Chapter One My poor car died with a sad, sputtering cough. It left me completely stranded on the side of the dark, lonely highway like a total fool. I smacked the steering wheel with the palm of my hand and let out a loud, frustrated groan. "Great. Just great," I muttered to myself. I checked my phone. No signal. I knew my spare tire was completely flat, too. The only sign of life for miles around was a bright, rowdy-looking building glowing in the distance. It was the local biker bar, a place owned and run by the Iron Reapers motorcycle club. I knew better than to go there. Everyone in this town knew better. The Iron Reapers were dangerous men who lived by their own rules. But tonight, I was desperate, deeply heartbroken, and officially out of options. I grabbed my small purse, locked the doors of my useless car, and started walking down the dark road. The heavy thumping of loud music and the rough roar of male laughter grew louder with every step. Gravel crunched loudly
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