Welcome back to Redwich, where two clubs, ruled by two brothers, reside in the same county! Nefarious things are going on, of course, and they continue to frustrate both clubs as well as the women they find as their mates. This is Bandit and Sloane’s story; a first look piece featuring the initial 10,000 or so words was in TNTNC’s “Scorned” Anthology. This is the expanded version! Bandit Ever since some of my brothers have found their mates, who happen to be witches, things have heated up in Redwich as far as unknown enemies gunning for the club. Prophecies are being foretold and signs are being revealed, but not fully, which has the presidents of both clubs growly. Since we’re on a soft lockdown, friends of the club have to come to us, which is how she walked into my life. Sloane. A human. And my mate. Sloane It took two years to overcome the shame and humiliation I felt when a guy I was dating, a shifter in a motorcycle club no less, cheated on me, then berated me in front of his club. Thanks to a well-meaning professor, I sought therapy and have worked hard to build my apothecary business. Two of my best customers happen to be mated to the two presidents of the clubs located in Redwich, and I suspect my time has run out as far as seeing him again. Instead, I meet another biker, only this one is solely focused on me and says I’m his mate. Since I’m human, I’m not sure how that’s going to work, but decide to take a chance on love after being scorned. ***Suitable for ages 18+ due to adult situations, language, and content***