Chapter 14 ~ One Last Hug

Delilah’s POV ~

It had been a day.. I was tired.. I had to close the diner though. Even if it was early. Luckily, it wasn’t a busy night.. Tuesdays and Wednesdays were usually slow.. quiet.

Derek had come back to the diner with me.. and we played name a song with that word.. and Derek was busy thinking of a song with Rainbow in it.

I got up to get us some coffee, while I counted out my drawer.. and noticed we had no creamer left out.. I went to the cooler to grab a box of half and half cups.. and apparently, Brock had come in the back.. Because his pants were down around his ankles.. and Megan was on her knees in front of him.. his dick.. balls deep in her throat.

I backed out and went out front.. I drank my coffee.. finished my drawer.. when Megan came over to ask me if we could talk. I told her no.. that I was leaving for the night and she could lock up.

Derek stood up.. just as Brock walked in.. like he had been outside.. Derek was driving and Brock was in the passenger seat.. when Derek asked if I was feeling okay.

I said I just had a headache.. not to worry. Brock snapped “Oh. Don’t act like she didn’t run out and tell you she caught me getting a blow job from Megan… in the cooler!”

Derek barked out a laugh “Damn, dude! That thing should be trained by now to unzip your pants so he can pop out.” Brock said “Shut the fuck up! What did she say? Did she make it sound like she was disgusted and grossed out?”

Derek said “She didn’t tell me.. but you did. Not for nothing.. it is disgusting.. In a restaurant cooler?” I said “I can name eight health code violations right off the top of my head. Brock.. haven’t you thought about what your mate will think and feel.. when she finds out how many girls you’ve been with. I hope this doesn’t come back and bite you in the ass!”

Brock yelled “Don’t act all high and mighty with me. My life ain’t none of your concern.. and any mate I might have ain’t none of your business, either!”

Wow. Well. Wow. Okay then. “Please allow me to apologize, Brock. I really didn’t mean to offend you. I thought we were friends.. and as such, I was offering my opinion. Rest assured, I will never be so naive again. Again.. I just voiced my opinion.. and I can absolutely promise, it will never happen again. I truly am sorry.”

He muttered “Yeah. Well. You may have everyone else fooled.. but not me. And we ain’t friends. We never were.” Derek asked “What the fuck is going on, Brock? What’s happened? Yesterday you were saying how cool Delilah is.. and now.. today.. you do this?”

There was no more conversation after that.. so I assumed they were mind linking. At dinner, it was still apparent Brock hadn’t forgiven me.. so I let it ride.. then again, when he stopped me from entering the conference room.. I was certain it was more than anger. He genuinely disliked me. Which I’m fine with.. I mean.. can’t please all the people all the time, right!?

I didn’t mean to overhear any of the conversation.. I didn’t realize I was even still standing there.. by the door. I think I may have been in shock.. But when I heard what he said.. the way he said it.. I felt so much hatred in his voice.. all I could think about was getting away.

I ran to my room.. grabbing a pillow and blanket.. and took off for my cave. I lit a fire.. and made a pallet. Lying down.. I went over every interaction I had had with Brock.. the names he’s called me.. and in my saddened state, I played the what-ifs game.

What if he’s right? What if I am a prude and can’t satisfy my mate? What if he cheats on me? What if he rejects me?

Then.. my mind.. being the murky fucking quagmire it always becomes when I am stressed out.. played the what-ifs I had lived with Elizabeth and Emily…

What if I am ugly.. What if I’m too abrasive.. what if he thinks anyone else is better..

All that bullshit played on a reel in my mind. I had a good cry.. I pitched a temper tantrum.. because that’s exactly what it was. I stomped my feet. I kicked rocks.. I pulled my own hair.. I screamed. Like a two year old! I had a tantrum.

And I was exhausted.. But I felt better.. and I formulated a plan. With that in mind.. I fell into a dreamless sleep.. only to be awakened at the ass crack of dawn.

Valerie stood over me.. tears in her eyes.. begging me to never do that again. “Do what again?” She stomped her foot and cried “Disappear! I was so scared! Don’t ever do that again. Not to me! I thought you had been kidnapped. Or worse.”

I hugged her.. apologizing.. then I told her “Please tell me you didn’t bring anyone else here? Please.. please tell me I can keep this as my get away from the bullshit cave..”

She giggled “I wouldn’t let anyone come with me.. They are all too busy being mad at Brock.” I jumped up “Oh no.. I don’t want anyone mad at Brock.. that won’t do, at all.. Let’s go back. I will straighten this out.”

When we walked into the dining hall, everyone was talking at once.. with the majority of it being directed at Brock. I stood up on a chair and yelled “Listen Up!” Everyone turned and started asking me questions.. while Brock stood to leave.

I said “Brock. Please stay. This concerns you. Everyone of us.. at one time or another.. has come across a person that you rub the wrong way.. or rubs you the wrong way.

I am Brock’s. He doesn’t like me.. something about me doesn’t sit quite right with him.. and that’s perfectly all right. I’m sure he has his reasons.. but, if I am honest.. I don’t care to hear them.

I am moving back to Venom and Delaney’s clubhouse.. if that’s alright with you..” looking at Venom.. Delaney said “It’s perfectly alright.” She hugged me and said “Lexi is ecstatic.. she is imprinted on Blue.. as a daughter.. I adore you as a little sister. So.. of course you can move back home. It will always be your safe space.”

Valerie was crying.. so I hugged her close..”We will see each other.. all the time. You can come to the diner.. Daisy can meet up with Blue and we can have picnics in our secret place.” She nodded and hugged me tighter.

I excused myself to pack up my room.. because I had to be at the diner in a couple hours.. hearing a knock on my door, I opened it to find Maddox standing there.

He stepped into the room and wrapped me in his arms “I don’t want you to go. Can’t you stay? I can order Brock to stand down.”

I giggled “You will do no such thing. I have a feeling I know why Brock doesn’t like me.. but it’s okay. I get that I’m not everyone’s cup of tea.. I do know, for a fact, that I have to leave.. as much as I will miss everyone here.. my heart aches, even now.. at the thought of not seeing Valerie…or… you. But you’re club is new.. you are new to Alpha.. you can’t afford dissension within your ranks. Derek can’t keep arguing with and defending me against his brother. I won’t be responsible for any discord while you’re building your club. I am not that kind of person.”

He whispered “But I don’t want you to go.. What happened between you and Brock for him to act like this? I know he liked you.. so I am confused.. the only thing I can think of.. is something happened between the two of you.”

I smiled sadly “He is your fourth in command.. you need him.. I am nobody. Whatever Brock tells you.. just accept it and move on. I have..

His eyes widened “If he is in the wrong.. I will not accept it. And I will replace him!” Shaking my head “Please.. don’t do that. You have known him a long time. And he cares deeply about you.”

I picked up my suitcases and tucked my box under my arm.. He opened the door and walked me downstairs.. I loaded my bags into my Jeep.. and backed over to where my trailer was parked.. hitching it up. I drove my bike up on the trailer.. and locked it down.

I hugged Valerie again.. then Hunter. I kissed Derek’s cheek and stepped into Maddox’s arms.. one last hug.. I just needed one last hug.