by Magan Vernon
“I can’t take back all of those mean things I said to you and I know apologies aren’t going to mean shit right now but—”
“You said it yourself, apologies aren’t going to fix anything. Let’s just move forward from here. You and me. I’m just glad I have you back. You were the only thing I could think about. The only person that’s made me want to be a better person. I’ve never wanted to fight for someone so much in my life. Please just don’t leave me again.” He struggled with the words, each no louder than a whisper.
I wiped the tears from my cheeks and nodded. “I promise, Nicky. I’m yours. Forever.”
He smiled and I sealed it with my lips.
About The Author
Magan Vernon is a Young Adult and New Adult writer who lives with her family in the insurance capital of the world. When not writing she spends her time fighting over fake boyfriends via social media.
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Acknowledgements
First and foremost I have to thank YOU. Yes. You. The reader who picked up this book and gave it a chance. It’s not my usual forte to right something gritty, but you gave it a chance anyway.
My critique partners: Brenda Rothert, Kate Ashton, and Kelly Viel. Thank you for making this story come to life. Especially, Brenda who told me she hated Nicky and the whole story should be from his point of view. I had half the book written when she told me that and I threw it out, but now I think it’s SO much better.
Jen Hendricks, my AMAZING editor. This story would not be the same without your help. You are a godsend.
Dawn Pendleton, my BFF. Thank you for coming up with the title for this book and believing in it as much as I did.
My assistants, bloggers, and all around BBFL, Carrie Stadtler and Tracy McKay. Thanks for pimping this book like it was your job!
My Street Team: Bianca Smith, Jamie Collins, Kendall McCubbin, Jessica Estep, Amy Logg, Erin Westlund, Ava Love, Myriam Judith Perkins, Evette Reads, Regina Mader, Donna Dull, Geekery Book Review, Stacy Eastwood, Danielle LeFave, Amanda Clark, Claire Cutler, Beverly Ignacio, Amy Lawson, Kristi Kirzner, Shawna Johnson, JG Baldos. You all rock! Even though you just joined for me to send you half-nekked men pics.
Damaris Cardinelli, thank you so much for putting together this cover reveal and helping me when I needed it with the Spanish language and El Lobo’s family.
Twinsie Talk, thanks for organizing my tour and release blitz and trying to keep me sane!
Steven Gibson and Mandi Caswell, thank you for being the best Nicky and Jackie. You’ve both been great muses and really brought these characters to life.
Kelsey Keeton for arranging the photo shoot and taking the picture for the cover. It definitely says what I want it to say for this book.
Sarah Hansen, my cover designer, for putting up with me when I yelled “IT’S A F*CKING BULLET HOLE!” on the cover. I’m a very professional author.
My cousin in Sicily, Salvatore Stagno, thank you for your Italian help when I needed it. I guess I need to make a trip back to Palermo and brush up on the language, ey?
Chad “Savage” George and his publicist, Jay, thank you for helping with my MMA questions and for the brilliant movie Occupation: Fighter. I’d say we should hang in the cage sometime, but I’m sure I would die.
My darling husband, Tim, thank you for putting up with me and my long nights of writing and editing and when our oldest would come out of the room and yell “MOMMY ONLY KILLED TWO PEOPLE INSTEAD OF THREE.” (In my defense, it was characters).
My famiglia, I already mentioned you in my dedication but writing this book brought a whole new meaning to the word. The Matrangas, Caltagerones, Happachs. All of you mean the world to me. Thank you for bringing me up in such a unique and cultured environment.
I always feel like I’m missing someone with these things, but I do want to say thank you to everyone that helped make this book what it is: bloggers, readers, family. You all make it possible for me to keep doing what I’m doing and I love you all.