"A long time ago, I met a young man. He was more handsome than any man I had ever met. He had a funny sense of humor that not everyone got. But I did. You could say it was love at first sight. But really, we were soul mates. Each other's other half. Sounds cheesy, I know." With that, she focused her gaze on me.
"I don't suppose you believe in soul mates?"
"I don't know. Haven't met mine." I shrugged my shoulders, grabbing the wine glass only to realize it was empty. Without asking Mr Handsome filled it up again. I nodded my thanks.
"Anyway, we were deeply in love and got engaged quickly. According to your granddad a bit too quick. He didn't believe in soul mates and didn't trust Thomas. Our dad didn't care, as long as I was happy. The day Thomas and I were supposed to get married, he died in a car crash on his way to the church." Elena sipped from her wine and gazed off in the distance again as if remembering that day.
"I was at the altar waiting for him when the police officer came in and told my father. I had already felt something was wrong, but deep down I didn't want to believe it. I broke down and my father carried me to the car and back home. I slept all day and night. In the morning, I saw Thomas again. Right at the foot end of my bed. It embarrassed me as I was not dressed for company. But I forgot about that and jumped into his arms, thinking he was all right. Needless to say, nothing was alright. As I tried to hug him, I fell off the bed as I went right through him."
Nixon is the 3rd book in the Broken Series. (Ryan is the 1st, Brynn is the 2nd)
Nixon leaves rehab early because he can't deal with being there anymore. His sister Kelis finds someone in need of a roommate so he moves in with the girl and gives her his middle name, Lucas. He quickly becomes addicted to the girl and once he gets one taste he's done for. He warns her about his past, about his name, but she ignores all the red flags, not realizing exactly how intertwined she is with the people from his past. He becomes enamored with her, feels like she was made for him while still battling the demons of his past and soon it all becomes too much for him to handle. He makes a heartbreaking decision, thinking it's what's best for both of them and everything changes.
Trigger/Content Warning: this book contains mature content, talks of suicide, mental and physical abuse, selfharm, drug use, and addiction
Cover designed by Anastasia Wright