“No,” I answer again without pause for delay. Marcus may be harboring guilt for my attack, but I know he isn’t responsible for what happened in the alleyway Saturday night.
Richard’s head bobs up and down as the confusion in his eyes rapidly morphs to challenging. “So if I were to knock on the door of Marcus’s Florida residence, you wouldn’t be there?”
A rush of nausea churns my stomach, but I keep my expression neutral, remembering what Marcus said when we arrived here four days ago: no one is aware of this location—not even the scheming paparazzi.
I lift and lock my eyes with Richard’s, my determination the strongest it’s ever been. “No. I wouldn’t be there,” I lie, my tone as devious as the smirk etching onto Richard’s face.
“Okay,” Richard sighs heavily. “I guess we are about to discover if your eyes really are the gateway to your soul, Cleo.”
My breathing turns manic when the shrill of a doorbell booms into my ears not even two seconds later. It didn’t just come from outside Marcus’s office. It sounded through the computer monitor as well.
To be continued
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Acknowledgments
Thank you to the following individuals who without their contributions and support this book would not have been written.
First to my husband Chris, when I said I wanted to write a book he simply replied with “Okay great.” No hesitation, not even a small amount of consideration, he just offered his full support. This is very much in tune with exactly how my husband has been our whole marriage. I have an idea, and he supports me 100%. I'm so grateful to have him in my life and I wouldn’t want to have it any other way. He is my most valued gift in life.
Second to my darling mum Carolyn Wallace. She sits and reads the entire first drafts while attempting to assist in editing. I’ve never been good with anything grammatical related, but she assists me where she can.. For this, I will be eternally grateful.
Third to my editor, Krista. Thank you for making my manuscripts nice and shiny.
And last, but not at all least, my beautiful readers!! You guys ROCK!!
My first book was originally written to be shared amongst my friends, in a hope that others may enjoy the story I created. But with the support of the people mentioned earlier, I decided to self-publish my story to share with others. I hope you enjoyed them!
Cheers
Shandi xx
Also by Shandi Boyes
Perception Series:
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Saving Noah
Fighting Jacob
Taming Nick
Redeeming Slater
Saving Emily (Novella)
Wrapped up with Rise Up (Novella - should be read after Bound)
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Enigma:
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Enigma of Life
Unraveling an Enigma
Enigma: The Mystery Unmasked
Enigma: The Final Chapter
Beneath the Secrets
Beneath the Sheets
Spy Thy Neighbor
The Opposite Effect
Second Shot
The Way We Are
The Way We Were
Sugar and Spice
Lady in Waiting
Man in Queue
Couple on Hold
Enigma: The Wedding
Silent Vigilante
Hushed Guardian
Quiet Protector
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Bound Series:
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Chains
Links
Bound
Restrained
Psycho
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Russian Mob Chronicles:
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Nikolai: Taking Back What's Mine
Nikolai: What's Left of Me
Nikolai: Mine to Protect
Asher: My Russian Revenge
Nikolai: Through the Devil's Eyes
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RomCom Standalones:
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Just Playin'
The Drop Zone
Ain't Happenin'
Christmas Trio
Falling for a Stranger
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Coming Soon:
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Skitzo
Trey