Autumn Lake (12 page)

Epilogue

One week later

Gaylord Martin wasn’t too damned happy about his new handler assignment but he wasn’t about to voice his opinion. Not only was the chief leery of him, no thanks to Marcs, but he wasn’t exactly in his corner now that Sampson had lost his job.

“So I’m supposed to report to you?”

“Yes.” Agent Lake stared up at him as if she’d already decided not to like him. She damn sure wouldn’t trust him and if Gaylord’s gut was worth a cuss, he’d dare to bet he couldn’t sweet talk her in front of the chief.

“How often will we be in touch?”

“I’ll let you know,” she said, crossing her arms and acting as if she were already accustomed to her superior position.

Gaylord grated back a cuss word or two before he focused on Marcs. “This suits you. Hmm?”

“Suits both of us if you ask me.” His upper jaw twitched and Gaylord wasn’t buying it. Marcs wasn’t happy about reporting to a woman but he’d play the game in front of Malory, too.

“Any reason why you aren’t working this case yourself?” Gaylord asked.

“I have other assignments, Gaylord. If it’s a problem, I can pull you out.”

“No problem here.” He made a point to respond rapidly.

Seemingly pleased, Malory said, “Good. Then it’s settled. You men will report to Agent Lake. When she calls you in, you’ll meet and if you have anything, you’ll run it through her. Any questions?”

“Where’s the broad?”

“Who?” Marcs asked, arching a brow.

“You know who, Marcs. Agent Pain? Where is she?”

“I’m glad you asked.” Logan thrust his shoulders back and stood an inch taller. “She would’ve been here today but she was unavailable. I told her I’d bring her up to speed at a later date.”

“Huh. I see. So women have special treatment around here now?”

Autumn stepped up to the plate then, proving she couldn’t be easily intimidated by him or anyone else. “Actually, women around here aren’t given special treatment at all. From what I understand it’s the men in these parts who often use their position to gain personal favors and such. So you know, there won’t be another Victory Rising occasion on my watch, Gaylord.”

He snarled. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Logan laughed, boarded his bike, and said, “Oh and uh, speaking of Victory? That’s why Summer couldn’t make it today. She’s a bridesmaid. Victory and Devon are tying the knot.” He shot Gaylord a gouging wink. “I gotta roll guys. I wouldn’t miss this wedding for anything in the world.”

A few seconds later, Logan was gone. Gaylord braced for outright condemnation. None of the higher ups had faith in him anymore. He’d been in place for too long. He now sat at the head of the Devil’s Angels’ table and wore the title of club president. The title alone came with a lot of speculation.

His hands were dirty. And these two knew he was dirty.

“I’m assuming we’re done here?” Gaylord dug in his pocket for his key. He needed to blow off some steam. At one time, he used Victory for that. Now, he took one club broad or another and occasionally went home to visit his wife.

“We’re done,” Autumn said. “I’ll be in touch.”

“I’m looking forward to it.”

Malory stuck his index finger in the air and said, “Oh and uh, Gaylord?”

“Yeah?” He threw his leg over his bike and stuck the key in the ignition.

“If I hear one word, just one negative thing about you now, I’m pulling you out. Are we clear?”

He opened his mouth to speak but Malory put his hand up. “Just say, ‘Yes, Chief Malory. I understand.’ Then we can all go home and call it a day.”

Gaylord snarled. “Yeah. I understand.”

He was no man’s puppet.

“That’s good enough for me,” Malory said.

Gaylord tore out of there like a bat out of hell. His fury consumed him as he opened up the throttle and sped toward the clubhouse.

He didn’t know who made the decision to put Autumn Lake in as his handler or what kind of bad joke they were playing on him, but that bitch had a lot to prove if she wanted to earn his respect. In fact, she’d never earn it.

There was only one place for a gal who looked like that and Gaylord had every intention of seeing her there. Once she was on her back, begging for cock, and taking it like a woman should, Gaylord would teach her a few lessons. Then, he’d send the Bureau a message. They were long overdue.

Yeah. He’d befriend Agent Lake. Then, he’d fuck her. And when her body ended up being a floater, the higher ups wouldn’t have anyone to blame but themselves.

Malory fucked the hell up this time. And one day soon, Gaylord would let him know all about it.

The End

Read the Heroes and Rogues in Order:

Sassy Road

Victory Rising

Summer Pain

Cara Darling (Short Story, Originally Published in
Red Hot Valentines
Anthology)

Autumn Lake

And Coming Soon:

Daiquiri Rose

Sassy Road

Sassy Road is tough, beautiful, smart and looking for a little retribution against the stepfather who abused her. 

Enter Logan Marcs. Logan belongs to Heroes and Rogues, a small town renegade motorcycle club with a bad reputation. Only Logan isn’t exactly loyal to the MC. He’s an undercover cop who’s been in place for several years, and he’s days away from taking down rival club leader Damsel Road. 

A new gal arrives at the H & R clubhouse and, after spending time with Sassy, Logan quickly realizes the newcomer is the step-daughter of a man he is supposed to put away for life. Unable to deny his infatuation with the lovely Miss Road, Logan’s life just became more complicated. To make the situation worse, vultures are circling. If Logan doesn’t claim Sassy as his old lady, club members will pass her around for their own twisted pleasure. 

Logan refuses to see Sassy used, but when he discovers her true motive for associating with the Heroes and Rogues, he fears an intimate involvement could destroy them both. Then again, losing Sassy is a higher price than he’s willing to pay.

Victory Rising

Months of longing eliminate the need for foreplay once Victory Rising decides to play for keeps. She knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to go after it, even if her choices cost those around her.

Devon Kardashian has turned over a new leaf. The Heroes and Rogues club once profited from illegal operations, but no more. As a leader, Devon has implemented legitimate business practices. Now, it’s time to claim the woman who owns his heart. 

When he invites Victory to his clubhouse, Devon risks breaking the truce with the Devil’s Angels. What’s worse, Devon’s club members don’t trust a woman who used to sleep with the Angel’s chapter president. 

Will Devon choose professional obligation or personal gain? Is Victory trying to settle old scores for her former club or has she taken the long way home and finally found a man who cares for her?

Summer Pain

Agent Summer Pain is going undercover in a Federal investigation of two of the country’s biggest motorcycle clubs. It’s an investigation that’s bound to go haywire, but she takes the assignment and sets her sights high. Only Summer’s objective isn’t the same as her handler’s, and she soon lands in bed with the very man who has haunted her dreams. Unfortunately, the reality is much better than her fantasies, making the task of completing her assignment nearly impossible.

Tigger is the VP of the Heroes and Rogues one of the MCs being investigated by the Feds. He’s a passionate man, but his relationship with the MC’s sheep leaves him with unsettling emotions. His love life takes a turn for the worse the minute Summer walks into the clubhouse. Tigger suspects Summer is a woman with secrets, but he never suspects she has the potential to expose an undercover agent, one with close ties to Tigger and the Heroes and Rogues.

Now, Summer needs to make a choice.

Should she work with the Feds or follow her heart?

Cara Darling

Scott Matthews drops in on the Heroes and Rogues boys for a spring fling and as soon as he sees Cara, he knows his broken heart has found its home. 

Cara isn't another old lady. She's the broad of all broads. Wearing the title of Mama or the club's sheep, Cara has been passed around more than a jar of moonshine, but for some reason, Scott wants her. 

And she's not about to turn a good man down.

About the Author

Destiny Blaine
and her pseudonyms are bestselling international e-book and trade paperback authors. She lives in East Tennessee with her husband and daughter. Her son is serving in the United States Navy.

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Additional Dark Hollows Press Titles by Destiny Blaine

Sins of Wolves: The Safe Mountain Series

(with Marc Alice)

An Angel’s Wings (
Dear Santa…A Collection of Erotic Holiday Stories
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Condemned and Chosen

Notorious Tramps

Few and Far

The Breed of Speed

An Angel’s Soul

Passionate Terms

Lucifer’s Lunatic (with Marc Alice)

SEALed with a Commitment (
Hot Shots
)

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