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Bad Boy Biker Book 3 Chapter 3
The flowers sat on Duke's kitchen counter like a threat. Valentina stared at them while Duke paced, phone pressed to his ear."I need everything you can find on Marcus Reeves. Yeah, all of it." Duke glanced at Valentina. "I'll send you his photo. Just dig deep, Axel."He ended the call and tossed the phone on the counter. "Axel's going to run a background check. See what Marcus has been up to since college.""Duke, maybe we should—""No." He moved to her, hands on her shoulders. "He sent flowers to my place, Val. He knows where I live. He's not just watching—he's making moves."Valentina couldn't argue with that. The roses felt like a violation. Marcus was getting bolder."I have to open the bookstore," she said. "Grand opening is in three days. I can't hide.""Then I'm coming with you.""You can't babysit me every day."Duke's jaw set. "Watch me."---The bookstore looked perfect. Valentina had spent months getting it ready—shelves organized, café corner set up, reading nook by the w
Bad Boy Biker Book 3 Chapter 2
Valentina couldn't move. Couldn't breathe. Marcus's car disappeared around the corner, but his presence lingered like smoke.She forced herself inside, locked the door, leaned against it. Her hands shook as she pulled out her phone.Duke answered on the first ring. "Hey, I was just about to call—""He's here." Her voice cracked.Silence. Then, sharp and dangerous: "Who's here?""Marcus. Marcus Reeves. He was waiting at my apartment.""I'm coming over.""No, I'm—" But Duke had already hung up.Valentina slid down the door, hugging her knees. Marcus Reeves. She hadn't heard that name, hadn't thought about him in years. Had buried him deep where painful memories belonged.The roar of Duke's motorcycle announced his arrival ten minutes later. Valentina opened the door before he could knock.Duke pulled her into his arms immediately. "You okay? Did he touch you?""I'm fine. He just... talked." She pressed her face to his chest, breathing him in. Safety. Home."Who is he?" Duke's voice vibr
Bad Boy Biker Book 3 Chapter 1
The candles flickered in the wind, two dozen of them forming a path up the hill. Valentina followed the light, her heart already racing before she saw him.Duke stood at the overlook, silhouetted against the sunset. His leather jacket was gone—replaced by a black button-down that hugged his shoulders. His dark hair caught the dying light as he turned to face her."You came," he said, voice rough."You said it was important." Valentina stopped a few feet away, suddenly nervous. They'd been together for months now, stable and strong, but something about tonight felt different. Significant.Duke closed the distance between them. His hand cupped her face, thumb tracing her cheekbone. "This is where we first kissed. Remember?""I remember everything about that night." She'd been eighteen, reckless, running from her parents' expectations. Duke had been twenty, already dangerous, already hers."I was terrified," Duke admitted. "Thought you'd disappear if I touched you. Thought you were too g
Bad Boy Biker Book 2 Chapter 30
Six months later.Valentina stood in front of her new bookstore, watching the sign go up. "Ross & Duke's Books & Coffee." Not the most creative name, but it was theirs."Looks good," Duke said, coming up behind her with two coffee cups from the café they'd built into the corner. "Grand opening next week. You nervous?""Terrified." She took the coffee. "What if nobody comes?""They'll come." Duke kissed her temple. "Half of Riverdale's already asking when you open."The bookstore had been Valentina's idea—a way to give back to the town that had given them both so much. Duke had insisted on being a partner, putting club money behind it. Their first legitimate joint venture."How's the garage doing?" Valentina asked."Booked solid through next month." Duke sipped his coffee. "Axel's talking about hiring two more mechanics. The security contracts are doing well too. Sierra's been invaluable."Valentina smiled. Sierra Santos had proven herself over and over in the past months. Professional
Bad Boy Biker Book 2 Chapter 29
Three weeks later, Duke stood in a federal courthouse watching Marcus Keane—the man who'd called himself Connor Reynolds—accept a plea deal.Life without parole. Three consecutive sentences. Murder, fraud, conspiracy, assault on a federal officer.He'd never see the outside of a prison again."The defendant will be remanded to federal custody immediately," the judge said. "Sentencing hearing in thirty days, but given the plea agreement, the sentence is predetermined."Duke watched as marshals led Marcus away. The man looked smaller now, broken. His eyes found Duke in the gallery one last time.No words. No threats. Just hollow acceptance.Then he was gone."It's really over," Valentina whispered beside Duke, her hand in his."Yeah." Duke stood. "Let's go home."Outside the courthouse, reporters swarmed. Duke ignored them, pushing through to where Axel waited with the truck."How'd it go?" Axel asked."Life. No parole. Three sentences." Duke climbed in. "He's done.""Good." Axel pulled
Bad Boy Biker Book 2 Chapter 28
The call came at 2 AM.Duke's phone buzzed, jerking him awake. Valentina stirred beside him in his bed at the clubhouse, where they'd finally collapsed after the night's chaos."Yeah," he answered groggily.Sierra's voice, sharp with panic. "Connor escaped. During transport to federal holding. He killed a deputy."Duke was instantly alert. "Where?""We don't know. But Duke..." She paused. "He took Sierra's service weapon. And he left a message. Said to meet him at the barn. The one where it all started.""It's a trap.""Obviously. But he said if you don't come alone, he'll disappear and spend the rest of his life hunting Valentina. He's got nothing left to lose."Duke looked at Valentina, still sleeping, trusting him to keep her safe."I'm on my way.""Duke, wait for backup—"He ended the call.Valentina's eyes opened. "What's wrong?""Connor escaped." Duke was already pulling on clothes, reaching for his keys. "Stay here. Lock the door. Don't open it for anyone but me or Axel.""No."
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