Description
After stealing money from her wealthy but controlling stepfather, Nataly Collins makes the bold decision to run away with her four-year-old sister. But as she does, she crosses paths with an escaped convict from the local penitentiary, and he plans to keep the sisters hostage until he can safely cross the Canadian border. Of course, the more Nataly spends time with this convict, the more she learns he isn't what he appears to be despite his death-themed tattoos and intimidating stature. Soon it becomes obvious that they need each other to avoid capture. And Nataly can't help but feel the safest she's ever felt around him. Will she be able to fight off her emerging feelings for this dangerous criminal? **This book is an entry for the Open Novella Contest (ONC) 2024** MAIN PROMPT: #1: Sometimes words speak louder than actions. SIDE PROMPTS: #40: The notorious Wattpad bad boy is trying to woo you. The only problem? You've already read the book...and you know how it's going to end. #95: I will become as monstrous as I must.
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