With more than a little help from Drum and the rest of my brothers, we managed to get everything set up in record time, luckily getting a free spot at the wedding chapel which does Harley weddings, and finding this venue with an available function room. The girls were on board as soon as I’d told them, and even Jayden had managed to keep it a secret.
And the fuck if it hadn’t all gone so smoothly, that was just the icing on the fucking cake. And talking about cake, where the fuck did that come from? I suspect it was probably Sam’s doing, perhaps with some help from the local old ladies. Now I truly know anything can happen in Vegas.
When Ella appeared in that sexy-as-fuck dress I didn’t know if I was going to be able to keep my hands off her during the ceremony. Speaking of which… I let my hands wander down and cup that cute ass, which is all mine, not giving a damn who’s watching. Yeah, so what? I’m fondling my wife. I’m allowed to. No one fucking else is touching her. Ever. My cock starts swelling at the thought of her in my bed, every night. For the rest of our lives.
The song comes to an end, far too soon. I could have held her forever. I’m not ready to let her go. I’ll never be able to let her go. Raising my eyes, I see Peg talking to the DJ. Uh oh.
When the blistering sounds of ELO’s ‘Roll over Beethoven’ start to scream out, I have to laugh. Trust Peg to liven things up. Drum comes onto the dance floor and, fuck it, they’re all getting up. Wraith’s gently twirling Sophie, carefully making sure she doesn’t lose her balance, and all the other brothers are boogying out with their old ladies, and those without women are dancing by themselves.
Ella gives me a cheeky grin and pulls back, and now she’s shaking her fucking booty. I’d never seen her dance, and wow. I realise I’m standing still in the middle of the fucking dance floor looking like an idiot just watching her shimmy to the music. What a sight! And she’s all mine!
She reaches out her hand and pulls me in to her. Coming back to myself I take the lead. We’re dancing together. From the flare in her eyes she likes the moves I’ve got too. Fuck, I can’t wait to get her under me tonight.
Now she’s dancing with her sister. And now with the rest of the girls. Fuck, Satan’s Devils know how to choose their women. They’re twirling and bopping, what a sight for sore eyes. Even Amy’s jumping around and hey, that three-year-old’s got the dancing talent of her mother. I hope Mouse is filming this shit.
Someone puts a beer in my hand. I’ve never been happier in the whole of my life.
I’m just lifting the bottle to my lips when the music stops, abruptly switched off in mid beat. Automatically my hand goes to rest on my gun…
Drummer steps up to the mic, tapping it once, twice, the sharp amplified sound shattering the mood.
All the men step up. All eyes upon him. All of us ready for the call to action.
The prez rolls back his head and wipes his hand over his beard. He shakes his head as he stares out over the club.
“Sorry to interrupt the proceedin’s, but you need to hear this. Fuck…” His voice breaks with emotion. As I tuck Ella into my side he continues, “I thought nothin’ could top this day, seein’ our brother Slick and his ol’ lady tie the official knot. But fuck…” He shakes his head as though he can’t believe what he’s going to say. “I won’t draw this out. But, please, take a glass.”
Surprised, I notice waiters walking around with trays. I take a champagne for me, and pass one to my wife.
Drum surveys the room and picks up his own glass. “I’ve just had a phone call.” He pauses, and you could hear a pin drop as we wait to hear what troubles are on our way.
He takes a deep breath and again turns his head from side to side. “Can’t fuckin’ believe what I’ve just been told…” He pauses. Just spit it out, will ya? After clearing his throat he continues, “I’ve just had word from Road, who’s at the hospital. Heart’s conscious and fuckin’ lucid.” The prez’s voice cracks on the words I’d given up all hope of hearing.
After a brief moment of silence as the incredible news sinks in, a deafening wave of roaring sweeps through the room. Men stamping their feet and cheering, women screaming with joy. Heart’s back with us? Un-fucking-believable! Best. News. Ever. Only rivalled by Ella saying yes.
Prez taps the mic to get our attention. “So raise your glasses everyone. To Heart! And, of course, to Slick and Ella.”
Feet are stamping, hands thumping on tables, and thunderous roars that crash and roll through the function room.
“Heart! Slick and Ella!” “Slick and Ella. Heart!”
Drum’s watching me, he lifts his chin and gives me an exaggerated wink while beaming towards Sam. Immediately I know what that means. Amy’s getting her dad back.
I couldn’t imagine anyone getting a better wedding present.
My brother is coming home.
Dart
When Alex auditions to work at the Satan’s Devils MC strip club, a more unlikely dancer I never expected to see. Knowing she’s been left with no other option but to become a stripper, I want to help her out and make her life easier. She’s so unlike the other women I’m attracted to, it’s no hardship to follow our strict “hands off the dancers” rule.
But that was before I came to know and admire her and understand the challenges in her life. And then I lose her before I can admit how much she’s come to mean to me.
Alex
Running from an abusive husband I come to live with my sister and somehow end up taking my clothes off in a club owned by bikers. I’m just settling into my new life when my ex finds me and takes me away. Tortured, hurt and left to die, I hope and pray that someone will come and rescue me.
Satan’s Devils #4: Targeting Dart
Other Works by Manda Mellett
A series about sexy dominant sheikhs and their bodyguards
Stolen Lives (#1 – Nijad & Cara)
Close Protection (#2 – Jon & Mia)
Second Chances (#3 – Kadar & Zoe)
Identity Crisis (#4 – Sean & Vanessa)
Dark Horses (#5 – Jasim & Janna)
Turning Wheels (Blood Brothers #3.5, Satan’s Devils #1 – Wraith & Sophie)
Drummer’s Beat (#2 – Drummer & Sam)
Slick Running (#3 – Slick & Ella)
Coming soon:
Targeting Dart (#4)( 2017)
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Acknowledgements
A massive thank you to Brian Tedesco, my amazing editor for all his work on this book. Really enjoyed working with you, and apologies for the part which made you cringe. Your input and suggestions were very useful.
Cover design and formatting by Freeyourwords. Lia, what can I say? Your cover design is excellent as normal.
My dear husband, Steve, was once again great reading and picking up stuff which I’d missed. I’m so lucky to have someone who encourages and supports me so much.
And my son must get a mention, even if it’s only because he tells me he’s proud of his mum.
And of course, I’m grateful to everyone who’s taken the time to read the books in the Satan’s Devils series. If you enjoyed this one, please leave a review – writers write in a vacuum, locked away in their lonely towers. We love to know what you think of our efforts and appreciate all feedback we receive.
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After commuting for too many years to London working in various senior management roles, Manda Mellett left the rat race and now fulfils her dream and writes full time. She draws on her background in psychology, the experience of working in different disciplines and person
al life experiences in her books.
Manda lives in the beautiful countryside of North Essex with her husband and two slightly nutty Irish Setters. Walking her dogs gives her the thinking time to come up with plots for her novels, and she often dictates ideas onto her phone on the move, while looking over her shoulder hoping no one is around to listen to her. Manda’s other main hobby is reading, and she devours as many books as she can.
Her biggest fan is her gay son (every mother should have one!). Her favourite pastime when he is home is the late night chatting sessions they enjoy, where no topic is taboo, and usually accompanied by a bottle of wine or two.
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