Carter Kids

I made an impulsive decision when I was young, and now I'm trapped, suffering, facing the consequences of my actions. The girl I used to be isn't the woman I have become. I want different things now. I want him. I need a way out, an escape, but I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to take the one he is offering me. God, please forgive my sins because this is going to get messy...

I made a promise to him a long time ago, and I plan to keep it. But he is right there, dark, dangerous, and willing, and I want him. I know he's bad for me, a criminal, a killer. All wrong, wrong, wrong! But wrong never looked so tempting...

Danger is everywhere. It's closing in on us. In the midst of the blood, tears, pain, and terror, he stands before me, primed to guard, protect, and kill any enemy that threatens our family. Our baby. We can't see them, but we know they're out there somewhere, waiting for us, lurking, scheming. Waiting for him to make a mistake. The stakes have been raised and all bets are off. This has to end!

He is mine, but he is wounded. I am his, but I am shaken. I'm in danger again. His enemies want me dead. They want my blood. My tears. His pain. He's all that stands in their way. I'm his Thorn and he vows to protect me. I hope he can...

He broke my heart. I crushed his faith. Now he's back, daring me to go one more round with him. We're older now, all grown up, but the pull between us hasn't weakened. It's more intense than ever. I hate him, but I'm drawn to him, to the darkness, to the man buried deep inside the monster. He despises me, but he wants me. I'm the one that got away, and he's hell bent on making me pay...

He's damaged. I'm determined. I've loved him my whole life, but he's broken, older, full of secrets. The bruises on his skin, the silent tears, the hidden pain... I know I'm in over my head. My father warns me against him, but his eyes plead with me to save him. All I know is that I can't walk away from him. I promised I would be there for him. And I will. Always.

One year is all I have to endure. One year in a new school, on a new continent, and then I can go home to Ireland. Totally doable, right? Wrong! The boy next door is dangerous. He's a criminal. He's violent. I know I'm in danger. Noah Messina is treacherous and he's reeling me deeper into his underworld. It's sink or swim time, he warns me, but I fear I am already drowning...