Crowed (Team Zero #2) - Rina Kent Page 0,59
help with this one, let me know.”
I grin. “I will.”
“What the fuck is that supposed to mean? I’m a fucking gentleman.” He pauses then places a large palm on my belly. “Sorry, little one. No more cursing.”
Ghost shakes his head and walks down the porch.
“Tell Shadow he owes me a boxing match,” Crow shouts at his back.
Ghost lifts two fingers without looking back.
As soon as he’s out of sight, Crow ushers me inside with a protective hand around my back. He finds a blanket and drapes it around my shoulder.
“You should’ve not come outside,” he scolds, but his voice drips with affection. That’s Crow. He’s hard around the edges but the most affectionate man inside.
At least with me. And that’s more than enough.
“I was intrigued by Ghost,” I say. “He seems so mysterious and interesting.”
Crow comes to a screeching halt at the kitchen’s threshold. His eyes narrow on me as he says slowly, “Mysterious and interesting, huh?”
I laugh and nudge his side. “I didn’t mean it that way.”
“Damn right you didn’t. Ghost is like my brother so that makes him your brother-in-law once we get married.”
My breath hitches as I stare up at him. “G-Get married?”
“Yeah. What did you think? I heard you talking to Céline saying you don’t want to look fat in a wedding dress or I would’ve married you a long time ago. You don’t even need the wedding dress if you ask me.”
My throat dries. “Are you… proposing to me right now?”
“Wait a second.” He rounds the corner and runs back a moment later with a velvet box in his hand. He starts to open it then stops. “Wait. I should be on my knees for this.”
“No.” I clutch his hand and keep him upright. Giddiness swirling all over me. “Just say the words already!”
Deep affection shines in the bright blue of his eyes as he says in a deep, composed voice, “You gave my life purpose, and I want to spend the rest of it showing you how much you mean to me. Would you marry me, Eloise?”
“Yes! Yes!” I wrap my arms around his neck, tears forming in my eyes. I brush my lips against his and say, “You gave my life meaning, too.”
Camille kicks again as if to make herself noticeable. Crow and I burst in laughter.
I never felt so alive.
What’s Next?
Thank you so much for reading Crowed! I had so much fun writing Crow and Eloise’s story, so I hope you had fun reading it, too! If you liked it, please leave a review on Amazon and/or Goodreads. I love hearing from readers!
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Acknowledgements
Where do I even begin?
I don’t have enough words to thank everyone who made this book possible. I will try, but I know I won’t do everyone credit. Forgive me!
To my parents, my anchors. You have my eternal gratitude for just existing.
A million thousand thank-yous to my husband, my man, my number one supporter, and the main source of inspiration to all my male characters.
To my editor, Annabelle, you’re a rockstar!
To my author circle, you’re the reason this is possible.
To my proofreaders, Gem and Nora. I can’t thank you enough for polishing this bad boy.
To my marvellous beta readers, you’re brilliant!
To every blogger, reader, and book enthusiast who showed Crow love. He needs that. Badly!
I can’t fathom enough thank yous. It’s because of all of you that my storytelling dream has become a reality.
About the Author
My characters barge in like thieves in the middle of the night.
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Rina Kent is a lover of suspenseful plots and edgy characters. She has always been obsessed with romance. Storytelling is in her blood. Plotting is her addiction. Flawed and gripping characters are her drug. She makes it her mission to give them all types of trouble before granting them happy endings.
When not scheming her characters fate, Rina manages a hectic schedule divided between studying and living with the most supportive husband and a not-very-supportive cat.
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Ghosted Blurb
Dark. Dangerous. Deadly.
Those facts should’ve kept me away from this underground world where people disappear and never return.
They