by Ryan, Kaylee
“They’re having a good time,” I agree.
“I’ve had maybe four beers,” he says. He tips his bottle up and drains it. “Want another?” he asks me.
“Nah, I’m good. Thanks.” He nods and heads to the refrigerator to grab another.
“I want that,” Seth says, slurring his words.
“Want what?” I ask, confused as hell.
“That.” He points to the women who are putting on their own little dance party. “I want a woman in my bed at night. I want to stand off to the side with a love-sick expression on my face.” He points to me.
I take no offense because he speaks the truth. “Make it happen.”
“I really like her,” he mumbles.
“Who?” I ask. It’s a dirty trick, but he’s been tight-lipped about this mystery girl for months.
“I want to be somebody’s daddy,” he slurs.
“Where’s your girl tonight?” I ask.
“Don’t know. Only seen her once.”
“I thought you were texting her?” I reach out to keep him from falling to the floor.
“A few times, but it’s not like that.” He points again out to the women in the room. “I want it to be. She lives too far away. She’s so sweet, and she’s one of those.” Again he points to the women dancing. “One of the ones I’d want to take home to my momma.”
“Why don’t you let me have this?” I reach for his beer.
“N-Nope,” he says, popping the p. “This is my woman tonight. I’m going to drink until I forget.”
“Give me your keys.”
He digs in his pocket and hands them over. “I’d never do that,” he tells me.
“I know, brother, but sometimes the alcohol makes decisions for you.” It’s been a hell of a long time since I’ve seen him or any of the guys this wasted. Hopefully soon, he’ll pull his head out of his ass and tell this woman he’s into her. Until then, he’s safe here, and he can drink until his heart’s content, and then suffer the consequences tomorrow. I, for one, am all for pacing myself. He stumbles off just as Dawn breaks away from the group and heads toward me.
“Hey, Pixie.” I kiss her lips.
“Hi.” She peers up at me. “This was a good idea,” she says.
I chuckle, tucking some crazy stray hairs behind her ears. “You’ve been hitting it hard.”
“I have a lot to celebrate for this New Year.”
“Dawn!” Kendall calls out and motions for her to join them again.
“Gotta go. Bye, handsome.” She jumps, kissing me on the cheek, and races back to the makeshift dance floor.
I watch her go, enjoying the smile and her laughter. I can’t wait to see how time changes her, changes us. There is one thing I am certain of. I love her more every day.
Life has thrown me some curveballs, and there have been times when the unexpected changes have literally knocked me on my ass. I had to learn to live one breath, one second, one minute, one hour, one day at a time. I’ve learned that the best things in life are truly unexpected. I’ve embraced it and learned to live with my unexpected fall.
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Acknowledgments
To my readers:
Thank you for supporting me on this wild ride of publishing. I am so thankful to each and every one of you for giving my words a chance.
To my family:
I love you. You hold me up and support me every day. I can’t imagine my life without you as my support system. Thank you for believing in me, and being there to celebrate my success.
Eric Battershell:
Thank you for another cover worthy image.
Corey Mortenson:
Thank you for doing what you do and bringing Mark’s character to life.
Tami Integrity Formatting:
Thank you for making the Unexpected Fall paperback beautiful. You’re amazing and I cannot thank you enough for all that you do.
Sommer Stein:
Time and time again, you wow me with your talent. Thank you for another amazing cover.
My beta team:
Jamie, Stacy, Lauren, and Franci I would be lost without you. You read my words as much as I do, and I can’t tell you what your input and all the time you give means to me. Countless messages and bouncing ideas, you ladies keep me sane with the characters are being anything but. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking this wild ride with me.
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With every release, your team works diligently to get my book in the hands of bloggers. I cannot tell you how thankful I am for your services.
Tempting Illustrations:
Thank you for everything. I would be lost without you.
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Thank you for giving this book a set of fresh final eyes.
Becky Johnson:
I could not do this without you. Thank you for pushing me, and making me work for it.
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Thank you for all that you do. I know I’m not the easiest client. I’m blessed to have you on this journey with me.
Kimberly Ann:
Thank you for organizing and tracking the ARC team. I couldn’t do it without you.
Erica Caudill:
Thank you for all of your help and support!
Bloggers:
Thank you, doesn’t seem like enough. You don’t get paid to do what you do. It’s from the kindness of your heart and your love of reading that fuels you. Without you, without your pages, your voice, your reviews, spreading the word it would be so much harder if not impossible to get my words in reader’s hands. I can’t tell you how much your never-ending support means to me. Thank you for being you, thank you for all that you do.
To my Kick Ass Crew:
The name of the group speaks for itself. You ladies truly do KICK ASS! I’m honored to have you on this journey with me. Thank you for reading, sharing, commenting, suggesting, the teasers, the messages all of it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do. Your support is everything!
With Love,
Kaylee Ryan
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