finding Reese.: a SAFELIGHT novel vol.2 (SAFELIGHT Series)
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Authors: Imy Santiago
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finding Reese. a SAFELIGHT novel vol 2
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Copyright © 2015 by Imy Santiago.
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We Met on a Train
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PUBLISHING HISTORY
RISC BOOKS eBook Edition / May 2015—RISC BOOKS Paperback First Edition / May 2015
ISBN for
Amazon
eBook: 978-0-9863580-6-7
Adult Fiction–Contemporary Romance
MATURE CONTENT WARNING:
This novel contains graphic language and sexually explicit content intended for individuals over the age of eighteen, and includes subject matter such as
Alcoholism, Depression,
Anxiety and Panic Disorder,
and
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
Your discretion is advised.
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IMY SANTIAGO
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T
HE DEAFENING SOUNDS OF THE
helicopter’s rotors come to a stop once it lands on top of the Purcell Mountains. Kicking Horse to be exact. Grabbing my board and backpack from the cargo bins, I trek away from the helicopter. Chris and Rem are riding with me today. These guys are not only my buddies, they’re also members of my snowboarding team. In the cockpit, the pilot lifts his thumb and I follow suit, letting him know we are good to go. The rotors roar back to life and the three of us crouch, shielding our faces from the snow that spirals as the chopper takes off.
God, I love the Canadian terrain. While Wyoming has some cool spots to snowboard, it’s got nothing on British Columbia. The harsh weather conditions and roughness of the terrain, not to mention the threat of danger, beg me to shred the lines of this gorgeous mountain.
As the helicopter flies away, I survey the wintry landscape. Adjusting my polarized goggles, I look at the horizon, admiring the perfect azure sky. The sun glares blindingly against the icy mountaintops, and the howling wind lifts the powdery snow and blows it in all directions. Resting my gloved hands on my waist, I take in the incredible view. Kicking Horse has an elevation of 8,033 feet, and little old me is standing right on top of it. That’s fucking awesome if you ask me.
The boys arranged this little expedition as a birthday present, and after spending a great weekend with my family in Casper, an outing like this is the icing on my cake. Fresh back from the press tour and winning first place at the world snowboarding championships in Port de Soleil, France my life is pretty darn good.
The walkie-talkie strapped to my chest chirps as home base makes contact. “How’s it looking up there, Jax?” Robert asks, his voice cracking over the radio.
Robert Karlsson, the
Swedish Son
as he’s known by folks in the industry, is a former Olympic champion and my coach. He was my childhood instructor when Dad enrolled me in snowboarding lessons when I was seven years old. I can thank Rob for my career in snowboarding. He saw something different in me, and from day one he believed in my potential. While we’ve struggled with my alcoholism, he’s never turned his back on me. It saddens me that Rob is inching towards retirement. He won’t be able to follow me around the world like he used to. I’m treasuring whatever time we have left together as athlete and coach.
“Oh, if you could see the view right now, Rob! It can’t get any better than this.”
“The weather conditions are passable, Jax, but I’m warning you, the snow is dry, and this mountain hasn’t seen major ice movement for quite some time. There’s an avalanche watch nearby, but the target team thinks if you stay away from the east side, it should be a decent ride. Just be careful with crevasses. We need you back in one piece, okay?” Rob cautions.