“Better. Are you going to answer my question?” I ask, keeping my eyes closed.
Something fluffy touches my eyes and rubs against my cheeks. I yank it down, opening my eyes, and capture her mouth with mine. I run my fingers through her hair, and she pulls me out of the bathroom. We hit the couch, and she gasps. “Why are you here?”
“I go to the University of Pennsylvania.”
Her eyes widen. “Really? What about Hailey and Michigan State?”
“It’s fine. Hailey’s taking a semester off school. Her grades slipped after the whole Darren shitstorm, so she’s back home in Nashville. She might transfer here once I get settled.”
“But why here?”
I roll my eyes. “Do I have to spell it out for you?”
“Yes. I don’t know if you’ve met me, but I’m a little dense when it comes to love.”
I smile. “I love you, Madison Lynn Issac. You’re the only girl for me, and you have something of mine. You’re carrying it with you right now.” I lift up her wrist and point at the heart on the charm bracelet I gave her. “I promise, no matter what happens, I’m here for you. Always.”
She kisses me hard and pushes me back against the couch. Her lips leave mine and trail sweet kisses up my jaw to my ear. “Bryce, I don’t want anyone but you.” And those words are exactly what I wanted to hear.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Each day I am grateful and blessed to have such support from all of you wonderful readers. Thank you for being a part of this amazing journey with me. Every one of you holds a special place in my heart for I know without any of you none of this would ever be possible. Thank you!
To my awesome family, and my two incredibly awesome children, you inspire me to be the very best version of myself I can be. You push me to do better, make me laugh, and are always there encouraging me each and every day. I love you so much.
My friends, fellow writers, and CP’s without you I don’t think I could have gotten through some days. You’re always in my corner listening to my frustrations or helping me make my work shine even more. Thank you for being my eyes and ears you all are truly the best!
Of course, I can’t forget my wonderful and super amazing publisher, Georgia McBride, and the entire staff at Swoon Romance. Without you this book wouldn’t be possible so thank you for believing in me.
Special thanks to: Jason, Ethan, and Leeah. Josie Glauser, Tracey Chapman, Clarissa Grimes, Nikalete Fellows, Mandisa Fullwood, Courtney Bivens, Angie Ball, Georgia McBride, Mandy Schoen, Sheri Larsen, Kelly Mooney, Annie Cosby, Jana Armstrong, and Michelle Aker.
NATALIE DECKER
Natalie Decker is the author of the bestselling YA series RIVAL LOVE. She loves oceans, sunsets, sand between her toes, and carefree days. Her imagination is always going, which some find odd. But she believes in seeing the world in a different light at all times. Her first passion for writing started at age twelve when she had to write a poem for English class. However, seventh grade wasn’t her favorite time and books were her source of comfort. She took all college prep classes in High school, and attended the University of Akron. Although she studied Mathematics she never lost her passion for writing or her comfort in books. She’s a mean cook in the kitchen, loves her family and friends and her awesome dog infinity times infinity. If she’s not writing, reading, traveling, hanging out with her family and friends, then she’s off having an adventure. Because Natalie believes in a saying: Your life is your own journey, so make it amazing!
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Table of Contents
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Four
Chapter Twenty-Five
Chapter Twenty-Six
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Chapter Thirty
Chapter Thirty-One
Chapter Thirty-Two
Chapter Thirty-Three
Chapter Thirty-Four
Chapter Thirty-Five
Chapter Thirty-Six
Chapter Thirty-Seven
Chapter Thirty-Eight
Chapter Thirty-Nine
Chapter Forty
Chapter Forty-One
Chapter Forty-Two
Chapter Forty-Three
Chapter Forty-Four
Chapter Forty-Five
Chapter Forty-Six
Chapter Forty-Seven
Chapter Forty-Eight
Chapter Forty-Nine
Chapter Fifty
Chapter Fifty-One
Acknowledgements
About the Author
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