She still infuriates me. It’s just… different. – Chance
Karan looked at the clock and knew that it was nearly time for her favorite daytime show.Chance vs RyeIf anyone was keeping score, Karan was sure that Rye was winning.Grabbing the tablet, she changed the cameras to the employee backdoor and back hallway. Then she went back to her lunch and her latest homework. Right on time, the alarm chirped.She turned to watch the little squares. Admittedly, she missed Werewolf and his commentary. Today she had Jax from Pop’s Place.He might get a kick out of her favorite show too. Karan didn’t know him and therefore did not know if he would keep his mouth shut.Reaching behind her, she closed her door to the reception area. Then she picked up her cell phone and acted like she was on a personal call. As Chance and Rye stood by the backdoor, Karan turned on the audio.“-insist on us meeting here every day?” an exasperated Rye asked.“Damn good quesHow much of a culture shock was the weather? – JoannaFor most of her life, or at least what she could remember, Rye had lived in the South. The winters were mild. Summers were long. Snow was scarce.In the month that she had been in Ridgeview, she had seen more snow than ever before. The first few days that the daycare was open, there was a terrible storm. The natives all called it a nor’easter.But even the natives all said that it was worse than usual.After her first week, Rye had splurged and bought a secondhand quilt at the local thrift store. She should get herself a better coat. The old thin jacket that she had was not even worth putting on most days.But she was saving every penny she could for a new car. Her biggest fear was that her old Volvo would die on the side of the road. If that happened, who would she call? What would happen if she had Michael with her?Sleep had finally pulled her under as she thought about these and caused her to have fitf
That’s the deal. I get a blowjob; you get your heat back. – John Erik“Chance.” Karan knocked on his door. He looked up at the upset woman standing in the doorway. “What’s wrong?”“Bear is sending Jax over. I need you to go take care of something.”Yeah, something. He was pulling into the Tuscan Place apartments. If there was a worse place to live, he didn’t know of it. After parking his bike near a melting snow pile, he went up the icy steps outside the Italian inspired building. Why was there no salt on these steps?On the landing he pulled out the keys that Karan gave him from his front jeans pocket. Two keys. An old Volvo key and a house key. Hell, even he had more keys on his keychain. Bike key, room key, house keys to his mother’s condo and siblings’ houses. Two keys. What woman only had two keys?Chance approached the door only to discover that it was slightly open. He pulled the gun out from the back of his waist band. As soon as Karan told him where
I’ve never seen you so lost around a woman before. It’s entertaining. – MiaKaran walked into the classroom and watched the happy four-year-olds. They were playing a game where they were jumping and spelling simple words. She laughed as Rye misspelled car with an E at the end. The kids corrected her, and she took her punishment of doing three push-ups as the kids spelled out the word correctly. “Miss Rye?” Karan said as she stood back up. Rye smiled over at her. “Mr. Chance needs to speak with you in his office.”Rye nodded. “Miss Cora, can you get the snack box?” She asked her assistant. “If you guys are good, Miss Cora will read you a story. First table, go get your water bottles and sit down in your spot in the circle. Second and third tables follow.”All twelve of her students did as she instructed. Knowing that she was leaving them in capable hands, Rye left her classroom and headed downstairs. She crossed the common room and knocked on his open door. The
I am trying to help you, Donna Leigh. You have to take your medicine. – AnthonyRYE’S MEMORIESLeigh Anne was spooned around Rye in the twin bed. They shared the room with two twin beds with their mother. Her cousin had offered a place to stay under two conditions. No more drugs.Donna Leigh had to take her medication. Anthony thought that it was simple and straightforward. He even arranged for rehab. Paid for it out of his own pocket. Thirty days in patient. The rest of the program was outpatient. Both girls were doing good in school. Not only was Leigh Anne going to school, but she was also passing all her classes. With all the classes that she had missed, and without any transcripts, they had tested her and placed her in eleventh grade. They did the same with her younger sister who was also placed in the eleventh grade, in all honors classes.Honestly, Anthony had been surprised that Ryanne had remained on track with her classes. He knew that she ha
I was in the Coast Guard for thirty years and I own more useless shit. – LawLaw waited until Chance got back and then went to the home improvement store. He bought ten moving boxes and a roll of bubbles. Although he had not seen much while he was sitting there, he decided that he could go back for more if needed. Mainly the little bubbles. He liked popping the little bubbles. He learned long ago, it’s the little things in life that make it worthwhile.He got back and Chance had emptied the kitchen cabinets. The man had been in a bad mood before Law left. But now, he was downright pissed. Law had known the man for a little over a year, and during that time, he had never seen Chance angry like this.They had drunk together. Partied together. Been each other’s wingman. Had even fought with each other from time to time. Overall, the man was laid back and easy going. Law had quickly learned that there were dates that were harder for the younger man. After one
Dad, I really need you right now. This is not a talk I want to have with momma. – ChanceHaving heard the motorcycle pipes, Alana opened her front door before Chance even knocked. Her loose shoulder-length black hair had silver strands that she refused to cover. With five children and three times as many grandchildren, she felt as though she had earned every one of those gray hairs.Her deep blue eyes could already tell that something was wrong. It was in the way his shoulders were hunched and his head hung low. She had not put on any makeup that day and her bare lips curled into a sympathetic smile. Dark gray fleece pajama pants with multicolored hearts graced her long legs. An oversized shirt with a Disney princess on it covered her braless chest and slight pudge. The socks on her feet did not match each other, or anything else that she wore. He grinned at her feet as he closed the door behind him.“Nice socks.” Chance said kissing her upturned cheek. Alana squeez
Out of all my boys, it’s TJ that I worry about the most. – AlanaAbout thirty minutes later, the mother and son were at the kitchen table. Nachos, tacos, beans, rice, salsa, guacamole and sour cream were laid out between them. Alana was finishing up the margaritas in her blender as Chance started eating his quesadilla. “Okay, you have food and alcohol. Spill.” Alana said sitting down and pouring two small tumblers that were already salted.He finished off his beer and accepted the margarita. “She-"“Give her a name.” At his scowl, she merely shrugged. “Make one up.”“Duchess.” Chance said with a sneer. Alana nodded at him and fixed herself a taco.“Duchess told me that I took whatever I wanted, to hell with the consequences.”She had already heard all of this but did not rush him. It was his story. He should be the one to tell it.“Said that I didn’t know anything about the women I was with. Probably did not even know their name. I told her that my partners left well satisfied.”“Du
I’m telling you true, the woman who catches that man isn’t going to want him. And he’s not going to know what to do about it. – NessieNessie was still in Scotland after her grandmother had died. She was the one who typically kept track of the occupied rooms. And ran the kitchen at the clubhouse and oversaw the ordering for the kitchen at the daycare. Zee, one of Nessie’s full-time employees, was currently doing the clubhouse. Karan was taking care of the daycare. When Chance had told Karan that Rye would need a place to stay, she called Zee. By the time her shift ended, all of Rye’s apartment had been packed and moved to the clubhouse. Karan took her to the clubhouse and got her a key to her room. After showing her around, Karan made sure that she knew how to get back to town from the Shack. Before Rye left to go to the hospital, Karan gave the hours that the kitchen was open and asked that she have breakfast with her and her fiancée, Cookie, in the morning.Rye then went and spe
I’m very good at being Sophia. I just don’t like being her. – ShilohThe door to the Shack opened and a large group of men in suits entered with a woman in the middle of their pack. As they moved through the building, the men moved off and took up positions around the large space. The woman stopped in front of Pagan who wrapped her up in his arms.“We’re going to get them back.” She quietly promised.“I know.” Pagan whispered against her neck.She pulled away from him and pressed a kiss to his lips before she turned in his arms. “Werewolf, what do you know?”“They were taken by Aranya. We know where their president is.” He answered.She spoke in Italian, and six men stepped towards Werewolf. “Tell them.”Werewolf nodded and pulled up the map on his tablet. He explained where the Aranya clubhouse was located and what he knew of the buildings. “Don, with your leave?” Nico asked and Sophia nodded.“Yes, bring him to me.” The men turned to leave. “Nico," Sophia warned, "do not spill any
Mother, I’m not sure who you think you are but let me assure you who you are not. – SophiaNico leaned over and spoke softly in Sophia’s ear. “Do not let her take hold again. You are in charge of her. You control her.”Sophia nodded and gave him a small smile. She needed the reminder. Shiloh only had to be Sophia for a little while longer. They were winning the last few hold outs over to their side. There were a few that her mother still had convinced that it should be her stepson to take the position.With Sophia at his side to make it legitimate.Otherwise, he was just another son of just another capo. Elizabeth did not want to admit that she had moved down the ranks of the family. When she had first married Joseph, he had been second in line to the throne. His older brother and wife were both killed only a few weeks after Joseph had married Elizabeth.Joseph would be the next to lead the family. But then, the inner war took place and Joseph was caught in the crossfire. His father,
I don’t give a damn how it’s done. I just want it done. – PaganPagan was hammering out his frustration along with the hot metal on the anvil. It was the second day of the meeting with the family, and he was missing his wife.He couldn’t help the smile that crept across his face when he thought of Shiloh as his wife.When it was confirmed who her family was, he understood why she did not want anyone to know that they were married. Until everything was settled, it could put him and his girls in danger. He didn’t understand everything about her family, but he knew it worked like the Saints.They had a family leader and CEO of the company. Shiloh was Nonno’s only living heir and should take his place. Be the next CEO. But it was not what she wanted.She would do it out of duty and obligation. And Pagan was certain that she would be good at it. Shiloh had a good mind for business and could lead the family and business with very little effort. But her heart was n
If it goes well, you will never have to use your old name ever again. – NicoPagan loved waking up in the morning with Shiloh in bed with him. Most mornings, he woke up with her sucking on his cock. Or his balls. Or moving between the two.This morning was no different. He moaned as his hips thrust up and she took him all the way down to his base.“Fuck, babe.” Pagan growled.She hollowed her cheeks and bobbed up and down on him. His hands fisted in her hair and guided her as she bobbed, and he thrust. Pagan pulled her off him and towards him for a kiss.“I need in you.” He said between kisses.Her hands moved to his shoulders as she moved up his body. He sat up and wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her close. Shiloh wrapped her arms around his neck and legs around his waist. Moving his mouth to her neck, Pagan guided her onto his cock. “Pagan.” She sighed as his head pressed against her folds, sliding into her slickness. He growled again
I love you, Shy, but if you say you’re going to wear a white dress, I’m calling bullshit. – GertieSaturday after they got married, Shiloh went with some of the other ladies to a bridal shop. Surrounded by so much white and ivory, she and Gertie stood out. They looked at each other and shared a smile before they both busted out laughing.“Yeah…” Karan smirked. “I don’t know if we’re going to find anything for Shiloh here.”“Yes, we will.” Rye assured her as she walked towards the back of the large warehouse style store. The rest of the women all shrugged and followed her back. They weaved their way through racks and racks of gorgeous white, ivory and pale pink wedding gowns. There were large and puffy ones, others that were slim and fitting. And there were yards and yards of skirts, hundreds and thousands of beads. Satin, silk, taffeta and tule.Several of the women stopped to admire a gown or dress here and there. Mia pulled one out and held it in front of her.
I won’t even tell Toad. I’ll just tell him that we got the marriage license. – PaganPagan and Shiloh walked into the Shack holding hands just like they always did on Church nights. Ashlyn ran towards Priscilla to show the teen the new outfit. Alyssa headed for Athos to try to con him into a ride. Pagan was never sure if she was going to try for a ride on the bike, or a horse.Nessie looked at the couple as they came through the door from her usual table between the pool tables and the couches. She grinned at them, and Pagan headed towards her having learned not to avoid her. Nessie always knew way more than she should and said that the ghosts talked to her.Pagan had seen the poltergeist activity. Heard her say things about people that very few knew. “It looks good on yeh.” Nessie grinned at Shiloh. “What?” she asked quietly.“A new last name.”They both were quiet as they stared at her.“Yeh’ll not hear it from me. It’s not me place. We can put it
This is just for you and me. The other wedding will be for our girls. – Shiloh Shiloh walked into the front office of the fab shop and did not miss the loud annoyed sigh from the woman behind the counter. Pagan had told her about Carrianne and admitted that if it wasn’t that she was so freaking efficient, he would certainly fire her.But she kept the shop stocked with the iron and other metals that they needed. The other supplies and equipment were never low. Water and sports drinks were always on hand in the coolers and protein bars on the shelves. Project schedules were laid out with monthly, weekly and daily time allotments. Custom jobs were priced and bid for a hefty profit while not discouraging the buyer. Phones were answered when they had to be, although she preferred emails. And those were responded to within a business day at the most.Pagan knew that she did most of her work while she was at home, and he had no problems with it. Carrianne had told him onc
Most people make the mistake of overcooking the lasagna. – NicoOn the second Saturday of the new year, Nico invited himself over to teach the girls how to make authentic Italian lasagna. He showed up with almost all the ingredients that they would need. As he mixed up the pasta dough, he explained everything to the girls. Pagan and Shiloh sat at the table watching them. “Daddy always just thaws out the lasagna and puts it in the oven.” Ashlyn declared and Nico acted like he was going to die in the kitchen.Shiloh laughed at her cousin as he lay on the floor clutching his heart, mumbling a prayer in Italian. “I’ve made it from scratch before.” Pagan grumbled with a smile.“You never made the pasta.” Ashlyn pointed out.“Or the sauce.” Alyssa added.Shiloh laughed harder. “They have no loyalties to you when it comes to food.”“None.” Pagan agreed as Nico slowly and dramatically stood back up. The girls were helping him as he clutched the cabinet door
I don’t think that you understand your place within this family. – Elizabeth GiordanoPagan and Shiloh spent New Year’s Eve at the Shack while the girls went to a kid’s party over at Chance’s house. He knew that his new wife would not be comfortable with the New Year’s Eve activities and hosted the annual party for the kids. When Pagan had called Chance at ten in the morning, Rye answered the phone whispering.“Hey, Pagan.”“Good morning, Rye. How are the girls?”“Still asleep. Hang on.” Pagan could hear her moving around in their house and then she took a picture. A moment later, his phone chimed as the picture came through and he clicked the speakerphone button before he moved the phone so that both he and Shiloh could see the screen.Chance was lying on his back asleep on the living room floor. He had his niece, Morgan, asleep on one shoulder and Alyssa asleep on the other. He looked happy and content asleep surrounded by a dozen or more club kids.