Sinner's Steel

“It’s not go

Zane didn’t want to think about what she and Co

“She was just waiting for a shipment of new bikes and then she was go

“Jagger’s not here yet, so no rush.”

Where the fuck was Jagger? He was supposed to be at the party an hour ago and he didn’t have the Jacks as an excuse to keep him busy. Viper had managed to slither away yet again, disappearing down some kind of rabbit hole that none of the Si

He joined Aria

He made the mistake of sending Shooter down to the shop to pick up the order and Shooter got a little riled when it wasn’t ready. Jagger had to go make good with the owner and pay to have the bullet holes removed from the walls.”

Dawn ruffled the hair of one of her twin girls. Zane couldn’t tell them apart, but they were around the same age as Ty and they all enjoyed playing together. Although when one of them chased Ty and tried to kiss him, Zane had to put his foot down. He knew better than anyone the dangers of eight-year-old girls and how easily they could capture a boy’s heart. “You think he’s go

Shooter was due to receive his cut tonight. The board had decided that despite being trigger-happy, Shooter was more an asset than a liability and, except for the occasional mess Jagger had to clean up, he had made a significant contribution to the club.

Aria

“You hear what he’s pla

“Bastard.” Dawn pressed her lips together. “Sometimes his sense of humor borders on cruel.”

“He has gone a bit overboard since he tricked T-Rex with that package to get his cut.” Aria

“The MC isn’t the same without him,” Zane said. Once the truce was over, Viper would face Si

Evie joined them, dressed in her favorite skintight jeans, leather boots, and a black leather jacket. She gave him a hug, and Ty ran off to play with Dax’s and Cade’s kids on the play structure Zane had built after he rented the house.

“You look too damn sexy.” He wrapped his arms around her and leaned down to nuzzle her neck. “Might be I’ll have to drag you away from the party for a bit.”

“Beast. This is Shooter’s patch-in party. You’re not supposed to be thinking about sex.”

“I wouldn’t have to think about it if I had you in my bed every night.” He nipped her ear. “Man sees his woman looking so hot, he has needs.”

“And women don’t?”

He cupped her face between his hands. “You asking me for something, sweetheart? Because I am more than happy to blow off the party after Shooter’s got his cut.”

“Maybe I am.” She pressed a key into his hand. “And we have a new house to try it out.”

“What’s this?”

“The start of our new life together, I hope.” Her smile wavered when he scowled.

“You bought a house without me? What happened to the idea of making big purchases together?”

Evie slid her arms around his waist. “You seemed to have trouble with the concept so I just followed your lead.”

How could he complain when he’d just been handed the key to his dream—a life with Evie and Ty, a family and a home, and her acceptance of his brothers and his life with the MC? Only the impending court hearing loomed over his head. But if Evie wasn’t worried, then he’d put his concerns aside and deal with it when the day came.

“Well then…” He brushed a kiss over her forehead. “I guess you won’t have a problem with the gift I got Ty.” He called Ty over and they walked toward the garage, reaching the front door just as Jagger stepped out. He gave Zane a nod to let him know everything was set and made a quick exit.

“Now I’m really worried,” Evie said as she entered the garage. “You and Jagger together equals trouble.”

Zane flicked on the lights, although there was enough light streaming through the open door to illuminate the space. He wanted to be sure Ty got a good view.

“Ready, Ty?” His heart thrummed in anticipation. He couldn’t remember being this excited about giving a gift since he’d given Evie the picture frame so long ago. With one last glance over at Evie, he tugged away the sheet in the corner.

“No way!” Ty’s eyes widened.” You got me a dirt bike? Mom’s going to kill you!”

“Yes she is,” Evie said from the doorway, her lips pressed into a thin line.

Zane bit back a laugh. “I got him a kick-ass helmet and safety suit so damn thick, he’s go

“When? Not if he falls?”

“I won’t fall,” Ty said.

“We all fall. The trick is to get back on the bike and keep riding. That lesson took me a lifetime to learn.” He gave Evie a questioning look and she sighed.

“I guess I can’t really say no since I did buy us a house in Oak Village right next door to Ty’s best friend.”

“This is the best day ever.” Ty raced over to hug them both, before returning to inspect his bike.

“I got something for you, too.” Zane reached for the bag Jagger had left on the workbench in the corner, but as he pulled the zipper, memories assailed him: the frame he had worked so hard to perfect, the picture that had been so hard to part with, Evie and Jagger in the kitchen, and the pain that had sent him ru

With only one thing missing.

He pulled the cut from the bag and handed it to her, his mouth going dry when she opened it and spun it around so she could read the back.

“Property of Zane.” A smile spread across her face. “I’ve waited eighteen years to be yours.”

“You were always mine. Ever since that day on the playground.”

He reached into the bag again and pulled out a second cut, then called Ty over. “We don’t usually give prospect cuts to kids, but what you did at Viper’s place—protecting your mom, and helping out your old man—Ty, you made me damn proud. The executive board agreed that showing courage like that deserves a reward.” He held out the small prospect vest with the Si