Excerpt:
Just as the minutes tick by I go from yes, I will go with Jax, to no because I can’t keep running.

There is about twenty minutes left before Jax needs the answer and my phone buzzes.

I jump back, on edge.

I look at the caller ID and its Alex.

Jesus, does this guy ever stop? I can’t talk to him now. I have to keep him safe too, even though he doesn’t deserve it after the stunt he pulled last night. I can’t keep ignoring him, I have to face my fears and tell him goodbye. Then that’s when it hits, I have to go back to Matt and face whatever he has in mind for my punishment.

I reach over and place the phone to my ear. “Hello, this is Louise.” I’m putting on a brave act, hopefully he doesn’t see straight through it.

“Hey Louise, it’s so good to hear your voice,” he breathes through the other end of the phone, like he can finally breathe again.

“Ah, yeah, so why … um… did you call me after what you pulled last night?” I wait for his answer, taking him longer than usual.

“Right, well about that, I don’t know. I know I fucked up, no pun intended, but I didn’t mean to hurt you.” He chuckles at his joke.

“Seriously, this is how you are going to act, after everything? Look, I know nothing has happened between us, but maybe I had a little hope, knowing your reputation around town, but after last night, you can forget it. Just as well, I’m leaving town. You won’t hear from or see me again. I hope you’re happy.” Before I give him a chance to reply, I hang up the phone. I’m fuming, so angry at the events that have taken place tonight, the only option I have is to go back to Matt. I bring up the new contact that Jax gave me and send a text saying:

Hey, I can't. I know I have to go back and I will. 

Stay safe. 

L xo

About the Author:
C.Renee is a new author to town; Australian born and bred, she loves reading and writing romance novels and when she doesn’t have her head in the books, C.Renee spends quality time with her boyfriend.

Through her love of writing she hopes to inspire her readers and to one day travel the world.