Chapter 3

Venom’s POV ~

Another town.. Axe found this one. Which seems alright, as small towns go. We needed to be in this area, anyway.

I founded Warrior Wolves when I was discharged from the army. I had grown up believing I would be Alpha to Golden Lake pack. However, I was deployed when my father was killed, and my younger brother was placed as interim Alpha.

When I was discharged, and went home.. Cabot had decided he liked playing Alpha house.. he also discovered he liked fucking my Goddess given mate. Preferring to challenge me, instead of stepping down.

I laughed at him.. refusing the challenge. I may not like Cabot a lot. He is still my brother, and I would seriously prefer not to kill him. Besides, I wanted my freedom.. being in the military, had me feeling confined. So, I started the club.

We aren’t one percenters.. we, frequently, walk a fine line between legal and felony as fuck..but we only step outside the law when the law can’t get the job done.

I have built our reputation on being there to help. We aid in search and rescue. We hunt down feral rogues.. rapists.. murderers.. Anyone the law can’t find. Or can’t touch. I have been known to do the touching for many police captains.. or district attorneys.

Now, we have moved to Pine Grove permanently. We needed a solid home base.. instead of being a nomad motorcycle club. Somehow, our members have increased to nearly a thousand. My guys need roots. They are all mostly ex-military..and we have all gone through losing our mates. Either rejection or death.. the pain is the same.

The property we purchased butts directly up against the Kootenai Forest. On the other side, is Trenton Falls. Rumor has it, they are dealing with several ferals.. terrorizing the town. I figured two birds.. one stone. We get a permanent home.. and my men can hunt ferals.

After meeting Delaney at the diner, I find myself intrigued. She never blinked twice when three huge tattoed bikers walked into her place. She treated us like we were everyone else. That doesn’t happen often.. So, I have decided to like her.

We are nearly all set up here, at the new compound. The fencing will go in tomorrow.. and should be electrified and ready the day after.

The main lodge needed a new roof, so that was priority. Axe had that arranged before the rest of us arrived. The lodge became our new clubhouse.. complete with a club bar.. and dining room. Forty rooms that became bedrooms.. and the top floor is strictly for the ranks. It worked out well. We turned one of the larger cabins into an infirmary.. and Doc is setting that up, to his liking.

That brings me to the Sweet Butts. We brought four with us.. but had hired twelve more. I don’t mess with the girls much. I might get drunk and demand a blow job, now and then.. But mostly, I steer clear. They get clingy and demanding. Wanting to become somebody’s old lady.. even knowing not one member can take a Sweet Butt to his Valkyrie. That is one of my most sacred rules.

Snake told me he had all sixteen girls in the conference room, waiting on me. I nodded.. pinching the bridge of my nose. I asked “Why must we go through this shit with every new girl we sign?” He laughed “Because we always seem to get the ones who have their heads in the clouds.”

Walking into the conference room, I looked around. They were pretty girls, for the most part. Relatively intelligent. They choose this life for various reasons. Some are running from something or someone bad. Some have nowhere else to go. Some just like to fuck. Those are the ones I prefer to hire. They seldom reach above their station.

I looked at Tammy. She had latched onto my arm in the diner.. glaring at Delaney like she was staking a claim. I am about to nip that in the bud, right now.

She has a huge goose egg above her right eyebrow.. and a lovely shiner. Delaney was right. I smiled at that. I like a woman who doesn’t take any shit!

I spoke quietly, but clearly “All right ladies. We have a few things to discuss before we can call it a night. First rule.. Know your place. You never approach a brother. He will approach you. Never greet one of us when we return from a run. Absolutely, never touch me. I don’t like it.. and I won’t tolerate it.

You are here to service the men.. whether our members.. or a visiting M.C. You do as you’re told. You have the right to refuse service, if you feel your safety is threatened. In that case, you speak directly to Axe.. and he will investigate your reasons.

Never.. and I do mean Never.. stray from your lane. Anyone, member or visitor here is to be treated with respect. Step out of line, you will be punished.

When you are in town, you will behave. You may be sweet butts.. but you still represent my brand. You behave badly, it reflects on the club. Your contract will be terminated for anything that brings embarrassment to our members.

Tammy, you are on your first strike. You deliberately set out to give the diner owner a hard time. It was unprovoked and uncalled for. As punishment you are confined to the compound for two weeks. So, if you have any family you want to notify.. do so now, before your phone is confiscated. Two weeks. No interaction outside the club. Now, I will answer any questions you may have.”

A girl named Bethany asked “What happens if a brother decides he wants one of us, exclusively?” Shaking my head, I replied “Won’t happen.. and can’t happen. It’s against the rules. You are all here to service whomever asks. A brother may choose you as his one exclusive. You girls are still required to service any requests. You don’t have exclusivity. That luxury is not yours, however.”

Another girl, Christie, I think.. asked “What if a brother and one of us fall in love.. can we be together?” I responded “Love has a mind of its own. If such a thing happens, the brother will move into a private residence with the whore. She would never be claimed as a Valkyrie. Not allowed at meetings or parties. And absolutely never permitted to ride behind the brother on runs. He can’t claim her as his old lady.. only as his property. And he has to buy out her contract.”

Someone asked “What happens if we get pregnant?” I grinned “That’s up to you.. your body, your choice. Bear in mind, the only children allowed to be raised in the compound belong to menbers. The brothers will never be forced to pay child support.. unless he chooses. If you decide to carry through with your pregnancy, a DNA test will be done. If the brother who fathered your child decides he wants to raise it.. the pup will be given to him, and you will be paid a severance and made to leave.”

They were all looking at me, wide-eyed.. and I laughed “Go to your rooms. Read over your contracts. All of this is covered.. and you need to memorize the rules. I don’t tolerate the ‘I didn’t know’ defense... I expect each of you to fully comprehend and know these rules, inside out. After today, there will be no exceptions.”