Chapter 20 Breakfast With The Family . Elenas P.O.V. Have any of you ladies ever felt like youve had a moment where youre doing mom s ** t without actually being a mom ?. Ive had several of these moments and theyre mostly with my dog Sunday because technically , I am her mom but there are also moments with my family where Ill be doing things like making breakfast and its like rounding up a bunch of rowdy kids as soon as I yell for them which makes me feel like a mom calling for her brood . BREAKFASTS READY !! I shout and I swear the house started to shake like that scene in Beethoven when the big ass St Bernard pups come running down the stairs causing everything in the house to shake from their weight and stature . Get out of my way , Daniel No , you get out of mine , its my daughter Well , its my niece Urgh !! , men I chuckled to myself when I heard my dad and uncle argue before I heard my step mothers annoyed groan . You two are like a pair of kids , get out of my way the both of you , I need a shower before breakfast She said earning two very angry heys from my dad and Rage followed by several bangs on the door letting me know that she had beaten them to the bathroom . THERES ANOTHER BATHROOM DOWN THE HALL !! I heard my auntie shout which fueled another round of bickering from the two grown ass men . Why do they all live here instead of at the clubhouse ? Tanner asks as I reenter my kitchen chuckling . Well initially , Brandon started staying here with me because he didnt like the thought of me living here on my own and his plan was for him to only stay for a few nights but as you can see , he never left , as for everyone else … I guess they stayed because they love me and my 1/10 Chapter 20 Breakfast With The … cooking too much to leave So , I can move in here then ? Tanner asks with a smirk and I chuckle . O +10 Point : Not if youre gonna take my horses out without permission you wont, speaking of which , why did you take my horse ? and why Elsa ? I just thought you know since were together then that means whats mine is yours and whats yours is mine He said and I scoffed / chuckled . This boy . By the way , this place is magnificent , you should feel really proud of yourself , babe Thank you I said feeling my cheeks heat up from the compliment . Youre cute when you blush Tanner said with a smile as he pinched my cheek . Stop it I say while swatting his hand away and he chuckles . As for me taking Elsa … well , lets just say I was drawn to her You were drawn to her ? I ask confused and he nods his head . Dont get me wrong , your other horses are stunning but Elsa , as weird as it may sound … I felt a connection with her What do you mean ? I ask him and he lets out a sigh which concerned me for some reason . I had a feeling there was a reason behind his sigh and that he was keeping something from me that he was hoping to keep hidden and I was right but I never expected him to say what he said next . You know horses are therapeutic , right ? He asks me and I nod my head . 2/10 +10 Points Chapter 20 Breakfast With The … Yeah , I do Well , theyre also therapeutic to army vets and I guess Elsa sensed my PTSD just like I had sensed hers He says shocking me . Youve got PTSD ? I ask him and he nods his head . Its par for the course being a soldier , angel Really ? so , does that mean my dad and Brandon have also got PTSD as well ? Its highly possible , sweetheart , as soldiers we see things out there that are beyond the norm and we live a completely different life to everyone back home , take this place for example Tanner says as he looks around with a smile . Its so peaceful and serene here , even my own clubhouse is peaceful and calm compared to being over there where its chaotic , scary and its an adrenaline rush but at the same time its like were all walking on eggshells because you dont know when the next attack is gonna happen or if your life is gonna be over in the blink of an eye Sounds tough … I can see now why my daddy says the military isnt for everyone , I know I couldnt do it I say as I continue to make breakfast . Im not weak in any way , in fact , Im a very strong woman but that doesnt mean I can do what all of the men and women have done and continue to do for our country . Oh , I dont know , angel , I can definitely see you in an army uniform , amongst other uniforms of course Tanner says with a wink and I roll my eyes . Are you always this flirtatious , babe ? Only with my beautiful woman He says as he leans in and kisses my lips . Smooth , Mr Young , real smooth I like it when you call me Mr Young , it sounds sexy 3/10 Chapter 20 Breakfast With The … Urgh !! . This man . Maybe I should come up with a nickname for you then so that I dont have to call you it again Ill still like it , angel If you say so , handsome . +10 Point C I walked over to the fridge to grab a few things which required me to bend over and I didnt realise Tanner had a good view of my ass until I heard him whistling behind me . I turned my head and raised an eyebrow at him while he smirked as he licked his lips . Are you ok over there ? Oh yeah , Im perfect , angel He said and I chuckled as I stood back up . Tanners smirk didnt last very long however when my brother appeared out of nowhere along with the rest of my family and he smacked him on the back of his head . AAHHHH !! , dammit brother , why did you hit me ? Because you were ogling my sister , thats why Well , your sister is my woman , Brand Tanner groaned as he glared at my brother and rubbed his head . I dont care Brandon growls at him and I smile . Good morning , Ellie Bear My brother says affectionately with a smile as he comes over and kisses my temple whilst embracing me in a hug . Morning Brand , do you guys want some coffee ? Dont worry about that , sweetheart , Abby and I will sort that out , you just finish what you were doing What ? giving Tanner an eyeful ? My uncle Rage said earning a slap to the chest from my dad as well as glares from everyone 1/30 Chapter 20 Breakfast With The … in the room . Oh chill out you lot , Elena knows Im joking , dont you , sweetheart ? Yes uncle , I do ම +10 Points Brandon kisses my temple one last time before going over to the table with the guys while I set everything up and placed all of the food and drinks on it with the help of my step mother and my auntie . I sat down in between my daddy and Tanner and was peacefully eating my food when I almost choked thanks to the back and forth banter going on between my brother and my man . Whats with you breaking the habit of a lifetime and getting up early Viper ? I thought after all of the beer and bourbon you downed last night you wouldve been in bed until late Ive always been an early riser even after a late night , Brand , you know that Dont say that around my sister , Viper , youll disappoint her Brandon says and I almost choked on my drink . Dammit , Brandon Are you ok , angel ? Im fine I say as I glare at my brother who was smirking . Dont be so disgusting , Brandon What ? Im just saying no woman likes an early riser in the bedroom , kid Oh lord . Eat your breakfast and fill your mouth with food because right now its full of s ** t I say earning laughs from everyone at the table including my brother . Baby girl , Viper gave me this the other day My dad said whilst holding up the worn out cheque my mother had given Tanner . He said since your mother was using my bank account to try and buy him off , that it only seemed fair for me to have it but personally sweetheart , I think you should have it Why ? Well , I was thinking you could consider it as compensation after everything your mother has 5/10 +10 Points Chapter 20 Breakfast With The … put you through darling He says confusing me . But it was your account , daddy Technically yes but your mother and I were married which means whats hers was mine and what was mine is hers , so technically , this was her money as well My dad said whilst handing me the cheque and I felt sick looking at it , not just because of why she had written this cheque but also because of the dollar amount on it which is an insult if you ask me . Tanners worth so much more than a couple hundred thousand . What are you gonna do with it , kid ? Brandon asks me whilst shovelling a fork full of eggs into his mouth . I dont want it , its dirty money to me Im sure you can think of something , sweetheart Robyn says as she takes a sip of her coffee . I then looked up at Tanner who was looking down at me with his eyes narrowed and his lips pouted as he stroked his stubbly chin like he was also intrigued to hear what my answer would be . Have you got any money pots at the club to help anyone who may need help financially ? I ask him and he shakes his head . No , not really babe , everyones pretty much set when it comes to money … why ? Well , I was thinking of giving the money to someone who needs it more than me but who my mother would have a heart attack if she ever found out about it , like donating money to bikers whom she despises I say as my eyes narrowed to Brandon whose smirk returned while his eyes glittered with mischief and excitement . Ive got a perfect idea , kid Oh really ? and whats that ? I ask him feeling a little nervous to hear what hes gotta say but I wasnt expecting for him to say what he said next just because of who and what these men are . 6/10 Chapter 20 Breakfast With The … ම +10 Point Every year Tanner and I along with some of the other boys dress up as Santas and give out presents to kids who are less fortunate or who have got nothing or no one for Christmas Aww , really ? I cooed and Brandon nodded proudly while Tanner just blushed slightly . Yeah , the charity who runs it with the local orphanage arent able to do much for the kids on their own but we always step in and help with anything they may need including with things like donations Yeah , your man over there always gives the orphanage a huge cheque every Christmas Rage said and I smiled proudly at my boys . Thats so sweet of you guys I said as I cupped Tanners face and kissed his cheek before moving my lips to his ear . Dont be embarrassed , baby , I think its sweet , my big , strong biker is so good with kids I said with a smile and he smiled back at me but I felt a little stab in my heart because Ive got a man who is so good with kids and I cant give him any . Are you ok , kid ? Brandon asked sensing my sudden sad mood . Im fine I say with a forced smile . You should give this to that charity , Brand , they need it more than I do anyway I say and Brandon happily accepts the cheque . After breakfast , I cleared the table and did the dishes with the help of Robyn and my auntie who chatted amongst themselves while my mind remained on my infertility and whether or not Tanner would still want me when he finds out I cant have his kids . I didnt realise how lost in my thoughts I was until I felt a hand on my shoulder which shocked me out of them startling me quite a bite . Easy babe , are you ok ? I look up at Tanner and smile . Im fine 7/10 +10 Points Chapter 20 Breakfast With The … Are you sure ? because youre rubbing the colour off your kitchen counters , angel He says and I immediately stopped rubbing the counter . Oh Whats on your mind , love ? Oh nothing , I was just thinking about how sweet and satisfying its going to be when my mom finds out about the donation thats been made in her name to a kids charity I say and Tanner chuckles as he closes the space between us and wraps his arms around my waist . My girl is so evil He whispered huskily against my lips before kissing me and grabbing my ass with both of his hands . Tanner then pulled away and looked down at me with a curious look on his handsome face . Can I ask you a question , babe? Sure … what is it ? I ask nervously thinking he was going to ask me what was REALLY on my mind but thankfully , he didnt . Whats your moms deal with bikers ? why does she hate us so much ? I dont know I say with a sigh while rolling my eyes . I guess my mother has always seen herself as a Jackie Kennedy , Nancy Reagan or a Michelle Obama , you know someone who is rich , smart and classy who speaks proper and doesnt deal with the quote on quote riff raff of the world So , Im riff raff , huh ? He asks with a slight smirk and I smiled at him . We are , babe because Im with you in this biker world for as long as you wanna be in it Ill be in it until the day I die , love Then so will I I say while kissing Tanners lips as he smiles against mine . 8/10 Chapter 20 Breakfast With The … Im glad to see the apple didnt fall onto you when it fell from your family tree , angel How do you know it hasnt ? what if I suddenly turn into my mother one day ? I ask Tanner cheekily as he kisses the top of my head . © +10 Points That day will never come , baby because A ) youll never turn into that woman and I know that for a fact and B ) you love me way too much to ever turn against me Is that so ? Mmm hmm Tanner says whilst biting down on his lower lip . You want all of this just as much as I do , angel Oh my god . Someones clearly had one too many glasses of delulu juice this morning I say while once again rolling my eyes earning a sexy ass groan from Tanner . Dont roll your eyes at me again , Elena Why ? what are you gonna do if I dont listen to you ? I ask whilst biting down on my lower lip as Tanner pinches my chin and hovers his lips over mine . Youll find out tonight after our date if you carry on being naughty , my little angel Date ? what date ? I ask feeling a little shocked and confused but also really excited as well . Is he taking me on a date ?. Im taking you out tonight on our first date , dress sexy but also make sure youre warm as well , its gonna be a cold one Tanner kisses my lips before walking away leaving me feeling giddy for our date , our first date together as a couple .