by KL Donn
The Malcolm name in this county, hell, the country, is known for the best-bred bulls. His studs sell higher than any other rancher. Now, I’m about to ruin him.
“Last chance!” Curtis yells from outside. I wince at the smell of gasoline. An inferno is set to ignite, so I must act quickly to free the horses.
Climbing down the ladder quietly, I try not to make any noise as I hustle to the first stall and open it, moving on to the next, and the next, until I’m at the last one. Flames lick the barn entrance from the exterior, quickly spreading inside because of the dry hay, and I can only hope that the animals will run out the opposite side as I slowly open the door.
“You’ll die in there, Isa.” I don’t care. Not anymore.
The horses run.
Smoke fills my lungs.
Fire crackles around me.
Curtis’ laughter as the structure comes apart around me is deafening as I search the fields behind the burning building. Trees are a good hundred feet from me, and I’m not certain I’ll make it, but I’m going to try. As the last horse races past me and out to freedom, I run with it.
Black dots fill my vision, and I know it won’t be long before I pass out from lack of oxygen, fear, and overexertion. I hear the shouts from behind me, and I realize that Curtis has brought his enforcer, Sully. The large man enjoys hurting me almost as much as Curtis does.
“Faster, Isa, you have to run faster.” My older sister’s words ring in my ears from the last time we tried to escape together. The day she died from a beating so brutal, she couldn’t function anymore. I dash into the tree line as I hear Curtis call for me again.
I don’t stop when I feel rocks and sticks digging into my feet.
I don’t stop when I fall into the creek and get covered in water.
Nor when my legs feel like they’re going to fall off.
I do stop from sheer exhaustion and my body’s inability to maneuver any longer.
Dropping to the ground, I say a silent prayer of guidance and hope that come the light of day, someone other than Curtis or Sully finds my dead body.
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About the Author
Hey, I'm Krystal. I write as USA Today Bestselling Author KL Donn. I'm stoked you've grabbed one of my books and I really hope you enjoyed the story!
A little about me:
Perpetual romantic.
Coffee addict.
I speak sarcasm more often than not.
Gimme an action flick over a romance. But a romance book over action. I'm weird like that.
Did I mention coffee addict?
Closet shopaholic.
Beach lover.
Coffee addict, it bears repeating. Again.
Husband obsessed. Mine that is, you can keep yours.
Mom of 6, well 7 if you count the husband. Oh and 2 of those are a cat & dog.
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Mafia Made
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Task Force 779
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Neighbor Novels
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Power of Vashchenko
Taking Emmaline
Uncontrolled Heroes
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Daniels Family
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Those Malcolm Boys
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Adair Empire
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Timeless Love
Once Upon A Time | Happily Ever After
In His Arms Series
Safe, In His Arms | Bullied, In His Arms | Coached, In His Arms
Naughty Tales
Dirty | Treat Me | Snowed In | Cuffed
The Protectors Series
Keeley’s Fight | Emily’s Protectors | Kennedy’s Redemption
The Possessed Series
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The Hogan Brother’s
One Chance | One Choice | Unchained
Love Letters
Dear Killian | Dear Gage | Dear Maverick | Dear Desmond | Dear Lena | Dear Steele
Stand Alone Books
Holding Out For A Hero | Love Comes After | Saving Their Princess | London’s Calling | Cowboy Bodyguard | Holly’s Knight | Lumberjack’s Surprise
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