Here With Me (Sugarland Creek, #1)

by Brooke Montgomery

“Before you get upset with me for followin’ the rules, just remember all the ways I’d break them for you.”

“I have a lot of regrets in my life, Noah. Lovin’ you would never be on that list. I wanna know you beyond our physical attraction.”

Looking at Noah, I see the sun rising on a cool autumn day. Fallen leaves on the ground crunching when you walk on them. The scent of caramel pecan and pumpkin spice wafting through the air in early October. She’s my favorite time of year. And now, she’s mine.

“Hello?” A faint knock echoes through the room. A voice I’d recognize anywhere. “Hi,” Noah greets softly. “Who’re you?” She’s about to meet the man who saved my life and changed it for the better. “I’m Damien Lancaster. It’s a pleasure to finally meet you, Miss Hollis.” “You’re Fisher’s childhood friend.” “I am.” “And you know who I am?” Noah asks as if she’s shocked I’d talk about her to a friend. Considering he’s still a detective in the next town over, I’m not surprised he heard about what happened. “I do.” His voice is closer now, and soon, his palm rests on my arm as if he wants me to know he’s here. “He called and left me a voicemail the day after y’all met and said, ‘Damien, I met her. The woman I’m gonna marry someday.’” Although I’m not even sure I can talk, I force out the words anyway. “You bastard. You weren’t supposed to tell her that.”