I’ll always chase your monsters away. – Knuckles to Taz after a nightmare
Two days after the attack, Brute packed up her room at the clubhouse and met Taz at a small rent house. It was on the other side of the county, but closer to her gym. The 1970s ranch style house was fully furnished and the other two rooms were rented by college students.
The first few nights had been rough. Knuckles eventually came and stayed for a few weeks. Taz would wake up screaming, reliving her rape.
And her parents murders.
She reluctantly started therapy and eventually went back to the gym. It was a few months before she could get back into the ring. But then she went back into fighting with a vengeance. And determination.
She focused on her fighting, dropping out of school. The plan had been to help the club. Now, she feared the mother house. Since she was unable to make herself enter the club, she distanced herself completely.
Taz knew that the club walked away from the drugs and guns because of the massacre that killed her family. She loved the club and all the guys that had been a part of her childhood. The trauma was too much for her to handle. She needed space to breathe and time to heal.
The nightmares slowly faded. Her life became normal again. Not the same. But it had a routine and a sense of normalcy to it.
She was pretty sure that Brute and Knuckles were paying some of her bills, but she never questioned it. They had both told her that they felt guilty. Her anger at the club in the beginning slowly dissipated. As was her fear.She got herself a job as a waitress at a lesbian bar. She had the attitude and build to pull off the perfect dyke persona. Taz quickly became a favorite, not just with patrons, but also with the staff. The bouncers never worried about her. If she was having a problem, she simply looked for the head bouncer, Trevor. A few gestures between them and they would each know what was going on. A subtle nod and she would take care of the problem.
Things were looking up with her fighting also. Prizes were more ego boost and bragging rights. But she moved up the ranks and even made it into a few of the semi pro fights. Prizes weren’t much better, but the bragging rights were.
Everything was back on track. Brute, Knuckles and she would get together when they could. She knew that her cousin moved to another chapter for a job and they kept him busy.
After a while, she missed the clubhouse. The noise, brothers, activities and even the old ladies and club whores. But the thought of going back inside the mother clubhouse, would send her into a panic attack. Maybe she would try again in another year or so.
After her second summer there, the owner gathered the bar staff together and told them that the bar had been sold. Since the death of their daughter, they no longer had the same drive to stay there; but they also did not want to close the only safe place in several counties. It was sold to a local group and they would be taking over starting that night.
Taz smirked when she saw the MC guys. She recognized some faces, but most she could not place a name to. For the most part, she ignored them and they only saw her as just another waitress.
She was okay with that.
Ha! I just got why the lesbian bar is named the Clam Shell. – Sledge It was Knuckles first night working as a bouncer at the lesbian bar. He stood where the new head bouncer, Sledge, had told him to, and had to admit, it was a good spot to see the majority of the place. The main bar was a large semicircular white granite with multi colored lights flashing against it in rhythm with the music. There were two male and three female bartenders behind the large bar. They all wore leather pants and matching leather vests. The women’s were zipped about halfway while the men’s hung open. There were two smaller bars, also rounded with lights. One was on the upper level and the other over in the VIP area. They each had a male and female bartender with the same uniform. The waitresses all wore coordinating leggings or tight jeans and t-shirts with the bar name on the front and a questionable quote on the back. So far, his favorite declared to be from Eleanor Roosevelt, “Horrible in a bed, but g
Fight in a ring and you can get a title. Fight on the street and you can get a charge. – Text from Taz to KnucklesIt was Saturday night, and Taz had a fight. Once she was back home, she called Knuckles and let him know that she placed and moved up the rankings and because of that, she had another fight in two weeks. She returned to work on Tuesday, makeup hiding the last few bruises. She doubled down on her workouts and sparring. Then came the weekend of her fight. Not only did she move up in rankings, she won her first headlining semi-pro fight, by a technicality, but she was grateful for the win. She had three weeks before the next fight against one of the top contenders in the state. Wednesday afternoon of the second week, Taz returned to the house that she rented with two other girls to find cops and the landlady out front. She was usually only there to sleep and shower and had very little contact with her roommates. Taz gave permission for the police to search her, the pickup
At the touch of his hand on her shoulder, Taz stood and followed Riffraff out of the office. “Do you need to get anything from the house?” he asked once they were in the hall, Molly closed the door behind them. “No, it’s all in my pickup." She admitted following him to the parking lot. Again, she thought it a little sad that her entire adult life would fit into two duffle bags and box. “The house was furnished. Only things I had there were clothes and a few little items.”“Same here.” He held the front door open for her. “Moved out of my Nan’s house and into Army barracks and then into the clubhouse. I have never owned a single piece of furniture.”Taz gave a small laugh. “Similar. From Brutes house to the mother house to that house and now this clubhouse.”“Why not just come to the clubhouse?” he asked as she stopped next to a black four door pickup. Opening the door, she gave a little shrug. “My whole life has been centered around the Saints. I needed something that was not comple
She intrigues me. – Riffraff to his daughter about Jasmine“Tell me that you want this, without any regrets after, and I will fuck you so good that you won’t remember your name.” Riffraff said quietly, again seeing the struggle she was having with herself. “I…. I….” She gulped. Without a doubt, she wanted him. Taz could feel his hardness pressed into her, and was sure that he could make her forget her name. She also knew that tomorrow, there would be regrets. Riff leaned down and kissed her then he slowly got up and helped her to sit up. He pulled her to the edge of the bed and sat on his heels between her legs. Cupping her cheek, he brushed away the tear from the corner of her eye. “Don’t ever give yourself over if you don’t want it completely.” He whispered. “When you are ready, all you need to do is knock.”Glancing at the bulge of his crotch, she felt guilty. “But you-"“If you’re with a man simply because he can’t get himself off, you’re with him for the wrong reasons.” He ha
Running is the stupidest form of exercise. Unless there’s an angry bear involved. – RiffraffIt was a little after nine the following morning when Taz stepped back into the clubhouse from her morning run. She still had bruises, but they were already starting to fade. After so many years, she knew how to take care of her body after a fight. Her hair was still in the multiple French braids that her friend Celeste had done like always. This time several braids melded into one of three at the back of her head, which then became one at the base of her head. Celeste loved doing her hair. She loved putting multiple colors in it. And she loved twisting all the colors together. She already had the next dye job picked out. Just had to master the braid. Taz usually just agreed to whatever Celeste suggested and settled into the chair for nap.Stepping into the building, she saw the concern of several brothers and her cousins scowl. She couldn’t help but grin as he started to walk towards her.
Old people and technology are always an entertaining combination. – PriscillaPriscilla was showing Toad how to cast a video to the TV in the meeting room. After the third time, he shook his head. “You’re just going to have to stay for a little bit of church.” He told her with a grin. Some of the other chapters had patched women, he knew that she wanted to be patched herself.The teen smiled at him broadly. Like her father and so many others of her family, she had black hair and blue eyes, but hers were from a bottle and contacts. She stood just over five feet and was just starting to really bloom into womanhood. Her hair was just shy of her shoulders and pulled into a half up do with a small rubber band. She wore jeans and a t-shirt and biker boots. Her facial features were a combination of girlish looks and the woman she would one day be. Slightly chubby cheeks with plump lips and lush eyelashes. She wasn’t quite a looker yet. But her father knew that she soon would be. And it was
Our sweet adorable little angel would probably kill her cousin given less than half a chance. – SinnerPriscilla tapped her phone screen and then the fight appeared on the oversized screen on the wall. “This is from last October. It was a charity fight, but see how she hits and then she spins around her opponent, quick kidney punch and then she’s back where she was and boom, boom, upper cut and leg sweep.” Priscilla walked them through several more clips, giving play by play commentary on them.“Why did you call her the devil?” someone asked. “It’s from her signature move. She spins around her opponent just like the Tasmanian Devil does.” The teen explained even though she thought that it was obvious. “I wasn’t always as big as my cousins. I had to learn how to fight dirty.”“And she can hit.” Knuckles said and his brother agreed. “Damn straight she can.” Priscilla said pulling up video from last night’s fight. “Watch this. BOOM! Fucking bitch goes down!”“Priscilla Marie Lowery!”
Shopping is nothing but pure torture. And I know torture. – DomThe following Saturday Taz walked into the clubhouse gym to find the guys setting up a boxing ring. She had noticed that the equipment had slowly been moved around through out the week, but didn’t ask about it. New padded flooring had been installed and the lighting was replaced. “What are you guys doing?” Taz asked as they hooked the ropes in.“Our consultant suggested that you would like to have a ring here.” Spider told her. “Who’s your consultant?” she asked watching them struggle. She rolled up onto the mat and walked over to manhandle the rope and post into place. “My daughter.” Molly said. “You’ve done that before.”“Some of my first fights required help for setup.”“Where do you want the heavy bags?” Buck asked as some of the guys brought in some boxes.“Ya’ll don’t-" “Talk to your new social media manager.” Molly pointed to his daughter who was directing the guys that were bringing in gallons of paint. “She
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.