His mother let out a very cold, mocking laugh that sounded completely hollow. “You are completely blinded by basic lust, son. This soft civilian girl is going to be your absolute downfall. Raven has been completely loyal to the history of this motorcycle club her entire life. She actually knows what it means to be a real old lady. She knows exactly how to stand strong beside a club President during a bloody war.”
Raven smiled sweetly, her eyes softening into a fake look of pure devotion as she stared up at Stone’s rigid back. “I am fully willing to forgive every single thing that happened between us, Stone, if you would just open your eyes and see basic reason. We were incredibly good together once. We could be that strong again. For the sake of the club’s survival.”
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