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My name is Reagan Wilcox: high school senior by day, kick-ass investigative journalist by night. I’ve always loved observing people—especially when they think no one is paying attention.
I thought I was ready to cover any story. Work any angle.
Nothing could have prepared me for what happened that night. I wasn’t ready for what I saw. And I certainly wasn’t ready for him.
I always knew I’d write the headlines. Now, I just might become one.
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Marco looks down at his hands before replying softly, “It’s
been taken care of.”
“What does that mean?” I press.
He stands, his temper flaring. “It means just what I said.”
I shrink back on the couch, suddenly not so confident that
he’s not here to hurt me after all.
“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have yelled.” Marco takes a
tentative step, coming to a stop in front of me. He drops down, his legs
bracing mine as he grabs my hands, rubbing soothing circles between my thumb
and forefinger like he did in the alley. It’s sensual and nerve-wracking at the
same time, and I simultaneously fight the urge to pull him closer and push him
away.
His icy blue eyes lock with mine, and I couldn’t look away
if I tried. “Look, Reagan, I’m sorry. I’m sorry that you got mixed up in this
whole thing. I’m sorry you had to witness what you did. I’m sorry my family is
so royally screwed up that I had to play any part in it at all, even if I
didn’t want to. I hate that you’re afraid of me, and that you’ll never be able
to look at me like you did last week. Because, trust me, I want that more than
you could know.”
He pauses, his eyes closing briefly as he leans in closer,
the stubble on his chin rubbing my cheek as his lips hover at my ear. I hold my
breath, anxiously awaiting whatever happens next. His eyes remain closed as he
softly whispers, “I promise you, Reagan, you’re going to be okay. I won’t let
anything happen to you. My family will never find out, and I won’t let them do
anything to you. You have my word.”
I lean forward, allowing another brief moment of contact
before he pulls away, dropping his hands from mine and lifting his own toward
my face, but stopping before he touches my cheek. Just as quickly, he stands
and heads for the front door. His hand is already on the knob as I squeak out,
“What am I supposed to do now?”
Marco pauses, turning back to face me. “You don’t have to
do anything. I’m going to take care of it. Take care of everything. Just … just
don’t do anything for now. I’ll be in touch.”
I don’t get a chance to reply before he’s gone. The entire
morning has been a roller coaster of emotions, and I am left wondering if I
should trust my gut and go to the police, or trust Marco and keep quiet.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sarah started her obsession with reading at an early age, often sneaking BabySitter Club and Nancy Drew books into math class. She would read any book she could get her hands on. Her love of reading quickly evolved into a love of writing and stories began to pour out of her.She grew up in Pittsburgh, graduated from The University of Pittsburgh with a degree in English, and taught 8th graders to love reading as much as she does for several years. Sarah will always be a proud member of the Steelers' Nation, but couldn't take the cold and moved her frozen tush to Florida where she now lives with her family and two cats. You will find her now with her trusty Kindle in hand and toes in the sand!
Sarah's debut novel, AWAKEN, released in January, 2012. Other novels include AVENGE, ATONE, ECHO OF AN EARTH ANGEL, and INHALE EXHALE.
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