Chapter 6

He left me no room to argue. I didn't want his help no matter how much I needed it. I was independent and strong headed I didn't cope well with taking handouts. Putting my cup in the sink I went in search for my child.

"Everleigh Thomas". I crossed my arms over my chest and raised my eyebrow. Church hadn't started yet and most of the guys were hanging around the bar area. My little monkey was sitting in her father's lap stuffing her face with chocolate. It surprised me that she had taken to him so well.

She giggled. "Blaze gave me chocolate". Shrugging her little shoulders, she continued to eat the chocolate buttons.

"Did he now. Well, I'm sure Blaze will have fun trying to put you down for a nap later". Sugar went straight to her head. It was a challenge trying to calm her down after she ate it.

"Asses to the table". Glaring at my dad he winked at me as he made his way through the back.

"Okay baby come with mommy".

"No I stay with Blaze mommy, I like him". She grinned turning her head her hand reaching up and pulling on his beard. "I like you". she whispered causing Blaze to smile a smile I hadn't seen in a long time.

"Everleigh come and get cleaned up".

"No I stay here". She pouted crossing her arms over her chest.

"Wow she has you down to a tee". Cage chuckled not helping the situation I was about to be in. She didn't throw tantrums much but when she did she blew the house down.

"Haven't you got church?". I glared pushing him away.

"Blaze a little help?". No way was he taking her in there not with the language they use and not with the things they talk about.

Watching him get to his feet he bent down to her level and whispered something in her ear. Something I couldn't hear. A grin spread over her face as she ran towards me cuddling my legs.

"Mommy Blaze said he'll take me on his bike later". Letting me go she ran off throughout the clubhouse.

"You what?".

"Calm down sweetheart we're bonding now keep your sweet ass close I won't be long".

Giving his back the middle finger, I smiled. He was trying to bond with her the best way he knew how.

"Who gave her chocolate?". My mom asked.

"Who do you think? Where is she?".

"Don't worry she's out back tiring herself out". She grinned. "Prospects are looking after her so go have a bath a chill out".

"I think I'll go check on her".

"Ava". Gripping onto my arm she stopped me. "Everleigh is safe she always will be now please go and have an hour to yourself. You look like you could be doing with it".

"Gee thanks mom". Kissing her cheek, I headed back to my room and did exactly what she said. Stripping out of my clothes I slipped into the tub my body relaxing as soon as the water hit my skin.

Leaning back, I closed my eyes enjoying the peace and quiet. My mom was right sometimes you just needed a little hour to yourself.

"Always have a bath with the door open?".

"Just because the doors open doesn't mean it's an invitation for you to come in". Opening my eyes, I couldn't help but lazily drag them over his body. He looked good just like he always did.

"You getting out anytime soon?".

"Nope".

"Gotta talk sweetheart".

"Do we really though? I said I was fine so-...."

"Mommy, mommy naked mommy. Blaze and mommy". Giggling she dipped her hands in the water splashing it everywhere.

"Everleigh baby calm down".

"Bubbles, bubbles. Mommy you got big boobies".

The laughter fell from his mouth as I turned my head trying to hold mine in. If I laughed, then she would think she's funny and repeatedly continue to say it.

"Papa, papa where's papa I go find papa". Running out the bathroom I heard her squealing and giggling as she went.

"Remind me never to give her chocolate again". Scratching the back of his head he took a seat on the toilet. "Crazy like her mother". He smirked causing me to give him the middle finger.

"Get out and get dressed we still need to talk and sort things out".

"I need to put Everleigh down for a nap". Grabbing a towel, I stood up wrapping it around my body and got out.

"I'll put her down you get dressed".

"You've no chance especially with how hyper she is just let me get her to sleep and then I'll come find you".

"You're not getting out of this babe. We're going to talk and you're going to tell me how I can help you".

"Fine Blaze whatever now get out so I can change". Shoving past him I didn't miss how he sneakily grazed my ass with his fingertips.

"Out".

After finding something to wear I took a seat on the bed and thought about what I was going to say to him. I couldn't refuse his help because I knew he wouldn't let me, but I was stubborn and regardless of how much I needed it I was going to struggle to accept.

Leaving the room, I made my way into the bar area my mouth falling open at what I saw. She was asleep in his arms and as soon as he saw me, he smirked.

How did he manage to get her to sleep as fast?

Walking towards me he stopped at my ear. "Never underestimate the power of daddy". Winking at me he took my baby to bed.

His words hit me hard cutting me like a knife.

Daddy.

He was her daddy, and she didn't have a clue. What was I doing? Managing to dodge everyone I disappeared outside. I needed to get my head straight, I needed to sort my life out if not for me then for her.