Wait in the Truck (Black River Ranch #1)

by Leila James

Sage Everett could never be a rose, she’s a wildflower—resilient and untamed.

“Who did this to you?”

“Wait in the truck.”

I don’t know where her piece-of-shit boyfriend gets off putting hands on his woman, but I’m about to remind him why painting her perfect skin with bruises is a bad fucking idea.

Sage’s safety is something I can change. I’ll shed her of this monster and ensure he never lays a hand on her again.

I’m rapidly developing a sick, relentless, undeniable obsession … with her.

“You’re untamed, Wildflower,”

She needs to learn I am someone she can confide in, the guy who will burn down the world to keep her safe. She’s a drug I haven’t taken, but I’m already hooked.

“Last chance to say no, Wildflower. Once we do this, nothing will be the same. There’s no going back.”

I’m not some goddamn stalker, but her silent guardian. She won’t even know I’m there unless she needs me to be.

Sage doesn’t need a knight in shining armor; she needs someone who understands the darkness and stands guard at the edge of it.

Kissing Sage is like indulging in three of my favorite deadly sins—greed, gluttony, and lust.

“You’re going to trust me someday—with your whole heart.”

“I’ll prove myself to you. I fuckin’ promise.”

As I stare into the depths of his eyes, I already know I’ll lay my secrets bare. Kade has become someone I can depend on. He’s my new protector. To me, Kade means safety. And because of that, I can tell him anything.

“Hold me, Kade?” “You got it. You never have to ask. And, Sage, even if your tears fall as often as rain, I will be here. For you. You’re my girl now. You hear me? Mine.”

“I fucking love you, Sage. And it’s maddening.” I clasp her throat, light but firm, making sure she feels it—feels me. “I’d kill for you.” I already have.

While you were busy burning the world down for me, I was busy falling for you. I love you, Kade Rivers.”