Pleasure & Pain: Inferno Glory MC, #2

By Jennifer Ann

*This is a serial. The installments are not novel length. Intended for readers over 18.* 

Harley’s story continues with the second part in the Inferno Glory series. After she’s reunited with her estranged brother, and learns his intentions are less than honorable, she’s plagued with the choice between staying to protect herself and the MC, or leaving before Colt destroys who she’s become. 

When Colt catches Harley on her way out of town where she plans to clear her head for a few days, he’ll invite himself and Ranger to make sure she’s ‘properly spoiled.’ Once they’re all reunited on the beach, sparks will fly. 

The pressure increases to full throttle when Harley is in the middle of two hot bikers with one possibly wanting more than she can give. The heat of multiple men and the fear of her twisted brother may make her leave the MC family for good, and send her running into the arms of another man.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jennifer Ann
• Release date: Sep 4, 2017
• ISBN: 9781386387329

Jennifer Ann

Jennifer Ann is the pen name used by Jen Naumann when writing steamy romance novels with complex love stories. Like her characters, she's in love with the city of New York and can often be found either there or at concerts, rocking with the best of them. On the rare occasions she realizes she's no longer a spring chicken, you can catch her driving a tractor alongside her husband in southern Minnesota while trying to keep up with the madness of their four active children.

Book preview

1

As Colt waits for me to tell him why I’m hiding out in the hallway of the club with my belongings sitting on my bike outside, paranoia sweeps through me. There’s shuffling of movement out the back door where my estranged brother and whomever he’s talking with were conspiring to ruin my life by sending me back to prison. They could walk in any minute and realize I’ve been eavesdropping .

With blood draining from my face, I loop my arm through Colt’s, and head into the other direction. "This place reeks like a damn distillery. I need

some

air

."

In the main area of the clubhouse filled with passed out members, a few stir to life, Ranger among them. I continue on to the door, still dragging Colt along. Once it’s clear Axel isn’t joining us any time soon, I drag in a shaky breath. Who knows what would’ve happened if my brother discovered I was spying

on

him

?

The sun has already risen outside, casting a warm glow over us as we stand in the parking lot. It does little to calm my nerves.

I came to make peace with Remmy before I blow outta town for a few days, I finally

answer

Colt

.

His eyebrows lower. "Blow outta town? Where

you

goin

?"

Figured I’d ride down to San Diego. I shrug, trying to make light of it. I have to clear my head before I can face my brother again.

A small burst of anger lights his gaze. "You were plannin’ to leave without

tellin

’

me

?"

"Why? You think you own me now just because we fucked? What do you want from me? It’s like not I’m your

old

lady

."

Un-fuckin’-believable! he snaps, pulling away. You’re back to pretendin’ you don’t feel somethin’ between us? What was last night all about?

And there it is, the confirmation I’ve been waiting for. The sex we had on the beach was intimate, and filled with his promises to take care of me. Colt and I are both well aware of this magnetic pull towards one another, and I have no idea what to do with it. Do I end it? Can I? All the more reason to get the hell out of town before this ‘thing’ between us takes on a life of its own and can’t be stopped.

Rolling my eyes like what he’s suggesting is ridiculous, I look away past the clubhouse into the barren hills in the distance. Look. I’m not in the mood to fight. I just need a few days to myself.

"Where ya plannin’

to

stay

?"

None of your fuckin’ business, I snap like a bitch, turning towards

my

bike

.

Warm fingers wrap around my arm. "Doesn’t have to be like this, darlin.’ Thought I made myself clear. I’m in this for the

long

haul

."

I melt a little with the memory of his continued declarations as I fell asleep in his burly arms. But Remmy’s threats to run me out if I stay too long remind me why I have to let Colt go. Building a relationship with him is not an option, nor is it advisable when my brother is up to something destructive. I have bigger things to worry about. Bigger than this hot biker who is becoming a pro at melting both my heart and underwear.

Barking with a cold laugh, I pry his fingers off my arm. "That was a completely one-sided decision. You can’t really expect me to commit myself to someone just days after I was released from prison. I’m not that kind

of

girl

."

Not askin’ for a commitment, he growls. Least not yet. Just askin’ for you to let me help. Thought sleepin’ in my bed last night was your way of acceptin.’ He steps in closer, his beautiful eyes overflowing with warmth. "Do whatever you have to do, just don’t shut me out. Don’t push me away

like

this

."

Our intense stare-down is interrupted by Ranger stumbling from the clubhouse, strands of hair poking every which way from his bun, eyes squinting against the bright sun. Thought you two went home last night.

Harley came to see Remmy, Colt answers.

As a slow grin spreads across Ranger’s beautiful lips, I’m reminded with a shiver how amazing they felt against my mouth and skin. "Remmy’s talkin’ to

you

now

?"

Kinda, I answer with a dismissive shrug. "Said he’d at least help me back on

my

feet

."

Glad to hear it. Ranger rubs at his swollen eyes. I’m headin’ home for the weekend. Need to nurse this fuckin’ hangover.

Harley here was tellin’ me she’s headin’ south for a few days, Colt tells him, crossing his arms over his broad chest with a grin that stretches from ear to ear. "I was thinkin’ I could use a little sunshine myself, make sure she’s properly spoiled and given plenty of company. What about you? Up for a little surf

and

sand

?"

My face burns hot with irritation. What part of time by myself does he not understand, and who said he could invite Ranger? Then again, the words properly spoiled and given plenty of attention could have serious benefits.

Eyebrows quirked, Ranger nods. If I can get rid of this headache I wouldn’t mind catchin’ a few waves. Haven’t done much since my days in the Corps.

Suddenly I’m unable to breathe. Just the thought of these two gorgeous men on surfboards makes me uncomfortably wet and eager. My mind wanders until I’m picturing them both naked, smelling like suntan lotion as they take turns kissing me with the salty taste of the ocean on

their

lips

.

I guess it wouldn’t hurt to have someone along when Axel’s out to get me, and having Ranger along would help to relieve the weirdness between me

and

Colt

.

What do you say? Colt asks, a knowing smirk on his lips. Up for some company, darlin?’

Beneath their twin blazing stares, I’m hardly able to contain myself, and suddenly swimming in my own pool of desire. Holy. Shit. A trip away with these two hotties could easily be the death of me. "So long as you don’t mind buying me a bikini and a pair of flip flops, I guess it’d

be

okay

."

You, in a bikini? Ranger asks, his voice a higher octave. He tips his head back, chuckling. I’m suddenly feelin’ a whole helluva lot better.

Me too, Colt says, still staring at me with that maddening smirk.

Heart stuttering, something unfamiliar clicks into place deep down inside of me. Ranger, the club, the parking lot, they