~ RAVEN~
The night air buzzed with the low growl of engines and the flash of chrome.
The parking lot outside the downtown event hall shimmered under the neon lights, crowded with bikes from half the state.
Hellfire. Iron Serpents. The Hounds. Even the Vipers — their so-called “rivals.”
It was the biggest biker event of the season, and for me, it was my stage.
I stepped out of my car slowly, black heels touching pavement like a promise.
My dress — sleek, backless, and midnight dark — hugged every dangerous curve.
The slit ran high enough to earn stares, which was exactly the point.
I wanted Ryder to see what he’d lost.
And when he did, I wanted him to ache for it.
“Damn, girl.” Cassie whistled from the passenger side, hopping out with a sparkly clutch in hand. “You look like sin
