Shattered Dreams

<p><em><strong>Some damages can't be seen...</strong></em></p><p> </p><p><strong>CHARLIE</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>It wasn't supposed to be like this. </strong></p><p> </p><p>It was supposed to be one kiss one simple kiss to test my conviction that I'm unable to feel desire after what those bastards did to me. Just a kiss nothing more. And the only guy I trust enough to kiss without triggering a full-blown panic attack? </p><p> </p><p>Mark.</p><p> </p><p>It was just a test. </p><p> </p><p>It wasn't supposed to be the hottest damn kiss of my entire life. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Now I wish I'd never kissed him because it's destroyed our friendship.</strong></p><p><br> </p><p><strong>MARK</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Charlie was positive that past traumas had left her too broken to feel desire.</strong> She declared she was done with dating because it was pointless. <strong>But I could see what she couldn't.</strong> All she needed was to just let herself feel with someone she trusts. </p><p> </p><p>She trusts me. </p><p> </p><p>Charlie knows I'd never take advantage of her. I suggested we kiss just to test her theory knowing her trust in me would allow her to relax and simply explore the moment. </p><p> </p><p>She startled me by accepting my offer. </p><p> </p><p>She stunned me with her passionate response. </p><p> </p><p>My own intense reaction rocked me to my core. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Now I want the one thing I can never have: Charlie. In every way. </strong></p><p><br> </p><p><strong><u>NOTE:</u> </strong>This is Book 2 in a three-book series. These books need to be read in order. Charlie and Mark's journeys to self-acceptance will conclude in Book 3 of the SHATTERED series. </p><p> </p><p><strong>NOTE: The series ends with a HEA but the first and second novels do not.</strong></p><p><br><u><strong>TRIGGER WARNING:</strong></u> This book contains subject matter which some readers may be sensitive to. Please read the note from the author to see if this book is a fit for you. Specific trigger warnings are located inside.</p>