Biker gangs known as regulators rule the streets of a war-torn city with hate and pain -- their cruelty is etched into every inch of Dae's battered body. He has never known anything but hurt from the hands of men ... until he meets Coby.<br><br>When the new regulator rides into town and takes an interest in him, Dae is unwilling to believe that anyone who is a regulator can be a gentle, caring lover.<br><br>Is Coby strong enough to protect Dae and his sister Delia when there's hell to pay in the form of McBane?

Scarred

I want him to tell me he loves me, but he doesn’t say the words and I don’t ruin the moment by asking. Minutes stretch out around us, the light dims, the sun sinks low in the sky, the lawnmower in the distance grows irregular and faint and then cuts off completely, its job done. But the hammock keeps its slight motion and Coby keeps his arm around me. I feel him beneath me, hear his steady breath, smell his summery scent. I tell myself this doesn’t have to end. 


The first thing I’m aware of when I know I’m awake is the fact that I’m alone. Coby’s arms are gone. I fell asleep with him wrapped protectively around me but it’s cold now, even with the afghan pulled up to my shoulders. I don’t like this. 


Chapter 26