All Chapters of SHATTERED AND TEMPTED: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

DAISY POVTwo weeks later.I have my life back. Well, I think I have it back.Two weeks had passed since that night at The Club Joint. I finally had a new job working as a receptionist at a secure medical clinic uptown. I just finished my shift and calculated my pay in my head. At least For the first time in two years, the money I earned belonged to me.As I walked toward the bus stop, a motorcycle roared past on the main road. The deep growl of the engine makes me stop for a second. I watch the bike disappear around the corner. My lips curve up into a small smile. I don’t even know why. Maybe because the sound reminds me of that night. Of him. Diesel. His wide back under my cheek while I slept on his bike. The way he just sat there in the dark for thirty minutes, not moving, not complaining. I shake my head and keep walking.. “Come on Daisy”“He had probably forgotten you exist.”I turned the corner into the alleyway that led to my apartment building. Suddenly, a shadow moved fast

DAISY POVI followed the lady they called Raven through the clubhouse. I’ll be honest—this place looks like hell. The walls are stained, the air is thick, and the stares from those huge, tattooed men should have made me slip on my toes. Any other night, I would have been trembling, but somehow my body finds a strange rest. I’m not scared; for the first time in years, I just feel this secured peace.“Hey, you should learn to carry your legs faster,” Raven said, her voice snapping me out of my thoughts. I realized I’d slowed down; she was already a few steps ahead of me, looking back with pure annoyance.“I’m sorry,” I muttered, and I forced myself to walk a bit faster.She didn't acknowledge my apology. She just started walking again without looking back, leading me toward a creaking wooden staircase. I watched her bright red hair bouncing with every sharp step she took. She moved like she owned the place, and she clearly didn't like that I was breathing the same air.Finally, we reach

DIESEL POV“If my presence is going to cause any trouble... you can allow me to leave.”“Leave.”The word rang in my head as the door lock clicked. I stood there and inhaled a long breath before slamming the door shut. I looked back at the wood, unable to shake the image of her. Even the night we met, she had that same innocent look. I can’t explain it, but looking at her always makes my heart…“Oh God,” I muttered. “What the hell is with that face of hers?”The memory of my shirt swallowing her frame made me smile, but the moment I took a step, I noticed a shadow five steps away.Hawk.I felt startled for a split second, but I didn't show it. I instantly wiped the smile away, replacing it with the stone mask I always wore. I looked at Hawk, then caught Raven standing by the stairway. I knew why they were here. I glanced back at the door one last time; Daisy would never hear a word of the bullshit they were about to speak.I started walking, and Hawk fell in behind me. I stopped when

DAISY POVI woke up the next day, but I can’t say I had a beautiful night’s rest. The bed was comfy and neat, but my mind was troubled. Something felt wrong after Raven’s attitude yesterday. Even now, the room was feeling more like a cage than a bedroom.It was already sunset. All I had done was watch the dramas Raven put on the TV for me. I had asked to step out, but she just ignored me. I asked about Diesel since I hadn't seen him all day, and she only pretended not to hear.She was the only one coming in, always with that nonchalant, squeezed-up face. First, she brought breakfast and took the plate from last night. Then she came back to drop off snacks and more meals.Am I just being kept here to be fed and locked up?Now she’s back again. She walked in, tossing another bag onto the bed."Raven," I said, looking from her to the bag. "What is this?""Clothes," she snapped, not looking at me. "You can't continue putting on his clothes. Change. Now."She turned toward the door, mutter

DIESEL POV“She ran.”The words slammed into me like a fist to the throat. My helmet hit the gravel with a crack—I didn’t even remember dropping it. Rage ignited fast, white-hot, burning through every vein.Raven took one look at my face and her mouth snapped shut mid-sentence.“What the fuck did you just say?” I asked, taking a step forward. She stiffened but didn’t back away.“She—”“She—what?” I growled, my voice already low and lethal.“I mean, she—”“When? Where the fuck did she go? What way?” Each word came out sharper than the last, cutting her off before she could say another word.She suddenly threw her face to the side and stood straight, ignoring the questions. She squared up instead, chin high like she was ready for war.“She left when she fucking knew about the bounty,” she fired back, words rushing out defensive and fast. “And I think she just did the right thing! She’s a target, Diesel! Having her here is a suicide mission for all of us.”The urge to wrap my hand around