by E. C. Land
Fuck. What the hell is he got to do with all of this?
He’s an older man. Maybe in his late forties, early fifties. His being here doesn’t make sense. Getting to the bottom of the steps, I come to a stop from what I’m seeing.
Motherfucker.
Two people are on the floor dead, a cell in the corner holds girls cowering in fear, and Thompson standing in front of my woman holding a knife smeared with her blood.
My vision narrows, and I launch myself at the bastard before he can do any more harm to my woman. Tackling Thompson to the floor, I start beating him with my fists. Slamming my knuckles against his cheeks.
I’m killing this man for touching my woman, and I’m doing it with my bare fucking hands.
Ice
“Call Sabrina. We’re gonna need her at the clubhouse,” I order, making my way to my cousin. I take in her stomach now covered in cuts Thompson had gave her with a fuckin’ knife.
“Holy fuck,” Sabotage snarls. Looking at him, I notice what his eyes are set on as he takes his cut off and pulls his shirt over his head. Maverick and Grimm do the same thing and hand their shirts to my uncle. Nodding, he takes them and moves toward the cell in the corner.
Focusing back on my cousin, I also remove my shirt and place it over her after removing the restraints. Picking her up in my arms, I carry her out of there. As much as I want to help my brothers with the other girls, Fawn comes first.
Sabotage
That fucker. I should’ve fuckin’ known he would be involved. I remember him coming around when my little girl was growing up. Cathay had told me he was her boyfriend. Fucker always seemed to be watching my daughter. I’d catch him in the act. Fawn doesn’t remember ever seeing her mother. It’s because I’d always protected her and kept her at a distance.
A few times, they had approached me while I’d be at the park with Fawn as a kid. Thankfully I never went alone. A couple brothers would go with me.
As much as I want to be the one ending Thompson’s life, I’m leaving it to Viking as he continues to beat the shit out of him.
I’m sure he’s already dead from the way his face looks, but I’m not stopping Viking. One thing about the man is when he zones in on something like this, there’s no getting to him until he’s finished.
Opening the cell, I step inside and squat down while holding the shirts out for the girls. All three look like they’ve lived through hell. “Here, take these and put them on. They’ll cover your bodies. You’re safe now. No one is gonna hurt you again.”
One of the girls looks up and shit my chest tightens at how young she looks. She can’t be more than nineteen.
I don’t know what these girls have been through, but I know the club will help them. We don’t put up with this bullshit. Sure the club deals in pussy, but we treat them the way they deserve.
Viking
“Viking, son, come on. He’s dead,” my dad says, penetrating through the haze filling my mind.
Breathing heavily, I finally blink and glance at the work I’ve made of Thompson’s face. He’s definitely dead. There’s no way of knowing it’s him.
I stand, shaking my hands as I look to my knuckles. They’re busted, and I’m sure I’ll feel them later, but fuck, the pain will be worth it.
“Let’s get to the clubhouse. Ice is already headed there with Fawn,” Hydra states. I nod and make my way out of the shit hole of a basement.
“Burn this fucker down,” I snarl soon as I get to the top of the stairs and spot Maverick.
“You got it, Prez. Mayhem and Dice took the kids and girls to the clubhouse,” Maverick reports.
“Good,” I growl and stalk out of the house. My mind is only on getting to my woman and making sure she’s okay.
I swear if she’s not, I’ll bring that motherfucker back from the dead only to kill him all over again until she is.
Fawn is the love of my life, and I ain’t about to let her sleep another night with nightmares of the horrible things she’s been through. I intend to make sure she’s safe and having sweet, beautiful dreams.
Epilogue
Fawn
Three Months Later . . .
If someone had told me years ago, I would be going on the road I’ve been on, I’d have laughed and told them no way. Never did I think in a million years someone would stalk me, kidnap me, and slice a knife through my stomach.
I’m just thankful that even though those things had happened, I’ve got the best family and a wonderful husband.
Since the day in that basement, he’s rarely left me out of his sight. If there’s a venue I need to meet a client at, he goes with me.
I don’t blame him.
I’m not the one who saw me strapped to a birthing bed with knife wounds. Yes, it’s me who endured the whole thing. But Viking is the one who had to see me like that—clothes ripped open—blood seeping from my stomach. I know my husband, he’ll have the images of me laying there in his mind for the rest of his life.
After I woke up in the infirmary at the clubhouse, I found him sitting right next to me with his hands taped up. I didn’t ask what had happened. I didn’t need to know. I’m smart enough to know what he did.
The first thing I’d asked him was about the girls. He told me Sabrina is taking care of them. Now they all live in an apartment together and work for the club. Nevaeh and Ryann work at the club’s steakhouse. Peyton’s now at the garage working in the office. Sometimes they’ll help me when I need it, but they still stick to themselves.
“Dollface, you okay in there?” Viking asks through the door to the bathroom. I’d locked it when I came in here.
My nerves are going crazy right now as I wait. It’s been seven years since I had done this, and I’m scared out of my mind. My stomach is finally fully healed in full, and I’m able to look at myself in the mirror without thinking of that day.
Shoot Viking not only had that house burned down, but he also bought the land and demolished it until there was nothing left.
“Yeah, I’m okay,” I call out and take a deep breath.
“Well, open the door then,” he says as I look at the test.
Tears well in my eyes as I read what the test strip says—positive.
I’m pregnant.
Opening the door slowly, I tilt my head up to meet Viking’s gaze.
“Baby, what’s wrong? Why’re you crying?” he asks, palming either side of my face.
“I’m pregnant,” I whisper, holding the test up to show him.
Viking tenses and looks down at the test for a split second before he releases my cheeks and picks me up clear off the floor.
“I fuckin’ love you, Fawn,” he rasps, carrying me out of the bathroom straight to the bed where he lays me down gently and kisses me passionately.
“Never gonna let anything happen to you or our kid. I’ll be here every step of the way,” he declares before showing me just how happy my being pregnant makes him.
I know he means every word he says. My man will do everything in his power to make sure we’re always happy. I can only hope if we have a boy, he turns out just like his daddy.
I couldn’t ask for a better man. Viking is the other half of my soul, completing me in every way.
The End.
Dear Readers,
I hope you’ve enjoyed Viking and look forward to the next one in the series. There’s a lot going on with this group of men. I personally can’t wait. Next up for the Toxic Warriors will be Ice coming sometime in the first of the year. I know it seems like a long time to wait, but trust me, it’ll be worth it. Besides, there are always my other books that are still to come.
Also, if you’re wondering about the Deathstalkers, make sure to check out Kinetic’s book.
Sincerely,
E.C.
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Cedric’s Ecstasy
I found her beaten, broken, and abused . . . and I want her.
Cedric
She was bleeding out behind a dumpster, and somehow, for some reason, fate must’ve wanted me to find her before it was too late. Even though blood was covering her face, I could see past the grime, see the beauty lying underneath. I didn’t know anything about Arwen, but one thing I did know was what was done to her was unacceptable.
I did the only thing I could. I took her to Finley and told her we had no choice but to protect her. I think Finley knew back then something was different about Arwen and the way I looked at her, but none of us had any clue what was coming our way.
We had no idea about the war coming or that our own would be hurt while keeping Arwen safe.
We didn’t have a clue, and I sure as fuck didn’t have any idea how hard I’d fall for her.
Brielle’s Nightmare
Brielle
My life has been nothing but nightmares. Throughout my entire life, I’ve gone from one to another. Until they finally stopped.
I met the man of my dreams and was finally happy raising our children. But before I knew it, my past had caught up with me.
Terrified with losing everything I’ve created, I made a decision that not only affected me, but my family too.
I had two choices: tell Ryder what’s happened and accept his help or find a way to deal with it on my own.
The club had been through enough already, and they didn’t need anything added to their plates.
I’d find a way to handle this one on my own.
Viper’s Touch
I swore I’d never let another woman look into my heart, but Jade didn’t need to see to know the type of man I am.
Viper
After being framed and ending up in prison, I was done with women. I wanted nothing to do with them. A woman was the reason I’d landed in jail in the first place, so I wasn’t ever going to let another put me at so much risk again.
My brothers say I’m callous, and they tell me I need to let go of my demons, but the ghosts that haunt me aren’t like the ones they’ve faced. I was betrayed by the woman I was going to spend the rest of my life with. They wouldn’t understand, but how could they? All of their ol’ ladies are awesome, loyal, and they’ve got the purest of hearts.
Nothing in my life is different, but it’s all right with me. Until one day, my entire world gets thrown upside down. Nerd catches a glimpse of a woman on a security camera. She’s cowering behind a dumpster, and blood is running down her skin. I knew then I needed to go see if she was all right, and from that moment forward, everything changed. The moment Jade came into my life, I started to feel again. I only hope I don’t push this marvelous woman away.
Forever Tombstone’s
Tombstone
My entire life, I never believed in second chances. They’re bullshit if you ask me. Then again, maybe I wrote them off as crap because I didn’t think I deserved one.
I lost my wife a long time ago. All in all, I failed her. She was mine to protect, and I couldn’t even do that right.
Over time I got used to being on my own. Better yet, it was easier. I didn’t need anyone in my life. Hell, it was safer to be on my own. No one else would get hurt this way.
Then I saw her. Sure,
I shrugged her off at first, but she didn’t give up on me. As much as I pushed her away, she kept finding ways to tell me I was worthy of love. But as things heated up between us, danger came knocking on my door, and then I couldn’t find her.
I didn’t know where she was, but I needed to get to her fast.
Spiral into Chaos
Bane
When she was shot, I knew what I needed to do.
It was months ago, and I’m still seeking revenge for Emery. I don’t know why I am in the first place. She’s arrogant, sassy, and always thinks she’s right. Everything about her aggravates me, even the fact she’s doing a job I think only men should.
Yet, why the hell do I even give a damn about her?
I’m still trying to figure out the answer, but I know I want her, even if I can’t stand her. Watching her blood spill on the ground was unlike any other shooting I’ve witnessed.
I’ll find the people responsible for this, one way or another.