I lean into his palm, relishing the feeling of being close to him. He's my forever. I stare at our reflection too, gasping and grabbing his hand when I see it.
"Kade, you didn't!" I turn around on the chair, knitting my brows as I inspect his left pointer finger. "A tattoo?"
Right there, on his finger, the word Junebug is written in my own cursive handwriting. I can't help but smile as silly as the whole thing is.
"You know, they say it's stupid to get another person's name tattooed."
"Says who?" Kade smirks. "They're dumb. When you know, you know, Junebug."
I laugh, shaking my head as I inspect the black lettering. It's beautiful. It's perfect. It marks him as mine forever. "I love it, Kade. Thank you so much."
He sits down on the bed and pulls me closer. I stand, my husband's hands roaming my body as he leans against me, inhaling my scent and muttering, "There's another reason I did this. Promise you won't get mad?"
"Of course I won't," I say, holding back a moan as I bury my fingers in his hair. "What's the other reason?"
"I... I wanted you to always be able to tell which one I am," he finally mutters. "Now you can never mistake us again."
My cheeks flush with the intensity of my embarrassment. In a moment of weakness, I confided in Kade, telling him I thought he was Parker. I've been living with that fear for years. That, by some crazy turn of events, Parker isn't really gone, and he'll come back to haunt me. And I'll never even know it's not Kade. I don't trust my judgment anymore. I don't trust myself to tell them apart anymore.
"You did that for me?" I ask softly, and Kade parts the folds of my silk robe and kisses my bare skin.
"Of course, Junebug. I'd do anything for you. Don't you know that by now?" He inhales my scent. "God, woman. You smell fucking incredible. Get in bed with me. I want to fucking devour you."
I giggle as he pulls me on top of him, and we fall back on the bed.
Suddenly, it doesn't matter what happened to Parker in Hawaii. Nothing matters but the warm embrace of my husband and the three kids asleep in their bedrooms down the hallway. The darkness is gone. It leaked out through every one of my pores, leaving my body light, happy and... free.
I'm finally free.
I kiss Kade back, muttering his name as he groans mine, knowing he'll have his way with me again, and I'll be begging for more in no time. I love this man. I love our life together. I love the children he gave me. I love every inch of him; the landscape of his body is ingrained in my memory forever. I let him have his way with me, my body burning up with desire. I remember his father's motto then.
Familia ante omnia.
I've let those words haunt me for years. They used to fill me with guilt and regret but not anymore.
Kade has always been family. When I lost it all, he was there to pick up the pieces. And now, he's built my life from the ground up. He's made me happy. He was my stepbrother first, but now he's my husband, the father of my children, and the love of my life. And now, I understand why Kade's father believed in those words so passionately because I do, too.
Family over all.
Bad apples be damned.
THE END
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Blurb
This isn't love. It's obsession.
XXX
She escaped me once, but she won't be that lucky this time.
My little bird looks even prettier with the scar I carved into her cheek.
I watch her... I follow her... I wait for the right moment to take what's mine.
I ruined her life once, and now it's time to clip her wings and cage her.
XXX
Eight years ago, a sicko ruined my life.
He cut me open and made me bleed, and I hid the truth to protect him.
Now, a scar marks me as damaged goods. That's why I stay in the shadows. I trust them.
Until they start talking back... And the man who took my innocence comes back to stalk me.
Sicko Stalker is a full-length, STANDALONE dark erotic novel from USA Today and Amazon bestselling author Isabella Starling.
This is NOT a romance.
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Acknowledgments
BL Mute: You were excited about this story before anyone else and I am SO grateful for it! Thank you for your enthusiasm when this book was just a baby. I appreciate it so very much.
Crystal Partin: Thank you so much for your early alpha read of this book when it was just a baby. You made me hopeful that I’d be able to turn it into something exciting and wonderful – I hope you agree in thinking I’ve succeeded.
Cassie Chapman: Thank you for creating this gorgeous cover! It inspired me to give the Miller twins the story they deserve. Love you and your work!
Samantha Blundell: You are the best PA an author could wish for, and your beautiful teasers truly brought Parker, Kade and June to life. Thank you!
My T: Thank you for the love, the support, and words of encouragement you give me every single day. Let’s pretend the outrageous bratty behavior I give in return makes it worth it! Love you!
Jade West: Through thick and thin, you’re stuck with me. I’m so grateful for all your support throughout the years. I wouldn’t be where I am without you.
Skye Jones: Thank you for all the sprints, encouragement and giggling over bags we’re lusting after. You’re a star!
Jenny Sims: Thank you for the wonderful work you’ve done on the edit of this book! I’m so glad I’ve found you.
Ali Aprils: You’re such a selfless person and I appreciate you more than you know! It’s so rare to find someone as enthusiastic and sweet as you are. You’re going places, Ali Aprils!
Zoe Ashwood: Thank you for the countless cups of coffee and tea, for gossiping about Bake Off with me, and for always, always having my back – no questions asked. Everyone needs a Zoe in their life.
My reader group: You’re all filthy, and I love you for it! Thank you for being my support group no matter what crazy idea I get in my head. I’m grateful for you every day. You make every second of this job worth it. I promise to give you more dark deliciousness as long as you keep reading me!
And to you, dear reader, thank you for taking a chance on my twins! I hope you decide to stick around… There might just be more darkness around the corner.
xo Isa
About the Author
Isabella Starling is the USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of Pet, Peep Show and more. Isabella lives in the capital of a small, picturesque European country with her partner and three furbabies.
She describes her books with three words: dirty, dark, and forbidden. Isa loves writing dark, twisted stories with possessive heroes and the women they love.
Stalk me, I love it!
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