by M. Kristine
Epilogue
Saylor
All of us ladies are sitting in the clubhouse hours after the guys went on a run. We've all been around long enough to know that the guys are going into a dangerous situation. How do I know that? Well someone shot up the safehouse Senna and I were staying in. My guess is the guys went to serve up some biker retribution. Meaning...killing some assholes.
The guys left a few of the old timers and prospects to keep us safe. Mom and Jolee are sitting on the couch chatting about who knows what. A few of the guys are at the bar, the others are playing a game of pool. Senna, Lane and I are at a table trying not to worry about the fact that our men are out doing who knows what. Who knows where? Technically Senna’s man is Luca, aka Viper. Capone, or Asher, isn’t my man yet. Well, he sorta is but trust me its super complicated.
I know he has feelings for me, but like Luca, he has been hiding them for who knows how long. Me, I have loved him since he came to the club as a prospect. I try to hide it by being a bitch to him, but he sees right through me. He knows that being with me could be a death wish. So, we have been pushing each other away for years, but I'm tired. I want to pull him closer and never let him go.
A phone rings across the room and we all turn looking at the prospect leaning against the pool table. He answers and as he listens to whoever is talking on the other end, I can see his face fall. Right then I knew something bad happened. He nods and responds with short answers before hanging up. He walks over to a few of the old timers whispering in their ears.
After a few seconds he turns to us and I know it’s bad, really bad.
“Ladies. Flame is on the way to get you and take you to the hospital.”
“Who?” I ask, praying to a higher power it isn't Capone.
“Viper,” he says as his eyes drop toward the ground. I hear my sister suck in a breath, and I grab her pulling her into me. Her man has been hurt and I need to be there for her. To be her rock.
Lane runs to her mom and they wrap each other in a hug. I can hear them sobbing as mom makes her way to us. She sits on the other side of Senna running her hand up and down her back comforting her.
“Senna, he will be fine. Luca is a strong man. He will pull through this.”
Senna pulls away and turns to mom, “We finally found each other. He can't leave me now! What will I do without him?” she sobs into moms’ chest.
Mom continues to reassure her as I pull my phone out. I need to know Asher is ok.
Capone
Flame just left the hospital to grab the ladies and bring them here. He already called and told the prospect that he was on his way and that Viper got hurt. Ace and Spade thought it best to fill the ladies in when they get here.
I pull my phone out to send a text to Saylor when my phone dings with an incoming message.
Saylor: Are you ok?
Me: Yeah, sweets, I’m fine.
Saylor: Thank god!
Me: Flame is on his way to get you. Be ready. I will see you soon.
Saylor: Ok! See you soon.
I shove my phone back in my pocket knowing I'll be seeing my girl soon. Now that Viper and Senna are together, I’m hoping I can claim Saylor without losing my life. I may end up shot like Viper, but Saylor is worth it.
She is the most amazing woman. She is smart, beautiful, caring and loving. She can be soft one minute and a mean nasty bitch the next. Those are just a few reasons why I fell in love with her.
We had been pussyfooting around each other until the night of the party. When I saw her flirting with those boys, I knew that I needed to show her that she was mine. So, I threw her over my shoulder and took her to my room.
The things I did to her should be illegal. And she keeps coming back for more.
It's time to claim my woman.
THE END
For now, ...
Acknowledgments
ALEISHA MAREE
First and foremost, thank you to M. Kristine, AKA Kristine Haney, for writing this book with me.
I am honored that you chose me to write with. I am humbled that out of all the authors out there you chose to take a ride with me. You came to me with an idea and I jumped in and here we are in deep with a series that is going to kidnap the minds of masses and take them on this crazy ride with us as we continue to write and break hearts along the way.
Thank you so much. You take all my crazy and just run with it. This journey has been epic, and we bounce off each other so well. Here's to all the future books and all the future mind fu*kery. Love you hun.
To my husband, who goes above and beyond so I can write. You push me, love me, laugh with me, shake your head at me and yell at me when I need you to. Of course, coz let's not get shit twisted I’m so the boss, mate. You allow me to be me. To be this crazy human and tell me that I'm not meant to fit into their shapes. I’m me and that's beautiful.
I love you beyond words and reason you’re my human and I am so lucky you found me when you did. Kisses to your face always.
To Elizabeth Gardner, OMG what can I say. Thank you isn't near enough for the amazing work you have done. You have edited beside us and taken us to this amazing level. Your advice and support and the fact that at 3am you’re there working so the world can read us is so freaking insanely amazing. You catch so much more than the small things and for that and your stellar talent I am beyond grateful. So much love for you hun. Thank you.
To all the ARC readers, To the Bloggers, The Bookstagramers and the readers, whom allow us to share with you the inner workings of our minds. To allow us to take you all on a wonderful journey and have you read, pimp, love, share, post all about us and the words we have written. Thank you doesn't seem to be enough. You’re all so damn EPIC. Mad love to you all. X
To Cass my New Zealand PA and Jade my UK PA. I am one lucky lady. I have two women whom have my back and want to see me do my best at all times. You both are friends of mine who mean so much to me. I couldn't do half of what I do without knowing that at least one of you have my crazy on lock down. Shit will always get sorted and I will always be able to write knowing I have you both taking control of all things that is Aleisha Maree.
Thank you both I’m one lucky human to have you both in my life, corner, world and on my side. Mad love to you both. And being an Aunty to both your kids is kinda badass too. I may like the kids more than you guys. HAHAHAHA #sorrynotsorry xx
My children. What do I say about you six that I haven't said already? You know you have a crazy mum who spends more time in her PJ’s with her hair a mess and her body overdosing on coffee than anything else. You put up with all my deadlines and late dinners, washing that has been washed like 5 times before even hung out and dried, folded and put back in your rooms. I’m sorry sometimes these characters take over. But lucky for you guys you have Kaia a big sister who has shit on lock down and just does it all. The world needs more Kaia’s like my beautiful baby girl who I would be lost without. She's my best friend and my rather moody 16-year-old daughter. Love you my crazy kiddios. Please stay your beautiful selves.
KYM, KYM,KYM,KYM…………….
My best human……
Babe I love you and for my soul you know how hard human emotion and sappy love shit is… like I bleed black…
Thank you for getting me. Knowing me. Loving me… staying….
Thank you for all the inspo, the encouragement, sexy men pics, pick me ups and slaps that are a daily requirement in my world.
You see when I need it and you give it. You push me further than even I know I can go. You believe in me and you are always there. You drive the HOUR to my house to help assist in a Grade-A meltdown without even blinking. Your one badass human and your all mine. I don't share to well.
Always loving you babes. Xoxo
Susan Horsnell. You are more to me than anything. You are the one woman whom gets me and loves me regardless. You have been more to me than you would ever know. Without your love and guidance, support and get up and carry on attitude I wo
uld have drowned long ago. Thank you for keeping me above water. I love you so much. xxooxx
To my bookish babe Rachel Reads.
You have become one amazing and extremely wonderful human in my life. You have me when I think I don't have myself. You send me some Stella amazing and crack up messages. We talk about everything and nothing and it's amazing. You have become so much more than just a friend. Thank you so much babes.
Love always! xx
Chrissy Shafanda without you we wouldn't have the most stunning cover, graphics, teasers, logo and more. Your help, Time, support, love, dedication to us has been so freaking amazing. We love you! Your badass! Here's to the rest of the designs and here's to you doll Stella job your beautiful human! Mad love always!
Thank you to you all for trusting me, loving me, supporting me. Thank you for buying my work, reading my work and following me and all that I am. Without you all there would be no Aleisha Maree. Mad love guys xoxoxoxo
Also by Aleisha Maree
Also, by Aleisha Maree
The Reapers Reign Series.
Broken - Book one
Fractured Promises - Book two
Heal Me - Book three.
Up next and coming soon in the Reapers Reign MC series is 28 Days. A co-write with internationally bestselling author Susan Horsnell and Haunted which is book four.
Standalones
Unexpected Attention
Accidental Impact
Sweet Vengeance
A Match Made in Heaven
Winters Kiss
The Boss Wears Stilettos
Co-Writes
Luna Blue - Susan Horsnell and Kay Maree
Midnight Crest series
Book One by Kay Maree is Majestic
Book Two by Aleisha Maree is Dragons Blood.
Coming soon
Bound by Obsession - Rockstar Romance
Airwaves and Ollies
Saving Him
Saving Her
Mirror Mirror Memoir of Aleisha Maree
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Acknowledgments
M. KRISTINE
First, I want to thank my family for being supportive of this journey. They have been there cheering me on from the start and I can’t thank them enough.
To the authors who have inspired me to write my stories and share with the world. There are too many to name. Your stories are amazing and beautiful, and I hope to be as amazing as you one day!
Finally, I want to thank my fans. I can’t express how appreciative I am that you have taken the time to read my stories. I couldn’t do this without you.
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SPOTIFY PLAYLIST FOR ACE OF SPADES
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Wicked Game – HIM
Figured You Out – Nickelback
Bad Intentions – Niykee Heaton,
Migos, OG Parker M.I.N.E (End This Way) –
Five Finger Death Punch
#1 Crush –
GarbageAddicted – Saving Abel
I Hate Everything About You – Three Days Grace
Let It Go – Anth
Otherside – Post Malone
Every Time You Leave – I Prevail, Delaney Jane
Despacito - Remix – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber
Devil's Backbone – The Civil Wars
Heartlines – Broods
Four Walls – Broods
Promises (with Sam Smith) – Calvin Harris, Sam Smith, Jessie Reyez
Can You Hold Me – NF, Britt Nicole
Bullet in A Bonfire – Brantley Gilbert
Just Give Me a Reason (feat. Nate Ruess) – P!nk, Nate Ruess
Empty Space – James Arthur
Lips of An Angel – Hinder
On Your Side – The Veronicas
I Hope – Gabby Barrett
Dancing with A Stranger (with Normani) – Sam Smith, Normani
Too Good at Goodbyes - Edit – Sam Smith
I'm Not the Only One – Sam Smith
Pretty When You Cry – Vast
Fire on Fire - From "Watership Down" – Sam Smith
Say Something – A Great Big World, Christina Aguilera
90 Days (feat. Wrabel) – P! nk, Wrabel
Flux – Ellie Goulding
Hate Me (with Juice WRLD) – Ellie Goulding, Juice WRLD
Let You Love Me – Rita Ora
Only Want You – Rita Ora
Knees – Bebe Rexha
Without Me – Halsey
I Just Know – Jacob Lee
Sorry – Aquilo
Waste Love (feat. Madison Love) – Machine Gun Kelly, Madison Love
Heaven - Acoustic – Kane Brown
SOS – Avicii, Aloe Blacc
Ride – SoMo
Like a Rodeo – Kane Brown
Black Widow (feat. Twiggy) – Fame on Fire, Twiggy
Without Me – Fame on Fire
Shape of You – Fame on Fire
I Won't Give Up – Jason Mraz
Body Like A Back Road – Sam Hunt
Lullaby – Niykee Heaton
Alone – I Prevail
Consequences - orchestra – Camila Cabello
Behind Closed Doors - Radio Edit – Peter Andre
Love Me Anyway (feat. Chris Stapleton) – P!nk, Chris Stapleton
Cross Me (feat. Chance the Rapper & PnB Rock) – Ed Sheeran, Chance the Rapper, PnB Rock
Antisocial (with Travis Scott) – Ed Sheeran, Travis Scott
Broken – Seether, Amy Lee
Mercy – Brett Young
Dark Horse - Rock – Our Last Night
Bad Blood (Rock Version) – Silence the City
Someone Like You – Ice Nine Kills
Wasting Love - 2015 Remaster – Iron Maiden
Fade Into You – Nashville Cast, Sam Palladio, Clare Bowen