RIDE HARD (HERETICS MC NOVEL)

Prologue

Three years ago...

She was cold and hungry, she was always cold and hungry. December was fast approaching, which meant it was only going to get colder. She watched the girls on the corner as they approached the few stopped cars along the street. She envied them their fur lined coats and heavy jackets. 

Maybe it was time she faced facts and admitted that eventually she would have to fall to their life style. Hell, if she'd been smart she would have started a long time ago. Returning her attention to them she watched as one girl climbed out of a car quickly stuffing a hundred dollar bill into her bra. Her mouth began to water at the thought of how much food she could buy for that one bill. Once again she began to consider the option before her.

Seeing another car pull up she made a split second decision. She grabbed the bottom of her raggedy shirt knotting the ends and baring her abdomen. She ran her fingers through her knotted hair, then attempted to arrange her features in what she hoped was a sultry pout.

She tried her best to sway her hips as she approached the car window. When she was close enough to touch it began to lower. Trying for seductive she fiddled with the bottom of her hair. Looking back at her was an older man. He was also wearing something she was all too familiar with. It was a cut and she backed away as fear spread through her.

Even though she didn't recognize him she wasn't sure if she could take the chance. He smiled at her warmly. "Hey there beautiful."

"Hi...."

"You look cold. Maybe you should get in and warm up a little?"

She hesitated, but then she could feel the heat seeping from the window. It seemed to draw her in. Before she could talk herself out of it she opened the passenger door and slid in. 

"So how much you chargin' sweetie?" The man asked placing a heavy hand on her thigh.

 "De- depends on what you want." God her voice sounded pitiful, laced with fear and nerves.

"Well you see I'm willin' to pay up to five for girl who wouldn't mind attendin' a small get together."

"Five? As in hundred?"

"Yep, so what do you say? It comes with a place to crash and some food."

"Done."

He started the car and pulled away. "So what's your name?"

She didn't know what to say. She knew using her real name was a bad idea. She tried to think of something sexy and tempting, something that would make her seem sweet but daring. Sweet...

"I'm Candy."

He nodded. They drove in silence until they pulled up outside of a garage with a large sign depicting a demon surrounded by fire with its head reared back like it was roaring.

"Welcome to The Heretics clubhouse." The man said. All she could do was stare and smile.