𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭

Book one in 𝒯𝒽ℯ 𝒰𝓃𝒹ℯ𝓇𝑔𝓇ℴ𝓊𝓃𝒹 series

𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 has had a life full of sorrow and pain with both her parents being addicts and not giving a damn about her. She has learned to survive in a dangerous and unloving home. Finally escaping that environment and starting college along side her best friend gives her hope of a new beginning and new adventures. What she didn't expect was crossing paths with Hunter and the fire he ignites inside of her. She thought she escaped.

She was wrong.

𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞 has had a life full of sorrow and pain with his dad being an alcoholic abusive asshole and his mother a stripper. He has learned how to fight since he was a kid. His big brother tried to protect him by sending him away, so he was left to defend himself. First with his words and then with his fists. He's been numb for so long he's forgotten how to feel. Until he crossed paths with Maddy and the havoc she stirs inside of him. He thought all he cared about was fighting and reuniting with his brother.

He was wrong.

𝐒𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤:

"You should really close your mouth, sweetheart, unless you want me to fill it with something hard!" he whispers with amusement, while I'm left staring in shock.

I hate confrontations, but this asshole was really testing my patience tonight.

I lean closer, hiding my smile. His eyes were hooded.

Does he really think I'm gonna kiss him after what he just said?!

God, why are men so stupid?

Always thinking with the wrong head.

When I see I've got him distracted enough, I stop trying to contain my smirk. He sees it, but it's too late for him to react.

I've already pulled back and kneed him in the balls.

Hard.

He curses and bends over cupping his balls instinctively while breathing a pained "Fuck!". His mouth open.

"You should really close your mouth, sweetheart!" I mock.