Chapter 57

Lug Nut

After I made sure Ailee was upstairs I turned to Ace. We have seen plenty of violence in our lives. Hell, Merigold has regularly beat the shit out of the skanks.And it has never bothered any of us. I like knowing the ol’e ladies can defend themselves. Considering two have been attacked. But Ailee took it to a new level. She tortured Deb. I needed to make sure A e was good with what we saw. I can’t imagine it was easy watching his daughter inflict that kind of beat down.

I see Finn, Callen and Viper standing near Ace talking. Finn and Callen can answer any questions Ace and Viper may have. My job is to make sure Ace doesn’t use this as an excuse to walk away from Ailee. I place my hand on his shoulder “ You good, brother?” When Ace turns to me the look on his face surprises me. He is beaming like he just won the lottery and doesn’t have to pay taxes on it. I expected to see a little fear or disgust, possibly even outrage. But definitely not what looks like full blown pride.

“ I have never been better. I told you to take care of her but I can see she can handle herself just fine. Ailee is a little scary but with a whole lot of awesome.” Ace says smiling. He shakes his head “ I have known about the O’Sullivan family for years. Anyone who is smart would. Over the years I have heard stories of the infamous Ice Queen. I’ll admit I have been curious. And Brick told me a few things. It is different to see with my own eyes. And to know it is my own daughter. Wow.” he says. He is damn near screeching like a schoolgirl. Viper laughs “ I have to admit that Merigold and Speed are both badass in their own right but Ailee is lethal. I don’t want to face her wrath.”

It is good to see they aren’t put off by the ice queen. “ Ace, you still good with my plans for tonight?” Yes, I told him my plans not because I wanted his blessing. I had Cormac’s so I didn’t need anymore. I did it out of respect. Ace nods “ Yea, brother. You have shown me you have her best interest at heart. You support her no matter what. And I believe she will give you a run for your money. Just be good to her. She deserves it. And good luck. But I don’t think you are going to need it.” I clap him on the shoulder and tell him thanks.Viper, Finn, and Callen nod in agreement with Ace. I just hope they are right.

When Ailee comes down she is looking beautiful as ever in a navy blue sundress and her hair pulled up in a high ponytail. And it looked like she had dropped all of the ice queen. She walks over to us smiling. “ Are you ready to go?” I asked her as I pulled her to me. “ Aye. I just have to do one thing first.” Ailee says before going over to Ace. “ Da?” I know what she is asking. She wants to know he is ok with what he saw. Ace grabs her hands, folding his bigger ones over hers. “ Sweetheart, you are my daughter and I’m going to love you no matter what sides of you I see. All you did is show me you can handle yourself. Something I should have never doubted. I promise I’m not going anywhere. You go enjoy your date. I will see you tomorrow for lunch.” Ailee sniffles and smiles. I will da. I love you too.” It looked like she was going to hug him for a second before she backed off. I wonder what that is about. Ailee hugs all of us but I have once seen her do it to Ace once. I’ll have to remember to ask her about it. But that is for another time.

I take Ailee’s hand and lead her outside to my bike. This will be our first time riding together. I wanted to do it much earlier but with her being so sick I was worried she would be able to hold on. I helped her with the helmet I had custom made for her with some personal touches from Merigold. I got on first to hold the bike steady then instruct her how to throw her leg over. Once she is in place I tell her to make sure she is comfortable on the seat. “ Now lean forward a bit wrapping your arms around me and don’t let go.” I told her. I feel her press her chest to my back and I can already tell I’m going to ride with her often just to feel it. She slays her hands across my chest, raking her nails down my abs to my waist. She whispers in my ear “ Gladly” before nipping at my lobe. Ailee is going to make it very hard to keep my dick down on this ride if she keeps doing that.