TRIGGER (Devil's Reach Book 1)
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Tess
The last two days gave me a chance to sort out my feelings, and it was one hell of an adventure. Someday, I would allow myself to go back and process when it didn’t hurt so much.
I didn’t leave out of shame and embarrassment because Trigger found out about my past, or that he couldn’t love me in spite of it. I knew I was unlovable. That had been proven to me at an early age. Trigger just drove that home.
No, I left because I loved Trigger. I would do anything for him, including face my past to protect him and the one family I knew and loved. The Devil’s Reach.
I stood in front of the metal gates, punched in the code, and walked down the long driveway toward the house that was almost out of sight from the street.
The key was not in its usual place, and I had tossed my set long ago.
Three knocks, and I heard the whir of the camera as it turned to focus on me. My face grew hot, and I could almost hear the whispers and the exchange of bets.
Yup, that’s right. I’m back.
The door slowly opened, and there he stood, handsome as ever. He smiled at me and leaned against the doorframe. I never thought I’d be back in this position again.
“Welcome home, Tessa.”
“Clark.”
The End
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Acknowledgments
A huge thank you Matt Neve, President of Clueless MCC Swansea UK. The countless messages back and forth about the big and the small parts of the motorcycle world were invaluable! I wish you, your family, and your club all the best.
Jaci Wheeler, Ariana McWilliams, Ceej Chargualaf, and Elizbeth Santiago for beta reading my chicken scratch at its finest. Thank you for your notes, suggestions, and downright laughter about my evilness. It’s music to my soul.
Ana Armstrong, thank you for always encouraging me to write my inner darkness. I still remember our many phone calls over this storyline and where it would go. I truly hope you like the end result.
Thayra Rothweiler, thanks for the writing days and letting me bounce off my gritty, dark ideas after you’ve just bounced your happy, unicorn rainbow ones! Glad we can balance each other out.
To my mother and stepfather for still being able to look their daughter in the eye. Ha! I promise to write something sweeter soon.
My Street Team, I can never thank you enough for always being there.
Lydia Harbaugh, thanks for your time on the marketing side of this book. It’s greatly appreciated.
My PA, Dawn Canfield, thanks for always being there and lending your ear when I need it.
Lori Whitwam, my amazing editor. Thanks for working right alongside me and understanding my crazy head when sometimes I don’t.
About the Author
J. L. Drake was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, later moving to Southern California where she now lives with her husband and two children.
When she is not writing she loves to spend time with her family, travelling or just enjoying a night at home. One thing you might notice in her books is her love of the four seasons. Growing up on the east coast of Canada the change in the seasons is in her blood and is often mentioned in her writing.
An avid reader of James Patterson, J.L. Drake has often found herself inspired by his many stories of mystery and intrigue. She hopes you will enjoy her books as much as she has enjoyed writing them.
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