Big King POVWith things finally settled between Joker and me, I head toward the door, ready to call everyone back in. We have a lot to update Joker on, especially regardin' the situation with the cabin. We need to handle this before it gets too late.“Come on, everyone,” I call out, tryin' to keep the urgency out of my voice. I glance over at King, but he just shakes his head, a smirk playin' on his lips.“I think ya might want to hold off on church for a minute,” King says, amusement lacin' his voice.I narrow my eyes, feelin' my patience startin' to fray. “Now what? Does this shit ever end?” I follow his gaze to where Ebony is standin'. She’s got that bright, mischievous smile on her face, the one that tells me she’s up to somethin'. I know that look all too well.“What the hell have you done now?” I demand, already bracin' myself for whatever’s comin'.“Nothing!” Ebony snaps, shootin' a glare at King, who just laughs in response.King holds up a piece of paper, his grin widenin'.
Robyn POVThe club is in chaos, but that’s nothing new. From what I’ve overheard, Queenie’s been shot in the side, Honey’s been roughed up pretty badly, and one of the Prospects is dead. The place is filling up with members, their families, and anyone else seeking refuge from whatever’s about to go down.I’ve kept my distance from Big King, figuring he’s got enough on his plate without me adding to it. Instead, I head to the kitchen, trying to find something productive to do. Rose and a few other women join me, and soon we’re all busy prepping food, because if there’s one thing that can keep a biker gang going through a crisis, it’s a solid meal.As I chop vegetables, my thoughts keep drifting to my dad. He’s been MIA for over an hour now, and no one knows where the hell he is. Big King was ready to send out search parties, but I told him not to bother. Knowing my dad, he’s probably holed up somewhere, stuffing his face. That’s just his way—chaos or no chaos, the man doesn’t miss a me
Robyn POVAs I watch him go, I can’t help but smile. My dad may be a complete mess, but he’s our mess. And in this crazy world, that’s all that matters.After watching my dad walk off, still proudly clutching his steak, I shake my head and head back to the kitchen. The smell of cooking meat and simmering sauces greets me as I step inside, a welcome distraction from the chaos outside. Rose and the other women are still hard at work, and I jump right back in, chopping vegetables and stirring pots. The rhythm of the kitchen has always been comforting, a small bubble of normalcy in the middle of the mayhem.But even as I work, my mind keeps drifting back to my mum. The way she stormed off, the anger in her eyes—it’s clear she’s at the end of her rope. My dad’s antics might have been amusing to everyone else, but to her, they were the final straw. I can’t blame her. Being kidnapped, even if it was with the best intentions, isn’t something anyone should have to put up with.As I finish chop
Big King POVWe’ve discussed our plan, and now that the women and children are safe and eatin', it’s time to take action. I lead the guys through to the shootin' range, grabbin' guns and handin' them out.“Have ya considered what happens if, even after we kill some of Cook’s men, Cook keeps protectin' him?” One of the guys asks, his voice laced with concern.“Then we keep goin' 'til Cook’s the last man standin',” I reply, my voice firm. “We can’t afford to sit around and wait. They’ve crossed the line by attackin' our women. The men stayin' behind will cover all the doors of the club and the gate, makin' sure no one gets in.”I step out into the open where the bikes are parked. I haven’t had a chance to check if my main bike is even in workin' condition after the last mess—it’s low on my priority list right now. As I glance at Joker, I consider tellin' him to stay back, but I know it would be a waste of breath. He’d laugh, ignore me, and follow alon' regardless. The last thin' I need
Big King POVHours pass, and the bar slowly empties out, the Chrome Gods retreatin' to their homes or the back rooms. It’s a waitin' game now, but I know it’s only a matter of time before Cook shows up. He’s too arrogant to stay away, especially if he thinks he can regain control.Finally, just as the sky starts to darken outside, the door swings open, and in walks Cook. He looks smug, like he owns the place, not realisin' the storm he’s just walked into.The moment he steps through the door, all eyes are on him. He freezes, his confidence falterin' as he takes in the scene—the guns, the new leadership, and the clear disdain in our eyes. He’s just walked into his own funeral, and he’s too late to turn back now.“Well, well, look who decided to show up,” Joker says, standin' up with a wicked grin. “We’ve been waiting for ya, Cookie.”Cook’s eyes dart around, searchin' for an escape, but there isn’t one. He’s trapped, and he knows it. The room is silent, heavy with the promise of violen
Big King POVI’m eager to get back and let everyone know that it’s safe. At least for now. I leave that to the guys—King can handle the church, and I’ll figure out Robyn.I climb off my bike, walk straight through the crowd, and head directly to my room. When I try to open the door, I find it locked.“Robyn, it’s me,” I call out, knockin'. I hear movement inside, like she’s throwin' things around. “Robyn, can you open the fuckin' door?” I shout, waitin' for her to face me.I have no idea what I’ve done, but I have a feelin' Skyla has said somethin'.“If she’s cryin', ya dead,” Joker glares at me.“She was fine when we left! For fuck’s sake, Joker, I wasn’t even here to upset her.”How is this my fault?“Robyn, open the fuckin' door!” I bang again.“Because shoutin' will make her smile,” Joker sneers. I hear the lock click. I step in quickly, close the door behind me, and lock it, ignorin' Joker’s shouts to let him in.She’s not crying, but she’s furious. I almost laugh—she looks so co
Big King POVI know he had a lot of shit. When he transferred there, he took a step back quickly. He only put in effort when Queenie took over his class. Before that, he would come home angry as hell 'cause people said he didn’t belon'.“Ya really want her in a place like that? It might be far away, Dad, but it’s got no links to the club. It means she won’t walk in and be seen as the Prez’s princess daughter who deals with illegal shit and shouldn’t be there.”“Fine, I’ll speak to her and let her know I’m okay with it.” When he puts it like that, I feel awful for tryin' to get her to go to the one here.“She needs a chance to find her own identity, away from the clubs. The freedom to, as much as ya won’t like it. fuck random guys without them fearin' you or me showin' up with half the club to slaughter them.”His words make me nod, and I look at where Ebony is currently sittin'. “She’s no longer my little girl,” I sigh and rub my face. “When the fuck are you and Queenie havin' kids?”
Robyn POVI feel awful. Growing up, I knew my parents tried to shield me from their arguments, but this was something I never knew about. And now, I’m angry at my mom for making it seem like my dad wouldn’t give up the clubs for her and me when she knew he had. He gave it all up, and she cheated. I don’t care if it was part of Don’s plan. She had a choice, and she actually went through with it.She made my dad give up so much of himself, then cheated, like his sacrifices meant nothing to her.“Don’t tell ya mom, Princess. I didn’t want ya to know, and ya shouldn’t have been told,” Dad says, looking at me seriously.“She’s filing for a divorce, Dad,” I say, still in disbelief that she cheated and then lied to me about him.“I figured she would. What happened between us is between us, not you. So don’t brin' it up with her—it’s our issue, not yours.” He looks at me, and I can’t help but laugh bitterly.“How is it not my issue? She lied to me, Dad.”Big King steps in, kissing my cheek. “
Caleb’s POVThe roar of the bikes fills the air as we pull up to the clubhouse. It’s been months since the twins were born, and life hasn’t slowed down for a second. I park my bike and glance over at King, who’s smirking like he’s already a step ahead of me. He probably is. He’s been in a good place lately—focused, lighter even. It’s strange to see after everything, but I can’t complain. He’s my brother, and for the first time in years, it feels like we’re truly in sync.The twins have turned our world upside down in the best way. Queenie’s been handling everything like a pro, balancing the chaos of our family with the chaos of club life. Baby Caleb is toddling around like he owns the place, and the twins, Ruby and Daisy, are always keeping us on our toes. Life is full, and though it’s overwhelming sometimes, it’s everything I didn’t know I wanted.I step off my bike and stretch. King does the same, then glances at me with a grin. “Ready for today?”“Yeah,” I reply, though my voice fe
King’s POVIt’s been two months since we found out Queenie was having girls—twins. Two months of chaos, laughter, and a whole lot of learnin'. Sittin' on the clubhouse steps with a cup of coffee in my hand, I let my thoughts drift. Life feels different now. Better, maybe. Calmer. Though “calm” isn’t exactly the word I’d use to describe this club or my family.I’ve been spendin' more time with Kian. It’s something I should’ve done years ago but never did. I was too wrapped up in myself, in the club, in provin' I was the best choice for Prez. Kian was always just the kid in the background. Now, I see him for who he is—a sharp, thoughtful kid with a wicked sense of humor. He’s not a biker, not in the traditional sense, but he’s found his place here. He’s good with numbers, helping with the financial side of things, and he’s got this way of readin' people that reminds me of his mom.He’s been givin' me shit lately, though. “Finally realized I exist, huh?” he joked a few weeks ago when I i
Queenie’s POVSix months. It feels like a lifetime ago and yet just yesterday that everything changed. Lying here waiting for the woman to do the scan, I watch King and Caleb as they stand together. The sight makes my heart swell in a way I never thought possible. They’re so in sync now, their bond stronger than it’s ever been, and it’s a relief to see the tension that once lingered between them completely gone.King laughs at something Caleb says, and it’s such a genuine, carefree sound that I find myself smiling too. I still can’t believe how far he’s come. The darkness that used to grip him so tightly seems to have loosened its hold. It’s not gone entirely—I doubt it ever will be—but it’s no longer the thing that defines him. He’s lighter now, freer, and seeing him like this makes me love him even more.We’ve been staying at the club more than the cabin these past few months, something I never thought I’d be okay with. When King first suggested splitting our time between here and t
CalebShe’s a menace. A complete and utter menace. But God help me, I can’t resist her, not when she’s looking at me like that. The way she bites her lip and presses against me, whispering my name like it’s a plea and a command all at once—I’m a goner.Her lips are on mine, hot and demanding, and my hands move instinctively, sliding over her to feel the warmth of her skin. She’s soft, all curves and fire, and I’m reminded just how good it feels to have her like this. Like she’s mine. Like there’s no one else in the world.“Queenie,” I murmur against her mouth, trying to find some semblance of control. My hands tighten on her waist, holding her still as she grinds against me, her body determined to undo whatever resolve I have left. “We’re going to be late for everything, you know that, right?”Her laugh is breathless, filled with mischief. “Worth it,” she says again, her voice low and teasing, and it’s all the encouragement I need.Flipping her onto her back, I pin her beneath me, my
Queenie POVI wake up wedged between Caleb and King, feeling the weight of yesterday pressing on my chest. My mind replays everything in vivid detail, questioning every moment. If I hadn’t fought, would Delcote have still searched me? Or was it all just a punishment for not complying? He left me with my phone, almost as if he wanted me to panic.Then there’s the question of whether kicking his seat and enraging him had been a smart move. Sure, it made him stop, and that gave them the chance to find me—but did I escalate things? My thoughts spiral until I glance over to Caleb Jr.’s crib and notice it’s empty. My heart skips a beat as I sit up in a panic.“Rose and Maz have 'im,” King mutters groggily beside me. His voice is thick with sleep, and he doesn’t even open his eyes. “He woke up around half six, wanted to play, so they took him.”Relief washes over me as I let out a long breath and flop back down beside him.“How are ya feeling?” he asks quietly, turning his head to look at me
King’s POVAs we leave the hospital, the nurse hands me a printout of the ultrasound. The blurry black-and-white image of two tiny figures takes my breath away. Twins. I stare at it for a moment, the reality sinkin' in. This wasn’t how I imagined gettin' 'er checked would go, but here we are. Sliding the picture into my jacket pocket, I pull out my phone and shoot a quick message to Rose, askin' 'er to grab the portable crib and a bag of essentials from the cabin. “We’re stayin' at the club tonight,” I explain to Caleb and Queenie, who both nod in agreement.The ride back feels heavier, quieter, as if we’re all lost in our thoughts. Queenie holds onto Caleb, her grip tighter than usual, while I keep glancin' over to make sure she’s okay. The wind whips around us, but the silence between us speaks louder than anything.When we finally arrive at the club, the warm light spillin' from the windows feels oddly comfortin'. The moment we walk through the doors, Queenie makes a beeline for ba
Caleb’s POVAs we step out of the club, Honey’s voice cuts through the cool night air. “Why is Delcote back in town?” she asks, her casual tone sharp against the tension bubbling inside me. She leans casually against her car, her eyes narrowing as she looks at us. “I saw his car near the college earlier today.”Her words feel like a punch to the gut. I stop dead in my tracks, turning to meet King’s gaze. His expression mirrors mine—panic mixed with raw anger. His fists clench at his sides as his jaw tightens.“What did ya just say?” King growls, his voice low and dangerous.Honey raises an eyebrow, sensing the change in the air. “I saw his car near the campus,” she repeats slowly, looking between us. “What’s going on?”Before either of us can answer, Dad stops behind us, his voice booming as he barks orders. “Rose! Maz!” he calls out and I see them coming to the door. “Keep the baby with you. Don’t leave the club for anythin'. Got it?”Rose’s arms tighten around baby Caleb instinctive
Queenie’s POVThe end of the workday couldn’t come fast enough. I step outside, shivering as the cool air nips at my skin. My eyes scan the parking lot, but there’s no sign of King’s bike or Caleb’s. My brows furrow in confusion. They said they’d pick me up—didn’t they?I wait a few minutes, pacing slightly, trying to keep warm. Pulling out my phone, I dial Caleb first. No answer. I try King next, but it goes straight to voicemail. A frustrated sigh escapes me, and I glance up and down the street. No way am I waiting. I begin walking, deciding it will be quicker than waiting if they have totally forgotten me.The walk home feels longer than it should. My feet ache from a long shift, and the chill in the air creeps through my jacket. I forgot my purse at home this morning, so no money for a taxi or bus. Just me and the quiet streets.The faint sound of an engine behind me draws my attention. I glance back, squinting under the dim glow of a streetlamp. A patrol car slows, rolling up bes
King POV“I don’t want it,” Caleb mutters after a beat, his voice low but firm. Everyone stares at him, stunned. “I didn’t bring up that shit to get a shot at taking over. Right now, I don’t want it. I don’t want to be stuck here constantly, not when Queenie…” He trails off, realizin' he’s said too much.“Not when Queenie what?” Ink’s sharp tone cuts through the tension like a knife.Caleb sighs heavily, his hands runnin' through his hair. “Not when things are finally settlin' down. I don’t want to be tied 'ere and have 'er back at the cabin, never seein' each other.”Dad’s expression hardens. “Then why the fuck bring it up if ya didn’t want to take over?”I groan, hatin' the way this is spiraling. “He didn’t bring it up to take over,” I snap, tryin' to shield Caleb from the risin' tension. “He told Queenie, and Queenie told me. I asked him about it—he wasn’t plannin' on makin' it public.”My dad glares at both of us, frustration clear.Before he can argue I talk again. “Even if he di