Echo Samatha Ann Carter, a sweet and loving girl who grew up being abused. The only thing she wanted in life was love. Didn't care what kind of love, she just wanted to be loved. Being forced into an arranged marriage, she expected to have some kind of relationship with her newly arranged husband. Perhaps, at least, friendship. But instead, her newlywed spouse, Ryder William King, had other plans. He neglected and beat her the same way her 'family' did. Not only that, he shamelessly cheated on her. Even when she was in the room, he didn't care. He just continued to cheat. Finally, one night, when Echo decided to go to the company building and wanted to end it all, Ryder suddenly comes saves the day and stops her from jumping. What more did Ryder want? Why did he stop her from jumping? More importantly, why does he care?
Read to find out.
Mia Graham.
I've always thought of the world to be a good place. The people in it as well. This man is definitely intimidating and a bit scary but I see how sweet and caring he is. He shows me a lot but he hides even more. He thinks he's the dark and he's determined to show me that he's not worth my time.
But he doesn't understand he's all I'll ever want.
He doesn't get that I love every dark piece of him.
I want everything. But I don't know if he'll let me have it all.
Ryder Carson.
The world is a terrible place. The people might be worse. That's all I've ever known. But this woman is a masterpiece. An angel. This world is unworthy of her light. These people get to bask in it when all they deserve is to be scalded. This life is terrible.
But she's making it a whole lot better. She's making it seem worth it.
I just don't deserve her.
I'm drowning in the dark and I will not drag her down with me.
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Strong language, 6 year age-gap, alcoholism, violence, mature-content, mental health, etc. Read warning list. Thanks for reading!