fine. He’s not going to make you stay in London.”
He wouldn’t. Rav isn’t that vindictive. Even though he’d be pissed about losing me, he wouldn’t force me to stay. That’s not what our life is about. It’s about freedom without judgment. That’s what drew me to the club after I left the army. I wanted that sense of brotherhood and family too.
I can’t believe I’m even considering leaving London. Since I left the forces, London has been home—well, as close to home as I can get. I’ve never really felt settled there, though. It’s like my brain knew I wasn’t meant to be in London. It was only when I got to Tennessee that I finally was able to relax and feel like I found my place, and that’s because of Amy. Wherever she is, it’s home and that thought doesn’t scare me.
15
Amy
“You look different,” Harmony tells me as she watches me from across the room. We’re sitting in my living room, drinking coffee. It’s the party at the clubhouse tonight and my belly has been swirling all morning. I have no idea what to expect and that has me on edge. I’m used to walking into the unknown in my job, but this is different. This is walking into a motorcycle club’s clubhouse.
I’ve been to the Broken Eagles clubhouse more times than I can count with Harmony, but I get the impression the Sons won’t be anything like that. Shane seems harder, more intense than any of the men in the Eagles.
“I don’t know why. I haven’t done anything to myself.”
She cocks her head and studies me for a moment. “You seem… lighter.”
I lower my eyes to my mug as a smile dances over my face. “I feel it.”
“It’s coffee shop guy, right?”
The knowing tone in her voice makes me grin before I nod. “Shane. He’s amazing.”
Harmony leans forward off the couch and places her cup on the coffee table, her expression becoming serious. “I asked Harlen about the Untamed Sons.” She pauses and a chill climbs up my spine as her brow furrows. “He’s heard of them, even had dealings with them. Amy, he told me they’re a real one percent club. They’re mixed up in all sorts of dirty dealings.”
She’s not telling me anything Cobi hadn’t told me the day of the crash, but that image doesn’t mesh with the man I’ve seen. Shane is a good person and he has a good moral compass from what I can tell.
“Shane isn’t like that.”
“If he’s a member of that club, he’s like that,” she assures me. “I’m not trying to upset you, honey, I just want you to know what you’re up against. The Sons have a reputation for a reason. Harlen said the Broken Eagles are friends of his club, but they stay out of their way and for good reason.”
I nibble on my lip as I stare at her. I know she means well, but I haven’t seen any danger surrounding Shane since I met him. Then again, I haven’t met any of his friends yet.
“I’m going to a club party tonight.”
Harmony’s eyes flare for a moment. “You are?”
“Shane invited me. Do you think I shouldn’t go?”
“I can’t make that decision for you, Amy. All I can do is tell you what I know. They have members in prison right now for murder, assault, armed robbery. The list goes on and on.”
“Shane is different,” I defend stubbornly, refusing to believe he could be caught up in anything like that. “He’s a good man. He’s been good to me.”
“I’m sure he has, but these are the facts. His club is bad news, though Harlen tells me they do give back to the community too. They do charity rides, and are known for taking care of women who end up living at the club house and… seeing to the men.”
I blink at her words. “They let women stay in exchange for sex?”
Harmony shrugs. “This is what Harlen told me.”
Harlen would know, he’s in that life, though his club has been nothing but good to both July and Harmony.
I feel a little queasy. Do they use women that way? It’s abhorrent if they do.
“I didn’t want to make you doubt things.” Harmony looks anxious, so I grab her hand, squeezing it.
“You haven’t. It’s reality. They’re dangerous.” And I’m in too deep. I’m pretty sure the feelings I have for Shane are deeper than they should be at this stage in a relationship. We’re moving at warp speed and that