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PROLOGUE

Declan sat up in bed and i his feet over the side to stand He couldn't catch his breath Clutching at his chest, he staggered to the bathroom He splashed water on his face and took deep breaths

Eva didn't die Eva didn't die He repeated this to hiain like ahis eyes he saw his , yet he couldn't hear her from the other side of the locked door

Fate, I would accept an eternity alone to save her any suffering

And even though his heart and soul protested the thought, he kneould rather neverin a fire

Keep her far, far away frood that would listen

CHAPTER ONE

Kari Delaney looked up when she heard raised voices from the other side of her door Seconds later, Marcus Recher stormed into her office, an expression of fury on his face Her personal assistant, Avery, was trying in vain to keep hi the office He had a hold of Marcus' ar

Kari raised an eyebrow "So, to what do I owe this honor?"

"Why wasn't I given the Jepson account?"

"That is because Jepson himself told me he did not want you He said you were an ill fit for his organization" Kari fought the urge to roll her eyes Jepson actually called Marcus an ingratiating asshole and flat out refused the man as a personal assistant Unfortunately, Kari couldn't help but agree The only reason he was still in her training class was because he had cohly recommended by one of her trainers

"I had that account nailed!" Marcus yelled angrily

"Maybe not as 'nailed' as you believed," Kari retorted

By this tiht in front of her desk He turned and shoved Avery away, causing the smaller man to fall Kari's patience snapped

"You have got two seconds to leave here before I have you escorted out"

"I want that account! I worked hard for it!" Marcus demanded

Kari stood and crossed her ar In fact, as of right now, you are fired" Not waiting for response, Kari pressed the button on the intercom system to her left

"Yes, Ms Delaney?" Tom responded Toe of the security side of her company and he took his job seriously

"To"

To up; I'm pretty sure he'll be able take care of it for you"

"Tom, what do you mean?" Kari asked

"You'll see" Seconds later, the door swung open, and Kari grinned wickedly

"Hello, Law"