Page 21 of Ripper’s Property (Savage Knights MC: NW Chapter #4)
Ripper
“ I ’d like to give a toast.” King stands, tapping his whiskey glass with his spoon. The crowd quiets down and all eyes go to our president. The man who built this club and brought us together. Made us a family.
“I’d like to make a toast to my daughter and to my…
son.” I swallow hard as his eyes land on me.
“I just wanted to tell you both how proud I am of you. Rory, you’re the best kid a guy could ask for.
It’s been an honor, sweetheart, to be your dad, and I’m so happy you found someone who makes you happy.
But just remember, you’ll always be my little girl, and I’ll always be here for you no matter what. ”
She mouths I love you to him and he pounds his fist over the left side of his chest, mouthing it back.
“And Ripper.” He looks to me. “I’ve loved you like a brother since the day you saved my ass on the battlefield, and now, I get to love you as my son.
I couldn’t think of a better man for my little girl. She’s yours now, so take care of her.”
I nod. He can rest assured that his little girl will have the life she deserves.
“Let’s raise our glasses.” He holds his high. “May you both have a life filled with nothing but love and happiness. Cheers!”
I drink to that and turn to my girl. Her beautiful eyes are filled with tears.
“You good, baby?”
She nods. “I’m perfect.”
She is. She’s the most perfect girl I’ve ever known.
“Can I give you my present now, babe?”
She nods eagerly.
“You’re going to have to pack your bags tonight, because tomorrow we’re going on our honeymoon.”
“We are?” I’d told her that the club had shit going on with the other chapter and we had to put our trip on hold, but that was just my ruse to throw her off my scent.
“Yep. I’m taking my girl to Disney World.”
My princess nearly knocks me over, jumping into my lap, and hugging the breath out of me.
“Thank you, Ripper. You have no idea how much this means to me.”
“Like I said, babe. You don’t have to thank me. You just gotta love me.”
The blinding smile she hits me with burns through my soul. As long as she’s by my side, I will never want for another thing.