Desired by Doom

DESIRED BY DOOM THE LAST RIDERS, OHIO CHAPTER JAMIE BEGLEY Young Ink Press Publication YoungInkPress.com Copyright © 2023 by Jamie Begley Edited by CD Editing, Erin Toland, & Diamond in the Rough Editing Cover Art by CT Cover Creations All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the author. The only exception is by a reviewer, who may quote short excerpts in a review. This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. Connect with Jamie, Facebook.com/AuthorJamieBegley Instagram.com/authorjamiebegley JamieBegley.net CONTENTS Jamie Begley Reading Order 1. The Prospect 2. The Clubhouse 3. The Wizard 4. The Offer 5. The Counter 6. The Player 7. The Doctor 8. The Milk 9. The Talk 10. The Accident 11. The Twins 12. The Diss 13. The Boss 14. The Bet 15. The Bluff 16. The Orgy 17. The Kiss 18. The Headmaster 19. The Lie 20. The Italians 21. The Revelation 22. The Attacker 23. The Plan 24. The Pepper 25. The Spray 26. The Retaliation 27. The Guess 28. The Heartbreaker 29. The Wrath 30. The Votes 31. The Wrath Pt. 2 32. The Taste 33. The Virgin 34. The Mug 35. The Tickets 36. The Truth 37. The Sacrifice 38. The Nickname 39. The Decision 40. The Kills 41. The Tink 42. The Question 43. The Rules 44. The Haven 45. The Visitors 46. The Claim 47. The Soup 48. The Garlic 49. The Oasis 50. The Sexcapades 51. The Show 52. The Call 53. The Break 54. The Necklace 55. The Parents 56. The Switch Epilogue One Epilogue Two Lucca II Sarah Brianne Prologue The Day I am Made From Child to Man JAMIE BEGLEY READING ORDER While this can be read as a standalone novel, this story will be more enjoyable if you read these first… 1. Soul of a Man (The Dark Souls) 2. Soul of a Woman (The Dark Souls) 3. Soul of a Demon (The Dark Souls) 4. Razer's Ride (The Last Riders) 5. Viper's Run (The Last Riders) 6. Knox's Stand (The Last Riders) 7. Sex Piston (Biker Bitches) 8. Teased (The VIP Room) 9. Tainted (The VIP Room) 1o. Shade's Fall (The Last Riders) 11. King (The VIP Room) 12. Cash's Fight (The Last Riders) 13. Fat Louise (Biker Bitches) 14. Riot (Predators MC) 15. Shade (The Last Riders) 16. Stand Off (Predators MC) 17. Lucky's Choice (The Last Riders) 18. Keeping What's His: Tate (Porter Brothers Trilogy) 19. Merry Blissmas (Biker Bitches) 20. Hostage (Predators MC) 21. Winter's Touch (The Last Riders) 22. Train's Clash (The Last Riders, Biker Bitches) 23. Standing His Ground: Greer (Porter Brother's Trilogy) 24. Crazy B!tch (Biker Bitches) 25. Rider's Revenge (The Last Riders) 26. Stalked (Predators MC) 27. Claiming the Enemy: Dustin (Porter Brothers Trilogy) 28. T.A. (Biker Bitches) 29. Dangerous Love 30. Gavin’s Song (Road to Salvation: A Last Rider's Trilogy) 31. Ho Ho Hennessy 32. Reaper’s Wrath (Road to Salvation: A Last Rider's Trilogy) 33. Reaper’s Salvation (Road to Salvation: A Last Rider's Trilogy) 34. Dark Ties: Desmond 35. Jewell (Biker Bitches) 36. Firewalker ‘To Thine Own Self Be True’ CHAPTER 1 THE PROSPECT “Are you joking?” Arden stared at her younger brother in disbelief. Usually, she knew when Luc was joking around. He was notorious for pulling pranks and filming their reactions as he grew up. What made her hesitate that he was serious and not joking was the change she had seen in him over the last year. Luc had become more withdrawn. Her carefree baby brother had become a recluse, preferring to stay in his room instead of hanging out with their family or friends. His jaw jutted out stubbornly. “I’m serious.” Looking toward her mother, whose face was pale as she stared back at her, she pleaded with her eyes to change Luc’s mind. Their mother took a seat on the couch next to him. “Why in the world would you give up a scholarship to one of the most prestigious schools in the country to join a motorcycle club?” “I hate school. I’ve been telling you, but none of you have been listening to me.” Dragging his hand through his brown hair, he gave her an exasperated scowl. “We’re listening now.” Attempting to calm the tension between Luc and her mother, Arden stepped into the familiar role of peacemaker. In hindsight, she had noticed his behavior had gone through a change since entering Skyline Conservatory. She had thought it was just the high expectations of the grades that were required to keep the scholarship awarded to him. “Why do you hate Skyline?” she asked calmly. “Why wouldn’t I? Everyone makes fun of me for riding the bus at my age instead of driving, that my lunch is free, my clothes aren’t designer. I don’t belong at Skyline, and the rest of the students know it.” “You deserve to be there as much as they do,” their mother protested. “I told you that they’re just jealous. You’re smarter than them, schoolwork comes easier to you—” A sarcastic laugh came from him, which had her inwardly cringing, seeing the pain beneath the laugh. Arden gave him a sympathetic glance. “I’m sorry, Luc. We’ve not been listening to what you’ve been trying to tell us. I didn’t know not having a car was a big deal. You can take my car, and I can take the bus until I figure something else out.” “I don’t want your car! Do you not get that their cars are status symbols to them? A Civic would have them laughing before I could park.” Not offended at having her car insulted, Arden sought for another alternative. “Then I’ll pick up another few shifts and lease you