Execution of Anguish

My love for the men of Wildberry Lane had never been in question. But now that I was aware of the true darkness that had always surrounded me protectively, I craved to know more. I wanted the curtain drawn back fully on just how dangerous they were. More than anything, I found myself wanting to be a part of those shadows—branded by their darkness.

Kingston & Dermot Ross. Stratton Lee. Yates Carter. Lincoln & Sterling Gates.

I was no longer scared of how strongly I felt for them. I just hoped they understood the lengths I would go to protect them. I wanted to protect the family I valued above anything else.

The Brooks had been a problem from the start, but now that they were possibly threatening Wildberry Lane and causing problems for both my men and my family, that changed everything. An inner strength I never expected was growing inside of me, and it was one I refused to shy away from.

I would be strong for my family, for my men. But I knew in order to do that, I would need to kill my own demons.

I would need to execute the anguish that had been devouring me whole.

Wildberry Lane — Home to the extremely wealthy and powerful Southern elite.