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  She wiggled her hips against him and frantically worked to undo his zip. With a groan he broke the kiss and bent to remove his jeans. Lying back on top of her their lips locked desperately as he rolled his hips into hers, her hand grabbing hold of his large arousal and moving in time with his fingers as they entered her again.

  As their moans turned frantic he leant back and knelt between her open legs, wrapping his hand around his engorged length and guided it to her entrance. Looking into her eyes to make sure she was ready she nodded slightly and he gently pushed in. He heard her gasp in shock so he stilled, allowing her to become accustomed to his size.

  When she wiggled her hips he pulled back and thrust until he was buried deep inside, not taking his gaze away from her glazed eyes. Moving his hips slowly he pressed tender kisses to her cheeks when he suddenly noticed they were wet. Pulling back, afraid that he’d hurt her, he glanced down to see her smiling happily up at him.

  “Are you okay?” he said, his voice strained with need.

  “Wonderful. It feels so good. Don’t stop.” She couldn’t believe how full she felt, it was almost painful, but as he started to move again the feelings quickly changed to extreme pleasure.

  Nate kissed her forcefully, Deanna wrapping her legs around his back and he entwined their hands together, holding them tightly beside her head. As his hips thrust faster their moans became louder with the pleasure building inside, both their bodies glistening with sweat.

  He groaned as he moved harder, feeling her fingernails digging into his hands and when he felt her muscles tightening he knew she was close. Thrusting desperately she finally tensed and shouted out his name as her climax hit hard, squeezing him tightly and sending him over the edge.

  Nate buried his face in her shoulder, panting heavily against her neck. Deanna could still feel the shudders in her body after the most intense orgasm of her life. Wrapping her arms and legs tightly around him, her overwhelming feelings for this wonderful man rushed through her leaving her breathless and she couldn’t hold back any longer.

  “I love you,” Deanna whispered.

  Nate pulled back to look at her and saw her beautiful face flushed and glowing from their love making and said the words he’d wanted to say for a long time.

  “I love you too Deanna. You’re everything to me.” He gave her the sweetest kiss she’d ever known, filled with his love.

  When he broke the kiss Deanna smiled provocatively as she wiggled her hips. “Can we do that again?”

  Nate’s laughter filled the room as he pulled the woman he loved into his arms and kissed her senseless.

  CHAPTER 11

  Nate woke up to his phone ringing, finally falling asleep exhausted after hours of lovemaking. He grabbed his phone and answered it when he saw it was Logan calling.

  “What’s up mate? I’ll be at the garage soon.”

  “I know, but I need you over here now. There’s somethin’ you need to see,” said Logan, obviously concerned.

  “Aye, okay then. Just give me a couple of minutes.”

  Nate hung up and groaned as he leaned over a sleepy Deanna to stroke her glorious hair off her face.

  “Babe. I’m really sorry but I’m needed over at the compound. I wish I could stay here all day with you, but I’ll make it up to you later. Love you.”

  “Hmm . . . love you too,” mumbled Deanna as she rolled over onto his side of the warm bed, cuddling his pillow and breathing in his delicious masculine scent, drifting back off to sleep.

  Smiling to himself, Nate reluctantly got out of bed and pulled on his clothes. He checked on Holly who was fast asleep in her cot, sucking on her thumb, and quietly left the house. He was bursting with happiness, both Deanna and Holly had become so important in his life.

  Walking across the road he saw Logan pacing in front of the office looking troubled and his good mood evaporated.

  “What’s up?” Nate called.

  Logan gestured towards the office. Nate shrugged but followed Logan and noticed as he got closer that the door was wide open. He then spotted damage to the lock, immediately realising that it had been forced open.

  “What the hell?” Nate exclaimed as he walked inside the office. Glancing around the only thing he noticed different was the filing cabinet in the corner hanging open.

  Pulling the drawers that he knew contained personnel files fully open, he saw that only one file had been ransacked, the rest untouched. He had a bad feeling of what he would find as he pulled out the messy file and saw his worst fears realised.

  “It’s Deanna’s file,” he whispered. Logan walked closer and cursed.

  “Who would want Deanna’s file? You don’t think it’s anythin’ to do with her ex, do you?”

  Nate was silent as he thought. “I don’t know. It could be just a coincidence,” Nate replied, but didn’t quite believe it.

  “Shit. What we gonna do?”

  “I’m not sure, but I think it’s best we don’t mention it to Deanna yet. We’ll just say there was a break-in but nothin’ stolen, which is true. Her ex has no idea she’s here so it can’t be him. But I’ll ask Ethan to look into it.”

  “Alright pal, if you think that’s best.”

  “For now. No point worryin’ her until we know for sure.”

  Nate tidied the file and replaced it in the cabinet, his hands shaking as he took his phone out of his pocket to call Ethan.

  Deanna was happy. She’d just spent a brilliant day shopping in Glasgow with Alice for presents for Holly, her first birthday was just a few days away. Her little girl was growing up so fast.

  Alice had settled in happily babysitting Holly every day whilst Deanna worked at the garage. When Deanna had asked Alice if she wanted to come shopping she had jumped at the chance to spend time getting to know Deanna better. Alice had even surprised Deanna with a trip to a salon for some well-deserved pampering.

  They’d talked at length over lunch and when Alice had coaxed more details out of Deanna about her past, her feelings and respect for her probable daughter-in-law grew.

  Deanna decided to buy Holly the latest Disney Princess dolls which would be the theme for her birthday party. Nate and the other members had been appalled at having to decorate the clubhouse with princesses and crowns but the women, especially Alice, told them to deal with it. It was for Holly and Deanna.

  Business was getting busier each day and as it was the middle of spring the warmer weather was attracting even more bikers.

  Ethan was also a regular visitor, popping into the garage almost every day, wanting to spend time with Deanna and Holly. He was taking his new role as Uncle very seriously. Often Nate and Ethan squabbled for Holly’s attention, Alice usually having to break the pair up whilst she struggled to keep a straight face.

  Alice was spending the night at the house as Nate had a surprise for Deanna the next day and he was taking her out after the weekly club meeting in the morning. Ethan joined them that night and it felt good for Deanna and Holly to spend the night with the Gunn family. She felt as though at last she belonged to a family.

  The next morning Deanna woke alone, Nate already left to go to the clubhouse, Holly babbling from her cot. Deanna picked her daughter up and walked into the living room to find Alice already up watching TV.

  “Mornin’ hen. Hi my wee girl, come to Grandma,” Alice said wiggling her fingers as Deanna greeted Alice and handed her Holly.

  “Morning Alice. Do you mind watching her? I’ll get her breakfast and then I need to jump in the shower before Nate gets back.”

  “Sure love. We’ll have lots of fun today, won’t we sweetie,” Alice said to a cooing Holly.

  Deanna left the room for a quick shower, choosing her clothes carefully as Alice had mentioned that Nate was taking her for a proper bike ride. He’d taken her around the local area before but they planned to go for a longer ride now the weather had improved.

  She was pulling on a pair of black jeans when she heard the bedroom door open. As she stood there
in just her black bra and jeans she turned to see Nate leaning in the doorway with a sexy grin as he watched her.

  “Do we really have to go out? We could just stay in and have mummy and daddy time,” Nate said, prowling towards her.

  “Sorry Nate. You promised me today and I’m raring to go. What’s that you’ve got hidden behind your back?”

  “Ah, you mean this? This is for today. For you,” he said as he handed her a wrapped package.

  Deanna was thrilled as she opened it to reveal a gorgeous black leather riding jacket with lots of buckles and silver zips. Smiling broadly she reached up and grabbed his hair bringing him down for a thank you kiss.

  “Thanks Nate. I love it. Does this mean we’re going for a ride?”

  “Aye we are. Be ready in five. I can’t wait to see you on the back of my bike wearin’ that,” he said as he gripped her behind, excitement shining from his eyes.

  She sighed as his hands squeezed harder. “I can’t wait either. I’ve been looking forward to this for ages. Let me finish getting ready and I’ll be out.” She tried to pull away, but he held her close and glanced down at her bra.

  “You look so sexy like this,” he said as he ran his finger down her chest. “Maybe later you could just wear this bra, thong and leather jacket. That would be so fuckin’ hot,” his eyes heating at the idea.

  “If you’re a good boy I might just do that. If you’re really good I might let you do that thing you want to do in the bedroom,” she replied, winking at him as she sashayed away, causing him to growl. She loved his growl.

  “I’ll hold you to that babe.” Smirking he left the room to let her finish getting ready.

  Deanna finished dressing, zipping her new jacket over her jumper and pulling on knee length black boots. As she looked in the mirror she felt unsure of herself as this was the first time she’d dressed properly in biker gear, but she saw the genuine happiness shining in her eyes. With a nod to herself she left the room to say goodbye to Holly and Alice.

  As Deanna closed the front door behind her she turned when she heard the roar of Nate’s bike as he started the engine. She was immediately aroused when she spotted him straddling his bike, waiting for her.

  Nate’s motorbike was a gigantic deafening machine that he’d personally customised for his height and size. It had the raven MC insignia’s painted on the tank and a Saltire flag on the back. Nate’s bike was actually famous as it had featured in a few popular motor magazines and was the one that got the most attention when parked outside the garage, also being the fastest bike in the MC. With him dressed completely in black, lounging on his massive bike, his hulking dark presence made him quite an intimidating sight. Deanna was ecstatic he was all hers.

  As she walked closer she could see the heat in his eyes as he took in her outfit.

  “I knew we should have stayed in. How the hell am I supposed to be good with you dressed like that? I’m gonna be hard all day with you wrapped around me. Come here.” He grabbed her face and kissed her passionately, his tongue tangling with hers.

  Nate pulled away breathing hard, grumbling under his breath making Deanna laugh, but he winked as he grabbed her helmet off the handlebars and turned to her. He placed it on her head, fastening the clip under her chin. His smile lit up his face as he ran his thumb down her cheek, before trailing it down and then slapping her soundly on her behind, making her squeal.

  “Climb on babe,” he said with a wolfish smile as he pulled on his own helmet.

  She climbed on behind him and his hands reached back to grab her thighs and pull her closer forward. As she circled her arms around his waist she felt a rumble of approval run through his chest. He gave her hands a squeeze before taking the handlebars and they rocketed down the street.

  Deanna closed her eyes with joy at the feel of the thunderous bike as it vibrated under her, arms wrapped around the man she loved, and knew it was going to be a brilliant day.

  She felt totally safe with Nate and tried to forget about her past life with Lee, unfortunately underestimating his desire for revenge.

  CHAPTER 12

  About fucking time. That pathetic whining cow just managed to get away before getting the exact location of the bitch Deanna. At least he knew the area where she was hiding.

  He’d quickly got on the road to follow the daft cow’s car as she sped towards the Scottish border, so stupid that she hadn’t even checked to see if anyone followed.

  He was getting close to the bitch that escaped, hoping to get his hands on her soon. Thoughts of what he would do when he found her filled him with pleasure.

  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

  Nate and Deanna were curled up on the couch watching TV, Holly tucked up fast asleep in her cot. Some of their friends had just left after a fun night of drinking.

  They were a little surprised to hear a knock at the door so late and Nate got up to answer it to find Ethan standing on the doorstep with a tight expression.

  “Hey. What you doin’ here?” Nate asked, but before Ethan could answer he saw a woman cowering behind his brother. He hardly recognised her due to the mass of bruising covering her face.

  “Vanessa. What the hell happened to you? Why are you here?” Nate didn’t really like Vanessa but he was still concerned to see the woman so beaten.

  “Nate, can we come in? You remember Cameron Neilson, don’t you? He’s a detective with Strathclyde Polis,” Ethan introduced as a man appeared who Nate immediately recognised and they shook hands like old friends.

  Deanna, worried over why they were here so late, came to stand at Nate’s side. She wasn’t too happy seeing Vanessa again either but she did feel some sympathy towards her, knowing from past experience the pain she must be in.

  Nate introduced Deanna to Cameron as Ethan came forward and engulfed her in a big hug.

  “Is this something to do with the break-in we had a few days ago?” she asked Ethan, knowing he had investigated it.

  “Aye, it’s related. Why don’t we come in and explain what’s goin’ on.”

  Nate gestured for the three of them to come in, Deanna offering drinks but they all declined as they took their seats. Nate immediately sat beside Deanna and took hold of her hand, a bad feeling troubling him. Deanna noticed Vanessa huddling nervously behind Ethan sitting on the opposite couch, her attitude confusing Deanna.

  “Before we start. Nate you need to keep calm as Cameron explains why we’re here and don’t interrupt. Alright?” Ethan spoke directly to Nate making him scowl, not liking where this was going.

  Deanna could sense his mood so she moved even closer to try and help keep him calm, Vanessa, noticing her gesture, gave her a cold look. Deanna tried to ignore her as Cameron started to explain.

  “Ethan contacted me earlier today and asked me to meet him at his offices. I arrived to find him talking to Vanessa here, who was visibly upset and beaten. Ethan told me of how she received her injuries and it appears that it concerns you Deanna.” Cameron paused as he looked over at Deanna. She was shocked by his admission and noticed that Vanessa looked to be about to make a run for it.

  “Deanna. Vanessa has admitted that Lee Walker, your ex, did this to her,” Cameron explained.

  “What?” Deanna whispered, completely terrified that after all this time Lee had finally found them. She felt Nate tense in surprise at her side.

  “Deanna, he didn’t find her. She did a very stupid thing. She went looking for him,” Ethan answered as he scowled at Vanessa, annoyed by her but trying to remain professional.

  “What the fuck is goin’ on?” Nate growled. His anger towards Vanessa completely paralysing him with the possibility that her actions might have put Deanna and Holly in danger.

  Cameron calmly continued, ignoring Nate’s outburst. “Vanessa admitted to breaking into the office at the garage in order to find Deanna’s previous address. She told me that she was so angry with how you treated her that she wanted payback against the woman who’d destroyed her future. Not realising how dangerou
s the situation was, she drove to England to Lee’s address. He answered the door and she explained who she was and thought it was his right to know where his ex had taken his daughter. You have to remember she never saw your injuries Deanna when you first arrived. She didn’t know that you’d run from an abusive and dangerous man.” Cameron pointed out in Vanesssa’s defence. Deanna nodded in acceptance as Cameron continued.

  “Apparently he was so enraged when he heard you were happy with another man that he grabbed Vanessa, assaulted her and tried to drag her into the house. He demanded to know where you were. Thankfully they were interrupted by a passer-by and Vanessa was able to escape. She jumped in her car and came straight back here, deciding it was best to tell Ethan what had happened. She knew you had to be told but she was too scared to come and tell you directly,” Cameron finished.

  There was absolute silence as Deanna and Nate tried to understand what was happening.

  “What the fuck did you think you were doing?” Nate exploded. “Why did you think a woman would run so far from her ex and hide with her daughter?” He shot to his feet, struggling to contain his anger, Ethan quickly getting up to restrain his brother.

  “Do you know what you’ve done? That wanker made Deanna’s life a misery, beatin’ her and neglecting Holly.” Nate had a sudden panicked thought. “Did you tell him where they were?”

  “No, I didn’t. I did mention Scotland but that was all. I promise,” Vanessa whispered, tears rolling down her face.

  Nate roared in anger, his hands gripping his hair desperately until he felt a hand touch his side. Looking down Nate saw Deanna’s terrified face staring up at him. He immediately knelt in front of her and pulled her into a fierce hug as she cried softly into his neck.

  “Sshhh baby. I’m sorry I lost it. That prick will not find you and I sure as hell will not let him hurt you or Holly ever again,” he promised, gripping her face as his thumbs wiped her tears away.