Fight For Me

by Claudia Burgoa

  The sound of sheets rustling and movement comes from the other end of the line. “Fine, I’ll get them ready. Give me an hour. Anything else?”

  “Yes, I’ll send you a list.”

  After hanging up, I email him the list of what I needed to be done ASAP. Then send another to Hunter.

  Scott: The company isn’t just mine. You have to put a little more work into it, Hunter.

  Turning off my laptop, I stuff it in my backpack and make sure I don’t forget anything before heading to my room. Once I check my bag, I close it and roll it into the living room. The grandfather clock next to the glass doors indicates it is fifteen minutes past six. I have a couple more minutes before the service car arrives to take me to the airport.

  Fitz: I sent you the first one. Email me any changes or the signed copy.

  I move toward the terrace, where my mother used to spend most mornings. The sky is dark gray, and the ground has a thin layer of snow from last night’s flurries. The place looks dead during the winter. I don’t know if Mom would approve of it if she were alive. The child in me believes that my parents’ spirits are around the house—watching me, protecting me.

  “Would you be okay with what I’m about to do?” I glance around the house, asking no one—yet waiting for their approval. I believe they would. My parents always told me to fight for what I loved and never give up unless someone gets hurt by my actions.

  I regret not being open to the possibilities of more when Hazel and I were together. I let her slip away from me. Now, I’m missing the best part of myself and wondering how I’ll manage to regain her trust. Worst of all, I pushed her closer to the one person who can take her away from me.

  “I’m going to fight for her. Wish me luck,” I whisper before heading out the door.

  Where can I find them?

  Willow & Hunter: Fall for Me

  Hazel & Scott: Perfect for Me

  Fitzhenry & ? : Forever with Me

  Acknowledgments

  I am so grateful to so many people. First and foremost, to all my readers. You’re the power that pushes this engine. I am grateful to have you. Thank you for reading my words, and for supporting my books. Thank you so much for those emails and notes, they mean so much to me.

  My husband for his continuous love and support, not sure where I’ll be without you, babe.

  To the amazing group of editors that helped me shape Fervent. Paulina, Ellie, Virginia, Marla, and Mo Stysma.

  Stephie Walls who was writing but still made time to go through the manuscript and helped me polished it. I’m so thankful for everything that you do for me.

  Thank you to Debra and Drue who help continuously help me pushing my books and my brand.

  My beta readers, Yolanda, Colleen, Christine, Melissa and Patricia. Thank you for reading the first draft of Fervent and helping me with the Everhart boys who are proving to be amazing and challenging.

  To Hang Le. I’m thankful for her patience, her talent and her friendship. I love you so much.

  To my Chicas, you’re the best fans in the universe. I love you from here to the moon.

  Thank you to Give Me books. To all the bloggers, and event organizers. Your effort and energy are what makes my releases such a success. Thank you so much for everything you do for them, I appreciate every single one of you.

  About the Author

  Claudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author. She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breath away. She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband and her youngest two children. She has a sweet Bichon, Macey, who thinks she’s the ruler of the house. She’s only partially right. When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family. At night, she likes to binge-watch shows with her equally geeky husband.

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