Ryder by Jani Kay

Author:Jani Kay
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Scorpions MC#0.5
Published: 2014-01-26T10:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15 ~ Ryder

“You look like a sack of shit man,” Cobra said, his eyes beaming.

“And you look like a girl,” I grinned, “wrapped in all those fucking bandages. What’s all this shit keeping you alive?” I gestured toward all the machines he was hooked up to. “Grow some fucking balls, man.” Even though I was kidding with him, I was shocked at how much weight he’d lost and how frail he looked lying in the hospital bed.

Cobra held his side. “Don’t make me laugh, it hurts.”

“Yeah, well white’s not your color. I’ve never seen you wear anything else than black. You look like fucking shit.” I wanted to pick him up and carry him out of there—take him back to where he belonged.

“Well you look like prince fucking charming without your cut. A fancy boy, dressed in a fucking proper shirt. I’d say you’re the one who lost his balls.”

“Glad to see you haven’t lost your fucking sense of humor, brother. Guess it’s a good sign that you can still insult me, like always. Means you’re getting better. And I can kick your ass again sometime soon.”

“It’ll be weeks before they let me out. All the fucking shrapnel they had to dig out—.”

“Well, there’s nothing wrong with your brain. We can talk...business.”

Concern flickered in his eyes. “How’s Mia? And the kids?”

“She’s good Cobra. So is Isabella and James. They miss you, though.”

“How’s Mia taking what went down? Losing the baby?”

“She’s a woman. You know what bitches are like. All tough the one minute, then a heap of tears the next. But, I’m taking good care of her. I promise.”

“I want to see her, Ryder. See with my own eyes that she’s OK.”

“Right now, you can't. But as soon as she’s strong enough to visit, I’ll make a plan. OK?” He wasn’t happy with my suggestion, but he nodded his head.

He looked worn down. For the first time since I’d known him, he looked older than his age. Dark circles under his eyes and deep frown lines changed the highly strung, but proud man I’d always known, into a pathetic looking creature.

“Tell her I'm really sorry.” His voice cracked.

He lay back, closing his eyes. The machines keeping Cobra alive sounded even louder in the thick silence that fell between us.

After a few minutes, he opened his eyes. “Yeah, about talking—I've had a lot of fucking time to think while I’ve been tied up here. Listen, shithead. I want you to promise me something?”

“Yeah? What?” Cobra knew I’d do anything for him. He just had to name it.

“Promise me that if I cark it, you will take up the gavel.” His voice was strained.

“Don't you fucking croak on me, motherfucker.” My insides churned at the thought of losing Cobra. I wouldn’t let him die on me—or Mia and the kids—not if I had any say in it.

“I'm fucking serious, Ryder.” His breathing was labored. The man was exhausted just from talking. Fuck.

“Cobra. Focus on getting better, man. We’ll worry about passing the gavel when you're six foot under.

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