Chapter 2

OWEN

CHAPTER

TWO

My obsession with June Carter is… unhealthy, to say the least. She's the kind of girl that doesn't know just how fucking beautiful she is, and all I want to do is tell her. Every day for the rest of my life. I can't really begin my day until I'm sure she's gotten on the bus to head into DC. I am so far beyond crazy for the girl; she doesn't even know it.

I've led a pretty normal life. I was born and raised in Occoquan, Virginia. My parents, Bud and Grace, own a hardware store in town. I also have an older brother, Buck, who lives in town. He works in construction and helps out at the store when he can. He's married to his high school sweetheart, Gina. They have five kids and counting. I also have a younger sister, Olivia. It's through Olivia that I met June. They became friends, and my obsession began.

When I returned from the Army after my final tour, I wasn't sure what I wanted in life. I came home to help Dad out in the store after he had a mild heart attack. The store was my first job, and it'll be my last. I love the work and helping people. I also offer some handyman services, but I offer them free of charge to June.

I'm not ashamed, though I probably should be to admit that I did what I had to do to get into her space. I ensured her landlord wouldn't repair everything in her place—with my fists. I made it very clear to the man that she was mine. Was it wrong? Yes. Would I do it again? In a fucking heartbeat.

She's been coming into the store to get little things to fix stuff up, and I offered to help her. Tonight, when I walked her home, I should have kissed her. I could tell she wanted me to, but I knew that once I started her, I wouldn't be able to stop.

I watched as she clenched her thighs. I dream about those wrapped around my head as I taste what is surely heaven. She's pretty much all I think about. I can't take it anymore. I am about to do whatever it takes to make her mine.

I'm not above any means necessary.