Chapter 13 Tanner Learns The Truth . Elenas P.O.V. This place looks amazing , princess , Im so proud of you Thanks , daddy I say as I hug my father . Ive gotta say Im impressed too , kiddo , how did you manage to get this place all fixed up so fast? Uncle Rage asks me as he stands next to my dad . I had a little help from some of my friends , uncle Oh really , John Lennon ? My uncle asks and I giggle . Yes , really Come on , Ellie , tell me youre secret , how did you manage to get this place from looking derelict and like its about to fall down to looking like a palace ? Rage probes me again and my heart glitters with warmth when he calls me Ellie because its the first time hes called me it . Weve been trying to get him to call me by a nickname or an affectionate name ever since I found out he was my uncle but hes been very apprehensive about it for some reason . Well , as you all know , I purchased this place shortly after I found out Tristan was cheating on me and when I wasnt planning my escape from the douchebag , I was making plans and researching some good contractors and electricians to help me build this place without me getting swindled by some cowboy builders Thats my smart girl My daddy says and I smile as he pulls me closer to him and kisses my forehead . Anyway , I told the guys that I wanted the job done quickly but I also wanted them to be efficient and do a good job as well and after all of the hard work was done , I had Gabby and Josh come in to decorate the place for me and make it a home say feeling proud of my new home/ business as well as everyone who contributed to making 1/11 +10 Points Chapter 13 Tanner Learns The … this place possible for me . Wait a minute …you had Barbie and Ken do up this place ? Brandon asks and I chuckle at his nickname for our cousins . Yes , I did , why ? is there a problem with that ? I ask him and he holds his hands up defensively as he shakes his head . Nope , theres no problem with that , theres no problem at all , theyve done a good job You bet your sweet ass weve done a great job , cousin Speak of the crazy and eccentric devils and they will appear . I looked over at my cousins who were standing in the hallway as they looked around the wide open space with awe and pride on their faces which is well earned , if you ask me . I wanted this place to be like one of those log cabins where there are no walls or doors blocking off the rooms basically making the kitchen , dining room , living room , hallway and stairs one big room so that I and anyone else who comes here can walk from one room to the other and still be able to conversate and socialise with each other without any barriers . Urgh !! , speak of tweedledum and tweedledee and they appear Brandon groans while rolling his eyes . Shut up , Brand Yeah , dont act like you dont love us , cousin because we both know that you do Joshua says dramatically as he lowers his sunglasses slightly before pushing them back up his nose . Why are you wearing sunglasses inside of my house , Joshua ? Because Im gay , little cousin Joshua says not making any sense at all . And what are the reasons for why straight people do it ? I ask him and he sighs in annoyance . Theyre just culturally appropriating the gays , queen Culturally appropriating the gays ?. Can you culturally appropriate gay people ?. 9/11 +10 Point : Chapter 13 Tanner Learns The … I thought to myself in confusion as a loud and very dramatic gay gasp was heard . O..M..G , whos the hottie ? Joshua asks dramatically . I looked over at my dad , my uncle and my brother.before looking back at my cousins who were ogling at my uncle like he was a juicy piece of steak on a barbeque . Gabby was fanning herself with her hand as she looked Rage up and down while Joshua was standing there with wide eyes as he tightly gripped Gabriellas arm . Are you two fangirling over my uncle ? YOUR UNCLE ? Gabby and Joshua shouted in shock . This guy is your uncle ? Yeah , hes my moms brother Unfortunately Uncle Rage mutters under his breath and I roll my eyes while smiling . Well , spank my ass and call me kinky , when the hell did this happen , Elena Jade ? Oh my god . A few months back , he was in the hospital room with Brand when I woke up after Tristan had … you know I say while looking away from them . An uncomfortable silence filled the room briefly before it was broken by my bickering brother and cousins which lightened my mood . So , Mr Hottie , are you single ? Or gay by any chance ? Jesus guys , do you have to ? the mans family for crying out loud Brandon said sounding disgusted and annoyed . Correction Brandon , the man is your family , not ours Gabby said whilst pointing two of her fingers at myself and Brandon . 3/11 +10 Point ! Chapter 13 Tanner Learns The … Which means hes fair game for us , so Mr Hottie , whats your status ? Oh my god . I thought to myself whilst facepalming . My status ? well , Im very much straight first and foremost Rage said earning a disappointed groan from Joshua . And Im also married and have been for the past twenty five years Oh shoot … oh well , theres plenty more fish in the sea , right ? Gabby says and I chuckle . Several beeps suddenly reverberated throughout the room which disappointed me because I knew exactly what this beep meant but it startled and confused my cousins who grew even more confused when my dad , uncle and brother pulled out a little black electronic device from their jeans pocket . Are we living in the year 3000 ? what is that contraption ? Joshua asks whilst once again lowering his glasses to look at the small piece of technology and I roll my eyes . Its a beeper , Joshua and its been around longer than youve been in fur coats Ooh Yeah and we only ever use it when our boss is calling 911 for us Brandon says whilst looking at me sadly and I knew he was looking at me like this because hes reluctant to leave me alone , especially since this will be the first time Ill be left on my own without one of them here to watch over me since I left Tristan . Go Brand , Ill be fine Are you sure , kiddo ? Yes , Ill be fine here with these two Brandon narrows his eyes at our cousins before looking back at me and mouthing really ? to me . Yes really , now scoot , get out of here I say with a chuckle . 4/11 +10 Pont Chapter 13 Tanner Learns The … OK I received a hug and kiss from the three men before they left my ranch . So , who do we wanna start with first ? The Salvatores ? or Conor McGregor ? Joshua asks whilst holding up a bottle of Brothers Bourbon original in one hand and in the other hand , he was holding a bottle of Pure Twelve apple whiskey both of which are my favourite whiskeys to drink . ן I say we start with the notorious one first before getting tangled up with Mickey blue eyes and his hero haircut baby brother Joshua says and I chuckle . This boy . Vipers P.O.V. I feel nervous and I dont know why . Im not the type of guy who gets nervous easily but here I am doing double shots of bourbon because I was nervous to confront my best friend and his family over my beautiful angel . I wasnt just nervous to tell them about what happened with Elena and me five years ago and also my plans to make her my old lady but I was also nervous to ask them about her past and what shes been through . My heart has been in my throat ever since Eight Ball mentioned Elenas sufferings to me and Ive been eager to find out who and what made her suffer ever since . Knock !! , Knock !! , Knock !! . Come in I said as I downed my third glass of bourbon . Whoa , rough day Something like that , Brand Brandon , Rage and Daniel walked into my office , the latter two sat down on the chairs in front of my desk while Sniper was leaning against the side cupboard on my right with his arms crossed over his chest . So … care to tell us what the 911 is all about , pres ? Rage asks me and I inhale deeply before slowly releasing it . 5/11 +10 Points Chapter 13 Tanner Learns The … Its about Elena Elena ? are you talking about my baby , Elena ? Daniel Donovan says whilst poking a finger at himself . Yes , I am Wait , how do you know about Elena ? Ive never talked to you about her or at least Ive never mentioned her name to you Brandon says sounding confused as I run a hand over my mouth . Look , I need to tell you guys something , ok but I need you all to remember who I am and what I am to you guys first before I tell you because what Im gonna tell you is something you may not be happy about What is it ? Brandon asks and I take another breath . Do you remember that girl I told you about ? the girl I met in college who Ive been trying to find for the past five years ? The one you vowed to find and make your old lady because you believe shes your soulmate Brandon says and I roll my eyes . I never said that Yeah you did , you said and I quote Ive found my wifey , Brand , my old lady, the love of my life , the one , my soulmate , Ive found her and then you lost your s ** t when you couldnt find her again I didnt lose my s ** t , Sniper I say and he looks at me like really ? ok , whatever you say . How much money have you spent on finding her , Viper ? Brandon asks with a smirk and I glare at him . Ok , enough you two … whats this got to do with my daughter , Tanner ? Well … Elena was that girl I said and all hell broke loose . WHAT ? 6/11 +10 Point Chapter 13 Tanner Learns The … Are you being serious ? You f **** d my sister Brandon growled as he stormed over to me and before I could even react or prepare to defend myself against him , he sucker punched me square in the jaw which hurt like a motherfucker . He attempted to hit me again but he was grabbed from behind by Rage before he could and he was pulled away from me . Its a good thing Rage did that as well before I did something I knew I wouldve regretted . Relax , boy Relax , how can I relax when my best friend hooked up with my sister and didnt tell me ? Brandon growls at his uncle . I can explain everything to you , Brand , if youd give me a chance Ok then explain , explain to me how you used my sister , asshole? Brandon , ease up Daniel says through gritted teeth before looking at me . Tanner , Ive always thought of you as another son and you know Ive got immense respect for you as the president of this MC BUT … Elenas my little girl and Ill bring down hell for that kid , so please explain this story to us whilst keeping in mind that were her family and we wont be happy if we hear something we wont like I understand that , sir I say before taking a deep inhale in and slowly exhaling it . I then explained everything from beginning to end to Daniel , Rage and Brandon starting with my first meeting with Elena and our weekend together making sure I left out all of the dirty details of course . The story then drifted to a meeting I had with some b *** h called Monica which seemed to have perked up all of their ears and they cut me off before I could continue . What did you just say, son ? He said Monica , dad … you did say that , right ? Brandon asks me with confusion and annoyance in his tone . Yeah, I did , why ? who is she ? 7/11 +10 Points Chapter 13 Tanner Learns The … I ask curiously . Shes my soon to be ex wife and Elenas mother What the f ** k ?. Are you being serious ? Yeah What the f ** k did that b *** h do , Tanner ? Rage asks me . Well , I dont know how but she managed to find out about Elena and me sleeping together and she tried to pay me off , she told me that she had planned her future out for her without Elenas knowledge and a dirtbag biker like me wasnt gonna be a part of that future , so she gave me a cheque and told me to never bother her daughter again f ***** g b *** h Brandon groaned under his breath as he rubbed his forehead . What did you do with the cheque ? I tried to give it back to her but she wouldnt take it Have you still got it ? Rage asks me and I nod my head as I reach for the tiny lockbox in my top drawer . I unlocked the box and pulled out the piece of paper before handing it over to Daniel who was instantly infuriated by it . Just when I thought that b *** h couldnt sink any lower , she uses my business to pay daughters potential future happiness off my Daniel muttered under his breath as he continued to stare at the cheque and I had to suppress a smile at what he said even though I was feeling as giddy as a chipmunk on the inside. It makes me feel so incredibly happy that he thinks of me as his daughters future happiness . Anyway , after my encounter with Elenas mom , I tried to search for her but I didnt have her full name so I couldnt find much , although I did hear through the grapevine about a girl called Elena being forced to switch schools for reasons unknown Yeah , our mom had her removed from the school because she said it wasnt good enough for Elena or our familys reputation 8/11 +10 Points Chapter 13 Tanner Learns The … Brandon said while rolling his eyes . She was attending Yale I said with annoyance and shock in my tone . Yeah I know , I guess my mother had an ulterior motive for doing it and she used this as a cover Brandon said while shaking his head . I then continued my story explaining how I searched for Elena for five years but it was like she had fallen off the face of the planet until today when I was reunited with her at the Devils Inn diner and I witnessed her taking on the president and VP of the Grizzly Riders MC like the beautiful and sexy little firecracker that she is . This had them laughing as a look of pride appeared on all of their faces and in their eyes which isnt surprising because I was also both amused and proud of Elena for what she did , not to mention , I was impressed as well . After I saw Elena off , I explained to the boys who she was and my plans to make her my old lady but … but then Eight Ball told me that I should speak to you guys first before I make my move with her because according to him , Elenas already been through enough and doesnt need or deserve anymore heartache or pain in her life … what does he mean by that ? what the f ** k is going on ? I ask with a slight bite in my voice as Daniel , Brandon and Rage look at each other nervously. I think you know what he means , pres Do I ? I ask annoyed and Brandon nods his head . Ive told you all about my sister and everything shes had to endure at the hands of her now ex husband, as well as my mother and our sister , I just never told you her name , thats all Brandon says and I look at him shocked . Wait, so Elena … hold up , are you telling me this girl , this girl who can kick ass better than any man I know is the one who was being abused by her own husband ? I ask feeling shocked and all three of the men in front of me nod their heads . Yeah Brandon says before explaining everything he knew about the abuse and torture Elena had to 9/11 +10 Points Chapter 13 Tanner Learns The … suffer through for many years at the hands of the people hes dubbed the toxic trio and the more he spoke , the more irate I was feeling . I was feeling so f ***** g angry that I wanted nothing more than to jump on my bike , ride down to Black Dawn and pay that little p *** y a visit so that I could dish out some much needed abuse on him but I managed to control myself just by thinking of Elena and her beautiful face because I didnt want her to think of me in a bad light or paint me as being abusive like her bastard ex , especially after weve just reunited with each other . But how is this possible ? … I watched this girl take on two huge guys in that diner and she didnt even break a sweat while doing it , so how … actually , why would someone like her let a motherfucker like her ex abuse her when its obvious that she can defend herself ? I ask and I damn near lost my s ** t when Brandon said what he said next . Well , as you know , my little sister is a badass , shes also not someone who can easily be controlled or manipulated , so , in order for Tristan to gain full control of Ellie he erm … he drugged her with Benzodiazepines so that shed be too weak to defend herself or fight back What the f ** k ?. Lord give me strength not to go and do something Ill regret like electrocuting this mans balls off his body and shoving them down his throat . I thought to myself whilst furiously rubbing my forehead . Tanner I opened my eyes and looked up at Daniel who was now resting his weight on his arms which were on my desk . I dont know what your intentions are with my daughter but I know my Elena and I know you , I also know that your intentions are most likely good and that youre not planning on using her or breaking her heart like her bastard ex did , am I right ? He asks me and I nod my Yes , sir head . Well , if thats the case then do me a favour please , son … give her some space He says and I narrow my eyes at him feeling angry , confused and frustrated . Elena has just come out of an extremely toxic and abusive situation and she needs time to heal and breathe before she gets involved with someone new … Im not saying you should stay away from her forever but for now just please give her some time 30/31 +10 Points Chapter 13 Tanner Learns The … Daniel says and I hesitantly nod my head . OK I really didnt want to but I also didnt want to be an asshole and get involved with Elena while shes already in a vulnerable place , so Ill give her some time to heal and be on her own for now but Im not going anywhere . Ive waited five years to have my angel in my life and I plan on having her and making her mine before the year is out .