I’ve done very bad things.
I’m not a good man.
There’s skeletons in my closet
And blood on my hands.I should be reaching for that sliver of light.
But deep in the darkness lies the loyalty of my friends. Along with the secrets we’ve buried.
It’s become comfortable and safe and all I really know.
It’s all that I deserve.Yet, there’s someone who thinks I’m worthy of conviction.
She’s the solemn in this chaotic world.
Frail and pale as snow with a cross around her neck.
She’s nothing I want, but everything I desire.But she has secrets, too.
And keeping hers safe means I’m forced to expose mine.
She could be my chance at redemption.
Or she could be my biggest mistake of all.“Take my hand,
I’ll show you the way.
There’s light in the dark.
I’ll keep your demons at bay.”*Heathen is not a stand-alone and the series needs to be read in order*
*Trigger Warning: This book contains dark subject matters that some readers may find uncomfortable.
Willa is a very lucky girl…
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Dear Willa,
So many people talk about love at first sight. This instantaneous feeling that consumes them.
It wasn’t like that for us.
The first time I saw you, I saw a lonely girl fighting a battle to fit in.
I soon learned, though, that you never truly wanted to fit in. You wanted to stand out from the crowd. Never caring who was against you because all that mattered were those who were with you.
At first, I turned my head, ignoring your cries, even though I saw the tears running down your face. Then one day I looked—I really looked, and I saw you. Everything around me ceased to exist. There was only you.
My heart squeezed at the sight, and it was at that moment I knew I’d do anything to protect you.
The heathen in me collided with the angel in you, and we took the world by storm. And let’s be honest… they didn’t stand a fucking chance against us, not when we worked together.
What started out as a sinister game brought the most perfect life into this world. Our beautiful daughter, Alessi. I should probably say I’m sorry, once again, for all the hurt I caused you in those early years, but the truth is, I wouldn’t change a thing. Our mutual disdain brought us together, and we created a life worth living, all because I have you. You complete me, Willa. Against all odds, our love won.
I won. Because I have you. Now and forever.
I’m going to end this now because every glance at your beautiful face pressed against the pillow beside me has my cock aching to be inside you. Your Valentine’s Day gift is waiting.
Ready or not, here I come.
All my love,
Your Heathen
USA Today Bestselling Author, Rachel Leigh, writes a mix of dark, new adult, and contemporary romance with twists and turns, suspense and steam.
Rachel lives in leggings, overuses emojis, and survives on books and coffee. Writing is her passion. Her goal is to take readers on an adventure with her words, while showing them that even on the darkest days, love conquers all.
