Total pages in book: 67
Estimated words: 63496 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 317(@200wpm)___ 254(@250wpm)___ 212(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 63496 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 317(@200wpm)___ 254(@250wpm)___ 212(@300wpm)
But he has secrets, and they go so deep he may never be free of them.
When one shows up unexpectedly, it might destroy everything he's struggled to build
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Pez:
Betrayal cuts the deepest when it’s someone who is supposed to have your back no matter what.
I handed in my cut to Diesel and left Tennessee in the dust.
I never imagined that following King to Kentucky would bring me to everything I’d ever wanted.
The problem is, Daphne is as wounded as I am. I have a history she doesn’t know. I’ll probably bring nothing but trouble to her door.
Yet, I can’t stay away. Even if she’ll be better off without me.
Daphne:
Mistake number one was getting married right out of high school—to a man who had very little good inside him.
Mistake number two was giving up my dreams for his success.
Mistake number three was allowing my best friend to get close not only to me but to my husband.
Now, I’m in my thirties and starting over as a single mom. I have no room for Eli in my life, but I can’t seem to walk away either.
Falling in love was never part of my plan for the future, but this man might be the answer to every dream that I thought I’d given up years ago.
Chapter 1
Pez
Two Years Ago
I round the corner of the damn subdivision where mine and Nora’s house is with a sigh. I’m in my truck, with my bike loaded behind me on a trailer. The damn thing broke down on me about an hour before I got home. I had to ride on the back of King’s bike—which fucking sucked—not to mention the fact that I’ll probably be raked over the coals by the brothers.
This was supposed to be a good evening. I’m coming home earlier than planned. I needed to talk to my woman tonight. King and I drove nonstop so we could get home earlier than planned. He didn’t want to be away from Gabby. Those two are attached at the hip. King’s leaving and going to run Gabby’s dad’s club, the Devil’s Blaze. He’s asked me to go with him, and I’m going to tell Nora tonight.
Nora is my old lady and we’ve been together for two years. I care deeply for her. She’s the first woman I’ve lowered my shields with. I’ve allowed her to see the real me. I’ll admit, I thought she’d cut me loose. It shocked the hell out of me when she told me she loved me. From that moment on, I’ve made it my mission to make that woman happy. The thought makes me smile. If she is happy—I’m happy. Her smile lights up my day. I’d do anything for her—which is why we live in this pricey-as-hell, upscale subdivision where you take a piss in the commode, look out the window, and see your neighbor in his bathroom doing the same damn thing. I hate it. Hell, I can’t even have a dog. It’s against the rules of the HOA. Still, she loves the damn place, so I deal. It’s not like I care. I have Nora and she’s in my bed at night. That makes it all worth it. She’s mine and I’m hers. I can make allowances for the things that I don’t like, when Nora’s my reward. I’ve always longed for a real home and relationship—something I’ve seen from afar and never experienced in my life until Nora.
I frown as I pull up and notice her Lincoln Navigator in the driveway and not in the garage where it stays when she’s home. I bought it for her for our anniversary this year. She’d been asking for it for a while. I’d been holding off. It’s not that I minded buying her a vehicle. This one just seemed over the top and expensive. I mean I’d already gone into debt for this house. I wanted some time to regroup the downpayment I had made. Adding a payment for a vehicle, along with the payment on this place sucked. The club makes good money, but I’m just a new member, so my portion isn’t phenomenal. I’m damn glad to be part of the club, though.
When Diesel found me, I was working as a bouncer. It wasn’t great money, but I have a record and it’s hard as fuck to get a good job when you have felonies on your record. I could pretty it up, but when someone dies and you’re to blame there’s no way of making that sound or look good. Diesel looked beyond that and gave me a job and a place to belong. King’s offering that, too. Yet, with his club there’s a need for me. I may have to start as a prospect like here, but he promised me a position once roles were established. That’s a big draw, because here, there are so many of the original members’ kids around, advancing will not be easy. I want a chance to prove my worth—to shape a club for the future. Plus, there’s a camaraderie with King that I’ve not had with the other brothers—not even Diesel. I like them all, but King and I grew up similarly. We understand one another. I respect the fuck out of him. I also see what he’s building with Gabby. That’s exactly what I want with Nora.