Making Angel (Mariani Crime Family Book 1) (41 page)

“I gave up on this life, Angel,” she whispered. “The doctors said I was going to die and I’d accepted their diagnosis. I let all my hopes and dreams for a future go. And then you show up and sweep me off my feet like I’m living in some sort of fairy tale. Your grandmother found me a doctor and saved my life, and now this…” More tears slid down her cheeks. “It’s all so overwhelming. And so wonderful.” She dimpled up at me. “Of course I’ll come with you. Can we live by the ocean?”

Vegas was the only home I’d ever known, and the thought of leaving it both terrified and thrilled me. Father was winning his war against the Pelinos, but he’d be cleaning up for months. He needed me, but I couldn’t let myself get sucked back into his world.

I kissed Markie and pulled her close. “As soon as the doctors give us the okay, we can go anywhere you want.”

Once we left, there’d be no coming back. I’d no longer be living under my father’s rule, but I’d also lose access to his endless resources. Markie and I would have to make it on our own. I squeezed her close and kissed the top of her head, excited about the possibilities.

This was my life, and I’d finally get the chance to live it.

Thank you so much for reading
Making Angel
. I hope you’ve enjoyed the journey. You can purchase the next book in the series,
Breaking Bones
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Other books by Amanda Washington

Rescuing Liberty: Perseverance Book 1

Liberty’s Hope: Perseverance Book 2

Fallen: Chronicles of the Broken 1

Cut: Chronicles of the Broken 2

Forsaken: Chronicles of the Broken 3

Amanda Washington is an independent author who first put her dreams to paper in 1999. Her latest books are new adult mafia fiction (MAKING ANGEL and BREAKING BONES), but she's also written dystopian (RESCUING LIBERTY and LIBERTY'S HOPE) and young adult (FALLEN, CUT, and FORSAKEN). When she's not writing, she's busy reading and living out her real adventure in southwest Washington with her husband and their five boys.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This book would have never become a reality without the help and support of so many people. Special thanks to my husband, Meltarrus, our boys, and all my friends and family for letting me off the hook when I daydreamed storyline and dialog during our conversations.

Huge thanks to my invaluable editors, Ellen Tarver, Kim Gates, Karen Flanery, and Krista Darrach.

I’m greatly indebted to the talented creative team who developed my cover. Cover design: Jackson Jackson and
Tracey Jane Jackson
. Cover models: Alexander Taylor and Tirzah Kauffman.

Sincere thanks to the many people who believed in me enough to back the “Making Angel” Kickstarter for $50 or more: Trevor Campbell, Jared Curtiss, George Hill, Ed Hummel, Fonda Oliver, Mike Olson, Freddie Omm, Randy & Kathy Rodriguez, Pete & Deena Scholl, and Ronald Webb. The generous contributions of you and the other Kickstarter backers made the production of this book possible.