I could sell the series for an insane amount—a Dubai businessman already offered me a cool two million. Pretty sure I could get him to five.
But I’m about to cause a riot, because I’m not selling. They’re all I have left of her.
“Here they come,” murmurs Finn as a woman dripping in diamonds sashays toward us.
Fuck this.
Fuck them.
Fuck it all.
“Let’s bail.”
Finn’s eyes widen, then narrow. “Yeah?”
I nod, drawing into my lungs what feels like my first oxygen in days.
And the truth shall set you free…
“I’m only here for her, and she’s gone.”
“She’ll come back.”
The sharks are closing ranks, but I ignore them. They can’t touch me.
I’m relaxed.
I’ve accepted.
I understand.
“If someone does come back, it won’t be her. It won’t be Deirdre.”
I walk away before he can respond, toward the restrooms and the emergency exit. I don’t hear the praises and questions and demanding shouts of my name, don’t feel the touches of strangers and the avaricious gazes.
It won’t be her.
It doesn’t matter. I’ll wait, anyway.
* * *
Deirdre and Gideon’s story concludes in Sin of Love, releasing March 28th. Turn the page for details.
Author’s Note
Eeek! How much do you hate me for that ending? Never mind, don’t tell me. I promise I’ll make it up to you. Pinkie swear, cross my heart, et cetera. Don’t worry, I’ve got you.
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xo, L
p.s. Thank you so much for reading this book. In case no one’s told you today, you’re an amazing human.
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Acknowledgments
Nicole French, thanks for being the savviest, smarmiest, sassiest sister from another mister I never knew I needed. The usual suspects: Marika and Cece, #hmc forever.
In no particular order: Sunee, Joelle, Lacee, Kat, Andrea, Crystal, Jaime, Brianne, Anna, Dawn, Pernilla, Rhonda, Paula, Teri, Lee, Sarah, Steph, and Lisa. JB Salsbury, for your enthusiasm and support. Rachel, for your eagle eye on the final product and last-minute emails. Thanks for having my back.
Bloggers. All of you. There are never enough thank yous to cover what you do for authors.
Always D & S.
And you, the reader.
Also by L.M. Halloran
ILLUSIONS DUET
Art of Sin
Sin of Love
THE VISION SERIES
Double Vision
Perfect Vision
THE RELUCTANT SERIES
The Reluctant Socialite
The Reluctant Heiress (novella)
STANDALONE NOVELS
The Fall Before Flight
The Muse
Breaking Giants
About the Author
When not writing or reading, the author enjoys walking barefoot, subjecting her husband to questionable recipes, and chasing her spirited toddler. She's a rabid fan of coffee, moon-gazing, and small dogs that resemble Ewoks. Home is San Diego, CA, but her heart lives in Portland.
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