it’s a good talk. Telling him what I needed and why, I immediately saw the understanding in his eyes. He’s immediately on his phone and ringing his mother to try and arrange what we need. By the time he’s wrapping up the call, I know that it’s all worked out in our favor. Wreck has a face-to-face meeting with Megan next week at The Khaos Group’s holding facility in Jake’s family backyard. The same facility Wreck was held and tortured in. I’m not quite sure if having this meeting there is the best move, but it’s the only choice we have. Hopefully everything will work out okay. After thanking him for his help, Jake leaves to go back about his day as he’s slowly but surely reacquainting himself back into his role as Prospect. He won the argument with his brothers about getting back to his life, and they couldn’t really argue with him. I’m happy for him. I know he wanted back here something rotten.

Leaving my office after having enough of reading my emails. I head towards The Common Room. I can’t stand being cooped up in my office all day. There’s only so long I can stare at my computer until I feel like my brain is melting. Even if I just sit and people watch for an hour, it’s better than staring at a screen all day. That shit would send me crazy. Walking in, I head straight towards the bar to ask for a bottle of water. It seems like I wasn’t the only person who needed a break from their office. Every Officer is in The Common Room right now. Wrath and Flame are sitting together at a table, talking quietly. Eagle is perched on a seat at the bar, drinking a bottle of beer. He looks so fucking stressed out, probably still worrying about his friend Fury and what will happen when he finally gets here. That leaves Rock, Ink, Piston, and Blade gathered together laughing at something Joker is saying. No surprise there; ninety percent of the stuff that comes out of that man’s mouth is hilarious.

My head’s so far in the clouds, I don’t realize someone is behind me until I’m spinning around and coming face to face with Wreck. The uncertainty in his eyes when I face him isn’t something I want to see. I can only imagine he’s worrying about how he’s supposed to act with me here in The Clubhouse, surrounded by everyone. We didn’t exactly get around to talking about that, and in all honesty, fuck if I’m going to hide the fact Wreck is mine. I’d shout it from the rooftops if I could. Wanting to wipe that look from his face, I do the only thing I can think of. I lean forward and kiss him softly. He melts against me, and I fucking love it. I’m so fucking happy that he doesn’t think twice about returning the kiss and embracing me.

Our moment is broken pretty quickly by the cheers and shouting coming from everyone in the room. What did I expect, though? There’s no way any of these fuckers would ever keep their mouths shut. Especially not if what Wrath said is true, and they’ve all been waiting for this. Pulling back from Wreck, I watch the smirk that overtakes his face. Yeah, we both know we’re about to get a boatload of shit from everyone.

The first voice I make out clearly is none other than my Dad. I can’t help but laugh when I hear him shouting, “Fucking finally.” It looks like even my Dad saw what we didn’t. Not that I’m surprised that man sees far more than he’ll ever say.

“Yes, alright, we finally pulled our heads out of our asses.” I shout over the noise.

“Took you long enough. You’re welcome, little brother.” Wrath shouts back, looking fucking smug. I can’t even be mad; he has a right to be smug right now. I owe him a fucking lot for telling me what he did in his office that day, even if he could have said something well before now.

“In all seriousness though, we’re all happy for you both. You both deserve to be happy, and it was clear to everyone you’d only ever be happy with each other.” Flame says, smiling at us both.

“You’re right about that. It’s only been a day, and I’ve never been happier.” I reply to Flame but don’t take my eyes off Wreck. I watch as what I’m saying registers in his mind. His eyes slowly well with tears, but I know they’re happy tears from the massive smile on his face. Fuck, I’m a lucky son of a bitch.

Leaning in, I kiss him again and ignore the rest of the room. They can carry on saying whatever they want; I don’t plan on listening. My attention is taken by the man in front of me. Just the way it should be. Hell, it’s the way it’s always been, if I’m being honest. No one has ever been able to hold my attention the way he can, and now I know why.

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Blade

Sera is going to be so pissed off that she’s missing this. Everyone is still talking and shouting shit at Shadow and Wreck, but it’s clear neither of them are listening or paying attention; they’re lost in each other. This has been written on the wall for such a long time now; it’s not at all surprising that they’re lost in their own world, where the only people they can see are each other. It’s the way it should be with that special person. The person meant for you. I know what they’re feeling; it’s what I feel every moment I’m with Sera.

Pulling my phone out, I take a quick video of them kissing, sending it off to Sera. Either she’s going to be calling me the second she watches the video or she’ll be on her way over here to see it with her own eyes. She’s been so invested in these two finally figuring their shit out; she wanted them both to be happy, and even Sera, who hasn’t been here that long, knew that would only ever happen when they figured out they were in love with each other.

Some people are just meant to be, and Shadow and Wreck are two people who really are meant to be together. I’ve probably spent the most time with them both out of everyone except for maybe Wrath and Flame, and I’ve watched them fall in love deeper and deeper. Harder and harder. At first I didn’t realize what I was seeing either, but as time passed and more people started to see what I did, it became clear what was happening between them. It was a thing of beauty to watch, but at the same time I couldn’t believe neither of them saw it. I probably should have said something a long time ago, but I didn’t exactly want to get involved in their relationship. For all I knew they had their reasons for not changing anything in their relationship, the same way as Wrath and Flame.

I’m brought out of my thoughts when the front doors slam open, the sound of them hitting the wall startling nearly everyone, and my Ol’ Lady appears looking a little red-faced and out of breath. Please, for the love of God, tell me she didn’t fucking run over here. That’s not smart with the way her morning sickness has been kicking her ass. The look she gives me as she enters tells me to keep my mouth shut about those thoughts, and I’m not stupid enough to go against that look. My woman is deadly enough on a normal day; add in her raging hormones from being pregnant, and she’s worse. She scares me some days, and I’m not someone who scares easily. I do not have a death wish. Not at all, so I do the smart thing and keep my mouth firmly shut.

Sera walks over towards where Shadow and Wreck are still lost in their only little world. They don’t last that way for long when she taps them both on their shoulders simultaneously. They break their kiss and glance in her direction. I watch as they both turn and go to talk, but don’t get the chance. Sera speaks first.

“Why the hell am I finding out about this from a video?” She demands hands on her hips.

“It literally happened yesterday.” Shadow replies to his sister, rolling his eyes.

“And?”

“It’s not like we planned on making out here and announcing our change in relationship this way.” He says back, and I internally chuckle. I love watching interactions between these two. They may not have grown up together, but fuck if they don’t have a typical sibling relationship. It’s hilarious to listen to them sometimes.

“Alex, shut up.” Wreck says, interrupting him. We all laugh at the way Shadow’s eyes widen at Wreck’s words. It’s not very often Wreck tells Shadow to shut his mouth. “I was going to come and talk to you today, Sera, because I owe you; without the conversation you had with me, I’d probably never have realized how I really feel about Alex, and we wouldn’t be here right now. Thank you doesn’t seem like enough.”

“Oh fuck you, Wreck.” Sera says, voice watery. “I don’t need a thank you. I just need you both to be happy.” She grabs Wreck and pulls him into a hug.

Glancing at Shadow, I see a few tears fall down his face as he watches them embrace. I get it; all the emotions and feelings in this room right now are a lot. We’re all happy that despite what’s happened recently, Shadow and Wreck are now together and happier than they’ve ever been. They both deserve it.