One wrong turn in life lands Heather Powers in the heart of danger. Recognizing an opportunity to break free of captivity, she sends out an urgent cry for help. Soon, Trouble’s founding fathers are gathering round in hopes of saving one of their own, but the clock is ticking as they sneak up on Heather’s captors in a creepy forest.
Attempting to pull Heather out of a bad situation, Curt Caldwell, Justin Dare, and Gabe Reynolds uncover an evil family with a deadly agenda. Desperate to save an innocent victim, Trouble’s men march straight into the heart of spine-chilling danger. Soon, they’re forced to face off with the occult and a haunting wickedness far more sinister than anyone could ever imagine. The stakes are high as these men risk everything for love, including the very safe haven they affectionately call their home.
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A few minutes later, the cracking and
popping of twigs under boots filled the area. About halfway up a steep incline,
Harley apparently decided it was time to brave the task of asking the difficult
questions. “How long have you known Heather?”
Gabe sniffed, trying to ward off a
smile. It was hard to think about the first time they’d met without grinning.
“A little over four years.”
“Did you guys date or—”
“Definitely an or,” Gabe replied, stepping over a log and searching the hillside
for any sign of movement. “We never really had an opportunity to start
anything. Her parents and brother made sure of that.”
“I’m surprised you and Bradley are on
speaking terms then.”
“It’s a long story.”
“What happened?”
“It’s what didn’t happen that haunts
me.”
“Then what didn’t happen?” Harley stopped walking and shot him a grin. “We have
a hike ahead of us. Might as well tell me a daytime story.”
“Okay.” Gabe laughed. “Once upon a time,
there was a vixen modeling a bikini and stilettos at a local fashion show…” He
deliberately let his voice trail. “She was seventeen.”
“And?”
“And
she was seventeen. I found out before anything happened between us, and that’s
it. The end.”
Harley stuck his finger in the air. “So
wait a minute. Let me get this straight. You’re carrying a torch for a gal—a young
woman who is Bradley’s sister I might add—and you’ve never so much as kissed
her?”
“That’s right,” Gabe said, ducking under
a low branch and traipsing ahead.
“That’s just fuckin’ wrong, man.” Harley
caught up to him.
“What’s wrong about it?”
“She was like a daydream. You never had
her?”
“No, Harley. Never.”
“And you’ve been hung up on her for the
last four years?”
“Yep.” Gabe realized how lame he
sounded. “Might as well say it. Everyone else has. I’ve spent my prime waiting
on a woman.”
“I don’t get it.”
“You wouldn’t,” Gabe said, grinning.
“You’re the man who shares a woman with a whole team of players.”
“Now that’s definitely wrong,” Harley
said.
“And true.”
Harley laughed. “Don’t knock it, man.
You’ll see. It’s not a bad situation for the guys on the team.”
“I’ll bet.”
“I know.” He looked all lovesick then
and pulled out his phone. After looking through pictures, all of them decent
from what Gabe could tell, he returned his cell to his pocket.
“Got it bad for her, do you?”
“Yes I do,” Harley admitted.
“And how’s sharing work out for you?”
“Ah so you’re curious. Must mean you
already know what the future holds.”
“The only thing my future holds is
Heather. Now if that comes as a package deal, I’ll peek inside the box and take
a look then, but I’m hoping it doesn’t.”
“Based on what I know?” Harley paused.
“It might.”
“Do you know something I don’t?” Gabe
asked.
“You
know, or at least suspect. You just don’t want to believe it’s true.”
“Justin and Curt.”
“Yep,” Harley replied, taking longer
strides as the terrain shifted and seemed more uneven.
“Hang on.” Gabe threw his arm sideways
and stopped Harley. “How long have we been out here?”
Harley shrugged. “Fifteen, twenty
minutes since we pulled on Vance land.”
“And we haven’t encountered the first
bit of opposition?” Gabe searched the land to his left and right. In the
distance, he spotted Allister and Draegan, wearing their ridiculous hunting
camouflage. He shifted his gaze to Harley, also dressed in camo. “I meant to
ask. What’s up with your taste in fashion?”
“Blending in?”
“Planning to pass yourselves off as
hunters, are you?”
“If we’re stopped, it’s worth a try.”
“I guess,” Gabe muttered, still bothered
by the calm. “Locals around here claim this is the devil’s playground. Don’t
you think it’s strange that we’re not hearing or seeing anything?”
“Shit. I forgot to tell you. Satan naps
from two to four.”
“I’m serious here, Harley.”
“Me too.” Harley passed him again.
A loud boom resounded in the distance.
Gabe grabbed his arm once more. “Hold up.”
“What is it?”
“Did you hear that?”
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