In for the Win by Melynda Price

Author:Melynda Price [Price, Melynda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-11-06T16:00:00+00:00

There are times in a person’s life when they can go through an experience and know that, whether good or bad, they will be forever changed. For Pen, all those moments had been marked by tragedy—until now. This time she was witnessing Kyle’s, and as she sat in the back of the courtroom listening to him recount in graphic detail what had happened to his parents and Willow the night of the accident, her heart broke for him.

As he stood at the podium speaking, his eyes never wavered from Sean Campoli. His expression determined, confident, fearless. His voice was void of emotion, but the truth was in his eyes, and he was seething with hatred. She’d never know how he made it through that testimony without breaking down. Then again, anger could get a person through the unthinkable. She knew this from experience. It was how she’d survived three years of her life. But given the chance, she didn’t think she had it in her to do what Kyle was doing—to face the person who ruined her life, to look William Cantrel in the eye and hold him accountable for his crimes.

She’d meant every word when she told Kyle he was the strongest person she knew. And even as she listened to him talk, witnessed the dispassionate lockdown of his emotions, she knew how gut-wrenching this was for him, and she found herself wanting to ease his pain. It was hard for her to sit here and not go to him. She wanted to tell him how sorry she was that this happened. The impulse was so out of character for her, but Pen’s soul recognized a kindred connection with him, one that could only be shared by survivors of tragedy.

Kyle’s eyes flickered past Sean Campoli for the first time since he’d taken the podium and locked on hers—and it was that moment the realization struck her. I think I’m falling in love with this man.

When he finished speaking, one of the board members addressed him. “Thank you for coming in today, Mr. Scott, and taking the time to speak with us. On behalf of the parole board, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to you and your sister. As a courtesy, you will be notified of the outcome of the hearing as soon as a decision has been made.”

Kyle thanked them and stepped away from the podium. As he headed down the aisle, his eyes never left hers—as if Pen were his destination and not the exit behind her. Tears pricked her lids as so many emotions welled up inside her. She blinked a few times to clear her vision, hastily drying her cheeks. She stood to meet him in the aisle, barely resisting the urge to rush forward. As soon as he was close, she reached for his hand and he clasped it tightly. Together they walked out as a united front. It felt good being needed. Maybe she wasn’t so bad at this girlfriend stuff after all.

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