[Natexus 02] • Marcus

Our time together was only meant to be fleeting.

Five weeks after being dumped by the love of my life, I was forced to start over. Twice I’d given my heart to those who didn’t want it, leaving my ego fragile and my future bleak. Bitterness became my sidekick. One night stands, fights, and alcohol were all I had left.

If only I’d have known she was right there waiting for me—the stunning beauty no one was meant to fall in love with. Especially not me. Especially not then. Her life was mapped out and there was no room for me to be a part of it, but the scars on my heart had somehow made me stronger, and I was a good guy who knew exactly when to be bad to get what I wanted.

Good God, I wanted her. I was going to have her. Then, no matter who stood in my way, I was going to keep her.

That unexpected, sassy surprise love of mine.

\- Marcus Anderson