Carrying Blaze’s Mark

  Devil’s Riot MC Originals Novella Book 7.5

  E.C. Land

  Carrying Blaze’s Mark

  This book is a work of fiction. The names, characters, places, and incidents are all products of the author’s imagination and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblances to persons, organizations, events, or locales are entirely coincidental.

  Carrying Blaze’s Mark. Copyright © 2020 by E.C. Land. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission from the author, except in the case of brief quotations used in articles or reviews. For information, contact E.C. Land.

  With there being characters mentioned from Elizabeth Knox’s series, I have her permission in using these characters.

  Publisher: Knox Publishing

  Cover Design by Charli Childs, Cosmic Letterz Cover Design

  Editing by Kim Lubbers, Knox Publishing

  Formatting by E.C. Land, Knox Publishing

  Proofreading by Jackie Ziegler, Knox Publishing

  Created with Vellum

  Contents

  Acknowledgments

  Devil’s Riot MC

  DRMC Originals

  DRMC Southeast

  DRMC Tennessee

  Love of a Bird

  Prologue

  Chapter 1

  Chapter 2

  Chapter 3

  Chapter 4

  Chapter 5

  Chapter 6

  Chapter 7

  Chapter 8

  Chapter 9

  Chapter 10

  Chapter 11

  Chapter 12

  Chapter 13

  Chapter 14

  Chapter 15

  Chapter 16

  Epilogue

  Missed Blaze’s Mark?

  Prologue

  Available Now

  By: E.C. Land

  Devil’s Riot MC Series

  Horse’s Bride

  Thorn’s Revenge

  Twister’s Survival

  Reclaimed (Devil’s Riot MC Boxset Bks 1 – 3)

  Cleo’s Rage

  Connors’ Devils

  Hades Pain

  Badger’s Claim

  Burner’s Absolution

  Redeemed (Devil’s Riot MC Boxset Bks 4 – 6)

  Devil’s Riot MC Originals

  Stoney’s Property

  Owning Victoria

  Blaze’s Mark

  Taming Coyote

  Luna’s Shadow

  Choosing Nerd

  Ranger’s Fury

  Carrying Blaze’s Mark

  Inferno’s Clutch MC

  Chains’ Trust

  Breaker’s Fuse

  Ryder’s Rush

  Axel’s Promise

  Fated for Pitch Black

  Dark Lullabies

  A Demon’s Sorrow

  A Demon’s Bliss

  A Demon’s Harmony

  A Demon’s Soul

  A Demon’s Song

  Royal Bastards MC (Elizabeth City Charter)

  Cyclone of Chaos

  Anthologies

  Romanticizing the Gods By: Corrine Falls

  Available on Audible

  Reclaimed

  Cleo’s Rage

  Connors’ Devils

  Hades Pain

  Badger’s Claim

  Coming Soon

  By: E.C. Land

  Devil’s Riot MC Originals

  Neo’s Strength

  Cane’s Dominance

  Venom’s Prize

  Protecting Blaze’s Mark

  DRMC Southeast

  Hammer’s Pride

  Inferno’s Clutch MC

  Tiny’s Hope

  Their Redemption

  Fuse’s Hold

  Nora’s Outrage

  Tyre’s Wrath

  Brielle’s Nightmare

  Aligned Hearts

  Embraced

  Entwined

  Royal Bastards MC (Elizabeth City Charter)

  Spiral of Chaos

  Toxic Warriors MC

  Ice

  Viking

  War

  Maverick

  Grimm

  Dice

  Standalones

  Frozen Valentine

  Pins and Needles Series with Elizabeth Knox

  Blood and Agony

  Raiders of Valhalla MC with Elizabeth Knox

  Malicious

  Delancy Crime Family with Elizabeth Knox

  Degrade

  Deprave

  Anthologies

  Santa’s Naughty Helpers

  Remembering Ryan

  Sweet Treats

  The Elites

  Twisted Steel: Second Edition

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  To you all who inspire me through it all. It takes strength to carry the weight of the world and never easy to do alone.

  Acknowledgments

  My Husband and Kiddos – To my husband who has always been the one to support our family. If he didn’t encourage me to follow my dreams and give it a chance, I wouldn’t be where I am now. He’s put up with my ramblings and throwing ideas around no matter how annoying I can be about it. Also have to be thankful for him being there to send me inspirational music when I need it most. My kiddos, who find what I do, as they put it, cool and want to know how many words I was able to get in each day. They also like to try and help me come up with plot ideas. Some are just as wicked as my own. I also enjoy the fact they come to me when they need help with finding things wrong in their own work wanting to understand better in how things are supposed to be done.

  My Brothers – No matter how much we go through, they’re always there for me. One may not be here in body but is always around in spirit. My oldest brother for being proud of me and not having a problem saying it.

  My Betas – You guys rock! Thank you all for being the first to read the stories as they come alive. It means the world to me. Especially when you all start to get mad. That’s when I know I’m doing something right. And in doing so pushing me to keep going with all the different plots that form in my head. I’m thankful to you all for being ready and willing to read and give your input.

  My Knox Publishing People – If it wasn’t for you all being helpful and encouraging when I need it, I don’t know what I’d do without you all. You’re all wonderful in your own right and I wouldn’t have it any other way. The biggest thing I’ve got to say I’m thankful for most, is the fact I’m able to be around those who understand the way my mind works. Each and every one of you have earned a special place in my life, one way or another.

  Liz – My sister from another mister, my best friend and Publisher/Boss. You’re my go to when I need it. If not for you, I don’t know if I’d ever be where I am today with my writing. Thank you for always pushing me and encouraging me.

  Diane – Without you taking everything on for me, I wouldn’t be able to focus the way I do on my writing. Thank you for everything you do. You’re not just my PA, you’re my friend and I couldn’t ask for a better friend than you.

  Kim and Jackie – I know I’m a pain in the rear; however, you both put up with me. Thank you both for taking on all of my work. I love the fact I work with you both on each of them. Also, the fact when it comes to something I miss, you help me understand how to correct it, so it doesn’t happen again.

  Devil’s Riot MC

  O – Ol’ Lady, C – Child

  O – Ol’ Lady, C – Child

  Twister – Prez – Izzy – O

  Leanna Mercy– C

  Horse – VP – Kenny – O

  Jason Cole (JC) – C

  Kayla – C

  Caden – C

  Thorn – Sergeant at Arms – Lynsdey – O

  William Michael (Bud) – C

  Anna-leigh Cleo – C

  Rage – Road Captain – Cleo – O

  Reagan – C (deceased)

  Rosaline – C

  Dragon – Medic – Connors – O

  Gadget – Tech – Connors – O

  Logan – C

  Kagan – C

  Keegan – C

  Hades – Enforcer – Emerson – O

  Alec – C

  Burner – Treasurer – Ally – O

  Badger – Member – Jordan – O

  K-9 – Member

  Wolf – Member

  Sabor – Member

  Mace – Member

  Mac – Prospect (Deceased)

  DRMC Originals

  O – Ol’ Lady, C – Child

  Stoney – Prez – Rachel – O

  Horse (Scotty) – Stoney’s C

  Luca – C

  Corinne – C

  Sebastian – C

  Tracker – VP –– Victoria – O

  Jamie – C

  Blaze – Sergeant at Arms –– Raven – O

  Matthew – C

  Mark – C

  Coyote – Road Captain – Tinsley – O

  Cody – C

  Bear – Former Road Captain –– Momma B – O

  Rage (Travis) – C

  Jane – C (deceased)

  Nerd – Tech – Cara – O

  Shadow – Enforcer – Luna – O

  Daniel – C

  Ranger – Medic – Harlow – O

  Venom – Secretary

  Whip – Chaplain

  Viper – Treasurer

  Neo – Member

  Cane – Member

  Cyprus – Prospect

  Fist – Prospect

  Aries – Prospect

  DRMC Southeast

  O – Ol’ Lady, C – Child

  Hammer – Prez

  Malice – VP

  Axe – Sergeant at Arms

  Savage – Road Captain

  Gunner – Enforcer

  Cy – Tech

  Bruiser – Treasurer

  Dagger – Medic

  Rogue – Secretary

  Brass – Chaplain

  Glock – Member

  Rugger – Member

  Blade – Member

  Colt – Member

  Carbine – Member

  DRMC Tennessee

  O – Ol’ Lady, C – Child

  Blow – Prez

  Nines –VP

  Keys – Tech

  Lucky – Sergeant at Arms

  Shiner – Enforcer

  Griz – Road Captain

  Surge – Treasurer

  Scorn – Chaplain

  Sniper – Member – Rain – O

  Nerd – C

  Storm – C

  Flash – Member

  Switchblade – Member

  Torch – Member

  Trigger Warning

  This content is intended for mature audiences only. It contains material that may be viewed as offensive to some readers, including graphic language, dangerous and sexual situations, murder, rape, and extreme violence.

  Proceed with caution this book does entail several scenes that may very well be a trigger to some.

  Also, tissues are a must with other scenes.

  Not for the faint at heart.

  If you don’t like violence and cannot handle certain subjects, then this is not a book you’ll want to read.

  Timeline Note

  Carrying Blaze’s Mark happen during the timeframe in Choosing Nerd before the epilogue which is where Ranger’s Fury starts.

  Playlist

  Mindfield – Crucifix

  Love Conquers All – Struggle Jennings

  Just Hold On – Savannah Dexter Ft. Adam Calhoun

  Weakness – Brabo Gator

  Under Your Scars – Godsmack

  Warrior – Brianna Harness

  Watch Me Burn – Silent Theory

  Love of a Bird

  Little bird in the wind

  Fly free as you can

  Nothing can hold you back

  Not even those who try

  Little bird carries within

  The heart of an eagle

  Yet fights like a hawk

  No one can take what is the bird’s

  She’ll release her claws

  Fight to the death

  Keep anyone from harming

  Those she sees as hers

  Blood or not nothing will come between

  Not even death itself

  Love of a fierce bird of mine

  Fly high as you might

  Eyes on those who keep you here

  Nothing can hold you

  As you spread your wings in the wind up high

  Little bird will never stray from those who she keeps dear

  Heart of an eagle

  Fight like a hawk

  Soul of the woman

  Strength of a mother

  ~ E.C. Land

  Prologue

  Blaze

  Two Weeks Ago

  There are times when you get a gut feeling something’s not right, but you don’t know the cause. It is this feeling that woke me in the dead of night with Raven in my arms. Pressing my hand to her rounded stomach, I allow myself to relax. Feeling our kid kick against my hand makes everything ease within me completely.

  When my ex-wife ran into the guardrail killing my daughter, I never thought I’d have this feeling again. A sense of family. My little girl was my world. The reason for my smiles. I regret losing her but I know in my heart she’s with me.

  For my birthday, Raven had bought me a chain to wear with my daughter’s name inscribed between a set of wings. “She’ll fly above you and fly within you, babe, this way you can feel the wings touching you.” Her words meant everything to me when she gave it to me, and I haven’t taken it off since.

  Making Raven my ol’ lady was the best damn decision I could ever make in my life. She was meant to be mine as I was for her. It might have taken her a bit, but she accepted the truth of it and finally let herself be who she was fated to be. To use her gifts she’d been blessed with. Not the ones that put her in danger.

  As her mother told me, I was the anchor giving Raven the strength she needed. At first, I didn’t understand it. Some days I still don’t; but I stick by her through it all. The first time it happened to her was when she was on the back of my bike, the wind spoke to her warning her something wasn’t right. I believed her and knew to trust what she says. Especially when everything went down with Dixie and her claiming to carry my kid. A kid who ended up being my father’s. Bitch tried pinning it on me and Raven made it known she was lying from the get-go.

  After what went down with the birth of Matthew, how Dixie tried to destroy what my woman and I have, I never want to experience anything like it again. Matthew may not be my son by birth but rather my little brother; however, he’s my son all the same. Raven is his mother not the woman who pushed him out. No, that bitch can stay rotting the rest of her days in the shithole Raven sent her to, under the watch full eye of Raven’s cousin, Trevor.

  Guy’s freaky as hell with his tattooed covered face looking like a skeleton but he runs a place where no one will see the light of day again. Not where he puts them. From what Raven told me, this is the place she and Victoria put people they deemed needed to suffer a hell of a lot longer than simply putting a bullet in their heads.

  Couldn’t agree more. It didn’t sit well with me thinking of killing the bitch, doesn’t mean I wouldn’t though, if it meant protecting my family.

  “What are you doing awake?” Raven asks groggily.

  “Don’t know, Bird, something woke me and I can’t put my finger on what’s going on,” I explain, keeping my voice low, not wanting to take the chance of waking Matthew, knowing if he does it’ll take a while to get him back to sleep.

  “Are you nervous about the baby?” she asks just as quietly, lifting herself up to look down at me. Her dark hair cascading around her brushing my shoulder.

  Giving her a grin, I place a hand on her stomach once again. “Nope, not nervous about meeting this kiddo.”

  “You sure?” I don’t miss the tremble in her lip. Something’s bothering her.

  “Little Bird, I couldn’t be any more sure about it. I cannot fuckin’ wait to meet this little one,” I say reassuringly.

  Nodding she gives me a tentative smile and I realize something. She sensed what I did, she feels it. Something’s coming and whatever it is isn’t good. I’ll need to keep my eyes open more than usual to make sure my woman, our son, and unborn baby stay safe from what’s coming our way.

 

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