Rebuilding Stone (The Stone Brother Series Book 2)
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Authors: T. Saint John
Rebuilding Stone
T. Saint John
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The Stone Brothers Series
Finding Stone-- Noah and Molly
Rebuilding Stone-- Maddox and Kerrigan
Uncovering Stone-- Evan and Lani--- Winter 2015
Brayden and Missy Novella---Early 2016
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There are so many people I need to thank. First Noelle, my
editor. She stuck around for yet another round of crazy. Hopefully, your job
was easier this time. Thank you for everything.
Margery McKeown, thank you for reading over the story first
and telling me where things needed to be added. I know it’s a lot of work and
yet you still keep at it. I know the amount of hours you put in on this. Lunch
on me? Or I can babysit the boys and give you and Dan a night out. I promise
the next time your kids will return without the stomach bug.
Jenni, I want to say thanks to your early contributions to
this book. And thank you for your help with Finding Stone. I can’t even put
into words what your early support meant to me. Still means to me. I know
without you FS wouldn’t have had the success it did.
My in-laws. Thank you.
My aunt, Teresa, thank you for hearing my panicked phone
calls and being there to support me. With mom gone, it’s good to still have
that connection through you. I’m happy you didn’t turn ten shades of red while
reading this book. Though you’ve heard worse come out of my mouth, so I’m
certain this was like nothing to you.
Lynn Mcculley, thank you for giving me cop advice. I tried
to not make things too far fetched. Hopefully you aren’t saying “what the fuck,
Trina?” Love you.
Now this is where it gets long. After the release of FS,
people would make contact with me telling me their thoughts. A few girls made
it their mission to stalk me. Who honestly started a T. Saint John Stalking
group. Juley Hughes, girl your early love of Finding Stone means so much to me.
You might be the first reader who contacted me. Thank you. I can’t express what
that means to a new author. Then Natasha Harvey, I know my success in the U.K.
has a lot to do with your loud mouth. (I mean that in the best way) our chats
have cracked me up. I never dreamed I’d form friendships with people over
something I wrote. Kellie Donlan, I remember meeting you and Natasha on the
same day. I was going to see the hotty doctor. :) That chat was so much fun.
Then you kept tagging me and that meant so much. I love that you love it and
pimp it. You make an awesome pimp. Wendy Murphy, you were late to the stalking
group. But you are just as valuable. I appreciate the support, chats over
nothing. I hope one day Juley and I can make it to the U.K and visit. Though
I’m pretty sure we’d end up in a London jail. It’s all right. It would make for
good writing material. Neidy Flores and Nicola Neeson, thank you for your
support and senses of humor.
Gemma Curran, thank you for taking a chance on my book. Not
only that, but helping me navigate the author world. The do’s and don’ts. The
support means so much. I mean you picked mine and you ARC other authors, but
you took that chance with Finding Stone and I am so happy you did.
Alicia Marietta, I think you have dealt with the most crazy
from me. Yet every time I had a question you’d be there to answer it. I hope
after Rebuilding I won’t be so clueless in the book world. Thank you for your
wealth of knowledge and guiding me, and more importantly, your friendship.
Now some other readers who have pimped my book. Di S,
Jennifer L, Laura G, Cassie, Karen, Pawnie, Lynissa, and Brandi. I know there
are plenty more so if I forgot you let me know. I’ll name a slutty character after
you in Uncovering Stone, which would be cool because it’s the book I’ve been waiting
for.
To my beta readers, Kellie, Nancy, Laura, Gemma, Natasha,
Cathy C. and Robyn, thank you girls for offering your time and offering advice.
Rachel Lockwood, thank you for signing on to read both FS
and RS. I loved your suggestions and those small catches.
To my hometown friends. I wanna say thanks girls and guys.
Some I haven’t spoke to since the day I graduated reached out to me. Not only
did they reach out to me, they hit the ground running trying to get the word
out. I appreciate that so much. Becki, Julie, Brad F, Jason M, Hollie, Donna,
Missy, Ashley, Netta, Robyn, Heather, and Kelly. Again I’m sure I forgot
someone. Let me know and I’ll make you a slutty character.
Now for my Street team. Thank you ladies for signing up. I
won’t go into too much detail because the kinks are still being worked out.
Jeanne thank you for taking charge and the wonderful ideas. I’ll share the rest
in Uncovering.
Table of Contents
ago...
Kerrigan
I've been working at Hansons for three years now. I know
that the professionals who frequent this bar look down on me. The women look
down their noses at me and the men look down at my chest, never engaging in a
conversation that doesn't involve hooking up. I've grown used to it and hardly
pay attention to their advances anymore, that is, until Maddox Stone entered my
life.
Like a lot of
other men, Maddox hits on me, but for some reason, I enjoy his advances. There
is something about him that has me looking forward to work every day. His
brother, Dr. Noah Stone, works at the hospital across the street. Maddox and
his other brother, Evan, come in to eat with Noah regularly.
Maddox is the first to arrive this evening and like always,
my heart skips a beat. He starts walking towards the bar and gives me that same
cocky grin he always does. The one that gives me butterflies and makes me love
coming to work.
"Kerrigan," he greets me with a nod of his head.
"Maddox, what can I get you? Don't even say it, the
answer is no. No sexual favors." I smile because it's the same
conversation every time. I ask him what he wants and he always replies with
different sexual favors or positions. He's cute about it though, never getting
touchy feely or anything like that. He always respects my space.
"Kerrigan, one day you will agree. One day. Until then,
I want you to know I jerk off to the thought of you several times a week."
I smile and shake my head at his boldness. "You're not
shy, Maddox. I'll give you that. Seriously though, what are you drinking?"
"Nothing. I just came by to see you."
"Where are your brothers?"
"Noah is off today. I'm meeting him and Evan later at
the Cubs game. I know you’re off on Thursdays and that's when I'll be back. I
couldn't go three days without seeing you."
He came here just to see me? I start wondering what he's
hiding behind that cocky personality of his. I always thought I was just
another woman for him to hit on. As far as I knew, he'd never gone out of his
way to see anyone. I’ve seen him leave the bar with women, but he has never
come in with one. And definitely never with the same girl twice.
Never in my life have I seen a girl as beautiful as
Kerrigan. Her hair is light brown, silky straight and falls just past her
shoulders. She’s tall, maybe 5’9", with a beautiful tan. It's not just her
beauty that brings me back here, she’s different and nothing like any woman
I've ever met. She didn't drop her panties the first time that I came on to
her. Hell, I've been coming here for about a year trying to get her into my
bed. Not once has she said yes or given me any indication that she's
interested. I've never had to pursue someone. I don't think I want to chase
after Kerrigan either, but the fantasies I've had about her legs wrapped around
me, her nails digging into my back, keeps me coming back.
"Why?" I hear her ask. I take this as my opening.
"Kerrigan, five days a week I'm here to see you. You
know why." I don't want her to have any doubts. I'm only here for one thing.
"Tell you what, Maddox. Give me five personal details
about yourself. I'm not saying yes to anyone I don't really know. I don't need
to hear stories of your sexcapades either. Make them good."
Shit! I don't want her knowing anything about me, but if it
means she'd be riding me - I'd tell her everything! "Five things. Let’s
see...I'm twenty-nine. I hate bad drivers. I've always wanted to learn how to
ski. I enjoy my job. And...I love eating Captain Crunch at midnight!"
"Those are some pretty weak five things," she
laughs.
"You didn't specify. Now, how about we go out on
Friday?"
I want to scream, "Yes!" He actually asked me out
without putting a sex clause or innuendo at the end of it. “I can't believe I
am going to say it, but yes."
He smacks his hand on the bar. "I just won the lottery.
What do you want to do?"
"I don't know. Dinner. No movies. No sex." I won’t
become another notch on his bedpost.
"Fine. Dinner. No movies. No sex. But Kerrigan, at the
end of the night, there will be a kiss." he says as he backs out of the
bar.
Cocky bastard. I can’t help but smile. Yes, kissing Maddox
will be nice. He looks so perfect with his black hair, brown eyes, and perfect
tan...plus, he’s tall. He keeps his hair short and spikes it. He's on the
Chicago P.D., so he keeps himself fit. I'm so excited! I wonder how often he's
had date that didn’t involve sex. Knowing what I know about Maddox, I’m sure it
hasn't happened very often.
I just agreed to a date with no sex. What the hell is wrong
with me?! Honestly, I don't want to mislead Kerrigan. I'm in that bar all the
time and I don't need to deal with any bullshit in front of my brothers. We
bust each other’s balls all the time. A pissed off bartender will piss them
off. Shit, I should go back in and tell her I can't do it. I turn around and
start back inside when I notice Kerrigan leaning over the bar. Her tank top is
showing off the swell of her breasts. Damn, she is really beautiful. Life must
have been so good to her. She looks confident and very sexy right now. Maybe
the reason I want her is because she is so different from every other girl. I
realize I actually enjoy talking to her. Where the fuck did this shit come
from? Instead of walking back to tell her I changed my mind, I walk out of the
bar more determined than ever to sleep with her. In my heart, I know it’s more
than that. Maybe I can try this dating thing. If I were ever going to start
dating, Kerrigan would be the girl to do it with.