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While the abused choose to struggle again, the abuser's global could simply shatter. Lauren Covington's family members keeps a grand facade that belies the existence they reside at the back of closed doorways. Alex Covington, Lauren's father, retains a decent rein on his relatives via dominance, abuse, and obsessive regulate. therefore, Lauren does not think she may ever belief a guy, less fall in love with one. whilst Lauren meets Jesse Ryder, her rigorously built protecting wall shatters. She falls hopelessly and fully in love. it is only becoming that Jesse is a personal detective who had as soon as labored for her father, had defied him, and used to be now the topic of Alex Covington's wrath. Amidst devastating loss, betrayal, and her father's harmful pursuit of Jesse, Lauren unearths the belief and love she had consistently longed for.
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She wasn’t sure what to say, what to do. Jesse ran his fingers through her hair. His touch made her shiver. She wanted so badly to trust him. To trust somebody. “I’m being silly,” she said. “No you’re not,” Jesse replied. “So can I see you again? ” “I…” Lauren swallowed the dry lump in her throat. She was torn between clinging to him and running away. “I’ll back off if that’s what you want,” Jesse said. ” “That’s okay. ” 4 Jesse pushed the snooze alarm off for the second time. He forced his eyes open and stared blankly at the ceiling.
She did it all the time in her bedroom, when no one was watching. But it took her awhile to work up the nerve to dance in public. The night was young. People weren’t drunk enough yet. She turned away from the dance floor and surveyed the crowd. She spotted him instantly. He was leaning casually against a pole, his black leather jacket the only rigid part of him. He was tall and muscular and unbelievably sexy. And he was staring right at her. Lauren quickly looked away. Her breath caught in her throat and heat rose to her cheeks.
Dean stepped closer. His voice was low and worked on being menacing. ” “Changed my mind,” Lauren said. ” “Good. ” Dean put a hand on Lauren’s arm. As she jerked away from his touch, Jesse stood. He took a slow step toward Dean, towering at least four inches above him. For a moment Jesse simply stared at Dean, his expression indiscernible. Then, his voice quiet and controlled, he said, “You touch her again and I’ll break every bone in both your hands. ” Dean glared defiantly, though he staggered back a step.