Finding My Way (33 page)
Authors: Heidi McLaughlin
Tags: #Literature & Fiction, #Romance, #Contemporary, #Contemporary Fiction
I’m on her once we’re in the elevator. She’s eager and willing.
“Don’t you want to know my name?” she says, out of breath.
“Nope.” I push her down the hall once the elevator opens. I slide my keycard in and push my door open. I strip myself, not willing to wait for her to get around to it. This is sex and nothing else.
We fall onto my bed and I make the mistake of looking at her. She thinks she’s got me where she wants me. “You’re afraid,” she whispers against my lips. In this moment I should get up and escort her back downstairs, but that’s not my frame of mind. She’s right, I
am
afraid. I’m afraid of dying alone and tomorrow I’m going home to stand in the shadows while my once best friend is buried. He’ll have people there to mourn him. People are going to grieve for him. No one would care if I died.
I’m going home tomorrow – to the unknown – and I’m scared shitless. For all I know, my life is going to change and I’m going to be worse off than I am now.
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About the Author
Her grandma once told her that she can do anything she wants, so she is.
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont, with her husband and two daughters. Also renting space in their home is an overhyper Beagle/Jack Russell and two Parakeets.
During the day you’ll find her behind a desk talking about Land Use. At night, she’s writing one of the many stories she plans to release or sitting courtside during either daughter’s basketball games.
She’s also an active book reviewer on The Readiacs.
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Acknowledgements
First and foremost: I have to thank the fans because without you
The Beaumont Series
isn’t possible. Your continued support and encouragement means the world to me.
And to Yvette: who once again has slaved tirelessly over my rambling to make it sound nice and pretty. You brought Jimmy to life and for that I can never thank you enough.
Jessica & KP: Thank you for all the work that you do on a daily basis to not only support me, but authors everywhere.
Sarah: I love how you can take an image and make magic. I’ve enjoyed working with you immensely.
Emily: I thank you once again bringing The Beaumont Series to life.
Toski, Tanner & Emily: Words cannot express the gratitude I feel. Thank you for helping bring Liam and Josie to life.
HB, Holly & Yara: Thank you for taking a chance and reading something different from me.
Eric Heatherly: How you can supply the perfect song is beyond me, but I love it. Thank you for being on this journey with me and providing my guys with the music that they needed to complete their stories.
To my Bitches: I love you hardcore. We’re family through and through.
Indie Inked: You’re friendship and support is unwavering for that I thank you.
To my family: Thank you for your continued support. Thank you for encouraging my crazy ideas and for helping create new ones.
To my girls: You’re both so creative and your imaginations are wild. I can’t wait to see what you do. You both have your own amazing stories ready to be written and I can’t wait to help guide you through the process.
Copyright 2014 by Heidi McLaughlin
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Other Books by Heidi McLaughlin
Dedication
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Copyright Notice
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