Beginnings — Allie Kincheloe

You know how they say there's a moment in your life when everything changes? Mine was on a dance floor in the hottest club in town. Not because I met the man of my dreams, well, not entirely. But because I realized I didn't like who I'd become.

Unfortunately, that awakening occurred as the jerk I'd been dating dragged me across the room while threatening my life. Somehow, I'd become the girl who people pitied…

That had to change.

The hot bartender who stepped in that night only had a small influence on my choice, but I knew he'd be important to me. He didn't want a girl on the rebound. I didn't know if I could trust another man. Maybe we needed time to make new beginnings.

Note to readers: This is a 10,000 word prequel to Persistent.