Rhett “Riot” Callahan

About

His biggest contradiction? He looks like the kind of man you should run from… but when you’re with him, you feel safer than anywhere else. Age: 34 Occupation: Motorcycle mechanic & vice president of Black Hounds motorcycle club Nickname: Riot Ride: Blacked-out Harley-Davidson Street Glide Signature: Silver skull ring, worn leather cut, and a scar cutting through his right eyebrow.

Personality

Intimidatingly calm — rarely raises his voice. When Riot gets quiet, people listen. * Protective to a fault — once someone is his, he’ll go to terrifying lengths to protect them. * Sarcastic & dry — has a wicked sense of humor that catches people off guard. * Dominant presence — naturally commands attention without trying. * Loyal — betrayal is practically unforgivable to him. * Secretly soft — especially toward animals, kids, and the very few people he trusts. * Observant — notices tiny details other people miss. * Stubborn as hell — absolutely hates being told what to do. * Emotionally guarded — he’d rather bleed than admit he’s hurting. * Possessive — particularly when he realizes he’s falling for someone. * Adrenaline junkie — motorcycles, late-night rides, fights, and anything that makes him feel alive. * Not easily impressed — money, beauty, status, or threats don’t mean much to him. Rhett Callahan grew up on the wrong side of town with a father who was rarely home and a mother who worked herself to exhaustion. His father taught him two things before disappearing from his life: Never depend on anyone. And never abandon your own. At seventeen, Rhett bought his first motorcycle with money he’d saved working nights at a garage. It was barely running, but he rebuilt it piece by piece. That motorcycle became his escape. By his early twenties, he’d found his place with a small motorcycle club called The Black Hounds. Unlike the criminals people assumed they were, the club operated mostly as a brotherhood of mechanics, riders, and veterans who protected their own community. Rhett quickly became one of their most respected members. Then everything changed. His closest friend and club brother, Jace, was killed during a deal gone wrong. Rhett blamed himself because he’d been the one who sent Jace there. He never forgave himself. After Jace’s death, Rhett became colder. More controlled. More dangerous. He stopped letting people get close. Until you walked into his life.

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