Hammer
Reapers Rejects MC Book 18
Elizabeth Knox
Please note that this is an unedited ARC Copy and not the final version of this book.
Contents
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Warning
Series and Timeline Note
Reapers Rejects MC Members
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
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Epilogue
Author’s Note
Malicious
Twisted Steel: Second Edition
The Elites
Wait on Me
Sydney’s Battle
Hammer
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.
Hammer. Copyright © 2021 by Elizabeth Knox. 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. Knox.
Editing: Kim Lubbers, Knox Publishing
Proofreading: Jackie Ziegler, Knox Publishing
Formatting: E.C. Land, Knox Publishing
Cover Designer: Clarise Tan, CT Cover Creations
Photographer: James Critchley, James Critchley Photography
Models: Nana-Kofi Adams & Alicia Erwood
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Reign
Redemption
Revenge
Relentless
Reckoning
Reclaimed
Reckless
Regret
Reclusive
Retribution
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Tough as Steele
Stripping a Steele
Protecting a Steele
Steele her Heart
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Scarred
Blackjack
Here Kitty, Kitty
Booger
Widow
Kade
Hawk
Bull
Cobra
Mouser
Dixon
Zane
Amara
Grim
Chaz
Frost
Zorro
Axel
Hammer
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Bossed Up
Vex’s Temptation
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Rely on Me
Hate on Me
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Love is War
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Shattered
Ruthless
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Heretic
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Flawed
Demise
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Sharp Edges
Burnout
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Trigger Warning
This book is intended for mature audiences only. If darker books are not for you, please do not move forward. After re-adjusting my trigger warning system, I will not be giving any spoilers. Please understand that this is not your run-of-the-mill romance and tough subjects will be spoken about in this storyline. This story could include things like rape, kidnapping, abuse, domestic violence, drugs, alcohol abuse, and many other potential triggers.
Please also be advised it is not recommended to read this book as a standalone.
Again, this is your last warning. Hammer’s book goes over some very difficult skeletons in Shiloh’s past.
Turn back now if you can’t handle dark books.
Series And Timeline Note
Chances are, if you’re a fan of my Reapers MC, you’ve noticed in March of 2021, I updated my series title to be a bit more original. I’ve updated it to now be called the ‘Reapers Rejects MC’. Many have asked why I’ve done this, and honestly, I’m simply trying to avoid issues in the future. There are other authors out there with the Reapers MC as well, who published before me, and therefore I want to be respectful of their fanbase as well. Adding ‘Rejects’ into the title wasn’t a difficult decision for me whatsoever, considering everyone in the club is their own sort of black sheep, so to speak.
You’ll notice there are a few things that happen in the timeline at the same time during Inc’s Regret (Satan’s Raiders MC #1) and Axel (Reapers Rejects MC #17).
Since all this is out of the way. I hope you enjoy the book!
Gone But Never Forgotten
Fist – Former Prez (Deceased)
Cracker – Former VP (Deceased)
Saffron – Fist’s woman, Sakura’s sister, Sydney’s mom. (Deceased)
Billings, Montana Charter
Zane – Prez – Ol’ Lady – Octavia
Children: Sydney (adopted), Neo
Blackjack – VP – Ol’ Lady – Ashley
Children: Dex (Blackjack’s previous relationship), Noelle & Fist
Bull – Enforcer – Ol’ Lady – Alexa
Grim – Sgt. at Arms – Ol’ Lady – Natalie
Children: Aggie, Davina, Sorcha (Nat’s Kids)
Tex – Full Patch – Ol’ Lady – Roxy
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p; Children: Kat
Dracus – Full Patch – Ol’ Lady – Roxy
Children: Nova
Bolt – Full Patch – Ol’ Lady – Roxy
Children: Jordyn
Zorro – Full Patch — Ol’ Lady — Ruby
Axel – Full Patch — Ol’ Lady — Rosa
Hammer – Full Patch
Chaz – Full Patch – Ol’ Lady – Crina
Turmoil – Prospect
Bama – Prospect
Stiletto – Prospect
Siren – Prospect
Doom – Prospect
Las Vegas, Nevada Charter
Damon – Prez – Ol’ Lady – Kat
Children: Luna
Dixon – VP – Ol’ Lady – Indra
Children: Jalen (Indra’s previous relationship) & Khloe
Booger – Enforcer – Ol’ Lady – Camila
Children: Ransom
Widow – Sgt. at Arms – Ol’ Lady – Tania (A Jackal)
Children: Zoe (Widow’s previous relationship) & Talon
Cobra – Full Patch – Ol’ Lady – Izzy
Hawk – Full Patch – Ol’ Lady – Raven
Kade – Full Patch – Ol’ Lady – Ivy
Children: Orion & Fate
Mouser – Full Patch – Ol’ Lady – Sakura
Ripper – Prospect
Jolt – Prospect
Spark – Prospect
Poison – Prospect
Brick – Prospect
Doc – Prospect
Boulder – Prospect
Rooster – Prospect
Chihuahua, Mexico Charter
Amara – Prez – Ol’ Man – Dante
Prologue
If you don’t let the past die, then it won’t let you live.
~ Unknown
Shiloh
Some time ago . . .
I could kill him for what he did, and I just might whenever I can find his hotheaded ass. First, I have to talk to Ruby. I have to give her some background info, so she doesn’t think negatively about Zorro. I gave her some time to decompress and ended up seeing her outside not too long ago, so I head straight around the corner and she’s breathing heavily outside the bakery.
Her arms are crossed and she’s breathing heavily. I don’t think she’s been here too many times since she hasn’t been around that long. Hell, she probably didn’t run off because she doesn’t know the area well. I know I didn’t bolt when I was pissed because I didn’t know where anything was. Then again, I was amazed by the beauty, the simplicity, the difference in everything I was used to.
“I’m sorry about earlier,” I speak, startling her.
Ruby jumps and turns to look at me. Her face says it all, though. She’s hurt. I close my eyes and silently curse Hammer’s name for even mentioning any of this to her. It’s not like Zorro and I have been anything in a long time. Our ‘relationship’ ended a while back. Hell, it might’ve been over a year or two since I ended everything with him, Grim, and Axel.
I was a clubwhore, and while it was fine for a time, I wanted something different. I longed for something more than just being the club’s property. In the back of my mind, I felt like if I didn’t have the protection of the club, then I couldn’t protect myself from my demons. It took me far too long to realize I didn’t need to be a clubwhore to have the protection of the club. Honestly, the day I stepped through the doors of the old clubhouse, Fist’s protection went over me.
“It’s . . . it is what it is, I suppose.” The way she speaks tells me she’s upset about it all, but she’s doing the best she can with what Hammer said. God, I still don’t understand why he had to be a raging dick. It’s not like Zorro and I even have a spec of romance between the two of us. Not after I shredded his heart apart.
“I wasn’t ever in love with him. I cared about him, but it wasn’t anything you’re thinking it might’ve been.” I blurt out, figuring the best way to talk about this is to dive straight into the deep end. “I was a clubwhore, Ruby. I wasn’t anything special. Not to him anyway, but you’re so much more different than I am.” I smile at the end, wait a few seconds and when she doesn’t respond, I keep speaking. “You’re the type of woman he’s always needed. Kind and warmhearted. Someone who will be patient with him, even if he’s driving you absolutely mad. And, to be fair, Zorro wasn’t ever the man who I was meant to be with. The man I think I’m supposed to be with, he’s the idiot who doesn’t know when to shut his mouth.”
Ruby instantly relaxes, uncrossing her arms. “You have something going with Hammer?”
I suck in a deep breath, trying to think how to answer her but know I can’t say anything but the truth. “I think we do, but I’m not sure. We’ve been spending a lot of time together lately. We just haven’t put a label on it, but we haven’t . . . really done anything if you catch my drift. It’s a bit confusing.” I don’t even know if I can be with him after the way he acted. It showed me a selfish, rude side of him I’ve never seen before, and honestly, it isn’t something I want to see ever again.
“So, you weren’t in something serious with him?” Ruby asks me in a low voice.
“No, not in the way you’re thinking. I used to sleep with him, Axel, and Grim, but that was my job in a sense. I was a clubwhore, but I’m not anymore, and the day I stepped away from that, I broke things off with the three of them. I don’t know why Hammer even brought it up, besides to be a total dick to Zorro, but in the process, he hurt you and I’m sorry for that. I’ll be roasting his ass later for it.”
Ruby lets out a small chuckle before she speaks. “You don’t have to. It wasn’t so bad. I was just super confused.”
“Don’t even play that game with me. I saw the mortified look on your face,” I tell her, cocking a brow.
Ruby tries to play it cool with me but ends up laughing. “Okay, you got me. I was trying to play it cool. I really . . . I really like him, so hearing that was like a knife to the gut.”
“I’m so sorry. Hammer shouldn’t have said anything. It was pointless and only hurt you in the process. I promise you don’t have anything to worry about with me.”
“I can see that now. As odd as it sounds, thanks for coming to me and telling me all this. It really shows me you’re a cool chick.”
I take a step closer to Ruby and place my hand on her forearm, giving it a squeeze. “It’s no problem at all. I’m just so glad you’re not one of those dramatic bitches. I thought I was gonna come over here and you end up crying and shit.”
Ruby throws her head back and laughs, “I might be dramatic, but only when I’m watching Stefan Salvatore sacrificing himself for the greater good, alright?” Now, that’s something I can understand.
“I’m team Damon myself.”
“Ugh, Stefan was it for me, but I need to get going. I told Axel I’d go spend some time with him today. He said he’d show me how to change my own oil, and since I’ll be here for a while, I figure it’s something I should learn sooner rather than later.” I give Ruby a nod and she goes on her way. Now I need to track down Hammer since I’ve gotten things smoothed over with her. I just hope he realizes the error of his ways and what kind of royal dick he was.
He hasn’t made it easy for me to find him, but that’s because the bastard’s been at a bar in town. I’m guessing he’s been here since he fucked up earlier today, considering I didn’t see him back at the club after what happened. I’d even asked the guys to let me know where he was, but no one wanted to fess up and say. I get it, though. Bro code and all.
Bama, being the sweetheart he is, hesitated a bit, but I told him I really needed to find him and make sure he was okay. I might’ve even plastered on the puppy dog eyes and pout, and the guy folded immediately. I figured Bama would, though. He’s hands down the sweetest guy we have here at the club now. So, Bama told me where Hammer probably was, considering they hang out quite a bit, and now I’m at the other end of the bar, drinking a Corona,
staring at the man who’s taking down another shot of whiskey.
After I finish my Corona, I pay my tab and strut straight over to where he’s sitting. He’s staring into the amber liquid, kind of like he’s not even really here in the first place. “I’ve been watching you sit over here and drink for the last half an hour. What the hell happened earlier? Why did you act like that?” I thought about going in calmly, but I’m far too upset. Ruby didn’t deserve that. Hammer pulled the past out of a hat and I know the guys can be dicks to one another quite frequently. I just firmly believe Ruby didn’t deserve to get hurt in the process. It’s one thing to fuck with one of the guys and be rude, but entirely different when you hurt one of the ladies.
Hammer pulls his eyes up from the glass and looks right at me. One look and I can tell he doesn’t give a damn about who he’s hurt today. Part of me thinks there’s something else lying underneath those eyes, something else bothering him and he’s lashing out for some reason.