Hera POVThe Idea of tucking Lily to bed was to give Nyx and Mason the chance to talk. I know the two of them have a lot to talk about. They are finally reuniting after years of being apart. I also know that Nyx will make things hard for Mason. I could tell from how her jaw remained tight since she arrived. She is still angry at him following the outburst earlier.I just hope they settle things and Nyx accepts Mason as his brother.He is growing through so much and trying to be strong. The best she can do is be kind to him.Zero and Chloe take the cue and head outside, saying they’ll take a walk. I carry Lily upstairs, her small body warm against mine, and tuck her into bed. I pull the blanket up to her chin. She stirs but doesn’t wake, her face peaceful. I brush a kiss on her forehead, my heart full of love and pain. “Sleep tight, kiddo,” I whisper, then head to the next room to do my things.An hour later, Mason walks into the room, seemingly done talking to Nyx.He gives me a tigh
Mason POVI’m sitting on the couch, my arms wrapped around Hera as she holds a sleeping Lily against her chest. The room is quiet,just our breathing echoing through the walls. Chloe is still upstairs.The door creaks open and Zero and Nyx step inside. I notice the hard expression on her face. She gives me a short glance before looking away. I nod at them. I can't be any more grateful to Zero for accompanying my sister. I know she is pissed, and I know why. Ghost’s accusations against Hera were out of line, and I didn’t shut him down fast enough. One thing I have realised is she is super protective of Hera. I don't know the past between them but I know if you want to get on her bad side,do or say something against Hera.I don't know if I should be happy that Hera got someone like her looking out for her or feel jealous that my sister is super protective of someone else.“Hey,” I say with a voice low, careful not to wake Lily. “Good to see you both.” I add. Zero gives me a small nod,
Nyx The airI around me feels like it’s suffocating me. It's thick with anger and accusations and that's something I can't stand.Ghost’s words still echo in my ears,pointing fingers at Hera like she is the one who got Lily kidnapped, like she had something to do with Linda’s death.If anything,they should be thanking her for risking her life to save Lily's. She didn't hesitate to disregard her safety just to get Lily out of that place safely. And what did they do? They accused her.While Hera can tolerate it,I can't and that's why I left that god-damn room before I punched someone in the gut.My blood boils and my hands clenched into fists so tight my nails dig into my palms. Hera is my boss, my friend, my family over the years and Ghost has the nerve to throw shade at her? My boots slam against the floor as I storm out. I bang the door behind me,the voice echoing in my mind,a reminder that you don't need to be too good to people. My heart is racing, my chest tight with rage and
Mason POVAfter we leave the private basement, Hera and I ride to her house where Chloe was instructed to take Lily earlier.Hera mentioned something about a safe house the two were in earlier but with the threat eliminated, she requested Chloe to take Lily to her house.She is very considerate when it comes to Lily and I can't be anymore thankful.The drive from the secret base to her house doesn't take long and soon enough,the bike comes to a stop outside her house.Hera slides off the bike, her boots crunching on the gravel. I follow behind her,my legs heavy like they’re made of lead. My heart hasn't stopped pounding, not from the ride but from what’s coming. I have to tell Lily about her mom. I have to break the devastating news to my innocent sweet little angel.My throat tightens, and I swallow hard, trying to find the right words to use. How do you tell a five-year-old that her mom is gone forever especially after reuniting not long ago? How can I dispatch this piece of news w
Mason POVThe air in the room feels heavy , like it’s choking me. Ghost’s words still burn in my ears, his voice raw with anger, accusing me of setting Snake up to die. My fists clench at my sides, my knuckles aching, the sting from punching the wall earlier still fresh. Hera’s glare as she stormed out cuts deeper than Ghost’s accusations. She’s right to be pissed. This mess,Snake’s betrayal, Linda’s death, Lily almost getting taken,it’s tearing us apart. And now Ghost is acting like I’m the bad guy, like I wanted any of this. My chest tightens, grief and frustration mixing into a knot I can’t untangle. I need to fix this.I push past the others, their eyes on me. They look at me with judgment or is it pity? I don’t care. I need to find Hera. My boots hit the hard floor,echoing in the hallway as I head out of the clubhouse.The evening air hits me like a slap, cold and sharp, but it doesn’t cool the fire in my chest.Hera is already halfway across the lot, her shoulders stiff, her ste
Hera POV " How could she?" Mason growls,his fists clenched." The guy who silenced her was wearing a cut from the club." I announce. Mason turns around and punches the wall behind him. Tension fills the air after my last revelation. They know what that means." That's a direct challenge. He openly expressed his disrespect to what we represent. This is no longer about Viper. It's about us all." Raven declares with a voice filled with anger.Someone attacking them using their club patch is a display of the highest disrespect. " What makes me even more frustrated is the fact that we have no clue who that bastard is. The thugs from earlier were on a suicide mission. They were ready to sacrifice themselves to keep their mouths shut." Mason groans. He looks like he has aged for ten years from the stress and frustration." I might have an Idea who the mastermind is." I announce and everyone turns to look at me. The door is pushed open and Helena and Fiona barges in. All eyes turn to look