To Make the Magic Last — Cheryl Pierson

~ A revised short story, an exciting romantic adventure from award-winning author Cheryl Pierson which includes a sneak peek at her new novel, Sweet Danger ~

Tornado sirens blast as police officer Steve Cooper heads out for work one morning. In the stairwell, a different situation reveals itself -- a gang war in his apartment building. Shots ring out and Steve catches a bullet. Seriously injured, he pushes the beautiful woman who has come through the door behind him back toward safety.

Christy Reed, his new neighbor, pulls him into her apartment and attempts to stop the bleeding. Recently arrived from Mississippi, Christy has no idea what's going on, but she knows enough to be terrified.

They take refuge in the bathroom as the sound of a freight train roars over the building. Through the pain and fear, Steve and Christy are drawn to each other as magic sparks between them.

When the building is ravaged by the storm and the gunmen appear once more, will Steve and Christy have what it takes to help each other survive? Can they make the magic last?