All Chapters of Wrath: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

JakeThe lighting in the basement was dim. The coppery scent of old blood, sweat, and urine permeated the air. The chair Pusher had been tied to still held blood that had seeped into the wood. Jake thought it an apt choice to have his brother on that same chair.His hands had been zip tied to the back of the chair, his feet on either side to the chair’s legs. Jake sat on another chair, his legs stretched out in front of him. His knife flicked over the piece of wood in his hands, his gaze intent as he carved shavings from it.Jefferson groaned, and lifted his head. Jake didn’t look up at him, but kept his focus on the piece of wood in his hands. His eyelids flickered open and he coughed. It took longer than he thought for his brother to regain consciousness.“What the fuck, Jake?”“Pissed your plan didn’t work out?” Jake finally looked at his brother.“What are you talking about?” Jefferson tested his bonds, the chair shuffling against the cement floor.“I’m talking about your plan wit

JakeJenna was popular. She knew almost everyone at the wedding. He felt oddly protective over her. Without knowing it, he’d taken revenge for her, taken away that fear of knowing her attackers were still out there. It brought him a sense of accomplishment, knowing he’d killed them.The wedding itself was nice, not too long, and the fact that Jenna’s hand had stayed on his thigh through the entire ceremony, had made him feel … something. She was comfortable around him. There was no act. When she smiled at him, it made her eyes twinkle and it tugged at something in his soul.They stood outside the small chapel, the bride and groom having gone to take their wedding photos. People were gathered in groups, drinking champagne and cocktails. Jenna stiffened when a man and woman headed their way and Jake picked up on it immediately.“Is he on your list?”She snorted as she tried to hide her laugh, making him smile. “He’s my ex.”“How rude can I be?”“As much as you want to. The woman with hi

JakeHe pulled the truck to a stop in his driveway and pressed the button for the garage to open. Jenna’s hand was still on his thigh, and for the first time in months, it felt like he could breathe again. It wasn’t the same as it had been with Klara. With her it had felt like a need to take care of them, but with Jenna, he wanted to own her. He’d never had that possessive need to touch Klara, not like this. Would he have settled if things had worked out between him and Klara? Something in the back of his mind told him that he would have, that things hadn’t worked out, because he was supposed to meet Jenna.“So, this is home?” she asked, as he pulled the truck inside his garage and let the door close again.“Yeah, I bought it a little more than a year ago. For me, it’s comfortable, probably because a woman decorated it.”“Oh yeah?”Jake grinned. “Bandit’s wife literally took my credit card and went crazy. I had a bed before she was let loose in here. I’d just gotten out of prison and

JennaJake was still asleep when she woke up the next morning. It was hard to believe that this was the first time they’d actually slept together. His arms were wrapped around her, one leg over both of hers, his body half-sprawled over hers. It didn’t feel suffocating, even though he was so much bigger than she was. It felt safe and comforting, like he couldn’t let go of her even in sleep. She tried to wiggle out from under him, but that only made him tighten his arms. His hips grinded against hers and she chuckled as he nuzzled his face into the side of her neck. “Jake, I have to go to the bathroom.”“Come right back,” he murmured. “Don’t leave.”“I won’t leave,” she whispered. He rolled off her and grabbed her pillow against his chest when she slid out of bed.She hurried to the bathroom, closing the door behind her and quickly went through her morning routine. She brushed her teeth and splashed water on her face, before tying her hair in a bun. She pulled one of her favorite hoodi

JakeHe was sitting at the kitchen table with James while Jenna packed the brownies into airtight containers. He’d already gone to the store earlier and bought what they needed for the day. Snacks for James, meat, drinks, and salad. The truck was already packed with camping chairs and cool boxes.“I got you something a while back. I wasn’t sure if I’d ever give it to you, but now I can,” Jake said.“What is it?” James asked as he looked at the wrapped package.“Open it and find out.” He smiled as James started ripping the paper off and unfolded the leather vest. “What does it say?”“That’s a phoenix rising from the ashes, same as my jacket. But below it, it says, ‘Blood of Wrath’. That means every biker that sees it will know you’re my son,” he said.James looked up at him, his eyes glistening. “Really?”“Whenever we go to events like today, you can wear it and people will know exactly who you are.” He could feel that tug of emotions in his chest and when he looked up, Jenna was smili