by E. C. Land
Ranger’s Fury
Devil’s Riot MC Originals Book 7
E.C. Land
Ranger’s Fury
This book is a work of fiction. The names, characters, places, and incidents are all products of the author’s imagination and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblances to persons, organizations, events, or locales are entirely coincidental.
Ranger’s Fury. Copyright © 2020 by E.C. Land. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission from the author, except in the case of brief quotations used in articles or reviews. For information, contact E.C. Land.
With there being characters mentioned from Elizabeth Knox’s series, I have her permission in using these characters.
Publisher: Knox Publishing
Cover Design by Charli Childs, Cosmic Letterz Cover Design
Editing by Kim Lubbers, Knox Publishing
Formatting by E.C. Land, Knox Publishing
Proofreading by Jackie Ziegler, Knox Publishing
Created with Vellum
Contents
Acknowledgments
Devil’s Riot MC
DRMC Originals
DRMC Southeast
DRMC Tennessee
Fury of the Harpy
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Epilogue
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Reclaimed
Cleo’s Rage
Connors’ Devils
Hades Pain
Badger’s Claim
Coming Soon
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Devil’s Riot MC Originals
Carrying Blaze’s Mark
Neo’s Strength
Cane’s Dominance
Venom’s Prize
Protecting Blaze’s Mark
For those who bear the scars of pain, whether they’re internal or visible. Don’t let the pain consume you. Not when there is someone who can relate. Scars are scars they don’t make you who you are. It’s your heart that counts nothing else.
Acknowledgments
My Family – As much as I want to be thankful for all of them, the four who I have to thank are the ones closest to me. My husband and our children. They keep inspiring and pushing me to keep going. My husband for sure, considering he puts up with my rambling and lets me be me no matter how much I annoy him. Even sends me music when I need encouragement. My kids, who find what I do, as they put it, cool and want to know how many words I was able to get in each day. They also like to try and help me come up with plot ideas. Some are just as wicked as my own.
My Betas – You guys rock! Thank you all for being the first to read the stories as they come alive. It means the world to me. Especially when you all start to get mad. That’s when I know I’m doing something right. And in doing so pushing me to keep going with all the different plots that form in my head. I’m thankful to you all for being ready and willing to read and give your input.
My Knox Publishing People – If it wasn’t for you all being helpful and encouraging when I need it, I don’t know what I’d do without you all. You’re all wonderful in your own right and I wouldn’t have it any other way. The biggest thing I’ve got to say I’m thankful for most, is the fact I’m able to be around those who understand the way my mind works. Each and every one of you have earned a special place in my life, one way or another.
Liz – My sister from another mister, my best friend and Publisher/Boss. You’re my go to when I need it. If not for you, I don’t know if I’d ever be where I am today with my writing. Thank you for always pushing me and encouraging me.
Diane – Without you taking everything on for me, I wouldn’t be able to focus the way I do on my writing. Thank you for everything you do. You’re not just my PA, you’re my friend and I couldn’t ask for a better friend than you.
Kim and Jackie – I know I’m a pain in the rear; however, you both put up with me. Thank you both for taking on all of my work. I love the fact I work with you both on each of them. Also, the fact when it comes to something I miss, you help me understand how to correct it, so it doesn’t happen again.
Devil’s Riot MC
O – Ol’ Lady, C – Child
Twister – Prez – Izzy – O
Leanna Mercy– C
Horse – VP – Kenny – O
Jason Cole (JC) – C
Kayla – C
Caden – C
Thorn – Sergeant At Arms – Lynsdey – O
William Michael (Bud) – C
Anna-leigh Cleo – C
Rage – Road Captain – Cleo – O
Reagan – C (deceased)
Rosaline – C
Dragon – Medic – Connors – O
Gadget – Tech – Connors – O
Logan – C
Kagan – C
Keegan – C
Hades – Enforcer – Emerson – O
Alec – C
Burner – Treasurer – Ally – O
Badger – Member – Jordan – O
K-9 – Member
Wolf – Member
Sabor – Member
Mace – Member
Mac – Prospect (Deceased)
DRMC Originals
O – Ol’ Lady, C – Child
Stoney – Prez – Rachel – O
Horse (Scotty) – Stoney’s C
Luca – C
Corinne – C
Sebastian – C
Tracker – VP –– Victoria – O
Jamie – C
Blaze – Sergeant at Arms –– Raven – O
Matthew – C
Coyote – Road Captain – Tinsley – O
Cody – C
Bear – Former Road Captain –– Momma B – O
Rage (Travis) – C
Jane – C (deceased)
Nerd – Tech – Cara – O
Shadow – Enforcer – Luna – O
Daniel – C
Ranger – Medic – Harlow – O
Venom – Secretary
Whip – Chaplain
Viper – Treasurer
Neo – Member
Cane – Member
Cyprus – Prospect
Fist – Prospect
Aries – Prospect
DRMC Southeast
O – Ol’ Lady, C – Child
Hammer – Prez
Malice – VP
Axe – Sergeant at Arms
Savage – Road Captain
Gunner – Enforcer
Cy – Tech
Bruiser – Treasurer
Dagger – Medic
Rogue – Secretary
Brass – Chaplain
Glock – Member
Rugger – Member
Blade – Member
Colt – Member
Carbine – Member
DRMC Tennessee
O – Ol’ Lady, C – Child
Blow – Prez
Nines – VP
Keys – Tech
Lucky – Sergeant at Arms
Shiner – Enforcer
Griz – Road Captain
Surge – Treasurer
Scorn – Chaplain
Sniper – Member – Rain – O
Nerd – C
Storm – C
Flash – Member
Switchblade – Member
Torch – Member
Trigger Warning
This content is intended for mature audiences only. It contains material that may be viewed as offensive to some readers, including graphic language, dangerous and sexual situations, murder, rape, and extreme violence.
Proceed with caution. This book does entail several scenes that may very will be a trigger to some.
Also, tissues are a must with other scenes.
Not for the faint at heart.
If you don’t like violence and cannot handle certain subjects, then this is not a book you’ll want to read.
Playlist
Tucker Beathard – Only
Crucifix – Mindfield
OverTime – Coming Home
Granger Smith – Tailgate Town
Struggle Jennings – Love Conquers All
Jelly Roll – Nothing Left at All
Brabo Gator – Weakness
Seether ft. Amy Lee – Broken
Godsmack – Under Your Scars
Brianna Harness – Warrior
Silent Theory – Watch Me Burn
Brabo Gator ft. Ky Rodgers– Smile Again
Struggle Jennings ft. Trap Deville – Over Nothin’
Fury of the Harpy
Screams of joy
Screams of agony
Fury swirls around us
Fury consumes the heart
Nothing can stand in the way
Nothing can stop the pain
The only joy blows away
As the agony takes ahold
Digging it’s heels deep within
Squeezing the only hope there is
Nothing can ease the pain
The heart of the Harpy can only withstand so much
Screams of joy are no more
Screams of agony are all she knows
Consumed by the fury flowing within
She will be the Harpy who haunts the night
Ending her agony with stains on her hands
And fury shimmering in her eyes.
Screams of joy gone away
Screams of agony all around
Fury swirls around us all
As the Harpy finds her way
The heart within darkens all the more
Leaving her helpless to see the truth
There’s only one who can save her now
If only he can handle the fury of the Harpy within
~ E.C. Land
Prologue
Harlow
Age 13
“You’re a skank.”
“More like a fat bitch.”
“She’ll get on her knees for any guy.”
“She probably does for those members of that club.”
“Like I said a skank.”
Tears fill my eyes as the girls screaming these hateful words at me kick and taunt me.
What have I ever done to them? I’m a loner. I don’t talk to anyone for this very reason. I just want to be left alone so that I can get through the school day.
“Hey, give me those scissors.” I begin to panic as the ringleader Laura speaks. She’s a mean witch who constantly spits at me or trips me when I’m walking past. “Thanks, now stand on fat bitch Harlow’s back.
What?
No.
I would move but my body hurts, and my eyes are swollen shut.
“This is for what your daddy did to my momma,” Laura sneers as one of her minions does as she commands and places their feet on my back.
“My daddy?” What did he do to her momma? He died when I was five and my mommy couldn’t handle taking care of Lynch and I so she gave us to my uncle Fury and left.
“Yeah, you stupid, retarded slut,” Laura snaps. Her voice a lot closer now. I feel someone, most likely Laura, wrap my hair in her hands. “She was in love with him and he left her.”
Snip. Snip.
The sound of scissors cutting resound in my head as Laura tugs on my hair while slicing through it.
“Now nobody will want your nasty ass,” Laura spits and throws my hair in my face as her minions move back and I roll to my back.
“Wait, I have a better idea to make sure no one wants her Laura.” This comes from Jenny, Laura’s cousin. “Hand me the scissors.”
Oh no.
What is she going to do?
“Here you go, Jen,” Laura giggles.
Doing my best to open my eyes, I see Jenny coming closer as she kneels on one leg next to me.
My heart races in my chest as I watch her grinning maliciously at me. “You think you’re something because of who you associate with. Well guess what. You ain’t shit and I’m going to make sure nobody will want your fuckin’ ass again,” she snarls, lip curling at the side as she brings the scissors close.
I shake my head the best I can to keep her from doing it but unfortunately, I’m unsuccessful and scream in pain when the sharpness of the scissors slices into my face.
“Remember your place bitch or better yet go drown yourself in the bayou and let the gators eat your flesh,” Jenny states as the girls around us cackle like a bunch of hyenas.
With one last kick to the head, they leave me laying on the ground right at the tree line leading to one of the many trails you can take from the school to neighborhoods and such.
My last conscious thought is where is everyone?
Standing by the dock, my arms wrapped around my midsection staring out at the murky water of the bayou.
“Sweetheart, you doing okay?” my aunt Ela asks as she approaches me. She might be my aunt but she’s more like my mom. When her and my uncle Fury took on Lynch and I they became our parents.
“Yeah,” I whisper, knowing she knows I’m lying. You cannot lie to my aunt. She has a gift and will always know the truth.
“What happened to you isn’t something you overcome easily, baby,” my aunt murmurs, coming to stand next to me.
I knew she was talking about the bruises I was sporting along with the bandage on my face. I also knew she meant my hair as well. No longer did I have long beautiful jet-black hair.
Two days ago, Laura and Jenny with their posse of minions from hell beat me, took my hair, cut my face, leaving me bleeding in the park. It took well into the early morning hours for my uncle Fury and his brothers to find me.
If it weren’t for Pitch Black, my cousin, who’s more of a big brother, I don’t know how long I’d have laid there. I couldn’t move due to the pain radiating throughout my entire body.
Now I have three broken ribs, an arm in a cast, and a slice in my face that is going to leave a horrifying scar. One I’ll never be able to hide.
“Aunt Ela,” I start but she held a hand up stopping me from going any further.
“Harlow, sweetheart, I know. I saw it and I wish to God I could have prevented it from happening; however, nature has to take its course in this life. That being said, I want you to hear me when I say this. Those girls will not rule over who you are to become. Let what they did be a lesson and grow. Harness that hurt and pain as you learn.”
“I don’t understand,” I whisper, in confusion.
“I know you don’t right now, Harlow, but you will. You will understand when the time is right. Now due to circumstances, your uncle and I talked about what happened. We know you don’t want to stay here anymore. I for one do not want you leaving me, you are my baby girl just as Raven is. However, we are sending you to your other uncle in Virginia. He’ll look out for you and teach you what you want to know deep down.”
Sucking in a breath, I realize what she means. They’re letting me go live with my uncle Lark and his family. My cousin, Trevor, is my age and is crazy freakishly cool. Last time I’d seen him he’d showed me some moves in self-defense that were awesome. But I was too weak to be able to take on six girls at one tim
e.
“Thank you, Aunt Ela,” I whisper.
“You’re welcome, Harlow. Just remember this, do not let the fury of the Harpy within control who you are to become in the end. Emotions are strong even when you think they’re gone. You let it consume you and the one you’re meant to be with will have a fight on his hands fighting back the fury to get to the heart of you.”
Closing my eyes, I let my aunt’s words soak in. It’s this moment in my life that everything changes, and I decide I will never be hurt again. I will become the Harpy and release my fury on the evil that decimates this world. I didn’t care whether some man could save me or not. I did not need that in my life, besides who would want someone as hideous as myself.
Chapter One
Ranger
Six Months Ago
The first time I saw her, I knew she was meant to be mine. Didn’t know her name at first. Only that the vibrant fire blazing from her gaze drew me in. I didn’t care about the scar that marred her face, to me it made her unique.
Second time I saw her, I realized to win her over, I had a fight on my hands. Not only was this woman reclusive, barely wanting to be around anyone unless it was demanded, she was also stubborn as they come.