Page 8 of Pit's Salvation

“You know with you, I want it all. Ariel Shields, will you marry me tomorrow?”

She screamed yes and accepted the ring, though she wasn’t sure anyone heard her answer. Once Pit had said tomorrow, Roam, War, and Baron had all screamedwhat?

Her mom didn’t seem upset but then a couple times while they were shopping, her mom had a pensive look on her face at the outfits Ariel was trying on.

Pit slid his arm around her and turned toward the crowd. “Let’s party tonight, but everyone’s invited tomorrow to our wedding at two p.m., right here.”

Pit’s mom, Charlotte, came over to congratulate her. She pulled her in for a hug.

“Oh, I can tell you make him happy, which makes me happy. But I also know you obviously have no problem taking care of business when needed. You’re exactly the type of daughter-in-law I wanted. Call me Charlie or Chuck.”

Ariel couldn’t be happier that Pit’s mom welcomed her. “Thanks, Charlie. You’ve raised an amazing man.”

His Aunt Ruth hugged her next. At some point, Ariel would probably need to share the history she knew all about so they’d feel safe talking to her, but for now, she was going to dance with her man.

As she and Pit danced, she noticed there were some women she assumed were Sirens, but it definitely wasn’t the type of party she usually thought about for a one-percenter MC.

“Hey, do you think I’ll need to make an example of one of the Sirens to make sure they understand you’re off limits?”

Pit chuckled.

“Mom made the rule when they rebuilt that the Sirens had to leave a claimed man alone. If they tried anything, she’d boot them out. I haven’t changed the rule because I don’t need men in the MC who don’t know what vows mean. If they’ll cheat on their girlfriend or Ol’ Lady, how can I know they’ll keep our membership vows? I don’t think you’ll need to, but does it make me a pig that it sounds hot having you stake your claim?”

Ariel chuckled, leaning back and then rubbing against Pit’s crotch.

“Seriously, Sugar? Are you trying to make me hard so your dad and brothers want to beat me?”

Ariel leaned up, kissing against Pit’s neck. “Does it make me a pig that it sounds hot?”

Pit threw back his head, laughing. As the song ended, he led her over to the food.

“Let’s eat!” he yelled.

Chapter Five

AlthoughArielwantedtostay the night with Pit, she’d chosen to stay with her family. After the party, they’d all gathered in her mom’s cabin that the girls were staying in for a family get-together. As long as it stayed cordial, Ariel would listen. If her block-headed older brothers were annoying, she might just bang some heads around.

She changed into the T-shirt and night shorts she had in her saddlebags. She detoured by the kitchen and grabbed a drink, then walked into the family room. She plopped down between Remi and her mom on the couch. Interestingly enough, all the men except Brew were sitting in a line. Were they planning an interrogation?

War started to speak, but her dad held his hand up.

“Ariel, I’m sorry if I ever made you feel you couldn’t tell me about your life. I realize that I said one thing about women being able to do it all but when it came to my little girl, I didn’t back up my words with my actions. Can you forgive me?”

Ariel jumped up and threw herself into her dad’s arms.

“Always. I just wanted to be able to carve my own path. Remi and the bail bonds allowed me to do that.”

Ariel sat back down and waited to see what was next.

“How did you two meet?” War asked.

Oh man. She could see this going south fast because it had been a little bit of a dust-up that night.

“I was checking out some different businesses with possible shady interests, and Pit, Justice, and Sledge were heading back to their compound from Pit’s restaurant—a route they’d taken thousands of times. The business I was watching decided to attack Saint’s for some reason. When I was watching the motorcycles come toward me, someone strung a chain across the road. When Pit and Justice passed my vehicle, they pulled the chain up. It yanked both Pit and Justice off their rides. Then someone started firing. I yelled and identified myself because I wanted them to hear and see me. I didn’t want them to shoot, thinking I was a threat. Sledge told me to leave to stay safe. Instead, I drove my vehicle between the shooters and where Pit and Justice were on the ground. Sledge helped them get in, then followed me on his bike. Pit wanted to take me to dinner for helping them out, but I was leaving town. I said I’d collect another day.”

War chuckled, then glanced toward Brew and laughed harder. Then Roam joined him.

“What are you all laughing about?” Ariel asked.

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