“No.” I’m trying to resist a smile. Trying really damn hard.
“Well, I do.” Her eyes hold mine and I see the love shining in the depths of them. “More than you’ll ever know.”
Epilogue
Foster
“Seriously, Kavanaugh? Karaoke for our anniversary? That’s the best you can do?”
Noelle eyes me and, let me tell you, this woman can give some serious side eye. But I love it. I love her. Sarcasm, side eye, and all.
“Would you prefer naked karaoke?”
“Uh, let me think about that for a minute.” There’s a millisecond of a pause. “Yes.”
Throwing my head back in a laugh, she matches it with her own. I love my horndog of a woman, and thank God for whatever miracle happened to make her love me back.
Noelle has been coming with me to a few of my sessions with Dr. Givens, and I can honestly say I feel better, lighter, and closer to being the man she deserves. Not only am I doing well—hell, great even—but TriShield Protection is doing pretty great, too. Word has been getting around about our firm and we are in more demand now than ever before. The only thing that could make this better would be if Mercer and Doc managed to get a lead on whatever the hell is going on with the call I got a while back from what was supposedly Hendy’s lawyer’s office.
As I park the truck, walking around to the other side to help Noelle out, I can’t help but be amazed at how much my life has changed in such a seemingly short amount of time.
Healthier mindset? Check.
Healthy relationship? Check.
Incredible woman by my side? Check.
In love? Check.
Ready to make it official?
I’m unable to resist smiling at that last part. The hand not linked with Noelle’s as we walk into Shenanigans to join the rest of our friends pats the front pocket of my khaki pants.
Right over top the diamond ring that’s there.
THE END
Note From The Author
Abuse isn’t always physical. It can be in numerous forms, whether verbal, emotional or mental. One thing remains certain: You. Deserve. Better.
Sometimes, we find ourselves at a place in our lives where we stop and think, “How the hell did I get here?”, “I’m smarter than this!” or “How did I let this happen?” It’s understandable. There are individuals who thrive on manipulating others, chipping away until the other person’s confidence is gone. They put on an impressive facade, reel you in and then, BAM! Once they’ve got you hooked, they start with their evil manipulation.
To the worthless individual who once thought he could manipulate and break a kind, sweet girl long ago, the last laugh’s on you. You’re extremely lucky I didn’t have a Foster Kavanaugh and crew back then.
If you are currently in an abusive relationship, you can get out. I am living proof that it’s possible. Please don’t let another day go by without making a move to escape your “prison”.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org
or find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence www.ncadv.org
Safe Horizon www.safehorizon.org/page/call-our-hotlines-9.html
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For those suffering from PTSD, please know that you are not alone. It’s estimated that 22—twenty-two!—veterans take their own lives each day. Please don’t make that same choice. You have options (the information below is from the National Center for PTSD website): -Call 911
-Go to the nearest Emergency Room
-Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
-Contact the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, press 1 (text 838255)
There are numerous foundations/nonprofits who provide assistance to these men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country and its people. The Battle Buddy Foundation www.tbbf.org and Irreverent Warriors www.irreverentwarriors.com are two I’m most familiar with and each do a stellar job at creating awareness as well as organizing activities/outings for our war veterans.
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Also by RC Boldt
The Teach Me Series:
Wildest Dream (Book One)
Hard To Handle (Book Two)
Remember When (Book Three)
Laws of Attraction (Book Four)
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Coming in 2017…
Clam Jam
“Clam Jam”
Definition: the female equivalent of a cock block.
Example: You’re chatting with a guy you’re interested in and your friend comes along and lays claim to him.