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prologue
The sound of my tattoo machine is usually my favorite thing in the world. It means I am…
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Chapter 1: The Mark of Trouble
The steady, electric hum of my tattoo machine fills the quiet studio. I press my foot on the…
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Chapter 2: The Mechanic Arrives
I stare at my phone screen for five straight minutes. My fingers feel frozen against the cold glass…
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Chapter 3: Under Fire
“Down!” Jaxson roars. Before I can process the silhouette outside, Jaxson leaps across the glass counter, grabbing my…
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Chapter 4: The Vance Hideaway
The bike roars through the city streets at high speed. Cold night air cuts through my light jacket,…
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Chapter 5: The Hostage Lie
“That total piece of trash,” I say, my hand shaking as I stare at my phone screen. “That…
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Chapter 6: Emergency PR
Red and blue police lights strobe through the frosted glass of the garage door, casting long, erratic shadows…
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Chapter 7: The Vance Family Dinner
My lips still burn from Jaxson’s mouth last night. By morning, the video of our kiss outside his…
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Chapter 8: He Stands by Her
I stare down at the thick white envelope sitting on the crisp tablecloth. Victoria sits back in her…
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