The Outcast
“He saw cozy benches and neatly edged triangular herb beds divided by the narrow path. Crushed thyme and bay leaf scented the air. But no sign of either Patrice or Tyler. Breath chugged up from his chest in a tempo borne of panic and rage. If Tyler dared—dared!—hurt her … He couldn’t finish the thought. His and Tyler’s friendship dated back to their first steps, but friendship wouldn’t still his dark passions if one uninvited hand was laid.Just when Reeve decided to try another path, Patrice sta...ggered out of the bushes. She wobbled to a halt when she saw him, and stood staring like a startled doe, her eyes huge glittering pools of dismay. Tears streaked her ghostly pale cheeks. Kiss-swollen lips trembled.His gaze lowered, taking in the evidence of his worst fears.Grass and mud stained the bell of her gown, its silvery lace torn loose and hanging like beards of moss on a live oak. A damning rent separated bodice from skirt at the side of her waist and below, a deep slash scored through silk and cotton petticoat displaying hints of bare thigh.A stark possessive instinct overcame him in an instant.MoreLess
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