Death's Deal

<p><em><strong> I need his help. </strong></em></p><p>The memory of him haunts me.<em><strong> </strong></em></p><p>I see his heated gaze I feel his hungry kisses I feel his tender caresses when I'm reminded of a time when I deserved his love. Bennett loved so hard that I felt it to my core. </p><p><em>Until I betrayed him.</em> </p><p>With the looming danger of the Mano cartel I need protection and Bennett is the only one I know who will fight for me. He has no reason to help but I'm out of options. There's no one I trust more to keep me safe. </p><p>Being near him again after all this time I know it'll be dangerous and I'll have to do everything I can to keep my heart safe from being broken once more. </p><p>As a teenager he was beautiful now he's the<strong> tattooed -- strong bodied -- with a steely gaze</strong> <strong>biker </strong>that sees right through me to my soul uncovering the lies I kept from him. If I'm not careful will he be the <em>death</em> of me? </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em><strong>Locked up for a crime I didn't commit my life took a turn when I was betrayed by her. </strong></em></p><p>They call me <strong>Death</strong>. I'm the President of the Hades Army MC. I was hardened by jail as a teenager all because <em>she</em> lied to protect her family. </p><p><em>Antonia Morriso. </em>The deceitful backstabbing daughter of the mayor of Los Angeles. </p><p>The last time I saw her changed my life. Back then I had a plan for my future as a football star a future where I expected her by my side. Today I'm no longer that damaged kid. I do as I want when I want. </p><p>Being <em>informed</em> that Antonia requires a protection detail I agree reluctantly with conditions. Will it be a mistake I'll regret? Can I avoid the pull of our history? </p><p>Can I do the job asked of me and nothing more? </p><p>Will my hardened soul soften to seeing her again? </p><p> </p><p>Best read in order (Broken Bows and SoCal Soulless MC stories): </p><p>Rook</p><p>King</p><p>Pawn </p><p>Queen</p><p>Knight</p><p>Gambit</p><p>Bishop's Play</p><p>Merry F'n Xmas</p><p>Death's Deal</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>