“Remember the day we met?” I ask into the darkness. Our younger selves were full of so much happiness. I let the memories of simpler times rush in, easing the agony slightly. I stroke her velvet skin, letting her kindness sink into my soul. Having you here with me is the greatest gift.” Her bright gaze is fierce and pins me in place.

You’ll do better without me, at least how I am now.” I’m holding you back, feeding off your goodness. My shoulders sag under the pressure of her green stare. I don’t wanna go but if I stay, there won’t be much of me left. But staying in that house, with him, is ruining me. “The last thing I wanna do is be without you, Trip.

My eyes devour her porcelain perfect features. He got me good tonight, but never again.Ī quiet sob hiccups from her throat. My feet shuffle toward her and piercing pain radiates from my ribcage. My beautiful girl looks scared and I’d do anything to wipe the concern away.

I turn slowly and my breath falters at the sight of her gorgeous face painted with worry. My heart beats wildly, even faster than when he was threatening my life a few moments ago. As I toss my duffle across the seat, soft steps sound behind me. I’m more than ready to get gone and wrench open the truck door. I STORM OUT of my father’s house for the final time, ignoring the burn blazing up my side. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Haley Reinhart When a job lands me in town, I plan to keep my distance.ĭredging up the past will only cause deeper damage. Thanks for your part!ĭelilah Sage was my comfort within all the pain.īut our dreams were doomed from the start.Įach second of every day, I want to claim her as mine. This book is dedicated to Harloe’s Hotties.Įach one of you makes a difference. This is a work of fiction and any resemblance to persons, names, characters, places, brands, media, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or purely coincidental. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior writen permission of the copyright owner and the publisher listed above, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. The Bayside Heroes series is a set of four interconnected STANDALONE medical romance novels that will have you panting, faking an injury for medical attention, and begging for more.All rights reserved. Allen, and Tia Louise are thrilled to announce the Bayside Heroes series-coming this December! Bestselling authors Kandi Steiner, Harloe Rae, K.K.

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