“Amen.” Lucas crosses himself. “She’s gonna need all of us. Tomorrow’s just the beginning.”
Tilting my head back with a finger under my chin, he plants a kiss on my lips, “I love you, Doll. More than you’ll ever know.”
Biting my bottom lip so the tears his words bring to my eyes don’t spill, I snuggle into his neck. Placing a kiss on his pulse, I whisper, “I love you too, Lucas.”
Lifting my head, I look at my son, at the woman who loves me like a daughter, and finally at the man who gives me everything I never realized I wanted, and I pray.
I’m a doctor. My mind is full of science, which makes me skeptical of the existence of a deity who rules the world with an iron fist inside a velvet glove.
Yet even with my doubts, I pray.
I pray for Maddi and Mad Dog, and justice being served.
I pray for Lucas and I, and the continuing strength of our relationship.
I pray for my son, and his place in this crazy world.
But most of all, I pray for the Black Shamrocks MC and their ability to forge their way through everything they have ahead of them.
I didn’t understand their brotherhood when I first met them, my ignorance nearly led me to make Lucas choose between his Club and me. I’m glad I didn’t—that I learned what they stood for before I made that error.
They are a family.
Not one based on blood connections.
They are a family based on love and loyalty.
Even when that loyalty is tested from within, the ones who truly embrace the brotherhood stand strong and fight.
They are my family, and I pray they always will be.
THE END...for now.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
My husband, Mick: You’re a brilliant man for constantly putting up with my late nights, early mornings, and flights of fancy. The little suggestions you offer are pretty damn helpful as well. Love you babe, forever and ever xxooxx
My beautiful children, Dylan and Mickayla: Love you both to the moon and back!! The best children a mother could ask for—stubborn, original, and adorable. All the good things xoxo
My lil bro, Eric: Thank you for finally jumping on board and sharing my sales links. It wasn’t so hard after all haha. Love you, dude xx
Abbey Neil-Clarke: My PA extraordinaire! You keep me sane when it looks like everything’s turning to shit—with either a well-time joke, some sympathy, or a much-needed “God, she’s a useless whore.” comment. Nothing is ever too much hassle and I thank you for your hard work. We haven’t known each other long, but I know this is the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship because you’re pretty much everything an author could ask for xx
Philena Heaney-Allen: It was an awesome day when we met in FB land. You are a one-of-a-kind, classy lady, and I pinch myself constantly that you are my friend, my beta reader, and one of my biggest cheerleaders. I’m a lucky woman!
Megan Alexis Drane: #JunctionBuddy. Absolutely adore you, young’un. You are an epic beta reader and one of the funniest people I know. Never know what’s awaiting me when I see a pm notification for a message from you—all I know is it’s going to be hilarious!
Michele Gantz: Beta reader, #HashtagMinx, Inspiration behind Timber’s nickname for JJ, and Confetti Cannon supplier! So many epic ways to describe you, Doll. Thank you <3
Philomena Callan: One of the most self-sacrificing bloggers out there. Always available for a kind, reassuring word, and a chat when I need it. Thank you so much for your input into this book, especially considering you were sick at the time.
Everyone in Kylie’s Kollective: All of you ladies (and Mick and Sean) rock hard! I have so much fun in our group, and I absolutely adore the atmosphere you all help create.
Judi Perkins: Love you, lady!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kylie Hillman is an Australian author.
Wife to a Harley-riding, boating and fishing, four-wheel driving, underground mining quintessential Aussie bloke.
Mum to two crazy, adorable, and original kids.
Crohn's Disease sufferer and awareness campaigner.
She’s also an avid tea drinker, a connoisseur of 80s/90s rock music, and is known for lacing everything she says with sarcasm and inappropriate innuendo.
Formerly working in finance, she was forced to reevaluate her plans for her life when severe Crohn's Disease brought her corporate career to a screeching halt. Restarting her childhood hobbies of writing and reading to alleviate the monotony of being sick and housebound, she found her calling and is enjoying life to the max. A typical day is now spent in the “real” world where she hangs out with her awesome family and “book” world where she gets to chill with her fictional characters.
Kylie writes the books she wants to read. A lover of strong men who aren't perfect and aren't afraid to admit it, straight-talking women who embrace their vulnerabilities, and real life gritty stories, she hopes these themes shine through her writing. An avid reader of all genres, Kylie hopes to release books that keep the reader on the edge of their seat—be it with suspense, romance, or laughter.
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OTHER TITLES BY KYLIE
Seizing Control (Black Shamrocks MC #1)
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Brawl (MMA YA Standalone)
February, 2016
Seeking Redemption (Black Shamrocks MC #3)
February, 2016
Table of Contents
Prologue
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Twelve
Thirteen
Fourteen
Fifteen
Sixteen
Seventeen
Eighteen
Nineteen
Twenty
Twenty-One
Twenty-Two
Twenty-Three
Twenty-Four
Twenty-Five
Twenty-Six
Twenty-Seven
Twenty-Eight
Twenty-Nine
Epilogue
Acknowledgements
About the Author
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Also by Kylie
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