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Authors: K Renee
Chapter One
Collette
The miles keep adding up as I drive down the 290 West. I'm tired, and I've cried enough over that son of a bitch. I thought I meant something to him, but I was just a placeholder until someone else came along.
When I see the signs for Las Vegas, the city that never sleeps, I figure it sounds like a good place to start over. I can become whomever I want. I don't have to be the girl who got cheated on by her douche of an ex.
When I get to New Mexico, I find a cheap room for the night, check in, and turn on the shower. I wash and condition my hair, then scrub my whole body. I want to get rid of the feeling of his hands on me. I thought our sex life was fantastic, but I was apparently wrong. I wish this was just a dream.
Sure, we never had sex anywhere but a bed, but that’s normal, right? I'm not saying I wouldn't try something new, but he never even suggested it. How would I know what he wanted if he never said anything?
I turn off the water and wrap myself in the tiny piece of cloth they call a towel, barely covering my lady bits. I dry off, then put on my favorite black sweats and a black cami.
I drop into bed and turn on my phone. I have three missed calls and five text messages. Danny must be done fucking her.
Danny:
Happy anniversary, baby. I love you.
Danny:
I thought you were coming over tonight.
Danny:
Baby?
Danny:
What the fuck, Coley. Where are you? Why aren't you answering me?
Danny:
Fuck this, Cole. Don't answer. I don't give a fuck.
I don't even know what to say to him.
I caught you screwing someone else on our anniversary
? Or how about
, You’re a fucking prick and I never want to talk to you again
. After about twenty minutes, I finally break down and text him back.
Me:
Don’t text or call me again. We’re done.
I stare at the ceiling and pray he takes the hint. I get lost in a daydream of what Las Vegas will be like. I've never been, but I'm excited to become my own person. I won't let someone else change me again.
I hear my phone beep. I take a deep breath before I look at the screen.
Danny:
What the fuck?
Me:
We’re done.
Danny:
Why, Coley? I love you and you love me.
Me:
I did, but after tonight, I don't anymore.
Danny:
What are you talking about?
Me:
I saw you and her on the balcony.
Danny:
Babe, it's not what you think.
Me:
I don't care. I don't want to hear your lies. Leave me alone.
Danny:
Don’t do this, babe.
Me:
Fuck you, Danny. I saw and heard you. Go fuck yourself!
Fuck him. I don't need a man. I will make it on my own, just like I have since I turned eighteen.
I turn my phone on silent and close my eyes, hoping sleep comes soon.
~*~
The next morning, I get up early and grab a couple things from the gas station next door. I get ready and make my way back to the freeway and head west on the 290.
I’m driving in a haze, barely noticing the cars or the scenery. A few hours in, I stop and grab some food at a fast food place before getting back on the freeway.
I drive another six hours before I decide on getting a room for the night. My body is tired, and all I want is a hot shower and sleep.
I stop in Arizona and get a room at a cheap hotel. Climbing into bed, I check my phone. No messages or calls. I must have gotten my point across.
An hour after I fall asleep, my phone rings and, groaning, I reach over to answer it without looking at the screen.
"Hi, hunny." My mom's chipper voice fills the silent room.
"Hey, Mom,” I grumble.
"Is everything all right, baby? Danny called and said he couldn't get ahold of you last night."
I snort. Like he was really worried. "Yeah, Mom. I'm just out of town right now." She's probably going to flip when she finds out where I'm going.
"Why? I thought your anniversary was last night. Did you and Danny go away?"
I sigh. This is going to crush her. She loves Danny like her own. "Mom, we broke up last night."
I hear her gasp. She sounds heartbroken. "Oh, baby. I'm sure you can fix things."
"No, Mom. We can't. I caught him screwing someone else.” I can feel the tears threatening to fall. I swallow the lump in my throat.
"Sweetheart, I'm sure it was a mistake. Men do stupid things all the time. Just cool off, then you guys can make up."
“Mom, I can't forgive and forget. I'm not coming back. I have to go. I love you."
I hang up before she can say anything else. I can't believe she would be on his side. He cheated on me, but he's
not
the bad guy?
I stare at the ceiling and try to forget what she said. I can't sleep, so I turn on the TV and start watching an old rerun of
Criminal Minds
. I watch until my eyes get heavy and close.
Early the next morning, I wake up and get ready. I fuel up my car and hit the road.
About the Author
K. Renee is from sunny California. Creative by nature, she decided to put her imagination on paper. During the day, she works in an office; at night, she writes. These stories have been in her head for years and are finally being told.
K. Renee started writing this year, but has loved it since she was young. She started this series because, no matter what she did, the story wouldn't get out of her head. She's twenty-seven, and can typically be found writing in her free time or on her lunch break. K. Renee works full-time and tries to go to the gym every day. She reads constantly, and has hundreds of books she can't wait to start.
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Acknowledgments
First and foremost, I want to thank everyone for buying this book! I never thought I would even be releasing
one
book, let alone writing a whole series. I can't wait for everyone to meet my characters and fall in love with them, just like I have.
I want to thank my beta readers for giving their honest opinion about the book. Trisha, Christa, Roz, Paige, Michelle, and Tiffany… You ladies are awesome! Sorry if I missed anyone! Thank you for taking time out of your schedules to beta read for me. I can't wait for you to read about Dominic next!
A huge thank you to Brandi Defries-Swendt and Becca Wagner! Brandi gave the suggestion for the name of our lead character Henley and Becca gave the suggestion for her nickname, Angel. I love them and am so glad they fit perfectly!
To my street team, K's Wayward Ladies… Thank you for all you do! You girls are amazing at pimping my book out to the indie world. Thank you for your support. I can't wait to see what the future holds.
To the readers and fans… I thank each and every one of you who come to hang out with me during takeovers, participate in my giveaways, and purchase my books! I hope you like this and my future books.
-K
