Stripping Callum (Last Hangman MC Book 6)(72)
“I don’t care much about getting married. If it happens cool, if it doesn’t, cool.” She shrugs.
“Really?”
“Yeah, never been into marriage. You asking me to live with you means the same thing to me as if you asked any other woman to marry you.” She shrugs.
“I love you.”
“I love you.” She gets up and kisses me deeply as Elijah is asleep on my chest.
I rarely see the positive in the f*cked up things that happen in my life, but maybe I was supposed to go through what I did to find Bella and appreciate her being in my life that much more. I’ve always been happy with the ones around me that I overlooked my own happiness. Now that I finally happy, I don’t want to imagine my life without the ones who make me smile. It makes every little moment that much sweeter. I know, I’m turning into a f*cking *. Fuck my life.
Annabella
It’s been a week since Callum has asked me to move in with him, and today is the big day. It’s also the day before he comes out of the hospital, finally. I was slightly putting it off in the eventuality that he would change his mind and that I would have to move back to Suzie’s. I wouldn’t have minded, but I didn’t want Elijah to be crushed by the possibility that it could happen. I was told off yesterday when he asked me yet again if I had moved my stuff in.
Though he’s been put through hell, he’s recovered very quickly. I’m surprised. I wasn’t sure he’d make it out alive at first, and now he’s ready to come out and get back to his normal life. The doctors told him to take it easy or he’d be back in no time. I’m not sure if it’s gone through one ear and out the other or if he actually listened to them. Time will tell.
Gabe, Jase, Aleck, and Bennett have been helping me get the little stuff I had from Suzie’s to Callum’s and install a security system at Suzie’s in the eventuality that someone could come after her because we are linked.
They also sorted the place out to make it childproof as over the years Callum removed the kids’ security stuff.
I’m still surprised that despite all that has happened, he isn’t pushing me away and saying it’d be best for me to stay as far away from him as possible. I’m so happy that he’s changing and wants a life with Elijah and me. It’s just weird knowing that a couple of weeks ago, he pushed me away so much that I left him.
The threat of his father still being out there is putting a shadow over our newfound happiness together. Hopefully, he saw what happened to Shane and won’t bother us. I know it’s wishful thinking, but I have to try and stay positive or I’ll drive myself crazy.
“What are you thinking about?” Ayden asks me as I’m putting my clothes in the closet.
“All that we’ve been through.”
“I know the feeling. We’ve all been through that moment of reflection about what happened to us. It’ll fade out eventually,” she says, patting my shoulder.
“What will?”
“The feeling of being watched and having a weight on your shoulders about the what ifs and the possibility of someone striking again.”
I nod. “It’s scary to know that his father is still out there and could follow up what Shane started.”
“Rightly understandable, but you’ll get there. It’ll take some time to adjust to it, just know that Callum or any of the guys for that matter will never let anything happen to you or Elijah. They are like overprotective mothers. They will be on your back twenty-four-seven but it’s out of love and care.”
“Good to know.” I chuckle.
“Nothing that a blowjob or some sexy time can’t fix.” She shrugs and grins holding up a sexy nightie I bought a while back to tease Callum but never got to wear.
“Oh, shut it.” I laugh and take it from her.
“I’m glad Callum found you. You two are perfect for each other.” She smiles, looking content.
“Me too. Is it weird that he’s almost double my age?”
“Is it weird to you?”
“No, I don’t care about his age.”
“Then it shouldn’t matter.” She smiles. “I think it’s good that you’re younger than him and have a kid. Probably makes him feel younger than he is, and he gets a redo of the life he wanted and never had.”
“It’s f*cked up what his father and Shane put him through.” I sigh sitting on the bed.
“I know, Bennett told me.” She frowns and sits next to me. “What’s going through your head?”
“I’m wondering how it’s all going to affect him emotionally.”
“He’ll get there with Elijah and your help. Don’t worry. If not, we’ll kick his ass. Trust us with that.” She smirks, and I believe her. I’ve heard some of the crazy stories of what they’ve done to their men.
We finish putting my stuff in his room while Charline and Viv take care of Elijah’s stuff in Billy’s old room. They decided to give the room a slight makeover and change the color and some of the decorations. I don’t know how he’ll take it, but it’s a new beginning for all of us so hopefully he’ll approve.
The next day…
Last night, the girls stayed the night, and we had a good old girl’s night. It was a welcome change and something we all needed. We ordered food and decked the place with Christmas decorations and welcome home decorations. I’m sure he’s either going to hate us or knows that we’ve done something like this already. I’ve seen the pictures of what the girls did to their compound after they rebuilt it.