All Chapters of Talon: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

The next few weeks passed by in a blur as I settled into my new routine. I worked my shifts at the bar, getting to know the Warriors and their old ladies. Sometimes I helped Ledger tackle the club’s never-ending business paperwork. On my nights off, I’d curl up on the couch with Talon, binge-watching shows or reading while he cleaned his guns. It felt domestic in a way I never expected, but there was an undercurrent of excitement. The clubhouse was always buzzing with activity - meetings, parties, the occasional brawl. I was slowly relaxing into the chaos, learning to navigate this new world. The divorce had been finalized, Craig’s assets were seized, and I found myself with a surprising amount of money in the bank. I was still adjusting to wearing the club colors. It felt strange at first, like p

 “We got word from the west side. The Reapers are pushing boundaries again.”   Jake’s words hung in the air like a storm cloud. I felt Talon stiffen beside me.   “What happened?” Talon asked, his voice low and dangerous.   Jake’s jaw tightened, his gray eyes sharp. “They hit one of our warehouses. Burnt it to the ground. No one was hurt, but it’s a clear message - they want to play.”   I glanced to Talon with a chill seeping into my bones.   “We gonna indulge them?” he growled, hands curling into fists at his sides.   Jake nodded, a pensive look on his face. “Church tonight. We need to figure out our

The clock on the wall ticked away, each second dragging slower than the last. I could feel the lonely, stressful hours stretching out in front of me. I turned on the TV, flipping through channels without paying attention. The noise filled the void but did little to ease the tension coiled in my chest. The idea hit me like a spark. I walked to the desk in the corner of the room, yanking open the drawers. Inside was my old laptop, dusty but functional. I flipped it open, waiting as it booted up. The screen flickered to life, casting an eerie glow over the room. I pulled up the search engine - not knowing what I would find but determined to find something - and I started typing. If I couldn’t help physically, I would help in a safer way, by putting my old college researching skills to use. Know your enemy, right? I searched for the Reapers. I scrolled through articles,

The gunshot was sharp, a deafening crack that sent a shockwave through the room. Pope’s head snapped back, a neat hole opening in the center of his forehead. His body crumpled to the ground with a heavy thud. For a moment, the only sound was the faint hum of adrenaline in my ears and the slow drip of blood hitting the concrete. Then chaos exploded around us. Talon slid a knife from his pocket and cut the ropes from my wrists. He grabbed my elbow like a vice as he pulled me toward the door. “Move!” he barked, his voice sharp and urgent. I stumbled after him, my heart pounding in my chest. The hallway was a battleground, bodies scattered on the floor, some moaning - some lifeless. The air reeked of sweat, blood, and gunpowder. A cacophony of gunfire and shouts filled the air. Somewhere in the chaos, my hand brushed against the

He set me down on the bathroom counter before turning on the shower. I pried my off my boots and socks as steam began to curl around us. I hopped off the counter and moved to pull his shirt over his head. His back was a chaotic map of ink and muscle. My eyes found a deep gash below his shoulder blade before he turned to look at me, his green eyes narrowing. “Your wrists, angel,” he murmured, a tortured sound in his voice, holding my hands gently in his. I looked down, noticing them for the first time. They were raw and bloody, and I had bruises crawling up my arms. He stepped closer, his jeans hanging low on his hips, the belt buckle gleaming in the dim light. Without another word, he reached for me, pulling his hoodie off over my head and tossing it to the floor. I flinched, but he kept going, his movements rough but careful as he peeled off the rest of my cl