Chapter 1
SCARLETT
Today has been the worst day ever.
I’m currently stranded in the middle of Hicksville, US...
This story contains themes of: assault, attempted rape, drug use overdose, human trafficking, offscreen rape, sexual assault abuse
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Scarlett Daniels grew up in the system, and things hadn't changed much for her when she turned eighteen. Answering to a man who wants to own her, she dances for their wages while sharing an apartment where she finds her best friend murdered. Duke Harvey was the boy next door, and he had the world at his fingertips. Until his college-love showed up in a body bag and changed his entire world. Now a homicide detective, Duke finds himself on a case that will up-end the rest of what's left of it. When the two meet for the first time, sparks fly, and clothes come off. And one chance encounter turns into another until Duke leads the investigation of her best friend's murder. Now Duke must protect Scarlett from the bad guy while also protecting her from himself.
SCARLETT
Today has been the worst day ever.
I’m currently stranded in the middle of Hicksville, US...
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