Our tale began the night I saved Skylar from a terrifying fate.
Frozen in shock and unable to walk, I carried her to my place so she could recover.
When I removed her coat, I had to shield my reaction over how she was scantily dressed.
She surprised me further when she crawled into my bed and asked to spend the night.
Soon, I was wrapped in a steamy affair with a mysterious woman I knew little about.
Skylar’s stunning beauty was marred by shadows she tried to hide.
I was desperate to learn what caused her such pain.
Only how could I intrude on her secrets when I had plenty of my own?
My story was deeply buried and I had no desire for it surface.
In the warmth of her arms, I found ways to overcome my own pain.
Every night, my body and soul yearned for her.
She’d return only to be gone before I’d awaken.
I feared if she ever discovered my dark side, how bad I truly was, I’d never see her again.
Except something else happened.
I uncovered hersecret life … the reason behind her provocative attire.
My reaction was harsh, of which I was ashamed, and had profound regrets.
That’s the day I learned a great lesson.
If you wanted something badly enough, you’d do anything to get it, no matter the consequences.
I knew I’d have to gain her trust again.
But weren’t most things in life a risk?
I wanted to be herrisk.
And this time I’d stop at nothing to get what I wanted.
Skylar.
