Amy Shannon (Witkowski) : Author

PublishAmerica  ISBN: 1-4137-8148-9   Released: June 2005

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Four years ago tragic events changed Alex Garrison’s life forever. She has been running away from it and trying to put the past behind her. She changes her name, moves to a new town, and even starts a new career. Just when she feels that she can move on with her life, her past comes back to haunt her.  Her best friend, Greg, appears out of the blue and constantly reminds her of what she did four years ago. During her personal venture for freedom, she gives in to her attraction to a married man.  When a violent stalker sets his sights on her, she finds love in an unlikely place. But who wants her love so much, that he is willing to kill her for of it?

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“Who are you? What do you want?”

         “I want you, Alexis. I came all this way for you and I can’t hold it in any more.”

         “Go away.” She tried to close the door on him, but he pushed his way in and grabbed her. “Let go of me.” She yelled.

         “No, not until you remember.” He kissed her hard, so hard that his teeth cut her lip and it started to bleed.

         “Get off of me. I don’t know who you’re or what you want.”

         “I have you. I’m not about to let you go again. I’ll no longer wait for you.” He pulled her to him again so tight, she tried to fight him off, but he was too strong.

         “Please don’t hurt me,” she cried.

“I’d never hurt you.” He rubbed his hand over her head over and over again, each time pressing harder.

         “You’re hurting me.”

He licked her face. “You taste so good.” He shoved his hand down her shirt. She stomped on his foot and he let go of her out of reflex. She tried to run down the hall but he grabbed her and brought her back to the living room.

         He punched her in the face and then threw her on the floor and then stomped his foot on her chest to hold her in place. He fumbled with his belt as he was tried to remove his pants. Alex screamed. “No, get away from me.”

“I’m going to have you one way or another,” he said softly, as he was whipped his belt off. He whipped it around harder and harder until the belt slashed her face.

“Oh, god no.” Alex grabbed her face out of pain. She tried to push his foot off her, but she couldn’t.

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     She tried to hold back the painful tears. He took out his knife and cut off the buttons on her blouse. She tried to fight, but he was too strong. He suddenly jammed a needle into her neck. Her vision began to blur and she couldn’t fight as much. Slowly, her body weakened and she couldn’t move at all. She cried as he ran the knife down her chest, slicing it just so it broke the skin.

     He ran his fingers over her scar. “How about another one?”

     She couldn’t even cry anymore. She just wanted to get it over with. She wanted to die. She hated the sick feeling this man gave her. She couldn’t deal with the fact that he could just do whatever he wanted to her and there was nothing she could do to fight him.

      She closed her eyes. In her mind, she begged Jim to find her. Please, Matthew, lead Jim to me. I don’t know how much longer I can hang on.

      The man got off her and left the room. She groggily looked around. She saw a small light peering through a hole in the wall. Matthew stood in the light. “Alexis, hang on. You’ll find your way. Just hang on. JC will save you.”

      “Matthew, please, Matthew, take me with you. I just need to die, now,” she cried. She fell asleep.

      When she woke up, she looked around the room. She still saw the hole. She stumbled over to it and tried to see outside. All she saw were trees and path that led through them. “If I could only get out there.”

      She stared at the chain that was attached to the wall. She needed to get the chain off, but how? She crawled under the cot and tried to remove a few of the medal wires. She was able to break two of them off the bed. When the door started to open, she hid them under the cot and laid back on the bed. She closed her eyes.

ISBN: 978-1-4357-2416-7

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    Experience the two paths taken that brought them into each other’s arms.

    Alexis’ path begins with her on trial for murder. Live through Alexis’ ordeal as she flashes to memories of her and her first love, Matthew Garris. Experience her “cop fascination” as she makes her travels across country and transforms herself from Alexis Garris to Alex Garrison.

    Jim’s path begins with his searching for his perfect blonde, perfect woman, his destined angel. Jim’s path intercepts with Alexis Garris, but both are unknown to each other. Experience Jim’s heartbreak at the loss of his father, along with the pain of losing his best friend, Matthew Garris, while he tries to discover where he wants his life to end up.  Experience Jim’s side of the story as he met Alex Garrison, his Angel.

    Walter opened her cell door and sat next to her. “Alexis, what is it?”

          She wiped her eyes as they eyes pleaded with him, “Walter,” she whispered. “Make the pain go away.”

          He gently stroked her face, “How can I do that?” He spoke softly.

          She moved closer to him and pulled his head towards hers, “Just make the pain go away.” She kissed him softly on the mouth.

          He pulled away slowly, “I wish I could, but—”

          “Please, no one is ever around. It’s just you and me. Please, make it go away. I just need to feel, feel something besides the pain.”

          He gently wiped the tears from her face and kissed her softly on the mouth. He ran his hands tenderly up and down her back. Slowly, they laid down on the cot. He helped her remove her orange jumpsuit and tenderly caressed her chest. She reached up and fondled the gold badge that rested on his chest. She ran her hands up and down his uniform. One by one, she unbuttoned his shirt.

          He stood up for a moment and placed his utility belt outside the cell. He touched her hands and kneeled next to her, “Are you really sure?” He whispered.

          “Walter, yes.” Her sad eyes drew him to her. He took his shirt off and leaned over her. She unzipped his pants and ran her hands all over his strong, husky body.

          He held her in his arms tightly. He kicked off his pants and laid down on the cot. He ran his hands over her body and kissed her softly on the mouth. “I do so want you,” he whispered.

          She ran her hands down his muscular arms and kissed him on his chest. Slowly, he made love to her. Finally, she could feel, feel something other than pain. Walter was so gentle and loving, it felt almost real.