Page 64 of Echoes of Temptation
When King told her that he was retiring from his hitman career, she cried with so much happiness.
“I know you’re smart,” she told her son as he embraced her. “But I was always afraid something would happen to you. Now, you have someone to come home to and I was afraid for her. I spent years of my life fearing for you and your father. I didn’t want the same for this wonderful woman.”
He went on to tell her that there are dangers in being part of the Obsidian MC but she doesn’t seem to be worried about it.
I did tell her all about my family and what went down with my birth mother and twin. She simply shook her head and gave me a hug.
Needless to say, she welcomed me into her family with open arms.
I pull myself back into the present to hear what it is that Bitsy and Viper gathered us for. Everyone already knows she’s pregnant. Maybe they’re having twins.
“Out with it,” Pops says.
Sighing, Viper moves to stand behind Bitsy and wraps his arms around her. He looks down and seems to wait for her to nod before addressing the room.
“I’ve decided to step down from my position as Enforcer,” he announces, shocking us all. “With this pregnancy being high-risk, we want to move back into Bitsy’s old place so we can be near her family.”
“You all are my family, too,” Bitsy says, tears rolling down her face. “This decision has been hard on us both, but we think this would be the best move for my mental health.”
“I want her to be as stress-free as possible,” Viper continues. “I don’t feel confident enough to hold the title and responsibility as Enforcer from such a distance. I’m not leaving the club. I’ll never stop being an Obsidian, but I have to do what’s best for the future of my family.”
Not bothering to hide my tears, I race towards Bitsy and hold her tightly.
“I’m going to miss you so much,” I sniff. “Maybe we can come down and visit?”
“Every chance you get,” she sniffs back. “You two need to look after Knox.”
“Did you tell him?” Sophia asks from our now three-person hug.
“Yeah,” she says. “We were able to say our goodbyes but I’m so worried about him.”
“Don’t be,” I smile. “You focus on that baby, and we’ll make sure Knox is okay.”
“Keep me updated,” she says before pulling us both back in for another hug.
“I’m such an ugly crier,” I cry.
“You’re beautiful no matter what,” Bitsy says. “Now, that’s not all. There’s one more thing that needs to be said.”
“Oh, I don’t think I can take much more,” Sophia says against Venom’s chest.
“This is good news,” Viper chuckles. “Brother.”
Ghost steps forward with something small and black in his hands.
“Venom came to me a week ago with his request to step down,” Ghost says. “I wish nothing but the best for him, Bitsy, and my future nephew.”
“Or niece,” Bitsy laughs. Ghost is bound and determined that Bitsy is having a boy.
With a smirk Ghost simply ignores her.
“I met with Venom, Blaze, and Steel with an idea,” Ghost continues. “I know you turned down the position in the past because of your job, but, if you're up to it, King, we would love it if you would step up as our Enforcer.”
The room grows quiet, and I know this is a huge moment for the whole club. I take a step forward and turn to watch my wonderful man in this moment, but his eyes are only on me.
“What do you think, baby?” he asks.
“Do whatever makes you happy,” I smile.