Chapter 7 Uncovering Years Of Lies . Elenas P.O.V. Im in a state of shock right now . This man , this huge , intimidating man sitting right in front of me is not only my mothers brother but hes my uncle as well . What the f ** k ?. How the f ** k ?. Why the f ** k ?. Why didnt my mother tell us she had a brother ?. I dont like my sister and if I ever see her again itll be way too f ***** g soon but I wouldnt deny I had a sister to my children if I had any , instead , Id explain to them that were not as close with each other as other siblings out there are , so it begs the question why my mother lied about being an only child ?. Ellie … Elena sweetheart , are you ok ? Brandon asks bringing me out of my thoughts . Yeah … Im fine , Im just confused , thats all Thats understandable Rage says and I look up at him . How are you our uncle ? I mean , Im … were white and youre … Hawaiian and so is your mother What ? no shes not I say with a nervous chuckle as I look between the two men who are looking at me with a sympathetic expression . But thats not possible , Brand , were white Actually kiddo , were biracial , were half Hawaiian , half white Actually , youre Italian , so technically , yeah youre white since Italy is classed as white territory 1/9 +10 Point Chapter 7 Uncovering Years Of … Rage said nonchalantly as I looked at him like what the f ** k ?. White territory ? what does that even mean ?. But this cant be possible , Brand , weve always identified as white and so has our mom Thats because your mom dissociated herself from her race and our people when she met and married your father What ? Why ? no , how ? how do you dissociate yourself from your race ? its who you are , you cant just change your ethnicity , its not like changing your hairstyle or changing your knickers for gods sake I say and the two men laugh . Thats true , princess but your mom did and for the last thirty years shes been living as a white woman and has managed to convince all three of her children that theyre also white as well Wow . I guess this kind of explains why so many of my friends would ask me if I was related to Dwayne Johnson when I was younger I say with confusion in my tone and on my face which quickly turned to anger as I turned to look at my brother . And you knew about all of this and didnt tell me ? I scolded Brandon who looked hurt at my tone but what he said next shocked the living s ** t out of me . I only found out after I had joined the Demon Kings MC after I had been discharged from the army … Wait , what ? youre in an MC ? and you left the army ? I ask Brandon who groaned in frustration whilst rubbing his forehead . One problematic issue at a time , baby He says and I roll my eyes as I gently cross my arms over my chest in a huff making sure not to cause myself any more pain . Fine 2/9 +10 Points Chapter 7 Uncovering Years Of … I say and Brandon sighs as he grabs hold of my hand and encases it between his . Yes , I knew and believe me , Ellie , I was just as shocked as you are when Rage told me about it , not to mention , I was pissed that our mom would lie to us and keep our maternal family away from us for all of these years but … Wait , weve got more family ? I ask interrupting my brother as I look over at Rage who shakes his head as a look of sadness takes over his face . My mom and dad died ten years ago , my father died from cancer and five months later my mother died from a heart attack … I told Monica and your father about it but that stubborn b *** h wasnt interested in coming to either of the funerals to say her final goodbyes to them , she also said that she didnt see the point in her children going either because you all had never met them , therefore , you didnt know them to say goodbye f ***** g heartless b *** h . I thought to myself whilst shaking my head . Wait a minute . Did you just say ten years ago ? Yes , I did , why? Because I remember mom and dad having a massive blow up ten years ago, it was the biggest fight theyd ever had in their entire relationship , well , that I knew of anyway I said as memories from that day came flooding back to me . Its not every day you get to see your usually cool , calm and collected , army veteran father and your very poised and elegant mother arguing with one another like they were enemies who despised one other and its also not every day that you get to see this same woman striking your father like she was David hitting Goliath or at least it wasnt the norm for me and my family . Do you remember what happened that day , kid ? Brandon asks me and I nod my head . Yeah , Id just come home from school when I saw them going at it like they wanted to kill each other , they were talking about someone called Lucas and Jolene but I cant remember exactly what they were saying because of how loud and fast they were talking , anyway , the argument came to a halt when mom slapped dad across his face and he told her he wanted a 3/9 +10 Point Chapter 7- Uncovering Years Of … divorce because he didnt want to stay married to someone who he described as being as cold and as dead as a slab of cod in a freezer I said causing the two men to laugh slightly. They never got divorced though because mom had threatened to keep me away from my dad if he even dared to file for divorce … I was only fifteen at the time and didnt doubt that she was being truthful about what she said That sounds like Monica alright , if manipulation wont work then gaslighting and threatening people will Aint that the truth . My mom is the queen of gaslighting , threatening and manipulation or at least she is with me . The reason why I say this is because I wouldnt have stayed with Tristan as long as I did if my mom hadnt stuck her nose in my business time and time again . It seems to me that your mom and dad were arguing over mine , princess because the two names youve just mentioned are the names of my mother and father What ?. Are you being serious ? I ask Rage and he nods his head whilst running a hand through his hair. Im also happy to hear that your father was giving your mother an earful about it because it wouldve hurt my heart even more if I found out my best friend was siding with his wife and agreeing with all of her dumbass decisions regarding our family and the MC Wait , whats my mom got to do with a motorcycle club ? I ask as I go to take a sip of my tea but I spat it back out again when Rage answered my question . Because your mom used to be a member of one , princess WHAT ? I spat out as my eyes widened in shock . My mom was a member of a motorcycle club ?. My PTA , HOA meeting , Real Housewives Of South Dakota wannabe cast member mother was a member of a f ***** g motorcycle club ?. 4/9 +10 Point Chapter 7 Uncovering Years Of …. Now , thats something I definitely wasnt expecting for him to say . Rage then explained his and my mothers life story to me from them being raised in and around the Demon Kings MC , as well as many other MCs right up until my mom started to grow a snooty and dare I say privileged attitude in her teens to her falling in love with my father and giving him an ultimatum to either stay and lose her and their children or leave the MC lifestyle behind and be with them . My uncle didnt say it but I knew deep down from what he had said that my mother had either blackmailed or emotionally manipulated my dad to leave by using their unborn children to tip the scales in her favour and that thought alone pisses me off because my dad is a sweetheart and it hurts my heart that this wench would do this to a man she reportedly loves . Your mother has always felt like she was better than us bikers and our lifestyle and shed always look down on us like we were the scum of the earth or rodents who didnt deserve to live , I dont know why because this life runs right through our family and has done for several generations , kid , its who we are … its in our blood including yours Well , I must have more of my daddys blood in me than I do my mothers blood because I love motorbikes , in fact , I love them so much that I secretly g ot my license when I was eighteen Youve gotta be kidding me ? did you really ? Brandon asks sounding shocked but also amused and proud of me as well . Yes , I did When ? When mom was on my ass about taking elocution lessons to be the perfect lady and the perfect wife for Tristan so that I wouldnt embarrass her or her friends I said whilst trying not to gag . Anyway , I agreed to go but only on the condition that she paid and that she gave me the money to give to the school but instead of going , I took the money to a local test centre which helped me take some lessons and get my licence , it was a sweet day when I got it but it was made even sweeter knowing that my mom had paid for it I say with a proud smile and Brandon laughs . Youre so devious and cunning , my princess He says while kissing my cheek and I smile . 5/9 +10 Points Chapter 7 Uncovering Years Of … Thank you And you were worried about bringing her around the club , it seems to me my niece would be a perfect little addition to the Kings , Brand What ? … you want me to join your club ? I ask Brandon sounding shocked and he nods his head . Yeah , I do , I want you to live near me , kiddo so that I can look after you and protect you I dont need protection , Brand say as I rolled my eyes in annoyance . If you had told me that seven years ago , I wouldve agreed with you , kid but now … now I feel differently He says and I look away while sighing knowing that hes right . Even I wouldnt have predicted my marriage to turn out the way that it did and if youd have asked me seven years ago who was more than likely to beat the other up out of me and Tristan then I wouldve said me not him . Hey , Im not trying to make you feel bad , Elena and Im certainly not trying to impose on your life because Id never do that , its just … for my own peace of mind , I need to know that youre with me and youre ok , do you understand me ? Brandon asks me and I nod my head . Have you got any questions for us , kiddo ? Brandon asks me and I nod my head . Yeah , Ive got one question for you guys , actually , Ive got two What is it ? you can ask us anything , sweetheart , anything you want Brandon says and I take a breath before asking them my questions . What I want to ask you guys is … whos this Viper guy ? and is he hot ? I ask with a smirk and Brandon groans while facepalming as Rage chuckles whilst shaking his head . What are you like , princess ? Oh come on , dont judge me , Im a soon to be divorcee , not a nun 6/9 +10 Points Chapter 7 Uncovering Years Of … I say and they both laugh . Several Months Later … They say that serenity isnt freedom from the storm but rather its peace amid the storm and I can honestly tell you that this is the truth . For the past few months , Ive been living a very peaceful and tranquil life and the only stress Ive suffered from was thanks to Tristan because at first , he refused to accept our divorce , as well as the divorce papers and then he refused to sign them so I had to get his mom involved hoping shed be able to help me out and she did but I didnt get the result that I wanted . What I wanted was for Tristan to sign the divorce papers without us seeing each other again but he told my lawyer that hed only agree to sign them if we did it face to face which I had no other choice but to agree with because I wanted this over and done with . Im currently on my way to my lawyers office and I had to get out early because my brother and uncle were determined to come with me for moral support but I knew deep down that they just wanted to come to get under Tristans skin which is the last thing that I want . I just want to get in and get out with no trouble , no drama and hopefully , no Brandy but Ive got a feeling that slippery , slimy little snake will be slinking around my lawyers office somewhere just waiting for an opportunity to strike . The sound of my phone ringing pulled me out of my thoughts and I smiled because I knew exactly who it was that was calling me . Good morning , my dear big brother and what a fine morning it is on this lovely summers day f ** k what type of day it is , Elena Jade Donovan , where the hell are you ? Yeah , hes pissed . Im on my way to my lawyers office to finalise my divorce WHAT ? why didnt you wait for Rage and me ? you knew we wanted to go with you Brandon asks sounding like a disappointed child which made me chuckle . Because Brandon , this is my divorce hearing , its not a Dave Chappelle gig We wouldnt have done anything , kiddo 1 Mmm hmm , I bet you wouldnt , do you think Ive gone deaf these past few months , Brandon ? I ask amused as Brandon responds sounding very confused . 7/9 +10 Peints Chapter 7 Uncovering Years Of … No , why ? Well because all Ive heard you and Rage talk about these past few months is about how youre gonna have so much fun tormenting Tristan and making sure our divorce hearing is as uncomfortable as possible for him I say and I swear I heard a shocked gasp on the other end of the phone . No , we werent we were just gonna look after you and protect you from him , thats all Well , I dont need protection , big brother … Tristans not gonna hurt me in a building filled with law enforcement officers , not to mention , Ive got two of your prospects here with me and thanks to you and uncle and the threats youve both imposed on them , they know better than to let anything happen to me , isnt that right boys ? I ask the two scared looking prospects who are sitting in the front seat as they nod their heads . Yes , maam They say in unison and I smile . See brother , Im fine and Im in perfectly good hands Ok , fine but make sure you call me the minute youre done and then we can go to your new home together Brandon says but I had other plans . Just go on without me , brother , Ive got some things I need to do first before I head home Are you sure ? He asks me and I nod my head . Yeah , Im sure Ok kiddo , Ill see you in a bit See you soon , brother Bye , kid I hung up the call and let out a nervous sigh as I felt the car come to a stop . Were here , maam One of the prospects said causing my nerves to spike . 8/9 +10 Poin Chapter 7 Uncovering Years Of … I looked out of the window and felt fear slowly creep into my stomach and my heart when I looked at the huge , corporate building but my fear was immediately replaced with anger and annoyance when I saw Tristan standing outside of it like he was waiting for me and he was dressed casually like he was going to a ball game or for drinks with his friends . What an i Thanks , boys I say as I get out of the car . Its time to get this show on the road and end this farce for good .