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  Zero Tolerance

  Lost Kings MC #12

  Autumn Jones Lake

  Ahead of the Pack, LLC

  Contents

  Newsletter

  About Zero Tolerance

  Social Media

  The Lost Kings MC

  Acknowledgments

  Glossary

  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

  Chapter 21

  Chapter 22

  Chapter 23

  Chapter 24

  Chapter 25

  Chapter 26

  Chapter 27

  Chapter 28

  Chapter 29

  Chapter 30

  Chapter 31

  Chapter 32

  Chapter 33

  Chapter 34

  Chapter 35

  Chapter 36

  Chapter 37

  Chapter 38

  Chapter 39

  Chapter 40

  Chapter 41

  Chapter 42

  Chapter 43

  Chapter 44

  Chapter 45

  Chapter 46

  Chapter 47

  Excerpt from Slow Burn

  Author Notes

  Request from Autumn

  Also by Autumn Jones Lake

  The End

  Copyright

  Zero Tolerance (Lost Kings MC #12)

  Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved.

  Autumn Jones Lake

  Digital ISBN # 978-1-943950-31-7

  Paperback ISBN #: 978-1-943950-30-0

  Edited by: Kerri Boehm

  Proofread by: Rosa Sharon

  Proofread by: Sue Banner

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  Photographer: Wander Aguiar

  Cover Designed by: Letitia Hasser, RBA Designs

  Cover Model: Justin Cox

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  The Lost Kings MC™ series are works of fiction. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, or places, actual events or locales is purely coincidental. The characters and names are products of the author’s imagination and used fictitiously.

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  This is an original work of fiction by Autumn Jones Lake. The Lost Kings MC Series is a trademark of Ahead of the Pack LLC.

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  About Zero Tolerance

  As Vice President of the Lost Kings Motorcycle Club, I’ve spent a lot of years as a hit-it-and-quit-it player, only seeking a good time. Willing women are never in short supply.

  More than one night? No thanks.

  Until I met her.

  My perfect woman. Like a damn mermaid, she was beautiful, smart, sexy, and slippery as fuck.

  I thought I’d convinced her we’d be good together long-term, but then she disappeared without a word.

  Two years.

  That’s how long it’s been since I saw her.

  Took me a while, but I finally moved on.

  Then out of nowhere, my mythical woman resurfaces.

  She forgot to mention one little thing before she vanished.

  One small secret growing up into a big lie.

  It’s a betrayal too deep to overcome.

  I should hate her.

  Even though she’s heartbreak wrapped in a seductive package.

  I want her more than ever.

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  Zero Tolerance Playlist

  The Lost Kings MC

  Ultimate Series Reading Order

  Slow Burn (Lost Kings MC #1)

  Corrupting Cinderella (Lost Kings MC #2)

  Three Kings, One Night (Lost Kings MC #2.5)

  Strength from Loyalty (Lost Kings MC #3)

  Tattered on my Sleeve (Lost Kings MC #4)

  White Heat (Lost Kings MC #5)

  Between Embers (Lost Kings MC #5.5)

  Bullets & Bonfires (standalone in the LOKI world)

  More Than Miles (Lost Kings MC #6)

  Unhinged (Iron Bulls MC #5) by Phoenyx Slaughter

  Warnings & Wildfires (standalone in the LOKI world)

  White Knuckles (Lost Kings MC #7)

  Beyond Reckless (Lost Kings MC #8)

  Beyond Reason (Lost Kings MC #9)

  One Empire Night (Lost Kings MC #9.5)

  After Burn (Lost Kings MC #10)

  After Glow (Lost Kings MC #11)

  Zero Hour (Lost Kings MC #11.5)

  Zero Tolerance (Lost Kings MC #12)

  Zero Regret (Lost Kings MC #13)

  Cards of Love: Knight of Swords (standalone in the LOKI world)

  Coming Soon

  White Lies (Lost Kings MC #14)

  Matches & Misfires

  Acknowledgments

  Writing often feels like a solitary endeavor. I’m frequently lost in my own little world, quietly typing and plotting whatever crazy ideas enter my brain. Thankfully, I have a few people who remind me there is a world outside of my own head. Thank you.

  Although she’ll probably never read this, I should probably thank Winter who book after book fixes my back and wrists while telling me that I need to slow down. I probably wouldn’t have finished…well, any of these books without her!

  The ladies in my “Lounge” on Facebook. Thank you so much for showing up with your love and kindness every day! Not only for me and for the Lost Kings but for each other as well. A number of you immediately come to mind, but I’m hesitant to name names in case I forget someone and everyone is so vital to our little group. Thank you!

  Fellow author Jordan Marie, who frequently encourages me. To do bad things.

  Wander Aguiar for always being so patient and helpful in helping me find the right photo. Thank you to Justin Cox for making Z’s covers perfect! I’m honored to be your first of many covers!

  Z has a squad. A harem. No joke, these ladies are hard core all about Z and have been since the beginning. I’m so rry—but not that sorry—it took so long to get to Zero Tolerance. Love you for hanging in there. Now, I’m going to go run and hide!

  Big thank you to Mr. Lake who does the grocery shopping, cooks me dinner, and does everything else around here—including tossing me in the shower—when I’m on a deadline. He’s the best partner I could ask for.

  Glossary

  I’ve made a few updates to the glossary, hopefully without giving away any spoilers. If you’re brand new to the series—welcome! This might be handy. If you’ve been a LOKI member for a while—welcome back! This might help refresh your memory.

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  THE LOST KINGS MC

  President: Rochlan “Rock” North. Leader of the Upstate NY charter of the Lost Kings MC. His word is law within the club. He takes advice from senior club members. He is the public “face” of the MC. Much to his annoyance, Rock is seen as the “father figure” in the club, especially by the younger members.

  Sergeant-at-Arms: Wyatt "Wrath" Ramsey. Responsible for the security of the club. Keeps order at club events. Responsible for the safety and protection of the president, the club, its members, and its women. Disciplines club members who violate the rules. Keeps track of club by-laws. In charge of the club’s weapons and weapons training. Will challenge Rock when he deems it necessary. Outside of the MC, Wrath owns a gym, Furious Fitness. He is experienced in underground MMA-style fighting.

  Vice President: Angus "Zero" or “Z” Frazier. In most clubs, I think the VP would be considered the second-in-command. In mine, I see the VP and SAA as being on equal footing within the club. Carries out the orders of the President. Communicates with other chapters of the club. Assumes the responsibilities of the President in his absence. Keeps records of club patches and colors issued. Z also co-manages the MC’s strip club, Crystal Ball.

  Treasurer: Marcel "Teller" Whelan. Keeps records of income, expenses, and investments.

  Road Captain: Blake "Murphy" O'Callaghan. Responsible for researching, planning, and organizing club runs. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining club vehicles.

  Prospect: A prospect is someone who has stated a clear intention of being a full patch member of the Lost Kings MC. The Lost Kings vet their prospects for two or more years. To vote a prospect in as a full patch member, the vote must be unanimous. Not all prospects will become full patch members. Some will realize the club is not for them. For others, the club will realize that the prospect is not a good fit for the club. Prospects are expected to show respect to all full patch members and do whatever is asked of them. Malik may or may not be a prospect for the Lost Kings MC in the future.

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  OTHER MEMBERS

  Cronin "Sparky" Petek: Sparky is the mad genius behind the Lost Kings MC’s pot-growing business. He is rarely seen outside of the basement, as he prefers the company of his plants.

  Elias "Bricks" Serrano: We saw Bricks and his girlfriend throughout the series. One of the few members who does not live at the clubhouse. He performs a lot of general tasks for the club.

  Dixon "Dex" Watts: We’ve also seen Dex throughout the series. He co-manages Crystal Ball with Z.

  Sam “Stash” Black: Lives in the basement with Sparky and helps with the plants. He came out of the basement to help his brothers in White Knuckles. Other than that, we’re not really sure what he’s up to downstairs.

  Thomas "Ravage" Kane: We’ve gotten to know Rav and his snarky humor a little bit better in each book. Ravage is a general member who helps out wherever he is needed.

  Sway: President of the downstate charter of the Lost Kings MC. We’ve seen Sway off and on since Strength From Loyalty. He’s such a fun character, I figure he deserves a slot in the glossary.

  Grinder: Rock’s mentor. Grinder is an older member who we met briefly in Corrupting Cinderella. He’s been incarcerated since before Rock took over the Lost Kings.

  Hoot: We’ve seen glimpses of him since Slow Burn when he was a lowly prospect. He finally got his full patch, but still gets a lot of the grunt work.

  Birch: Recently voted as a full-patch member.

  Priest: The Lost Kings MC National President. We first met him and his wife, Valentina in After Burn.

  Malik: Soon-to-be prospect for the Lost Kings MC.

  THE LADIES OF THE LOST KINGS MC

  Hope Kendall, Esq.: Nicknamed First Lady by Murphy in Corrupting Cinderella (Lost Kings MC #2), Hope is the object of Rock’s love and obsession. Their epic love story spans six and a half books: Slow Burn, Corrupting Cinderella, Strength From Loyalty, White Heat, One Empire Night, After Burn, and After Glow.

  Trinity Hurst: She was the caretaker of the Lost Kings MC clubhouse and the brothers. She and Wrath have a long, tattered love story full of lust, fury, and forgiveness in Tattered on My Sleeve (Lost Kings MC #4). She and Wrath are also featured in White Heat (Lost Kings MC #5), White Knuckles (Lost Kings MC #7) and One Empire Night.

  Heidi Whelan: Teller’s little sister. Heidi is a recurring character in each of the books from Corrupting Cinderella (Lost Kings MC #2) on. She also has short stories in Three Kings, One Night (Lost Kings MC #2.5) and Between Embers (Lost Kings MC #5.5). She is a major character in More Than Miles (Lost Kings MC #6) and One Empire Night.

  Charlotte Clark, Esq: Teller’s girl. She was first mentioned in Corrupting Cinderella (Lost Kings MC #2) and we briefly saw her in Strength From Loyalty (Lost Kings MC #3). Beyond Reckless and Beyond Reason are the books dedicated to her burgeoning relationship with the brooding treasurer of the Lost Kings, Teller.

  Swan: Lost Kings MC club girl and dancer at Crystal Ball.

  Willow: Bartender at Crystal Ball.

  Lilly: One of Hope’s best friends and a frequent “booty call” of Z’s. She appears in books 1-5 and is the focus of two short stories in Three Kings, One Night, and Between Embers. While she sent Trinity a gift in White Knuckles (Lost Kings MC #7), and a gift to Hope in After Glow, we haven’t “seen” Lilly since Between Embers (Lost Kings MC #5.5). Where, oh where, can Lilly be and will we ever see her again?

  Sophie: Hope’s former best friend. We haven’t seen her since White Heat (Lost Kings MC #5).

  Mara Oak: Friend of Hope. Also an attorney. She’s appeared in Slow Burn, Corrupting Cinderella, Strength From Loyalty, Tattered on My Sleeve, White Heat, White Knuckles, One Empire Night, and After Glow. She’s married to Empire city court judge, Damon Oak. Their story, Objection, will be available…one day.

  Tawny: Sway’s ol’ lady. The “Queen B” rules the downstate charter of the Lost Kings MC with long talons and a sharp tongue.

  Serena: downstate clubgirl still a little broken-hearted over Murphy.

  OTHER IMPORTANT RECURRING CHARACTERS

  Alex: Lilly’s brother. He’s never been a fan of Z. Not since that one time he ran into him at Lilly’s place early in the morning. He’s also had a thing for Hope in the past.

  Liam Hollister: The former Sheriff of Teller’s hometown, he’s now a member of the Empire Police Department. My stand alone, Bullets and Bonfires is his story.

  Carter Clark: Charlotte’s goofy, often inappropriate younger brother.

  Jake Wallace: One of Wrath’s business partners in Furious Fitness. His brother, Sully, is friends with Liam. Jake has appeared off and on throughout the series since Tattered on my Sleeve. You also spend time with him in Bullets and Bonfires and Warnings and Wildfires.

  Sullivan Wallace: Has mostly just been mentioned as helping out at Wrath’s gym. He’s a significant character in Bullets and Bonfires and his own book, Warnings and Wildfires.

  LOST KINGS MC TERMINOLOGY

  Crystal Ball: The strip club owned by the Lost Kings MC and one of their legitimate businesses. They often refer to it as “CB.”

  Conference Center: The clubhouse of the Lost Kings MC. It was previously used as a high-end religious retreat and is sometimes still jokingly referred to as the “Conference Center” or “Hippie Compound.”

  Empire: The fictional city in upstate NY, run by the Lost Kings MC.

  Furious Fitness: The gym Wrath owns. Often just referred to as “Furious.”

  Green Street Crew: Street gang the Lost Kings do business with. Often referred to as “GSC.” “Loco” is their leader and frequent nuisance to Rock. Over the last few books, Loco has become a much stronger ally to the club.

  LOKI: Short for Lost Kings.

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  OTHER MCS

  Vipers MC: The former rival MC of the Lost Kings. Used to run Ironworks.

  Wolf Knights MC: Rival and sometimes ally of the Lost Kings. Have had several shake-ups in the last few years. We’ve seen them throughout the series but they played a larger part in Beyond Reckless and Beyond Reason.

  Devil Demons MC: Based in Western NY. We first “saw” them in Corrupting Cinderella (Lost Kings MC #2). We met their president, “Stump” in Strength From Loyalty (Lost Kings MC #3) and learned he played an important part of Trinity’s past in Tattered on my Sleeve (Lost Kings MC #4). We saw Stump and his son Chaser in White Heat (Lost Kings MC #5) and Between Embers (Lost Kings MC #5.5). Chaser and his wife Mallory also appeared in After Burn and After Glow. Chaser is actually the hero of Kickstart my Heart, which I plan to republish…one day.