She Had A One Night Stand With A Criminal || Audio Book

The long night by katherine smitherman narrated by claire mansell prologue come on madeline you're coming you have 31 minutes to get ready or you're going in your pajamas her best friend katie said standing in front of the tv she was trying to watch why 31 minutes why not 30 madeline asked pausing the Vampire diaries she was on season three on netflix and didn't want to leave to go out to some club with katie besides clubs were so not her thing she was more of the stay at home and watch tv or read a good book

type because i'm taking pasta that takes 17 minutes to make and has to sit for five minutes to thicken then about three minutes to cool off enough for me to eat then five minutes to eat it then one Minute extra because i'm nice but you just made us waste a minute talking katie explained rolling her bright blue eyes and flipping her blonde hair fine fine i'll get dressed but i'm only doing some mascara and eyeshadow i'm not doing a bunch of makeup she said to katie who wore enough makeup for five people even though she

was beautiful without it madeline walked to her bedroom and Looked in her closet trying to find something to wear her closet was mostly filled with school clothes she didn't like going out especially going out to drink but if that's what katie wanted to do she would do it she found a black skater skirt with a black crop top and a pair of vans not wanting to wear heels she walked into the bathroom and looked at herself in the mirror The skirt showed off her toned legs and the crop top showed off her flat stomach and

curves it was one of her favorite outfits she out on some light makeup eyeshadow and mascara to show off her green eyes and some light pink lip gloss over her pouty lips she heated up her straightener and started to straighten her dark brown hair it was almost black her hair was Naturally a lighter brown but the darker color really made her eyes pop your time is up mads wow you look good katie said standing in the doorway of the bathroom thanks i just have to finish my hair and brush my teeth and i'm ready she

replied 30 minutes later they were standing at the bar of a loud overcrowded club club spark a really cliche name at least she thought so What can i get you the tall handsome bartender asked two margaritas and two double shots of tequila katie yelled over the music no no no i am not having any shots maddie said to her friend come on just one you never drink and it's my birthday i can't drink alone we're taking a cab home it will be fine katie assured sighing maddie nodded fine but just one she agreed When their

shots arrived she downed her double shot had a coughing fit and then sipped her strawberry margarita an hour three shots and two margaritas each later both girls were drunk and on the dance floor of the club dancing together then suddenly maddie felt a pair of strong muscular arms wrap around her she turned around to see who it was and was surprised to see a handsome guy i'm jude he yelled over the music Maddie she yelled back with a smile as they continued to dance together the next morning maddie woke up to the sun shining in

her eyes and something heavy pressing on her stomach she opened her eyes but regretted it as the sun hurt her eyes she was definitely hungover the room she was in didn't look familiar and she definitely did not usually sleep without her clothes on someone moved beside her and she saw a Man yes a man a handsome man but that didn't make it any less shocking she looked on the floor next to the bed and saw her clothes from last night and the guy's jeans t-shirt and a leather vest that he was wearing the night before

she quickly and carefully trying not to wake him up moved his arm off of her and got out of the bed looking behind her she saw that he was Still sleeping so she got dressed checking her phone she saw it was only 702 in the morning she put on her shoes and snuck out of the house she walked to a cafe down the street and ordered a coffee while she waited for the cab she called to get there she got back to the apartment that she shared with kate at 7 45 and kate was in

the kitchen drinking her coffee so how is that guy you left with last Night kate asked winking maddie glared at her i can't believe you let me leave with a guy i was so drunk she protested rolling her eyes kate laughed i tried to stop you you wouldn't listen and you weren't passed out or something he seemed nice though he made you sit and drink a whole glass of water and then wait a half an hour to make sure you still wanted to leave with him By the time you left with him you were only

half as drunk as you were before she said in her own defense still you shouldn't have let me go did you see he is in a motorcycle club i saw it on his best this morning before i snuck out maddie said shaking her head yes i saw that he was so hot maddie did you get his number kate asked excitedly no way katie i woke up and he was still sleeping and i left maddie replied you didn't leave a note with your number That's bad one night stand etiquette kate said what would i know about

one night stand etiquette maddie asked rolling her eyes i'm going to take a shower she said and left the room chapter 1 what does it say katie asked standing over by the bathtub watching maddie stand in front of the sink looking at the three pregnancy tests she had taken five minutes ago Positive all of them she whispered oh my gosh that's katie paused you have to tell him she said what no are you crazy he is a criminal maddie said rolling her eyes at the suggestion he probably won't even care she said maddie if he

doesn't care then he's not worth at your time you have to tell him though it's his baby too and his responsibility too do you know where he lives i'll drive You there katie said fine kind of by the cafe on 13th i'll know the house but i don't know the address she said they both got dressed and drove to his house at the chain-link fence that was wrapped around the large property a guy in a vest exactly like jude stood he walked over to the open car window and leaned in who are you here for

he asked giving Katie a flirty smile she blushed jude maddie said interrupting their flirt fest jude he asked looking confused then it seemed to dawn on him oh jude hold on he said going back over to the gate he opened it and motioned them through and told them to park in the gravel driveway then locked the gate behind them after They drove in this must be the headquarters or clubhouse or whatever katie said thanks i hadn't figured that out maddie said sarcastically rolling her eyes they got out of the car and followed the guy inside

the house what's your names i'm maddie she's just here with me i'm the one who needs to see him maddie said nervously okay wait right here he said leaving Them alone in a living room type area while he went to go look for jude it was about two minutes later they heard voices and footsteps coming down the hall i don't know she just is asking for you calling your jude says her name is maddie he said right before they turned the corner jude looked at her for a second before nodding to the other guy to

leave madeline he said with a small smile Shocked that he remembered her name she nodded a little see can we talk she asked softly he nodded yeah we can go up to my room he said maddie looked over at katie i'll be right back she whispered before following jude upstairs so it's nice to see you again since you left before i woke up he said with a smirk she smiled a little but it was more of a Nervous smile sorry about that i just want to tell you one thing and then i'll leave she said

he shook his head i didn't mean it like that i'm just wondering why you're here he said shrugging i am pregnant she said deciding to just blurt it out and it's mine he asked his voice casual but his face a little shocked She glared at him yes it's yours you ass she yelled at him he put his hands up in a surrendering gesture okay okay i was just asking he said shaking his head i'm surprised but i believe you we weren't exactly careful he said we weren't she asked shocked well we were but it broke

he said she sighed well i told you and it fine if you just Want me to leave you alone now i don't need your help she said eyeing his best before turning around to leave hey wait he said stopping her you can't just tell me you're pregnant with my kid then just say you don't need my help and leave he said seriously i am going to be in my kid's life he said angry all of the sudden look i don't really want your help i don't want to have a baby around this she said pointing

to his best It is not the lifestyle i want my baby growing up in she said crossing her arms well too bad he said shaking his head you know nothing about my club or my life or even me he said crossing his muscular arms over his chest breathing hard angrily i will be in my kid's life he said before writing something down here is my number text me if i don't hear from you by noon on friday you'll be hearing from me he Said his eyes glinting dangerously before he opened the door for her chapter

2 august 13th 6 weeks pregnant hearing the annoying beeping of her alarm going off maddie opened her eyes picked up her iphone and turned it off she really didn't want to get out of bed but she already snoozed it twice and she had class in an hour and a half she quickly got into the shower then put Her hair up in a bun after getting dressed in a pair of yoga pants and a t-shirt she didn't have time to get dressed in anything else she put on her black ugg boots before grabbing her bag and

rushing out of the apartment she shared with katie she walked into class 20 minutes later sipping her cinnamon dolce coffee that she got at the on-campus starbucks she walked up the stairs to the very back row of seats in the class The professor walked in and started writing on the board she loved her english literature class but lately she could barely concentrate on anything the professor was saying and not just for this class all of her classes and she was quickly falling behind most likely from the stress of everything she was going through happy friday

the professor said turning to face the students immediately she got a flashback to when Jude told her to contact him by friday or he would be contacting her she quickly took out her phone and scrolled through her contacts until she found his number which she had put into her phone after she saw him she decided she wasn't going to play into his game he wasn't going to boss her around telling her when she contacted him no way she put her phone in her bag on the Floor and paid attention to the lecture going on she

got home around five her literature class ended at 11 then her science class was from 11 30 to 2 45 and from 3 to 4 30 she had her pilates class she walked up to her front door looking in her purse for her keys she really needed a new purse this thing was giant she finally found her keychain way in the bottom of her purse below the rennet Check that she meant to put in the mail last week crap she thought before unlocking her door and going inside she locked the door behind her kairi she

asked walking in i forgot to mail the rent check last week please don't hate me i'll go out and mail it right now and call mr wang and tell him she said walking through the kitchen and turning left into the living room where she saw katie sitting On the couch that wasn't what shocked her what shocked her was she was sitting across from jude how did he know where she lived what are you doing here she asked glancing over at katie who stood up from the couch i told you to call me today or at

least send a text and you didn't i also told you that if you didn't you would hear from me so here i am he said crossing his arms He was wearing a pair of dark jeans that hung off his hips a white t-shirt and of course the leather vest with his club's emblem and name with a patch that said president on the chest well just because you tell me to do something doesn't mean i'm going to do it i was busy i'm fine now you can go she said she turned to katie why did you

let him in she asked angrily he wouldn't leave until he talked to you I told him you weren't home and he said he would wait outside it was freaking out the neighbors so i let him in he has been here since one she ate crossing her arms jude rolled his eyes i came here to check on you and talk to you you came and told me you were pregnant and that was it there is a lot more to talk about he said running a hand through his hair fine We can talk she said angrily picking

up her bag and walking upstairs to her room expecting him to follow what she did she closed her bedroom door and sat down what is there to talk about she asked there is a lot to talk about you're having my kid you can't just pretend i don't exist you may not like me or what i do but you're going to have to tolerate it we don't have to be together but we have to get along for the baby he said Took a deep breath she knew he was right he had a right to be in

the baby's life and they would have to get along even if they weren't together or ever going to be together they hardly knew each other and they would have to fix that before the baby came fine she whispered no i don't like you or what you do you're a criminal jude i want nothing to do with that and i Don't think that is the life i want my baby growing up in she said standing up but i can't stop you from seeing him or her so we should try to get along and work something out

and get to know each other she said quietly he nodded i agree we need to get to know each other there is a barbecue at my clubhouse tomorrow at 3 you should come meet everyone We really aren't as bad as you think we are he said she nodded but didn't say anything have you been to the doctor yet he asked her she shook her head my appointment is the day after tomorrow she said softly jude nodded looking deep in thought i wanna go i'll pick you up what time is it at he asked she shook

her head What no you can't go she said shocked that he would even wanna go he sighed annoyed why do you have to argue about everything he asked crossing his arms you are the only person who argues with me it's unbelievably frustrating he said before smiling a little but i think i like that you're brave he said She rolled her eyes fine pick me up at 12 don't be late i have to be there by 12 30. she said and i am not riding on your motorcycle she said seriously he nodded i'll bring my truck

he said shrugging see you at three tomorrow you can bring your friend if you want he told her before walking over and kissing her cheek Call me if you need me i'll be here he said sounding so genuine and caring before turning and walking out of her room she listened as he walked down the stairs said bye to katie and walked out of the front door she heard his motorcycle pull away as she walked downstairs to talk to katie about going to the barbecue the next day chapter 3 august 14th Six weeks pregnant the next

day maddie woke up to her stomach doing some assaults the last few days she had felt queasy when she woken up but nothing like this this was definitely morning sickness she slowly got out of bed after glancing at the clock and noticing it was past 10 30. she ran to the bathroom and emptied the contents of her stomach and it did not feel good After about 10 minutes of the she brushed her teeth and got directly into the shower the hot steamy water relaxing her and helping her feel better she scrubbed her body with her

favorite lavender body wash then washed her hair with the raspberry scented shampoo and conditioner she spent a minute just relaxing under the stream of hot water before stepping out and drying off ready to go downstairs she got dressed in a pair of Skinny jeans and a cropped long sleeve black and white striped shirt she walked downstairs and was immediately assaulted by the smell of eggs cooking she turned the corner covering her nose she was just starting to feel better from the morning sickness this morning but it wasn't like she could tell katie that she couldn't

eat eggs that would be rude i'm going to walk down to the cafe and Get a bagel and a coffee she said before waving to her friend and grabbing her purse after the cafe she walked down to the bookstore and picked out a few romance novels they were her favorite so romantic but there was always a villain in there somewhere and the guy would have to save the day and make the girl fall for him she loved to read about those things but she never expected that she happened in Real life things like that just

didn't happen ever she sat in the back of the bookstore reading one of the books she had bought when she looked at the time and saw it was 2 30 almost time for her and katie to go to the barbecue at jude's clubhouse by the time she got home it was 2 45. she ran a hand through her hair katie are you ready to go she asked running up the stairs Yeah i was just waiting for you to get here she said rolling her eyes with a smile you stopped by the bookstore didn't you romance

novels she asked maddie smirked no well yes but i also got a parenting book and a name book i know it's really early but the baby will live with this name his or her whole life It can't be a last minute decision she said obviously nervous about picking a name you are going to pick a beautiful name and you don't need to look for it for eight months kate said laughing she picked up her keys let's go she said and they walked out of the door by the time they showed up the barbecue was in

full swing music was blaring the floor was cooking girls were dancing While guys were talking to each other or working on motorcycles it honestly looked like a family get-together there were little kids running around they walked through the open gates with cupcakes that they had stopped and bought at a little cupcake shop on the way there it was maddie's favorite place and she was really craving their peanut butter and chocolate cupcake right then She spotted jude leaning against one of the many picnic tables up outside a cold bottle of beer in his hand talking to

a scantily dressed woman if you could even call her that she looked more like a hooker around 25 with long blonde hair jude glanced over and saw them smiling he said something to the girl before heading their way hey i wasn't expecting you to show up he said when he reached them he gently wrapped An arm around maddie leaning down and kissing her cheek thanks for coming he said before looking over at katie and giving her a smile no problem i brought cupcakes she said holding up the two pink pastry boxes she held then nodding

to the one that katie held lots of cupcakes she said softly suddenly nervous all eyes were on them great i love cupcakes jude said taking The boxes from her come meet everyone he said nodding over to the table where he was standing when she arrived they walked over to the table and he put the cupcakes down guys this is maddie and her friend katie girls this is everyone kyle alex jason max charlie dylan he said all of the guys nodded to her as their name was said and alyssa candy and rayne he said Nodding to

the girl he was talking to when he said the last name so her name was rain well rain had a staring problem everyone else you will meet later jude said do you want anything water or soda he asked um water please maddie answered the heat was starting to get to her and it was 105 outside today sure and katie beer he asked She nodded clapping her hands excitedly katie loved a good party jude disappeared to go get the drinks and rain stepped up to them with a smile as fake as her hair nails and tan

ooh what did you bring she asked opening one of the boxes of cupcakes store-bought cupcakes nice it's not like alyssa and i spent two hours baking this morning we'll just Throw out stuff away so everyone can eat the cupcakes you so kindly bought she said in a voice that sounded sweet but she could tell it was meant to be anything but sweet excuse me while i'm sorry i don't have hours to stand making cakes and cupcakes i have better things to do but i wasn't going to show up empty-handed maddie said not getting intimidated by

the plastic barbie doll standing in front of her You little the woman hissed before another deeper voice cut her off rain that's enough back off now jude said from beside her suddenly rayne looked at jude like she hadn't seen him standing there shocked she took a step back everyone i have an announcement to make he said and immediately everyone was silent and the music was turned off At least 40 pairs of eyes turned to him as he cleared his throat for those of you who haven't met her yet this is maddie she is going to

be around here more lately and i expect that everyone treat her with respect she's with me he said around more often with him what just happened she must have heard wrong because it sounded like he just announced them as a Couple chapter four yesterday at the barbecue she had a really great time after the whole rain incident the barbecue was actually really fun she met a lot of really nice people and had amazing food they stayed at the clubhouse until almost 10 before driving home she couldn't wait to get home and get into her soft

warm and comfortable bed She was so tired after a day of dancing and meeting people she pulled into the parking spot right under the street light it felt safer that way katie wake up were home she said to her drunk friend she helped her out of the car and into the house and into bed good night katie she said rolling her eyes at her already asleep in bed with her jacket and shoes on She smiled and walked to her room deciding to get in the shower so that she could sleep in a little in the

morning before her doctor's appointment at 12 30. she took a shower and changed into her green pajama shorts and a pink tank top putting her hair up in a bun and got into bed she turned off the light and put her hand on her stomach i get to see you tomorrow she whispered Rubbing her stomach gently and i'll get pictures printed out your daddy is taking us she said quietly what do you think about him he seems to care about you already she said thinking back to when the food was finished and she got her

plate she got grilled chicken steamed vegetables and some fruit salad he sat next to her and talked to her about everything her classes what she liked to do for fun He told her a little bit about his club and that he was the president which was basically the boss he told her he was really looking forward to going to the doctor's appointment the next afternoon then they danced together not ballroom dancing or anything the music was mostly rock music or rap but they had fun a lot of fun she ended up falling asleep around Midnight

thinking of everything that happened that day the way jude smiled at her or he wrapped his arms around her waist and rubbed her stomach the next morning she woke up to her phone ringing she picked it up and answered it not bothering to check who it was she was so tired hello she asked groggily hey i'm leaving my house now i'll be there in about 10 minutes the voice on the other end of the phone said Beware who is this she asked half asleep jude babe did you oversleep it's almost noon he said and she

could hear the smirk in his voice she jumped out of bed crap she squeaked out throwing her pajamas on the floor and putting on the jeans and t-shirts she had set out last night she picked up her phone again inside yes i overslept i'll see you in a few She said softly before saying goodbye to jude and hanging up she walked into the bathroom taking her hair out of the bun she had tied it in last night and it fell in perfect soft messy waves on her back she brushed it then quickly brushed her teeth

she checked the time five minutes until they had to leave or they would be late she put on her tennis shoes and ran downstairs grabbing a couple oreos right as there was a knock on the door please Tell me you are not eating those for breakfast jude said looking at the oreos in her hand yes they are they're amazing she said softly he gave her a look and she rolled her eyes it's what the baby wants she said as they walk to her car fine eat the cookies for breakfast but let me take you to

lunch after your appointment okay he asked Okay i'll have lunch with you if that was what you wanted you should have just asked me she said with a smirk making him roll his eyes are you always this frustrating he asked smiling as he started his jeep and drove them to the address she told him to go to when they got to the doctor's office they walked in as maddie dusted off her hands from the cookies She signed in and they sat in the waiting room surrounded by expecting mothers and their nervous husbands or boyfriends while

the other men in the room looked around anxiously scrolled through their phones or spoken hushed voices to their spouses jude walked in confidant like he owned the place he looked cool and calm as he picked up a magazine that had some girl and a motorcycle on the cover and started Flipping through it she ran a hand through her hair as the familiar queasy feeling of morning sickness set in it didn't always happen in the morning sometimes it would happen throughout the day but she had only actually emptied her stomach once which was good normally she

was just nauseous she took a deep breath and looked at the clock 12 40 they must have been running late Have you seen this doctor before jude asked her looking up from his magazine no my doctor dr callan referred me to her he says she's really good she said quietly jude nodded the brown-haired woman sitting across from them with her husband nodded she's great but she tends to overbook my appointment was at 12 15 and i haven't been back yet since i started coming to her i have Learned to bring a book to read she

said with a smile matty nodded oh great i will make sure not to make appointments on the days i have class then she said with a smile the woman smiled at her that would be a good idea i'm jessica and this is my husband max she said nodding over to her husband he was tall with blonde hair and green eyes They were both around 30 maybe 33. nice to meet you i'm maddie and that's jude she said jude nodded but didn't say anything causing maddie to roll her eyes he doesn't know how to be friendly

in casual conversations she said with a smirk causing jude to laugh yeah sure i must have been pretty good at conversation this started with conversation didn't it he asked nodding to her stomach She was about to answer when her name was called she stood and waved to jessica and max before her and jude walked into the room the room she was put in was a normal hospital room white walls white tile floor and exam bed and ultrasound equipment and one chair sitting next to the exam table please change into this gown the doctor will be

with you shortly the blonde nurse said with a smile before leaving The room boom turn around please she said to jude blushing shyly it's nothing i haven't seen before he said with a smile before turning around she quickly changed into the gown and sat down on the table okay you can turn around now she said jude nodded before turning around and sitting in the chair next to her are you nervous he asked her she nodded Yeah very she whispered he nodded don't worry it will be fine they're just going to ask you a bunch of

questions and look at the baby he said she looked at him shocked how do you know that she asked he laughed google babe i don't walk into anything unprepared he said laughing she rolled her eyes i thought you had another kid or something i was going to say you need to be more careful she said shaking her Head he laughed the doctor walked in and smiled hi i'm dr kensin it says on your form you suspect you're around six weeks right she asked her maddie smiled hi yes well seven weeks tomorrow she said the doctor

nodded typing on the laptop that she carried in with her okay great we'll just ask you some Questions about your family history your health history and how you have been feeling lately then we will get started on the ultrasound she said ten minutes later the doctor pointed the screen that is your baby that little tiny kidney bean she said with a smile well maddie whispered amazed jude stood up to get a better look he took her hand gently It's so small he said tilting his head a huge smile on his face she nodded she didn't

expect it to be so small but then again she was only six weeks along i'm going to print some pictures and then i'll leave so you can get dressed on your way out schedule another appointment for six weeks from today and call if you need anything leave a message with my staff and they will let me know And i will call you back as soon as i can she said with a smile it was nice to meet you both and congratulations she said before leaving jude turned around while maddie got dressed she handed him one

of the pictures as they walked out to his car so what do you want for lunch he asked her after they finished their burgers he brought her back to her house and walked Her to the front door thanks for taking me today i was so nervous i would have been more nervous if i was by myself she said quietly he nodded no problem thanks for letting me come he said with a smile do you have classes tomorrow he asked her she nodded yeah at nine but i get off at three she said He nodded can

i take you out to dinner tomorrow night he asked her she froze was this a date should she say yes she looked up at him nervously before nodding sure she whispered he nodded i'll pick you up at five he said before leaning down to kiss her cheek Text me tomorrow he said she rolled her eyes i'm serious i'd like to check on you he said with a smile before walking back to his black jeep that was parked on the street a few feet in front of the door of her apartment she laughed and nodded to

him fine i'll text you she said before waving to him and walking into her apartment [ __ ] i just agreed to go on a date with Him and i'm excited about it she thought as she walked up the stairs and into her bedroom chapter 5 running a hand through her long dark brown hair she looked at herself in the mirror nervous about her first date with jude they were going to lunch that day and he was picking her up at two since her last class had ended at 12 45 and she wanted time to

get ready before going out with Him she sighed not liking how her favorite shirt looked on her now that she suddenly had a little bit of a baby bump that appeared sometime between when she went to bed last night and the time she woke up that morning it just didn't look right she took off the shirt throwing it on the bed and pulling on a tank top then pulling on a black sweatshirt over it she heard the knock on the door He's here mads katie yelled from downstairs maddie grabbed her purse and started walking downstairs

you're wearing that on a date katie asked showing her distaste for the outfit a pair of skinny jeans black vans and black sweatshirt yeah nothing fits right she mumbled jude smiled you look beautiful he told her walking Over to her and kissing her cheek he was wearing a pair of dark jeans a black t-shirt and of course the leather vest that he called a cut thanks she whispered to him shyly you just need the next size up just borrow one of my shirts she said as if it were no big deal maddie rolled her eyes

can we not have this conversation right now i think i look fine or at least i did She said before grabbing her purse and walking out of the door what was that about jude asked once madeline walked outside she's been like that all day hormones i think she is showing now so i think it's more real to her now katie said quietly looking out of the window at maddie sitting in jude's jeep she wasn't showing yesterday Does it happen that fast he asked confused yeah i guess so i mean she is small so it shows

not very much just a little she said shrugging he sighed is she okay he asked knowing her best friend would know if she wasn't yeah don't worry about her just take her to have a good time she needs it have her back by midnight katie said Jokingly bye katie oh and my friend mack said he had a good time with you and asked why you haven't called him i didn't know you two had hit it off he said with a knowing smile she rolled her eyes go take her on a date katie said pushing jude

out of the doorway he laughed shaking his head as he walked over to his jeep getting in the driver's Seat i think you look beautiful today and that's perfect for our date we're having dinner then going back to the clubhouse to hang out watch movies or whatever he said starting the jeep that okay with you he asked her she smiled at him that's perfect she whispered he nodded What do you want to eat he asked her letting her decide as he drove to the part of town where all the good places were located pizza she

asked hopefully seriously pizza on a date he asked her smirking she laughed i'm craving it she told him crossing her arms she knew it wasn't what he was expecting He nodded pizza it is do you want to just to go the clubhouse and have it delivered or eat at a pizza place he asked her stopping at a red light she thought for a second can we just have it delivered i know it's weird for a first date to not go out to eat but i would rather just hang out at your house she told him

honestly He smiled at her i like that idea we can hang out in my room at the clubhouse and order it and watch movies he said as he drove to the clubhouse once they got there he parked and walked around to her side of the jeep and opened the door for her there shouldn't be that many people here i think they all went out tonight or most of them did at least he said taking her hand and walking Inside with her they went straight to the back of the clubhouse and he opened the door to

what looked like the master bedroom it had a bathroom attached to it it was the room she woke up in when they had hooked up she walked in and looked around this brings back memories she said with a smile he laughed really what kind of memories he asked walking Over to sit on the bed i remember she paused blushing and i remember waking up and looking around confused and then i remembered everything and left she said shaking her head yeah i was pretty upset that you left while i was asleep he told her pulling her

down to sit next to him on the bed she laughed surprised Why she asked because i liked you maddie i wanted to talk to you before you left but when i woke up you were gone and you didn't even leave your number i was happy to see you when you came in he said with a smile she smiled a little then i told you that i was pregnant i bet you weren't so glad anymore she whispered no i was surprised but i want this baby And i was glad that you told me about it and

didn't just hide it from me he told her putting his hand on her stomach gently she smiled well i wasn't going to but katie talked me into it she told him honestly i'm glad you did he whispered before leaning in slowly when his lips touched hers he lifted up his hand and gently ran it through her hair she kissed him back He slowly pulled away and took a deep breath so what kind of pizza are you craving he asked taking out his phone she took a couple of deep breaths pepperoni sausage green bell pepper onions

and hot sauce she said softly he looked at her like she was crazy i'll put on the hot sauce when it gets here she said he laughed on pizza I usually put crushed red peppers but i guess hot sauce would work too he said before dialing the number to his favorite little pizza place 20 minutes for pickup and an hour for delivery it's only a few blocks away want me to just go pick it up he asked her she shook her head right as her stomach growled loudly and embarrassingly he laughed shaking his head hey

tony my girl is really hungry i'll Just come get it he said into the phone before hanging up she laughed hey i could have waited she told him he really didn't have to go drive to get it she wasn't that hungry he smiled at her leaning down over her as she sat on the bed i don't mind he whispered kissing her forehead we sure do kiss a lot now maddie said he looked down at her with a smile well maybe i like kissing you maddie he Said well maybe i like kissing you back jude she

whispered and let out a squeak as he pulled her up off of the bed so that she was standing good he said before kissing her and it was the most intense kiss that she had ever had i should go get the pizza he said ten minutes later now they were lying in bed they had been making out for the last 10 Minutes okay she whispered sitting up and putting her shoes on you can stay here if you want i'll only be gone a minute he told her running a hand through her hair you can pick

a movie while i'm gone he said she nodded smiling up at him i'll pick a girly one she said with a smirk jude smiled at her as long as it's one you want to watch And you're not just putting it on to torture me he said before picking up his keys be back soon anything else you want he asked her she shook her head and kissed his cheek thanks she whispered he nodded and walked out of the door she browsed through the dvds on his shelves but all there was were horror movies and action and

she didn't want to watch either of those So she set up netflix on her phone so they could stream it to the tv after a couple minutes she decided to go get a bottle of water she was supposed to drink a lot of water her doctor said and she was seriously lacking today as she got into the kitchen she heard a noise from the stairs but she knew there would be other people in the house she opened the fridge taking out a bottle of water hey she heard a familiar voice from Behind her she turned

around to see candy hi maddie said walking around her to go back to jude's room what are you doing here candy sneered oh i just came to install the wi-fi maddy said sarcastically not stopping her walk toward jude's room candy grabbed her arm making her turn around don't touch me maddie said calmly you need to leave before you came along I was with jude and if you weren't here i still would be she said her eyes visibly darkening if you meant anything to him he would be with you right now not me maddie told her

as soon as maddie said the words she was punched right in the mouth then from there it's all a blur maddie punched candy back then grabbed her by her hair and candy grabbed her hair also Hey a slightly familiar voice yelled both girls ignored it as they slapped and punched each other suddenly maddie felt arms wrap around her waist both of you let go the voice said maddie was too caught up in the fight to turn and see who it was neither girl let go now the voice boomed both girls immediately let go maddie turned

around to see mac what happened he asked Both girls were silent really silence mac asked maddie crossed her arms candy go to your room max said turning to face candy with one more glare to maddie candy went upstairs maddie let me clean up your cuts he said pulling out a chair i'm fine she whispered have you seen your face Candy definitely got the worst of it but you got a cut lip and she scratched your face i have to clean it he said i'll do it she whispered taking the rubbing alcohol and cotton balls fine

go to jude's room i'll let him know what happened it would be easier if you told me what this was about he said after a few seconds of silence mack sighed fine he said and maddie walked up to Jude's room she went into the bathroom and looked in the mirror she had a bruise forming on the corner of her mouth and a cut in the middle of her bottom lip and three lines of scratch marks on her cheek from candy's fake pointy nails she sighed the door slammed maddie where are you jude asked she turned

around and saw him he was pissed Hi she whispered he glared at her i leave for 20 [ __ ] minutes and you get into a fight he asked raising his voice what are you thinking he asked she started it maddie said crossing her arms he rolled his eyes she doesn't know that you're pregnant maddie you do he said she frowned I know she whispered are you okay he asked taking her head in his hands and inspecting her did you get hit in the stomach he asked her no just the face she said quietly he

nodded good he said picking up the rubbing alcohol in the cotton balls he cleaned the cuts on her face and shook his head How am i supposed to trust you to take care of yourself and my baby when you get into a fight just a couple minutes after i leave he asked her don't worry about it i can take care of myself she mumbled he rolled his eyes yeah i can see that candy looks terrible but so do you beautiful and you're the one who is pregnant with my baby not candy i don't care how

she looks he said Maddie nodded let's eat and watch the movie okay he asked her she nodded and they walked over to the bed and sat down getting the paper plates out he sat down next to her and started the movie that she picked out chapter 6 maddie opened her eyes feeling something heavy draped over her stomach looking down she saw a big tattooed arm wrapped around her You having deja vu jude asked his voice husky and tired sounding maddie smiled but hist in pain the cut on her lip protesting the movement a little she

said quietly jude sat up reached over to the nightstand and handed her three little red round pills and a glass of water here take these they will help he said she took the water then the pills inspecting them jude rolled his eyes Their ibuprofen he said smirking as he got out of bed she laughed i knew that she said softly taking the pills she got out of bed and noticed she was in one of jude's black t-shirts i must have been really tired she said as she walked over to her clothes he nodded yeah you

fell asleep halfway through the vow he told her brushing his teeth in The bathroom did i text katie she's going to be so worried she said looking around for her phone in panic babe calm down i texted her and told her you fell asleep and that i didn't want to wake you up i asked if you didn't have class in the morning and she told me that you didn't so i just let you sleep he said she smiled a little he was so thoughtful he even thought to Text her friend for her thank you jude

she whispered he turned his head and smiled at her no problem babe you want to go get breakfast he asked her putting his toothbrush away she nodded can we stop at my apartment first so i can change and cover up this bruise she asked looking at her reflection in the mirror she had a big purple bruise on the Corner of her mouth that could be covered up by some concealer and foundation but she couldn't do anything about the swollen cut lip and scratches on her right cheek yeah we should probably clean your cuts again too

he told her picking up the rubbing alcohol they got to the little diner around 10 after maddie went home to change her clothes and cover up the bruise and talk To katie their waitress was a blonde around 30 named area she was sweet but kept giving maddie sympathetic smiles at first maddie wasn't sure why but after the third time after she walked away you leaned forward she thinks i did that to your face he said what no she doesn't she said softly looking at the waitress Why would she think that she asked quietly everyone around

here knows my club they know what my cut means they don't know me they know the club or what they think the club is so i walk in with a pretty girl with a swollen lip and scratched face people are going to assume things i'm not saying it bothers me i don't care what they think but i'm just saying that's why she keeps looking at you like that he said shrugging Should i tell her maddie asked softly he shook his head no it doesn't matter what she thinks he told her aria brought their food and

quickly walked away maddie ordered pancakes and eggs and two strips of bacon and toast with strawberry jelly while jude got waffles sausage links eggs toast and biscuits and gravy maddie dug into her pancakes as soon as They were set down in front of her and they were amazing they tasted a little bit like vanilla and cinnamon and had fresh strawberries and hot maple syrup on top she ran a hand through her hair as the smell of her eggs made their way to her nose the smell making her nauseous she pushed her plate away and reached

for her water hey You okay jude asked setting down his fork yeah she whispered it's just the smell of the eggs she said quietly he nodded and motioned for the waitress to come over hi what can i do for you arya asked with a small smile hey can you toss the eggs for us please jude asked scooping maddie's eggs onto his Plate then handing it to area is something wrong with them i can have the cook remake them for you she offered frowning no thank you she is pregnant and the smell is making her sick

thank you though jude said with a reassuring smile to the woman she nodded oh of course she said before quickly walking away She brought jude's plate back a minute later with no eggs i brought you guys some hash browns to replace the eggs she said setting down the plate thanks maddie said with a smile after the waitress walked away maddie looked at jude you could have eaten your eggs she said softly he smiled at her no way not if the smell was making you Sick he told her like it was no big deal and started

eating the rest of his food maddy really enjoyed the pancakes and the hash browns were delicious but what she enjoyed most was hanging out with jude he was funny and smart he asked her about her classes and her family and even her favorite song and dream job he was actually interested in what made her happy and what she liked to do It made her feel special they got up to leave and jude paid the check and surprisingly left area a pretty big tip and they left the diner maddie's phone rang she pulled it out of

her purse to see it was katie calling it's katie probably wondering when i'll be home she said to jude before answering the phone hey katie i'm on my way home she said maddie someone broke into the apartment and trashed it Everything is everywhere the bookshelf is knocked over the table in the kitchen is in the living room they took all of the dishes out of the kitchen and threw them on the floor it's a huge mess katie said sounding shocked and scared wait what who did that why maddie asked hey what's going on jude asked

looking Over at her someone broke into our apartment and trashed it she said filling him in maddie that's not all your room had the worst of it your dresser was broken into pieces your desk was flipped over your computer is shattered and someone spray painted the walls she said spray painted the walls maddie asked shocked yeah mads it's a lot of mean stuff Painted on your walls calling you a [ __ ] and you'll see when you get here it's bad maddie katie said okay we're almost there you're not alone are you she asked concerned

for her friend yeah but no one is here they were long gone by the time i got here after class i'm just going to try to clean it up she said tell her not to touch anything i need to see it the way it is jude said Maddie didn't even realize that he could hear what katie was saying she relayed the message she looked over at jude when he started talking hey mac we got a problem meet me over at katie and maddie's place they had a break in he said jude laughed yeah katie is

fine she wasn't home when it happened yeah see you in 10. he said hanging up As they pulled up in front of the apartment why would someone target you he asked looking over at her i don't know she whispered getting out of the car she ran into the apartment to find katie and found her standing in the middle of the living room her hands on her hips this is so annoying who did this i want to know so i can go kick their ass katie said crossing her arms Katie was scary when she was mad

maddie what happened to your face she asked concerned it's fine i'll explain it later maddie said with a smile we'll figure it out and deal with it jude said looking around the downstairs then going up to maddie's bedroom maddie followed her bedroom is a mess everything was in pieces and on the floor there were holes kicked and punched into the walls and Her door was kicked in which was stupid because it hadn't been locked there were also a lot of things written in black spray paint on the walls name calling mostly she just didn't know

who would do this she didn't have any enemies and she was very lovable you and katie can stay at the clubhouse until we figure this out he said maddie shook her head no we can stay here i don't want to go To the clubhouse with candy there she said then it dawned on her she did this she squeaked we got into a fight last night and she did this she said shocked she is the only person i know who doesn't like me enough to do something like this she said jude rolled his eyes no candy

wouldn't do this besides she was at the clubhouse when we left he said Maddie didn't look convinced now she did this who else would do this jude she asked angrily jude took out his phone and made a call andy has candy left the clubhouse today he asked he waited for a few seconds while the person on the other side of the phone spoke great thanks he said before hanging up she hadn't left the clubhouse today he said putting his phone in his pocket then she was involved she said Frustrated maddie that's enough she wasn't involved

pack your stuff i'm going to look around and we will go back to the clubhouse he said before walking out of the room maddie glared at his back as he left chapter seven maddie got her duffel bag out of the closet and looked around picking up clothes off of the floor to pack after about a half an hour of packing she was ready to go She walked downstairs to see mac and katie arguing in the living room i'm not going i'll go to my parents house across town she said crossing her arms katie come on

just come to the clubhouse for a few days at least while we figure this out max said starting to sound annoyed katie stared at him she was starting to crack maddie knew that look well fine but only for a few days She said before stomping up to her room that girl is going to drive me crazy max said to jude wow man you got it bad jude said smirking looking who's talking matt grumbled back he walked outside lighting a cigarette maddie walked into the living room inside fine i'm ready she whispered jude looked up as

she walked in and walked over to her He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her cheek babe i just want to keep you safe you're safer there he said to her she sighed running a hand through her hair i'm not upset that you're making me to stay with you i'm mad because i know that candy did this and you don't believe me she whispered he sighed we aren't going through this again She has been home all day she hasn't left it wasn't her maddie he said running his hand threw his hair angrily then she

had someone help her i know this was her she said jude glared at her that's enough end of conversation he said taking her duffel bag let's go katie and mac will meet us at the clubhouse he said taking her hand and walking out to his jeep with her He opened her door for her put her bag in then got into the car and drove them to the clubhouse it was a short but silent ride both of them were angry once they got to the clubhouse maddie and jude walked inside maddie glaring at jude's back as

he walked in front of her carrying her bag maddie sighed when they got to his bedroom he sat her duffel bag on the bed and Turned to face her i have a meeting i'll be back later he said a meeting about what she asked him walking over to sit on the bed i'm meeting with the rest of the club to fill them in on what happened at your house he said before walking out and slamming the door behind him why was he so upset that she accused candy candy did attack her and didn't like her

From the moment they met she ran a hand through her hair pacing back and forth frustrated she couldn't believe she was here in the same house as candy she had a feeling deep in her stomach that she was right and that candy was behind breaking into her house she paced around for over an hour until her feet hurt then she finally picked up her duffel bag and walked out of the bedroom the guys were still in a meeting So she would just text you later hey where are you going katie asked walking over her i'm

going to my answer something i'm not staying here with that crazy she was interrupted by the sound of the big heavy door of the meeting room opening where are you going maddie jude asked walking toward her looking angry i'm not staying here i refuse to stay here and have to see her and you keep Defending her i'm going to stay with my aunt she said shrugging no you're not it's safer for you here where i can protect you he said crossing his arms maddie rolled her eyes she's playing you maybe she didn't go to my

house and destroy everything but she was behind it i know she was jude And you don't believe me and i am supposed to just trust you and stay here when i know it was her i don't think so i'm leaving she said opening the front door and walking out she slammed the door behind her she heard the door open and the loud footsteps of jude behind her but she refused to look back or stopped to talk to him she had made up her mind she was going To walk to the bus stop a few blocks

down go to her aunt's house and figure out the rest later if she stopped to talk to him about it he would convince her to go back to the clubhouse and she really didn't want to maddie jude called maddie wait let me just talk to you he said sounding closer she kept walking but jude caught up to her and lightly took hold of her arm Hey wait a minute just let me talk to you and if you still want to leave i'll drive you to your aunt's house he told her sounding sincere fine she whispered

what do i have to do to get you to stay mads he asked her looking down at her gently moving her bangs out of her face his hand gently caressed her cheek i want you to stay here he whispered i'm not staying here as long as candy is here she said shaking her head jude sighed Fine i'll make her leave maddie if you will stay i will make her leave right now he told her she ran a hand through her hair i don't know i'm mad at you jude you are not on my side how

many times have i told you that i know it was her she asked he sighed fine you think it was her i'll look into it again let's go back inside please It's cold out here i don't want you to get sick he said to her she nodded if you don't make her leave jude i'm leaving and i won't be coming back she said as they walked into the house he nodded she'll be out by dinner time he said why don't you go to my room while i go tell her to leave he asked her maddie

nodded and she and katie went upstairs they had a lot to talk about Some moments later wait she hit you you better have hit her back where is she alcatey said flinging the door to the bedroom open both girls paused when they saw one of the prospects standing outside of the door you guys need to stay in the room he said with a small smile now that the door was open they could hear the yelling cussing and name calling that candy was doing they heard Glass shatter come on katie maddie whispered pulling katie back into

the room the girls hung out in the bedroom for an hour before jude walked in hey katie mcif waiting for you downstairs he said katie got up hugged maddie and left maddie looked up at him and he smiled at her she won't be coming back he said to her sitting down next to her Let's take a nap before dinner he said sighing pulling her onto the bed with him thank you for making her leave she whispered laying her head on his shoulder i would rather have you here than her babe he said before kissing her

cheek chapter eight she took a deep breath inhaling the scent that was the one and only jude Starwell feeling a hand rub her back she kept her eyes closed pretending to be asleep she wasn't ready to get up yet but by the smell filling the room she could tell it was around time to eat dinner the room smelled like garlic and tomato sauce i know you're awake he whispered in her ear she didn't move focusing on keeping her breathing even fine pretend to be asleep i'm going to Eat dinner then maybe go get some ice

cream for dessert while you stay here and sleep jude said knowing that she had been craving strawberry ice cream all day she sat up quickly are we really going to go get ice cream she asked him he smiled at her i knew you were faking it he said pulling her to him and tickling her she laughed loudly squirming away Yes we're going to get ice cream after dinner if you still want it he said to her before putting on his shoes let's go eat before everyone eats it all he said taking her hand and walking

downstairs to the kitchen with her rain and i made dinner lasagna garlic bread and salad katie said proudly you made dinner maddie asked looking at the food skeptically okay fine i made the salad you won't get food poisoning again katie said with a Smile again jude asked apparently when you're cooking chicken medium rare isn't an option i thought you can make it that way katie said smirking poor maddie was in bed for two days she said shaking her head maddie rolled her eyes you called me weak for not being able to handle raw meat maddie

accused her voice getting higher as she pointed her finger At her friend well yeah i ate it and i didn't get sick katie said with a smirk that's because you're crazy you probably took the fully cooked chicken for yourself maddie said shaking her head katie rolled her eyes let's just eat before it gets cold she said pulling out her own chair and sitting down jude laughed Wow you guys are entertaining he said as he pulled out maddie's chair he kissed her cheek maddy sat down and started to eat the delicious lasagna everyone was talking and

making jokes but maddie was too focused on eating and the talk she would have to have with jude later that night so mads are you excited to go home for the week i'm so happy it's break i am so ready to party katie said excitedly crap The sound of a fork being dropped turned her attention to jude maddie care to explain jude asked in a calm but scary voice um i'm going to minnesota to visit my family i go on every break she whispered and you were going to tell me this when he asked angrily

i was going to tell you tonight she whispered running a hand through her hair and glancing around the table at the ten pairs of eyes watching them When are you leaving he asked her his eyes darkening monday she whispered so you were going to tell me saturday night that you're leaving for a week on monday he asked her don't you think i have a right to know that a little sooner i mean how long have you known that you were leaving you couldn't have told me sooner He asked her standing up from the table i

i didn't find out i go every break my parents booked the plane ticket months in advance she said he rolled his eyes so you've known and you just were going to wait until the last second to tell me why madeline he asked raising his voice because i knew you would get upset she said raising her voice too i am only upset because you waited to tell me that i had to hear it from your Friend not from you he told her she sighed i was going to tell you tonight it's just you're so protective i

knew that you wouldn't want me to go she said no i don't want you to go maddie but i wouldn't have stopped you from going he said he started to walk out of the room where are you going she asked standing up i'm going to book some plane tickets you Didn't think i would let you go unprotected did you he asked with a smirk before walking upstairs maddie looked over at katie how is she going to explain this to her parents they didn't even know she was pregnant yet chapter 9 august 31st 8 and a

half weeks pregnant Maddie walked through the airport it was 10 32 in the morning and she had just landed in minnesota with jude katie and mack jude had sent a few other club members too but they were driving since jude needed his bike for some club stuff that they were going to be doing while they were here so she could visit her family the guys are about an hour out they are going to meet us at your parents house jude said as he hung up his phone He picked up their bags the taxi is outside

katie said after also hanging up her phone maddie had called her parents and told them she was bringing her best friend home with her and also her boyfriend but she didn't know that jude was having five of the club guys come also but they were staying at a hotel so that didn't really matter did it as they all got into the large taxi Minivan maddie told the driver the address and they were off to her parents house maddie was excited she hadn't seen her parents since january this visit wasn't going to be as fun as

usual though not only was she bringing a boyfriend home for the first time ever she had to tell them that the scary-looking biker criminal was Actually the father of her baby that they didn't know she was pregnant with yeah this was going to be a really fun trip maybe you cannot wear your vest when you meet my parents she suggested quietly to jude in the taxi he shook his head we don't take off our cuts babe i am not going to pretend to be someone i'm not either your parents can accept me or not i

really don't care either way I inherited this club from my dad and i'm not hiding it from anyone he concluded she nodded understanding but her dad was going to have a fit he was an accountant and he followed the law very carefully he has never even gotten a parking ticket she ran a hand through her hair jude be nice to them okay she asked taking his hand gently and Leaning her head on his shoulder he smiled of course he whispered against her temple before giving it a kiss it took about a 20 minute drive from

the airport to get to her parents house the taxi parked in the large round driveway of the white two-story house the neighborhood was very nice large manicured lawns in front of every house the houses all looked similar big two stories in either white or beige Maddie felt almost like she was being transported back to high school it happened every time she came home she looked over at the parked cars and saw three shiny bmws her dad's silver bmw 750 lie her mom's black x1 and her older brother zeke's blue z4 she rolled her eyes at

the flashiness of the cars as she picked up one of her bags drop it jude said walking over to her She did as he said and put her hands up rolling her eyes you don't lift heavy things jude said kissing her between every word she sighed it's not heavy it's just clothes she said but if you insist you can carry it she Said with a smile he picked up the bags lead the way he said with a smile as the front door open and she heard her mom yell her name madeline we've missed you so

much i'm so glad you're home she said running over to where maddie stood and wrapping her in a hug maddie's father and older brother also walked out a little more calmly You look great i've been worried about you getting too stressed out about your classes she said holding her daughter at arm's length and examining her maddie was wearing a baggy sweatshirt to hide her small bump hey mom guys i want you to meet some people she said after hugging her dad and her brother this is my boyfriend jude my roommate and best friend katie and

her boyfriend And jude's friend mac jude has some stuff to do in town this week she said softly this is my mom carrie she said motioning over to the slender blonde woman in her 50s my dad john she said her dad stepped forward and shook jude's hand he was tall and skinny with dark hair and glasses nice to meet you jude Katie we have heard so much about you he said then shook mac's hand and my brother zeke she said motioning over to her brother he was tall and looked like he was a football player

which he was in high school and college he was 22 now he nodded to jude eyeing his cut you're in a gang you're dating a guy in a gang he asked raising an eyebrow Sake what are you talking about that is not a nice thing to say about someone her mom said what he is that vest is a symbol of a biker gang in la i saw them all the time when i lived there he said shrugging madeline her dad asked appalled it's not a gang it's a motorcycle club And yes i am part of

it i'm the president jude said matter of factly madeleine's sighed at the same time her dad shook his head you can't date a gang member madeleine what are you thinking he asked loudly can we please go inside to talk about this she asked her dad glared at her before her mom ushered them inside we're going to go back to the hotel max said taking Katie's hand after maddie said bye to katie and max said bye to jude they left and maddie and jude went inside would you like to explain to us what is going on

her dad asked before looking over at jude with a glare i met jude at a club i went to with katie she said softly she took a deep breath trying to find the easiest way to tell the story i liked him and we went to his house and Then the next day i went home and we didn't talk after that for a few weeks and then i found out that i was pregnant and i told him but i thought that he would just say that he didn't care i knew that he was in the emcee

and i was scared so i was kind of hoping that he would say he didn't want anything to do with us but he isn't like that he's Protective and sweet and he cares about me and the baby she said quietly you're pregnant her dad asked shocked she nodded yes she whispered jude took her hand gently noticing she was shaking maddie looked up at jude and he gave her a small smile before looking over at her parents i understand that you probably don't like me very much but i really don't care he said as both of

her parents Glared at him madeline honestly what do you see in the sky her mom asked angrily throwing her hands up in the air she rolled her eyes i already told you he is sweet and he cares about me and the baby i like him she whispered you just said five minutes ago that you were afraid of him her dad said Exasperated i was when i first found out who he was but i'm not anymore she said we'll talk about this later we're going to dinner as a family you can see him later her dad

said before storming out of the room her mom and brother followed maddie turned to jude and smiled sorry about that she whispered he smiled down at her you have nothing to be sorry for I'm going to go to the hotel to check in you have dinner with your family and call me before you go to bed he said leaning down to kiss her lips gently she nodded okay she whispered chapter 10 showering and getting dressed maddie's mom knocked on the door of her childhood bedroom come in she said softly as she finished zipping up her

jacket Her mom walked in and smiled at her we would like to go out to lunch and you should invite jude we need to get to know him since it seems like he is going to be around more often she said with a small smile as long as you guys aren't going to judge him and make him uncomfortable he is a good guy she said softly her mom nodded your father and i agreed that we were going to try to get to know him before You guys go home next week if you say he is

a good guy then we believe you she said maddie ran a hand through her hair sighing okay she whispered she picked up her phone and typed to jude from maddie good morning do you want to have lunch with my parents and i today minutes at the country club She sent the message and went into her bathroom to finish getting ready she heard her phone chime and picked it up off of the bathroom counter from jude to maddie yeah meet you there that was it not good morning not how are you nothing just that he will

meet her there she put her phone in her pocket and finished getting ready before walking downstairs and getting into her parents Car she checked her phone again and didn't get a reply before they got to the restaurant 20 minutes later her parents were sipping cocktails while maddie drank lemonade why isn't he here yet is he always late i mean what is going to happen when the baby is born is he going to be late for that too her mom asked Maddie rolled her eyes no he won't be she said sighing the waiter walked over are

you ready yet mr and mrs valentine a familiar voice asked maddie looked up and saw her high school boyfriend alex standing in front of her hey mads i didn't know you were back he said with a smile she smiled awkwardly yeah i come back every break she said quietly He nodded that's great i'm sure that your parents enjoy that he said to her she nodded alex and maddie dated for three years in high school freshman sophomore and junior year he was a year older than her so after he graduated they ended up breaking up but

he was the popular guy in their high school he was blonde with blue eyes tall and Athletic he was the guy all of the girls had a crush on sorry i'm late she heard from somewhere behind her she turned around and stood up hey she said quietly to jude he smiled and wrapped his arms around her how are you feeling today he asked her as he pulled away and looked her over stopping at her stomach how is he he asked Foo she squeaked out yes he he said with a smirk she is fine she said

before sitting down but i'm starving she said softly jude smiled at her and turned to her parents it's nice seeing you both again he said politely you too jude her dad said as he sat down at the table now that we're all here are we ready to order alex asked looking shocked at maddie She had completely forgotten that he was there she blushed and nodded i'll have the fruit salad with a greek yogurt parfait her mother ordered while madeline looked over the menu with jude i'll have the steak and eggs rare her dad requested mads

alex asked making jude look at him then to maddie with a confused look i'll have waffles with fruit please she said He nodded steak and eggs also jude said closing his menu alex finished writing the order and smiled at maddie it was good to see you again mads he said before walking away maddie glanced over at jude i knew him in high school she whispered he nodded and took her hand gently you're feeling good this morning he asked her She nodded yeah pretty much she said softly i'm just really hungry she said with a smile

her dad smiled so we are glad to see you here jude my wife and i wanted to apologize for how we acted yesterday we were upset but we shouldn't have judged you prematurely he said reaching out to shake jude's hand jude shook his hand and nodded I understand this is a lot to take in your daughter showed up with the president of a motorcycle club and told you she was pregnant it's not easy to accept i would have done the same if it were my daughter well honestly i probably would have been arrested by the

time i would be done with the guy so i completely understand your reaction he said Her dad smiled so let's get this out of the way you like my daughter i know this whole thing has started off as a hookup as you kids call it but i don't think a hookup would follow my daughter all the way to minnesota to visit her family would they he asked jude looked over at maddie who was into a very animated conversation with her mom about college and wasn't paying attention to the conversation he was Having with her dad

at all yeah i like her a lot he told her dad it did start out that way as just a hookup but i knew right away that wasn't all i wanted from her your daughter is unlike any other woman i have met he said with a smile well i'm glad to hear that her dad said maddie ran a hand through her hair as she waited for her food it was taking forever or at least it seemed like it after talking to her mom for 10 minutes And telling her all about her classes and friends and

her apartment with katie she was hungry and impatient ugg i need food maddy said leaning back in her chair finally a few minutes later their food was brought out and maddie devoured her waffles and a few bites of jude's steak when the check was brought jude insisted on paying and they walked out to the parking lot together jude had parked his bike right next to her parents car Maddie smiled at jude and kissed his cheek thanks for coming she whispered he smiled anything for you he whispered against her cheek before kissing it you look beautiful

today maddie he told her running a hand through her hair maddie smiled thanks what are you doing today she asked him he sighed Club stuff i have a lot of stuff to do while we're here i don't visit this chapter much so when i do i have a lot to do he told her that i'll call you tonight and i want to see you tomorrow he said she nodded and they kissed again before he left chapter 11 yes matty said excitedly at the same time jude said no from where he stood next to where she

laid on the bed at the Doctor's office maddie looked up at him shocked what we have to know i'm four months they said we can find out today she said softly wondering why jude didn't want to know if they were having a boy or a girl it should be a surprise he said shrugging but how will we know what to name it or to buy pink or blue stuff she asked Saying we can find out later at the next visit i want to keep it a surprise for a little longer jude said with a smile

okay not knowing is a little fun she said softly later on their way back to the clubhouse maddie sighed rubbing her stomach gently i really need to find an apartment i can't live at the clubhouse forever i mean i like it there but we're already almost halfway through the pregnancy we Need to start making a nursery and stuff she said softly jude nodded i know babe he told her i don't want you going back to the apartment the club is still trying to figure out who trashed it we've talked to the neighbors and got video

from the cafe across the street but it shows nothing and no one saw anything we've hit a dead end i can't have you going back there until i figure it out He said she sighed but wasn't going to bring up yet again that candy did it where are we going maddie asked his jude pass their exit to go to the clubhouse and kept going for about a mile before getting off of the freeway you'll see he said with a smirk as he turned onto a dirt road then into a long paved driveway he pulled up

to a beautiful one-story house it was white and looked newer and Had a lot of land surrounding it the front yard had a manicured bright green lawn jude walked over and opened her door for her helping her out what do you think he asked her it's beautiful who lives here she asked no one i bought this house a couple years ago and have been fixing it up off and on it's almost ready to live in just have to replace a couple pipes in the Bathrooms but that's about it come inside he said taking her hand

they walked over and he pulled out a key unlocking it and opening the door the inside was even more beautiful than the outside it had shiny hardwood floors in the entry room and living room the walls were a light gray color and it was already furnished wow she whispered he walked her into the kitchen where all New appliances sat shiny and ready to use the wild tile floor and black granite countertops were sparkling in the sunlight that was shining through the big window that showed off a huge backyard with a pool and big trees great

for shading the yard there is three bedrooms in the back of the house he said pulling her gently down the hallway he took a right and they walked into what looked like the master bedroom it Was big and had a bathroom attached maddie was so busy looking around the room she didn't even notice jude get down on one knee and take a small black box out of his pocket she turned back to face him and her mouth dropped open as she gasped i love you i've loved you for a while you're smart and beautiful and

you don't take [ __ ] from me or any of the guys in the club i love how you know what you want and You go for it i love that even when you are having horrible morning sickness you get up and get ready and you go to school like nothing is wrong you don't complain about it you're strong and sweet you make me laugh and you make me mad sometimes he paused to smirk at her i love you even though you can be stubborn and don't listen and i love you even when you get

mad at me for no Reason which has happened twice in the last week by the way not that i am counting and i will always love you madeleine alison valentine will you marry me he asked as maddie stood there with silent tears falling down her face she nodded unable to speak for a few seconds she finally choked out a yes and he stood up wrapping his arms around her and twirling her around maddie laughed shaking her head We're getting married she said smiling so big her cheeks hurt yes we are he said he set her

down and took the ring out of the box it was beautiful it sparkled even in the dim light of the bedroom it was big but not so big that it wasn't tasteful it square-shaped diamond sat in a platinum setting with two smaller just as sparkly diamonds on either side He slipped it onto her ring finger and it fit perfectly she stared at it and the feeling was explainable she felt like she was on top of the world i love you she whispered looking up at jude who smiled down at her i love you too he

whispered and as soon as i fix the pipes we're going to move in here and start fixing up the baby's room it should only take Me a week or two to replace the pipes in the bathroom he told her she smiled nodding excitedly i have to go call my mom she said with a smile he nodded okay but then we're going home he said with a smirk she knew that look can't wait she said with a smile she kissed him before going off to make he phone call Chapter 12 maddie and jude had spent the

last week enjoying being engaged they even started planning the wedding only the small details so far but they have decided to get married after the baby is born maddie wanted to feel pretty in her dress not that she didn't feel pretty now but she wanted to look back at the pictures and show them to the baby when she grows up without having to explain everything Jude agreed well he was just going along with whatever she wanted which is okay too but he did decide that since it was after the baby is born and she won't

be pregnant anymore instead of taking a limo to the hotel they were going to be staying at after the wedding they were taking his motorcycle which was a scary thought she had never been on one and never really planned to try it but jude insisted on it and his club brothers were going to be escorting them to the Hotel katie had offered to watch the baby overnight so they could stay at the hotel alone which was nice maddie she heard someone interrupting her daydream she had been laying down trying to take a nap for an

hour she was really tired these days she looked over to see jude you okay he asked as he slipped on his combat boots yeah Just tired she whispered well it's about time to leave for the carnival i thought you were ready to go he said with a smile as he leaned down to kiss her she kissed him back before sighing do we have to go she asked all she knew is that the whole club was going to show their support for the community that's all jude would tell her about it yes we're leaving in 10

minutes even if You're in those cute little shorts you sleep in he said with a smirk as he picked up the keys for his bike katie is riding on mac's bike but ollie is driving a few girls in her car you're going with them he said before leaving the room maddie got up and changed into a coral sundress with a pair of matching wedges i can't even go on any rides maddie whined as they walked through the large carnival downtown Jude shook his head well even if you weren't pregnant you still couldn't in that dress

he told her with a smirk she rolled her eyes well i only wore the dress because i knew that i wasn't going to get to go on any of the rides she said with a powder she watched katie mac and a couple of the other guys get on the spinster it was a roller coaster that had seats that spin Something she would love to go on if she could will you stop pouting if we go get a funnel cake he asked her with a smirk she immediately stopped pouting yes she yelled causing even more eyes

to turn to them they already had people staring i mean what kind of motorcycle club goes to a carnival to go on rides and eat funnel cake none that she had ever heard of He shook his head okay let's go he said laughing at how excited she was over it after eating more than half of the funnel cake they were supposed to be sharing maddie and jude walked around for another two hours while everyone went on rides maddie and jude played games for a while but maddie had to sit down all this walking around was

getting to her she was more than ready to go home and Take a nap after the third time of using the gross restrooms at the carnival maddie had had it it seemed like the last couple weeks she had to go every half an hour and she refused to stand in line for 20 minutes to use some germy plastic bathroom can we please go now we have been here for three hours and i am not standing in that line for a fourth time to use that nasty bathroom she said softly He looked at the time on

his phone not yet babe the club is about to meet with some guys about club stuff out in the parking lot you and the girls stay here when we're done we'll go home he told her wrapping his arms around her as the guys walked over jude nodded to them he's out in the back parking lot he said before leaning down to kiss her it shouldn't be too long maybe half an hour an hour tops he said to her before Starting to walk off with the guys she grabbed his arm wait why can't i just go

home with the girls now i'm tired and i don't want to walk around anymore she said sighing because i want you here not at the clubhouse no one is there right now he said to her he rolled his eyes as she glared at him madeline stay here find a place to sit and talk with the girls get something to Eat or whatever when we're done we can go home he said taking out his wallet and handing her a few bills she rolled her eyes at how inconsiderate he was being maybe it was just the hormones

but she was angry tired and felt he was being completely unfair with the situation jude rolled his eyes as she walked away he stuffed the money back into his wallet he nodded over to katie who nodded the silent agreement to keep an Eye on his fiancee while he was gone clear in their exchange maddie walked off angrily and found a bench to sit on near the kids area of the carnival the rides were smaller she sat on the bench looking at her phone when she noticed someone sit down next to her she looked up to

see a guy from her chemistry class hey you're maddie right We have come together he asked with a smile he was cute tall with blonde hair and blue eyes he was skinny hardly any muscle at all but still cute yeah no right she asked remembering a girl going on and on about how cute he was last week during class yeah i saw you had a fight with your boyfriend i just thought i would come and make sure you're okay those guys They're dangerous i've heard things about them bad things he said looking around nervously as

he said it as if he were nervous that jude was going to jump out from behind something and attack him yeah everything is fine i just want to go home she said sighing thanks for checking on me noah but i'm fine she said with a small smile noah nodded well i could give you a ride home if you Want i was about to leave anyway he told her with a smile i really appreciate it noah but i think i'll wait for jude he would be worried if i left without letting anyone know she said leaving

out the part about jude being pissed if she left with another guy noah nodded okay well no offense but your boyfriend should have taken you home if you didn't want to be here anymore instead of Walking off with his gang he said frowning at her he's my fiance and it isn't like that he's meeting someone then he is taking me home i appreciate your concern noah but i am perfectly fine i don't need a ride and i don't think jude would like me taking one from you anyway she said softly as she stood up from

the bench katie ran over someone called jude and told him you Were flirting with some guy he is on his way and he pissed maddie katie said bending over to try to catch her breath [ __ ] maddie whispered you have to go now she said pushing noah gently no there's not enough time for him to go he was right behind me katie said looking around right then jude turned the corner with mac bingo and alex right behind him probably to keep him form hurting noah It was a scary sight to see jude that mad

maddie walked over to him meeting him halfway i wasn't flirting with him aye was upset and he jude cut her off grabbing her arm gently he walked over to noah dragging her along with him noah looked terrified as he should do you not see the ring on her finger he asked grabbing maddie's hand and lifting It up to show off the sparkling engagement ring i know you saw us arguing earlier i saw you you thought you would just swoop and try to take her home with you he asked and no i know maddie from school

i was just checking on her he said shaking his head you think i would leave her without protection he asked letting out a laugh dino's been within hearing range the whole time he said nodding to the guy Standing less than ten feet away from them she had seen him at the clubhouse before how had she not noticed him standing there not that it really mattered she didn't do anything wrong i was just making sure she was okay and that she had a ride home we have classes together that's all he said holding his hands up

nervously jude leave him alone you were being an ass and he came to check on me that's All she said angrily jude looked over at her with a glare before turning his attention back to noah if i ever find out you he'd been talking or even looking at my girl i'm going to pay you a visit and trust me you don't want that to happen jude said threateningly noah nodded giving maddy one last timid smile before turning and walking well almost running off Let's go now jude said taking maddie's hand they walked to the car

the girls drove in and he opened the door for her see you at home he said before leaning down and kissing her he walked over to his bike revved the engine and took off with the rest of the guys following him she couldn't wait for the conversation they were going to have to have about this chapter 13 Running a hand through her hair maddie got out of the car and walked inside the clubhouse ignoring jude who was getting off of his bike that he had packed in the garage and was on his way into the

house she made her way to the kitchen got a bottle of water and walked into their room taking a sip she grabbed her yoga pants and one of jude's black t-shirts she walked into the bathroom and locked The door behind her right as she heard the bedroom door open and jude's loud footsteps on the hardwood floor of their room she turned on the shower waiting for the water to heat up jude as she stepped into the shower she heard the doorknob jiggling then a bang on the door he punched the door she went on with

her shower taking her time being slower than usual trying to give him some time to cool down and Honestly she needed some time to calm down also if she went out there right then they would get into a huge fight after drying off and blow drying her hair she got dressed and walked out into their bedroom where jude was sitting at the end of their bed in his dark jeans his shirt off and draped over his shoulder he stood up and took a few steps toward her She took a step back glaring at him what

was that about madeline he asked angrily his eyes narrowing that guy likes you and you're defending him did you see the way he was looking at you he asked glaring at her she rolled her eyes walking around him she was exhausted and she definitely wasn't having his conversation tonight she pulled the blankets back and got in bed She picked up her book on the nightstand and started reading ignoring jude's movements as he stomped around the bedroom getting clothes and slamming drawers then walking into the bathroom she heard the shower turn on and after a few

more minutes of reading she put her book down and went to sleep maddy woke up to someone shaking her what felt like an hour later hey it's time for dinner jude said his tone revealing he was obviously still Upset she rolled over groaning i'll eat later she whispered it is later we all had dinner hours ago he said gently moving her hair out of her face what time is it she whispered opening her eyes 10 30 i warmed you up a plate you want me to bring it upstairs he asked her she shook her head

No i'll come downstairs she whispered jude got up and walked out of the room five minutes later maddie walked downstairs everyone was in the living room watching a movie the couches were overcrowded and some people were laying on the floor it looked like the whole house was in there minus the hang arounds that she couldn't stand it was family only maddie ate the steak and mashed potatoes And mixed vegetables that was sitting on the table for her when she got done eating she walked into the living room and grabbed a blanket from a closet sitting

down on the floor in front of the couch next to katie katie smiled at her we're watching saw she whispered the guys picked it she said rolling her eyes matt grabbed her pulling her closer to him ending their conversation Maddie turned to the screen she had never seen the movie and it was already halfway through maddie felt a hand on her shoulder and looked up seeing jude standing next to her he nodded to a prospect sitting at the end of the couch the prospect got up and jude sat down pulling maddie up to sit with

him maddie looked up at jude then back to the movie She was still mad at him she wasn't just going to pretend that nothing happened don't he whispered in her ear she looked at him again don't what she whispered don't act like i am the one in the wrong here you shouldn't have been hanging around with that guy when you could see the way he was looking at you you should have walked away so don't be mad at me because i confronted the guy he Whispered against her ear she tried to get up but he

grabbed her hand she yanked her hand back and walked upstairs to their bedroom slamming the door maddie ran a hand through her hair sighing when he walked into the room she glared at him picking up a pillow in a blank and throwing it at him out she said pointing to the door Jude caught the pillow in blanket rolling his eyes that's not happening calm down he said putting his hands up i didn't come up here to fight with you maybe i overreacted a little i just don't like seeing some other guy look at you like

that only i get to he said with a smirk he wasn't flirting with me he was just being nice jude we know each other from school i borrowed his notes once she Whispered it's nothing she said quietly besides if i hadn't gotten pregnant we wouldn't be together right now i was just a hook up to you you didn't care anything about me before i came back and told you that i was pregnant so don't act like you love me or something she mumbled jude rolled his eyes yeah at first that's all it was but i

felt more for you than any of the girls I had just hooked up with from the beginning i felt more for you and that is not the only reason we are together now if you wouldn't have left before i woke up you would know that he told her i do love you you know that i wouldn't have asked you to marry me if i didn't madeline he told her angrily he bent down to kiss her forehead gently let's go to bed you look tired he said the next morning maddie woke up to a Banging noise

she jumped up but was pushed back down by jude stay down he sighed before grabbing something from the nightstand and running out of the room the banging went on for another 30 seconds before tires squealed and then it was quiet she heard jude yelling then he walked back into the room there was a shooting we were targeted no One was hurt the house is just pretty shot up he explained helping her up off of the floor are you okay he asked her looking her over i'm fine she whispered in shock why would they be targeted

she didn't get it we're going to the house i wanted to wait until we finished painting to bring you there so you don't breathe in the fumes but we'll just stay out of the master bedroom the paint is dry in all Of the other bedrooms though he said he ran a hand through her hair okay she whispered after they packed jude sent maddie and katie to the new house with a couple of prospects wow this is your new house katie asked looking around yeah he proposed right there she said with a small smile i heard

you two fighting last night did you really think he is only with you Because of the baby anyone can see that he is completely in love with you just by the way he looks at you katie said i know that it's just the hormones i guess i know that he loves me and that i love him too it's just sometimes i doubt myself and i doubt his feelings for me it just seems like i'm too happy i guess like it can't be real she whispered katie smiled It's real she whispered maddie nodded before the two

went back to taking a tour of the house what are the guys doing she asked one of the prospects whole she thought his name was not allowed to say he said shortly rolling her eyes she glared at him oh you really want to piss off the president's pregnant fiance he might be scary but matt's angry is scarier katie said shaking her head as She sat on the kitchen counter he guy shifted on his feet looking at the other guy nervously they shared a look before mr not allowed to say spoke up finding out who shot

up the clubhouse he said maddie let out a nervous sigh before going back to cooking the chicken that she and katie were making for dinner an hour later the prospect's phone rang yeah he answered No they just got finished eating he said making maddie look over at him the guy turned around as if that would make the conversation more private you don't want me to tell her he asked quieter yeah okay i'll keep quiet he said before hanging up and turning back to the girls what was that katie asked getting up from the table club

business he said being short again was that jude or mac maddie asked Crossing her arms neither he lied his eyes flicking over to the corner of the room maddie realized this was a towel that was a lie try again she said taking a step forward what are we not supposed to know katie asked as the girl stalked forward hole looked around nervously but clip the other prospect left 10 minutes ago to go get maddie some ginger ale paul was all alone and he knew it The girls had the upper hand spill it katie said can't

he said shaking his head crossing his arms trying to hide the fact that he knew he was toast something was wrong maddie could feel it the next thing she knew maddie was kneeing whole right where it hurt him the most he fell to his knees groaning in pain maddie katie said shocked then she started laughing I can't believe you just did that she said in between laughing fits tell us what happened maddie said angrily [ __ ] they went to another club a rival club that they thought shot up the clubhouse it turned into a

fight jude was stabbed he didn't want to worry you he said laying on the floor matty paled he was stabbed katie grabbed the keys I'll drive she said clubhouse whole rest right as they got into the car clip pulled up making a u-turn he sped off after them she could see him in the rear-view mirror making a phone call he will be okay it's jude we're talking about katie told her best friend looking over at her worried face maddie nodded taking a deep breath what if he's not she whispered Chapter 14 maddie jumped out of

the car as soon as it completely stopped she heard klip's bike shut off right behind the car hey you can't just go in there you're supposed to stay at the house he said but she could barely hear him as she ran up the steps and threw the door open where is he she asked mac who was standing at the bottom of the stairs mads what are you doing here he asked Walking over to her where's jude she asked noticing the blood on mac's shirt and it wasn't his she choked out a sob angrily wiping away

her tears hey it's okay i'm fine jude said walking down the stairs maddie looked up his shirt was a little bloody and torn but he looked okay what happened she asked running over to him he pulled her into a hug kissing her Forehead i was stabbed in the shoulder it's fine i got stitched up he said smiling down at her i just didn't want to worry you he said she glared at him you worried me more by not telling me she said softly he nodded next time i'll tell you he said next time she asked

angrily jude laughed This wasn't the first time babe and it isn't going to be the last he told her she rolled her eyes i'll be more careful he told her leaning down to kiss her forehead he ran a hand through her hair let's go home he said taking her hand she nodded feeling suddenly exhausted the ride home was silent as maddie wavered in out of consciousness she could barely keep her eyes open let alone carry on a conversation When they got home maddie walked straight upstairs to the spare room got her pajamas and got into

the shower before getting into bed jude followed ten minutes later wrapping his arms around her good night beautiful he told her as he turned off the lights even though just minutes ago she was exhausted madeleine tossed and turned for the next three hours unable to get comfortable Finally around 3 45 she fell asleep only to have her alarm go off at 7 30 reaching for her phone she turned off the alarm why is my alarm going off she mumbled tiredly it's friday your doctor's appointment is at nine jude grumbled entirely as he stretched go get

in the shower i'll make breakfast he said kissing her lips before getting out of bed and pulling on some sweats He walked out of the bedroom maddie pulled the blankets over her head tiredly ten minutes later she got out of bed and stumbled into the bathroom to get into the shower after her shower and getting dressed maddie walked downstairs to eat breakfast with jude there were waffles fresh fruit toast and sausage best fiance ever she said to jude with a Smile as she loaded her plate with fluffy waffles jude laughed you only like me for

my waffles he said with a fake pouty face maddie rolled her eyes you know that's not true she said laughing come on finish eating or we'll be late they're going to tell us he's a boy today he said no they're going to tell us she's a girl Today she said seriously we'll see maddie jude said as they walked out to the car once they got to dr kenson's office they signed in and were taken back right away jude madeline it's so nice to see you again let's get started she said soon the doctor looked at

them after she finished running all of the tests needed everything looks great you're the perfect size inch wise your weight is Right on track do you two want to find out the gender today he asked with a smile maddie and jude both nodded and the doctor smiled pressing a few buttons on his computer congratulations you're having a girl the doctor said with a smile maddie gasped excitedly looking over at jude who had tears in his eyes at first she thought he was upset she knew he wanted a boy first and a girl later but Then

she noticed the huge smile on his face a girl it's a girl he said in shock maddie nodded i can't wait to meet her jude whispered before leaning down and kissing maddie you're not disappointed that we're not having a boy she asked softly he smiled at her of course not i mean i wanted a boy first but that's Only because everyone says that they're easier than girls but our girl will be perfect he said proudly after the appointment they got lunch at a steakhouse near the doctor's office then went back to the house let's think

of names maddie said excitedly as she laid on the couch her legs across jude's lap easy harley jude said immediately no i am not naming my daughter after your bike she said seriously Fine farley can be her middle name then he said just as serious no maddie said laughing tiffany she suggested jude scrunched up his nose too girly he said she's a girl it's supposed to be girly she said shaking her eyes what about brooklyn he asked with a smile that's not too girly but you could call Her brooke to make it girlier he told

her brooklyn maddie tested the name saying it a couple times before smiling we have a winner she said with a smile jude looked down at her and kissed her lips i like that name i think it will fit her perfectly he said rubbing her stomach gently can't wait to meet you baby girl he said before getting up I have to go meet with the guys for a bit clip is on his way to stay with you he said right before she heard the sound of a motorcycle in the distance i don't need a babysitter she

said rolling her eyes katie is going to come over she said shrugging no way last time i left you two alone with my guys you took one of them out of commission for two days he was pretty bruised babe or at least he says i didn't check he said with a smirk At least i know you know where to kick he said before kissing her but please i need all my guys intact and don't run off again got it he asked her maddie nodded yeah got it she said with a smile okay i'll be back

later call me if you need me he said leaning down to kiss her i love you he said looking into her eyes then he got down onto his knees and kissed her stomach gently And i love you too he said before getting up have fun with katie if you're leaving the house call me so i can send another prospect to go with you guys he said maddie smiled okay i love you too be careful jude she said before watching him leave she went into the kitchen to make some coffee chapter 15 the last three weeks

have been anything But quiet the club hit a dead end on finding out who had shot up the clubhouse but that didn't stop them from looking into it weird things have been happening maddie felt like she was being watched any time she left the house she told herself that she was just being paranoid that it was her hormones messing with her head but she couldn't shake the feeling she was being followed especially now as she walked onto the ucla campus with her Starbucks in hand on her way to her english lit class she walked a

little faster keeping her head down until the feeling became stronger and stronger she was five minutes late for class so the hallway was empty except for a few students doing something for a club on campus a little farther down the hall the uneasy feeling got stronger and she quickly turned around as she came face to chest with someone less than a foot Behind her noah said maddie hadn't seen him since the thing at the carnival she assumed that he had switched out of her english literature and chemistry classes he looked different now though his hair

was longer and greasier he looked like he hadn't slept in a couple days and he had dark circles under his usually bright eyes You scared me she said trying to catch her breath she looked down at her light pink shirt that now had a big coffee stain on the front and she was thankful that she got a frappuccino instead of hot coffee this morning i thought you would have heard me walking behind you he said with a smirk well i didn't she said and she had been listening this guy must be a ninja or something

I'm sorry he said his face looking pained as if he were about to do something he would regret before she could ask why he reached out and grabbed her arm pulling her toward the back exit i have to do this instinctively her other hand went into her purse where the taser that jude made her carry since the shooting at the clubhouse happened sat in she pointed it straight at his chest and Pulled the trigger before noah could even know what was happening she was glad that jude made her practice how to use it as noah

let go of her and fell on his butt shaking she didn't know if he would be able to get up or not but that didn't make her run any slower she knew that clip was waiting in the quad for her to get out of class she just had to make it there she ran as fast as he feet could carry her but Honestly she wasn't in that good of shape at five months pregnant she finally made it to the quad her eyes searching the grassy area for clip she found him sitting on a bench table

with the school sled on his lap whispering in his ear clip she yelled desperately running toward him he jumped up the girl falling to the grass in his hurry to get to her what happened he asked running to her Taking the gun out of the back of his pants he grabbed me and tried to take me out the back exit and i tased him and ran she said angrily before everything turned black maddie woke up looking around she was in their bedroom at their house she had no idea how she got there but she had

a huge headache and her arm hurt baby she heard jude's deep voice from beside her She turned her head and saw him sitting on a chair from the kitchen right next to the bed holding her hand i'm so glad you're awake he said leaning down to kiss her lips hi she whispered as she remembered what happened i need you to tell me what happened he told her as mac walked into the room i was walking to class and i got this feeling that someone was watching me i had been feeling it for weeks but it

was Stronger today i just had a weird feeling she started you have been feeling like someone has been watching you for weeks and you never told me he asked angrily mac put a hand on his shoulder we'll get to that in a minute we need to find out what happened he said jude nodded for maddie to continue i turned around really fast to make sure no one was behind me i was late for class so there wasn't anyone in the hall And i came face to face with noah he was less than a foot behind

me and he made it sound like i wasn't paying attention and he didn't sneak up on me but i must have looked like i didn't believe him because he said he was sorry like he was going to do something he didn't want to do and grabbed my arm she said softly she looked down at her arm and saw a hand print bruise on her upper arm he started pulling me toward the back exit saying that he didn't want to do it But he had to or something so i tased him and ran to the quad

to find clip that's all she whispered jude nodded the club doctor checked you out and the baby is fine you passed out from shock no serious injuries he said i'm the bruise we have noah at the clubhouse he's obviously working for someone he isn't in this alone and we're going to find out who it is he's working for i'm going To the clubhouse i'll be back in a few hours clip puck and buzzer staying with you and katie we'll talk more when i get home don't get out of bed he told her before leaning down

to kiss her lips i love you and i am so glad that you're okay he said before walking out of the room he got onto his bike and looked at the guys let's roll we're going to find out what this [ __ ] Knows he said before taking off leading them all back to the clubhouse chapter 16 pulling up to the clubhouse he parked his bike he couldn't wait to get his hands on the guy who went after matty they knew he wasn't working alone they needed to get him to talk and find out who

he worked for and then he would go after that guy and every other guy involved until he took them all down When he was finished maddie would be safe and never have to worry about someone coming after her ever again he would make sure of it walking through the door of the clubhouse he went to the basement where noah was being held no holding him there wasn't right or legal but he would do anything to keep madeleine safe laws would not stop him the dumb kid was asleep sitting on a chair his hands tied behind

him Jude kicked the chair causing it to fall over and wake the guy up remember me you little [ __ ] he asked looking down at the guy laying on his side on the floor jude nodded to mack who helped him back up into a sitting position in the chair and ripped the duct tape off of his mouth where's maddie noah stupidly asked as soon as the words were out of his mouth a loud crack broke through the Room as jude punched him in the mouth hard enough to knock out his front teeth don't you

ever say her name again he growl through his teeth who do you work for he asked shaking his head no one i don't work for anyone he mumbled spitting out the knocked out teeth onto the floor don't lie to me you have one more chance give me a name and then this is over or we can spend the next five hours beating It out of you but either way i will get the name one way is just a little less bloody jude said shrugging noah shook his head i can't i can't say anything he said

desperately jew took a step forward raising his fist no wait noah yelled candy and her brother zeus he's some drug dealer a few towns over i needed the money he paid me said that he wanted His to get back at maddie for stealing you away from her he said keep him here mac let's go he said angrily he got exactly what he wanted now he just needed to find candy and her brother he was going to have to apologize to maddie a thousand times for not believing her when she said that candy was behind this

he was so sure that candy was harmless We're going to find this guy zeus and his sister tonight this has gone on long enough and today they crossed a major line he said angrily he knew who zeus was three towns over zeus ran a small town of mostly junkies and people who could only afford to live among them he had a few guys watching his back but they were nothing to mesa highway the most powerful emcee in southern california after the half hour ride through the Desert to the abandoned ghost town zeus and apparently candy

called home they pulled up to the safe house zeus had for himself it wasn't really safe jude only had to ask a guy standing on a street corner where to find him and he was given the directions idiots not bothering knocking jude kicked the flimsy old wooden door in and mack clip jude and a couple prospects entered the house guns drawn hands up they yelled shocking everyone In the room zeus candy two unknown guys and a couple girls were sitting on a couch looking to be in a serious conversation when they walked in the women

put their hands up and jude nodded to the two he didn't know get out of here don't say a word or you have problems with mesa highway got it he asked and they both nodded running out of the house sit down jude ordered candy her brother And the two other greasy junky guys they had stood up in shock with their hands held high jude nodded to the guys who searched everyone for weapons what's going on here zeus asked angrily but he already knew if the way he was shaking meant anything you know what we're doing

here you paid someone to kidnap my fiance now you're going to tell me your plan before i take you down jude said calmly but his voice Deadly i don't know what you're talking about jude tandy started jude cut her off don't even start candy that little [ __ ] you hired told me everything you're lucky to be standing here but i will deal with you later he said sharply gun mack yelled as shots rang out echoing through the safe house chapter 17 it all happened so fast candy's brother Went for a gun that he had

concealed he and mack both opened fire taking him out it felt like it took minutes but it was over within seconds candy was yelling and screaming rightfully so jew grabbed her arm gently taking her out of the house there was no reason for her to see at all they needed to leave someone had to have called the cops after the gunshots in The small neighborhood let's go he said handing her a helmet she got on the back of mac's bike and they went back to the clubhouse once they arrived mac brought candy inside and down

to the basement where noah was being held you told them everything she yelled rushing toward him matt grabbed her and pulled her back yeah he did but we want to hear it from you so start talking he said as noah Looked at candy nervously i just wanted to be with you candy said desperately looking at jude and he wanted to be with her she said pointing at noah so we were going to work together to break you two up we weren't going to hurt her he was just going to take her somewhere and i was

going to see you while she was gone i was going to get you to see that we should be together and he was going to Help her find out about it about us and then everything would be perfect we would be together and they would be together she said you're delusional jude said shaking his head incredulously he took a step toward her getting into her face we will never be together you are nothing compared to maddie he told her candy nodded i know now she said sighing but we were never going to hurt her she

Said seriously jude shook his head leave town if ever see either of you again it will be the end of you he said threateningly looking at both of them they both nodded feverishly agreeing to the terms mack is going to drive you to the airport and buy you tickets to maine do not ever come back to california is that clear he asked after they both agreed mack took them Both to the airport and made sure they had gotten on the plane to maine the farthest state from california maddie paced in the living room waiting for

jude to call her or text her or come back home anything at all he had been gone for two hours already she heard the front door open and turned around jude walked in and smiled at her it's over you were right it was candy and you won't be seeing her or noah ever Again he told her as he walked over to her and wrapped his arms around her she sighed against his chest and you're okay she whispered looking him over yeah babe i'm fine he said with a smile he looked over at katie thanks for

staying with her mac is going to come pick you up in a few he said before kissing her cheek katie nodded let's go to bed he said to maddie Kissing her lips she nodded and they went upstairs what happened she asked softly as she changed into her pajamas jude shook his head not tonight he told her tonight i just want to be with you and sleep we can talk about it later he told her maddie nodded she was exhausted and needed to sleep anyway chapter 18 Maddie woke up the next morning to jude running his

hand through her hair and trailing kissing down her shoulder she smiled facing away from him pretending to still be asleep he didn't seem to mind though as he continued to play with her hair twirling it around his finger occasionally pulling a curl straight then watching it bounce back into a soft curl maddie realized he wasn't trying to wake her up he was simply just playing with Her hair and kissing her she had the best fiance any girl could ask for he was so sweet and caring she stretched before rolling over to face him he smiled

at her sheepishly i didn't mean to wake you up i couldn't sleep he said leaning down to kiss her lips gently she nodded before kissing him back and glancing at the clock it was only seven it wasn't too early to Wake up no matter how bad she wanted to stay in bed let's go to breakfast she said quietly sitting up you sure you look tired he said sitting up with her maddy smiled at him i'm always tired but i'm also pregnant and starving she said dramatically making jude laugh alright let's go to breakfast then if

you're starving he said teasing her with A smirk on his face okay but i need to take a shower first she said jumping out of bed me too and you know california is in a drought maybe we should conserve some water he said wiggling his eyebrows at her playfully soon they got to the diner near the clubhouse and had breakfast then went to the mall maddie was in serious need of new clothes In the last two weeks it seemed like she doubled in size nothing fit her anymore except for some summer dresses that she had

but soon it would be too cold to wear them but she kept putting off buying anything else but after breakfast jude insisted that they go buy clothes and not wait anymore as they walked through one of the stores in the mall with jude trailing behind her looking at his phone maddie picked a few pairs of jeans and some shirts ooh You should get dressed this for after brooklyn is born jude said with a smirk maddie looked back at him and started laughing making jude look at her confused that's a shirt she said holding her stomach

no way this is definitely a dress he said shaking his head you wish she said with a smirk before walking off jude put the shirt down before following Her around the mall for another hour without complaint another example of what a great guy he was once they finished they went to the grocery store buying things for the house and for dinner that night so much had been going on lately they haven't been shopping in a couple weeks by the time they got home maddie was exhausted so they decided to watch a couple movies and jude

decided to Barbecue for dinner you don't have to go to the clubhouse today maddie asked softly as she laid on the couch watching the mortal instruments city of bones with jude it was one of her favorite movies and she finally got you to watch it with her she knew he would never read the books but he seemed to be pretty interested in the movie no today i'm staying in with you he told her with a smile running his thumb over Her hand she smiled i'm glad i got to spend today with you after yesterday she

whispered jude explained everything that happened with candy noah and candy's brother after they got home from the mall she needed to know even though he thought she didn't but she had to know so that she could move on i know jude whispered kissing her cheek gently it's all over now though No one is going to come between us you know that i would never let that happen he said before rubbing her stomach gently they both laughed as brooklyn kicked jude's hand she had been kicking a lot lately are you hungry jude asked maddie gave him

a look before he laughed rolling his eyes of course you are why do i even ask i'll go start the grill he said before Pausing the movie and getting up he leaned down kissing her cheek i love you he told her looking into her eyes i love you too jude always she said before getting up he went into the backyard and she went into the kitchen to start making a salad and some garlic mashed potatoes to go with dinner she smiled as she watched jude fire up the grill through the kitchen window Chapter 19 maddie

woke up to sharp pains in her stomach she knew that she was due anytime now but it was still a shock she laid in bed for a full minute frozen and silent maybe it was a false alarm it didn't really hurt that ba she groaned rolling onto her side clutching her stomach jude instantly sat up and turned on the light Madeline is it time he asked talk to me what are you feeling he asked his voice sounding urgent but sleepy his hair was messy and that cute i just woke up way i i don't know

i think she's coming she said starting to panic okay calm down we're ready for this breathe like the doctor taught you we have your bag packed already the car seat is in the car everything is ready We're ready for her let's get you to the car and we'll call the doctor on our way to the hospital he told her calmly and gently as he carefully helped her out of bed he grabbed the duffle bag that was by the door on their way out call katie after you call the doctor maddie said in between contractions we

need to time them jude said taking out maddie's phone and starting the stop watch he drove towards the hospital Before calling maddie's doctor yeah they're one minute 52 seconds apart no we're about 10 minutes out breathe baby we'll be there soon jude said glancing over at maddie while he talked on the phone with the doctor drive faster maddie said between her teeth as another contraction hit her i can't drive any faster if we want to make it to the hospital in one piece babe i'm already going 70 and a 55. he said with a smirk

Matty let out a loud yell followed by a string of curses causing jude to wince he hated hearing her in pain and he couldn't wait for this to be over for their little girl to be born a few minutes later he pulled up in the front of the hospital got out jogged around to maddie's side of the car and helped her out he tossed the keys to the valet outside the hospital entrance and walked up to the nurse's station Madeline jones the nurse asked with a smile jude nodded and they immediately got her a wheelchair

and took her upstairs to labor and delivery the doctor walked in just after maddie got settled in the hospital bed after changing into a gown today is the day are we ready to meet your daughter the doctor asked excitedly maddie and jude both nodded while jude held maddie's hand kissing her cheek What's her name the doctor asked if she checked maddie over her name is brooklyn jude said with a smile is another contraction hit maddie you're very lucky most women are here for hours before the baby is ready to come but it seems like brooklyn

is ready to come out the doctor said with a smile an hour later brooklyn harley starwell was born she was gorgeous with maddie's brown hair and jude's light green eyes You did great baby jude said kissing maddie's cheek he wiped away a tear that fell as he stared at his beautiful fiance holding their precious daughter maddie smiled up at him i love you she whispered yawning jude looked down at his daughter sleeping in his arms she was only three hours old and he was amazed at how much she looked like her mother other than having

his green eyes She was all matty he was definitely going to have to chase the boys off when she gets older no one would be dumb enough to try to date her once they learn that her dad and all of her uncles are part of the mc though he smirked at that thought he smiled as brooklyn's little hands held his pinky she opened her eyes before letting out a small cry He immediately stood up and gently bounced her walking around the room trying to calm her down he didn't know what she wanted she had already

eaten the crying woke up maddie who watched jude walk around their room with their daughter while he thought she was still asleep she smiled as he started whispered to brooklyn about not waking maddie up okay how about we have story time he whispered as brooklyn started to calm Down after he sat down in a rocking chair in the corner of the room one day a guy decided to go to a club he said quietly a club is where people go to go dancing and meet people and get drunk he informed softly the guy had a

drink and looked around at all the girls dancing and none of them really caught his attention they were boring and just like all the other girls they all looked the same He said with a smile so he and his friend your uncle mac sat at the bar talking and about an hour later a girl walked up to the bar and stood next to him and her friend ordered her a drink obviously the guy looked at the girl standing next to him and she was gorgeous the most beautiful woman the guy had ever seen her hair

was wavy and long she looked out of her element at the club like she didn't belong she was too beautiful too Delicate too perfect to be in the club so he watched her get her drink then go to the dance floor and have fun she didn't care about anyone around her or dancing with other people she was in her own little world with her friend other guys noticed this too and they were watching her and all of her beauty natural beauty not makeup and a bunch of hair spray he ran a hand through his hair

smiling brooklyn was staring up at him eyes wide Like she was listening to the story then the guy saw another guy walking towards her obviously wanting to dance with her well i couldn't have that now could i when i first saw her i decided that i wanted her but she was having too much fun on the dance floor to interrupt her so i just watched her instead i walked onto the dance floor and kindly let the other guy know that he couldn't dance with her then i walked over to her And we started to dance

that brooklyn is how you came along the best thing that ever happened to me came from dancing with your mom that night now i am the luckiest man in the world to have both of you he said with a smile brooklyn's little green eye slowly closed and she fell back asleep hearing a sniffling noise across the room jude looked up to see madeline sitting up in her bed crying he smirked at her how long have you been Listening he asked suspiciously the whole time she said wiping away her tears that night was the best night

of my life i am so happy that you deiced to dance with me she said softly jude put brooklyn in the crib before walking over to madeline and ran a hand through her hair so am i he said smiling chapter 20 jude ran a hand through his hair as he Walked with his wife and four-year-old daughter to the door where her preschool teacher mrs essie was waiting greeting the students and their parents it was brooklyn's first day and she was currently clinging on to him both of her little arms wrapped around his neck taking in

her surroundings with wide eyes he wasn't ready for this he had tried to convince maddie to wait but she thought it was important for Brooklyn to learn social skills and learn to be away from them for small amounts of time before she started kindergarten next year which made sense but she was his little girl looking around he rolled his eyes at the stairs he was getting from the other parents of course he was wearing his cut that made it known that he was the president of mesa and most of his tattoos were showing they were

probably wondering how a Criminal like him could send his daughter to a private preschool he looked at maddie as mrs essie walked over to them are you sure about this i mean she can wait another year right brookie he asked with a smile brooklyn smiled nodding in agreement mr and mrs starwell nice to see you again the teacher said she was in her mid-40s and slender with blonde hair and blue eyes she looked like a soccer mom And seemed very nice you too we are very excited for brooklyn's first day maddie said with a smile

she will have a great day i promise the kind woman said with a smile brooklyn why don't you say goodbye and we can go and meet the other kids she asked brooklyn shook her head and held onto jude tighter you're going to have a lot of fun with Mrs essie you are going to color and play outside and make friends daddy and i are going to leave and we will be back to get you in a little bit we will be back before you even miss us maddie said to her daughter with a smile i

don't want to brooklyn yelled shaking her head brookie you will love preschool i promise she said shaking her head tears started streaming down her chubby cheeks Brookie it's okay you want to go home he asked wiping away her tears she nodded wrapping her arms around his neck and laying her head on his shoulder jude looked over at maddie i'm taking her home he said jude this is good for her she needs to socialize it will be hard for her for five minutes then she will start playing and having fun maddie said she doesn't want to

stay matty i'm not making her jude said looking over at his Wife of two years fine she said softly even though she thought that after a few minutes maddie would love preschool she seemed to not be ready yet they would try again another time when they got home jude set brooklyn down in the living room and she went to go play with her toys he turned to face his wife i know you're mad but i am not going to leave her there when she's not ready She's for we'll continue to teach her here for now

she already knows her colors shapes animal sounds and letters and she can count to 50. she doesn't need to go to preschool for social skills she is friends with the club kids she'll be fine he said walking over and hugging her i'm not mad i wasn't really ready for her to start school she whispered but i have to go to work so you'll have To watch her today take her to the clubhouse with you i guess she said before kissing jude bye she said with a smile four hours later brooklyn wait jude yelled as his

daughter ran around the clubhouse hype her off of an ice cream bar that someone had given her he would find out who he had been trying to catch her for the last five minutes brooklyn he said shaking his head as she Hid behind mac mac laughed picking brooklyn up and holding her upside down she laughed loudly looking at jude where did you get that he asked her with a smile as he took her in his arms she smiled colton she said softly of course jude said rolling his eyes colton was mac's son he came every

summer to stay with mack but lived in nevada with his mom the rest of the year He was only 10 but a great kid and he loved motorcycles mack was always teaching him how to fix bikes and taking him on rides brooklyn had deemed him her best friend as soon as he got here last month and he didn't seem to mind her following him around and her taking his ear off about nothing at all well you know the rules no ice cream before dinner he said to her before taking a bite of the ice cream

bar but since you've already started eating It just don't tell your mom he said with a smile before putting her down and watching her walk off with a smile maddie is going to kill you max said shaking his head and why exactly would i do that maddie asked shutting the door behind her brooklyn turned back around the corner after hearing maddie's voice mama she yelled running over to maddie and hugging her legs picking up brooklyn maddie rolled her Eyes at jude really ice cream an hour before dinner she asked with a small smile i didn't

give it to her but look at her little chocolaty face i couldn't take it away he said with a smile he walked over and kissed maddie how was work he asked her it was good katie and i had lunch together sushi at that place on 2nd street it was Amazing we have to go back soon she said before waving at mac jude smiled i'll take your word for it he said he wasn't a big fan of sushi but unfortunately his wife loved it let's go home he said smiling down at the two most important people

in his life the end