Claimed by the Rogue Biker

A past ghost

~JADE~

I woke up to the sound of cackling fire.

I slowly opened my eyes and frowned when I saw Ryker’s figure hovering over a fire.

He had his jacket off, exposing the tattoos on one of his arms and I could see some peeking from inside his shirt.

Wait… why was I admiring him right now?

“You're awake” He uttered without sparing me a glance and I slowly sat up while glancing around.

We were in the middle of nowhere.

“Where are we?” I asked.

He glanced around then turned back to me.

“In the Atlantic ocean” He replied sarcastically and I glared at him.

“That wasn't funny”

“Wasn't trying to be, wildflower. If you think i am then that's your problem” He responded and I flinched at the sound of the nickname.

I used to love hearing him call me that but now, I hated it with every fiber of my being.

“Don't call me that and why are we in the middle of the woods? Shouldn't we be in the humans territory by now?” I questioned.

“I can't exactly carry a dead body through the border without being questioned, can I?” He asked and I frowned.

“I don't appreciate your sarcastic tone”

“Then stop talking and I won't have to respond to you” He replied and I glared at the back of his head before getting up from the pile of leaves he had placed me on.

“Where the f**k are you going?” He asked with a tired sigh.

“Anywhere that is away from you” I responded but just as I took another step, my head suddenly grew dizzy and I stumbled backwards, into Ryker's arms.

“Can you be careful?” He asked with a low tone and I spun around quickly to slap him across the face but he caught onto my wrist without blinking.

“Do not touch me without permission. I won't warn you again” I snapped and he rolled his eyes.

“Sure, I'll let you fell next time and potentially hit your head on the f*****g ground”

“Good” I replied as I pulled my wrist out of his hold and took a step back.

“You know what? Once your father has seen you safe and sound then you can go back to hating and ignoring me for all I care but you're under my watch now and I'll touch you if that means saving you” He uttered and I clenched my fist as I watched him walk back towards the fire.

“We are close to the border so sit your ass down and get warm. We'll leave soon” He told me without turning to me and I scoffed but did as was told because standing was making me dizzy.

“You'd have to change into fresh clothes too” He said to me after a while and I glanced down at myself.

I was covered in blood and would hate for my father to see me like this after so many years.

“First, we need to talk” I told him with a serious tone and he paused.

“I don't want you as a mate,” I said bluntly.

“Likewise” He responded and my Wolf whimpered but I lifted my chin and clenched my jaw.

“Good. Since we are on the same page then let's just reject each other and pretend it never happened” I stated and was greeted with silence.

Hadn't he heard me?

“I'll go first then. I…”

“Your father would kill me if he found out I rejected you and caused you pain, Jade” He stated coldly and I frowned.

“I'll let him know I forced you and…”

“Do you really want me to reject you that badly?” He asked, finally turning to me.

“No, please no Jade” My wolf pleaded and I clenched my fist.

“Yes, I want nothing to do with you” I replied coldly while keeping eye contact with him.

“Fine, I'll grant your wish only if your father agrees to it” He told me and I frowned.

“What if he doesn't?” I asked.

“Let's hope he will”

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Ryker stopped talking to me after that and I went into the bushes to change and immediately I was done, we headed straight for the border.

I had to sit at the back of his bike with a huge ass helmet on my head.

I tried my best not to hold onto him but he was a f*****g bumpy driver.

“If you don't want to go flying off this bike then you better hold onto me tightly” He said over his shoulder but I stood my ground and refused to hold him till he went over a speed breaker and I almost went flying.

I wrapped my arms around his waist and held him tightly. I felt him stiffen slightly but paid no attention to it.

What felt like hours later, Ryker stopped in front of a dive bar tucked between two run down buildings and its faded IRON HOWL neon sign flickering above the entrance.

Black motorcycles were lined up on the cracked pavement and I could hear the loud music and smell the cigarettes from where we were.

“Is my Dad here?” I asked as he turned on the engine.

“No, but he asked me to check something out before we head to the club house” He told me as he climbed off.

I followed him in and almost immediately, every eye turned towards us but my focus were on the girls openly f*****g or sucking off some men at the corner.

What in goddess name did I walk in on?

“VP is back!” Someone hollered and the rest followed, including the ones that were being sucked off.

I turned away from the scene as I followed silently behind him.

“What did you bring for us VP? Is that a new Chick?” Someone asked in the crowd.

“And who might this lovely thing be?” A huge bulky man asked. He had the same jacket as Ryker had one and a s***h on his face that made him look extra rugged.

He reached out to grab my hand but Ryker immediately grabbed onto his wrist.

“That's Prez 'daughter, D.O. Don't touch her unless you want to get slapped” Ryker muttered before pushing the man's hand away.

The man's eyes widened as he stared at me.

“You're Prez’ princess? Hey everybody, Prez Princess is here!” He announced and almost all the guys rushed towards me.

I hated it, I hated the attention so much.

“You're more beautiful than i had imagined”

“Is that your real hair? Very sexy”

“Brian, are you dumb? How can her hair be natural? it's bright red”

I opened my mouth to speak but the voice that spoke up next sent shivers I hadn't felt in a while run down my spine.

“Ryker, you're back. I missed you”

With a racing heart, I slowly turned towards the voice and the blood drained from my face as I watched her wrap her arms around Ryker's with that same innocent smile from years ago.

What… What was Sienna doing here?

As if feeling my stare, she turned towards me and my world stopped as soon as our eyes connected…