Ripper's Torment(45)

“Ripper knows the rules. No one is to touch you.”

Tears were falling down her cheeks at her words. Curse was looking into the room. “I love him. I wanted his touch. Please, he doesn’t want this. I asked him to keep it from Devil.” She raised her hand showing the ring he’d given to her. “We’re going to get married. Please, he’s always been there for me.”

“You’re the one who killed that guy out on the main road?” Curse asked.

She jerked toward him, shocked. Judi nodded her head.

“You’re sure about this?” Lexie asked.

“Yes, I love him. Please, nothing can happen to him.”





Chapter Thirteen



The blows were painful, and Ripper doubted he’d be able to see out of one eye by the end of the day. Fuck, this was not how he anticipated Devil finding out the truth. Judi deserved a lot more than this. He heard her screaming, and he only hoped that Devil didn’t kill him.

“I love her, Devil,” he said.

Another blow came to his eye. Collapsing to the floor, he took the strikes of his foot as he attacked his ribs. He protected himself as best he could. This was what he deserved. No one in their right mind would have touched her.

I love her. Protect her.

“I promised to protect her, and you fuck her. You piece of shit.”

He heard her screaming at Lexie to let her go. His brothers were looking at him in a mixture of disgust and sympathy. Ripper took everything, and then the blows stopped as Judi threw herself over him.

“Get away, Judi,” he said, not wanting her to risk herself while Devil was gunning for him.

“No, I will not let him kill you.”

“Lex, get her out of the way while I end this piece of shit. I trusted him with both of you, and now I’m going to get rid of him like the fucking animal he is.” Devil’s anger radiated out toward him.

Collapsing in a heap, Ripper accepted everything he gave.

“No, you’re not going to kill him. I love him.”

Finding the strength, Ripper got to his knees. His jacket was in the bedroom, but he would give everything.

“I love her,” Ripper said, moving around her so he was in front of Devil.

Another blow landed to his face, shoving him to the floor.

“Stop it,” Judi said, screaming. “Stop hurting him.”

She was picked up out of the way by Pussy. Something kicked in Ripper’s mind, and he got to his feet, grabbing Devil’s gun from his pocket. “You put her the fuck down now.” He turned back to Devil. “I love her. She means everything to me, and I will give up the club to be with her. For her, I will leave, never to return. I will take every beating and come back for more, but I will not give her up.”

“You’re fucking bluffing,” Devil said.

Handing Devil back the gun, Ripper reached out for Judi, tugging her into his arms. “I’ve asked her to marry me.”

Judi lifted her hand up showing everyone the ring. “I said yes. I love him. I don’t want anyone but him. Please, stop.” She was openly sobbing. “I was the one who told him not to say anything. I love him and will do everything to be with him. If you don’t want me around anymore I’ll leave with him and be happy doing so.”

“Prez,” Curse said, gaining his attention. “He covered up one of her kills. I believe him when he says he’s in love with her. He’s not touched any of the sweet-butts and will not go near any of the women.”

The tension could be cut with a knife. Ripper owed Curse far more than he ever thought.

“You’re going to marry her?” Devil asked.

“Yes.”

“If she didn’t demand silence, you would have told me what was going on?”

Ripper nodded, feeling the ache in his ribs. Devil must have cracked some, they hurt that much. “I’m not ashamed to be with her at all. She’s my world.”

They were silent for several minutes. “Then you get married today,” Devil said, after much silence.

“What?” Judi asked. “We can’t get married today.”

“You’re getting married today, and that’s the end of it.”

Ripper nodded. “I’ll marry her today.” He leaned down, kissing her neck.

“You marry today, and everything can be finalized at a later date with the paperwork.” Devil took the lead, walking down the stairs. The men, except for Curse, followed behind him. When they were gone, Ripper slumped against the wall, gasping at the pain.

“I’m so sorry,” Judi said, cupping his face.

“What do you have to be sorry about?” he asked, holding onto her side.

“If I’d listened to you this wouldn’t have happened. Shit, I’m so fucking sorry,” Judi said. “Please forgive me.”