His feud with Asher and his brothers comes from accusations and convictions of attempted rape in high school and beyond. Asher, Brody, and Cage stood with the girls Felix assaulted. Those charges sent Felix to jail for eight years. It should’ve been much longer, but prisons are crowded. They must have commuted his sentence and released him early. Which brought Felix and my lives crashing together on a ridge overlooking Napa Valley.
Grant Malone assures us, once Felix is caught, he’ll be charged with several counts of felony arson and two counts of attempted murder. He’ll go away for the rest of his life.
Until then, we’ll be careful and vigilant. I never recovered my father’s revolver, but I carry a new one in the pack at my waist. This time, I’m legal, with appropriate concealed carry documentation to keep me within the law.
“Goddamn, but you take my breath away.” Asher’s words wash over me, stopping me in my tracks. I turn around, a smile fixed to my face, but then gasp when I see him on one knee.
Instead of following me up the trail, Asher holds a velvet box in his hand.
“Little backpack, I love you, and I always want to be by your side. I want you to be my wife. Once we finish this trail, that’s exactly what we’ll be; husband and wife. It’s all set up. All I need is for you to say yes.” He pops open the top of the box, revealing a slender ring with a diamond propped on top. “What do you say? Wanna get hitched?”
I stare at the ring and gape. The last time I wore a ring, it ended in disaster, but this time everything will be different.
His brows draw together. “Don’t leave me hanging, little backpack, answer the question, and make me the happiest man on earth.”
A smile fills my face and tears pool in my eyes. I stretch out my hand and wiggle my fingers. “Yes! Absolutely, yes!”
“You’re pretty when you blush.” Asher gets off his knee and slides the ring on my finger. Sunlight glitters off the diamond. While I stare at it, he cups my cheeks and presses his lips on mine.
I belong heart and soul to Asher La Rouge and can’t wait to begin our new life. Hand in hand, we take the next step. It’s the first step of two-hundred and twenty miles of backcountry trails and the first step of the rest of my life.
THE END
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Twist of Fate
The Starling
Redemption
The One I Want Series
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By Jet & Ellie Masters
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Aiden
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Ivy
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The Angel Fire Rock Romance Series
each book in this series can be read as a standalone and is about a different couple with an HEA. It is recommended they are read in order.
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Heart’s Insanity (book 1)
Heart’s Desire (book 2)
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Captive Hearts Series
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Nondisclosure
Down the Rabbit Hole
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Acknowledgments
This book is dedicated to my one and only—my amazing and wonderful husband.
Without your care and support, my writing would not have made it this far. You make me whole every day. I love you “that much.” For the rest of you, that means from the beginning to the end and every point in between. Thank you, my dearest love, my heart and soul, for putting up with me, for believing in me, and for loving me.
My husband deserves a special gold star for listening to me obsess over this book and for never once complaining while I brought these characters from my mind to the page.
You pushed me when I needed to be pushed. You supported me when I felt discouraged. You believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. If it weren’t for you, this book never would have come to life.
About the Author
ELLIE MASTERS is a multi-genre and best-selling author, writing the stories she loves to read. These are dark erotic tales. Or maybe, sweet contemporary stories. How about a romantic thriller to whet your appetite? Ellie writes it all. Want to read passionate poems and sensual secrets? She does that, too. Dip into the eclectic mind of Ellie Masters, spend time exploring the sensual realm where she breathes life into her characters and brings them from her mind to the page and into the heart of her readers every day.
Ellie Masters has been exploring the worlds of romance, dark erotica, science fiction, and fantasy by writing the stories she wants to read. When not writing, Ellie can be found outside, where her passion for all things outdoor reigns supreme: off-roading, riding ATVs, scuba diving, hiking, and breathing fresh air are top on her list.
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