Choosing Nerd
Devil’s Riot MC Book 6
E.C. Land
Contents
Acknowledgments
Devil’s Riot MC
DRMC Originals
DRMC Southeast
DRMC Tennessee
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
Epilogue
Alluring Allies
Choosing Nerd
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.
Choosing Nerd. 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
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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
Inferno’s Clutch MC
Chains’ Trust
Breaker’s Fuse
Ryder’s Rush
Dark Lullabies
A Demon’s Bliss
A Demon’s Harmony
A Demon’s Soul
Royal Bastards MC (Elizabeth City Charter)
Cyclone of Chaos
Twisted Steel
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Reclaimed
Cleo’s Rage
Connors’ Devils
Hades Pain
Badger’s Claim
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Devil’s Riot MC Originals
Ranger’s Fury
Carrying Blaze’s Mark
Neo’s Strength
Cane’s Dominance
Venom’s Prize
Dark Lullabies
A Demon’s Song
Inferno’s Clutch MC
Axel’s Promise
Fated for Pitch Black
Tiny’s Hope
Fuse’s Hold
Nora’s Outrage
Tyres’ Wrath
Brielle’s Nightmare
Toxic Warriors MC
Ice
Viking
War
Maverick
Grimm
Dice
Royal Bastards MC (Elizabeth City Charter)
Spiral of Chaos
Standalones
Frozen Valentine
Pins and Needles with Elizabeth Knox
Blood and Agony
Anthologies
Romanticizing the Gods By: Corrine Falls
Remembering Ryan
The Elites
Twisted Steel: Second Edition
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Acknowledgments
My Family – To my husband for always standing next to me and supporting me through out anything and everything. Sure, I annoy him, regardless he’s always there for me to lean on when I need to. Him and my children are constantly inspiring me to keep going and put up with my ramblings. Especially my husband since some things aren’t for children’s ears. To my youngest with the imagination that’s out there, if not for you I don’t know what I’d do to find my inner Bart. To my middle kid she’s my mini me through and through. No matter what she’s always got some sarcastic remark to throw and I end up using it as inspiration. To my oldest, thank you for just being you and making awesome old bay fries to munch on as I write.
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 – You’re my sanity. Without you taking everything on for me, I would not 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. Thank you for helping me so much with translations.
Kim and Jackie – I know I’m a pain in the rear a lot of times for you guys; however, you both put up with me regardless. Thank you both for everything you do and 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.
Timeline Note:
Some scenes take place throughout the same time frame as Luna’s Shadow.
Devil’s Riot MC
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
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nbsp; 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
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
Coyote – Road Captain – Tinsley – O
Cody – C
Bear – Former Road Captain –– Momma B – O
Rage (Travis) – C
Jane – C (deceased)
Nerd – Tech
Shadow – Enforcer
Ranger – Medic
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 – Sargent at Arms
Savage – Road Captain
Gunner – Enforcer
Cy – Tech
Bruiser – Treasurer
Dagger – Medic
Rogue – Secretary
Brass – Chaplain
Glock – M
Rugger – M
Blade – M
Colt – M
Carbine – M
DRMC Tennessee
O – Ol’ Lady, C – Child
Blow – Prez
Nines –VP
Keys – Tech
Lucky – Sargent at Arms
Shiner – Enforcer
Griz – Road Captain
Surge – Treasurer
Scorn – Chaplain
Sniper — Member — Leigh — 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 vary will 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.
Playlist
Nothing More – Fade In/Fade Out
Slipknot – Snuff
I Prevail – Every Time You Leave
Tucker Beathard – Only
Jelly Roll – Nothing At All
Moonshine Bandits Feat. Adam Calhoun – I’m On Fire
Choices of the Mind
There comes a time, choices are to be made
Right or wrong they’re yours to make
No one can make them but one person
Seek the answer within
Don’t let others make them for you
Choices are a freedom
Only you can determine what you do
When the time is right, you must choose
Right or wrong it’s your decision to make
Block out the voice on the outside
Listen to the one that means the most
The only one that matters
Look within yourself to find your answers
Can you handle it or not?
Right or wrong the choice comes from you
No one else
As the time comes, look in the mirror
Stare into the eyes and see through to the mind
Make your choice and know it’s yours
~ E.C. Land
Prologue
Nerd
Two months Ago
“She’s going to be the fuckin’ death of me,” my brother, Coyote, mutters as he throws himself into the chair next to me.
“What’s going on?” I ask, already guessing as to who he’s talking about. It’s either his ol’ lady, Tinsley or his sister, Cara.
“Cara, she’s still pissed at me for breaking up her fun at school,” he quips, dragging a hand through his hair.
“Well, what do you expect? She’s at school, wants to have fun and not have her big brother checking up on her constantly,” I state, not wanting to think about Cara, period. For several reasons and none of them good.
Cara is one smart, beautiful, and very appealing woman. One that is too damn young for me to be thinking about in any way other than my brother’s little sister. Not easy to do when you know how good she feels in your arms. Her senior homecoming dance, the guy who was supposed to take her stood her up and Coyote asked me to take her. Reluctantly I’d agreed; however, the two of us had a good time.
Later after taking Cara home, I’d tracked down the fucker who had the balls to stand her up, several of my brothers and I taught the fuckwad a lesson. One he learned in front of the little cunt he’d been fuckin’ while we’d pulled him off her, hog tied his ass, and put him where all his classmates would see him with the words pussy written on his forehead.
Unfortunately, Cara had been pissed we’d done this and now she wouldn’t be asked out from anyone for the rest of the year out of fear something like this would happen to them.
I honestly didn’t give a fuck and neither did her brother. She’d been accepted to some fancy fuckin’ school up in New York and he’d wanted her to focus on school. Which is what she’d ended up doing.
Several months ago, when Cara left for school, Coyote went to check on her during the first week and found her at some frat house. Don’t know much about what happened but since then she has ignored her brother’s phone calls and didn’t come home for any of the holidays.
“She can get over that shit, it’s been months and she’s yet to fuckin’ meet Cody. Shit she refuses to take my calls at all now. If it wasn’t for Dex’s monthly check-ins I wouldn’t know shit,” Coyote mutters.
“What did Dex report last?” Crazy the small world we live in that one of our allies, the Reapers MC has one of their members going to the same school as Cara. Shit, even smaller considering who her roommate is. Ember is the niece of one of our other allies out in Texas, the Satan Keepers MC.
“Hadn’t heard from him yet this month. I’m guessing everything’s good,” Coyote mutters, shoulders slumped.
“Maybe you should just cave and head up there to confront Cara instead of sitting here bitchin’ about her not takin’ your calls and what not,” I suggest, shrugging.
“Tinsley said the same. Thing is, I don’t want to leave Tinsley and Cody.” No shock there. It was a shock to all of us when Tinsley came here carrying a baby in her arms that was Coyote’s son. Then the shit that happened with the biological mother’s brother. It was a complete clusterfuck and I didn’t trust anything about the situation.
At least not right away. I’d needed to make sure things with Tinsley were legit and she wasn’t trying to pull shit on us.
I personally looked into her after her arrival wanting to make sure she was solid. I had a hard time believing the type of person she was. What I’d found, you’d swear s
he was a fuckin’ saint, even being the cousin of one of the most notorious men, Grigory, also known as the bogeyman who once was the torpedo for the Pakhan in Russia. Over the years we’ve gotten to know what sort of man Grigory is and though he’s scary as fuck and lives up to his name, his family and those he considers close are just that.
“I get it, brother, I do but if you want shit normal again with Cara, you’re gonna have to do something,” I state.
Coyote opens his mouth to say something but closes it when his phone rings. Pulling it out, he answers immediately. “Dex,” he mutters in greeting. A minute later his features change, and I become alarmed. “You’re sure?” The question comes out more as a snarl. “Alright, thanks, appreciate it. If you get any news on your end let me know. Do the same here. We’ll find her.” Disconnecting the call, Coyote throws the phone to the table. “Need you to find my sister, Nerd.”