Without giving her a chance to say anything else, I turned and made the short walk back to Velvet’s car. She was watching me through the window, a concerned look on her face. “You okay?” she asked as soon as I was back in the car.
I gave her a tight smile. “Let’s just say, I’m getting there. This shit is never gonna be easy though.” I blew out a long breath. “You need to drive before she comes down here,” I said. I knew Gabriella, and I knew her temper. It was as quick to flare up as mine, and she would come down to give me a piece of her mind; I was sure of it.
Velvet nodded, and did as I’d said. We drove in silence for awhile. I stared out the window, my mind drifting. The last couple of months had been fucking hard. Between dealing with my shit, and then club shit, I was exhausted. Mentally at least. And yet, there was light in amongst all that.
I turned to Velvet. “Thanks for coming today.”
She glanced at me quickly before looking back to the road. “I wouldn’t be anywhere else, baby.”
She was my light; the sweet in my life.
I reached out to brush my hand over her cheek. “I love you, sweet thing.”
It was the first time I’d told her, and I didn’t know how she would handle it. I shouldn’t have been concerned.
Turning again, she smiled at me.
And then she gave me everything when she said, “I love you too, Nash.”
To My Readers
Thank you for reading Revive. I hope you enjoyed Nash & Velvet. While I was writing this book I was a little concerned that Nash wouldn’t live up to your expectations - that he wouldn’t quite be who you thought he was. Nash has always been the fun, flirty, sexy biker in the Storm men. I always knew what his backstory was, but when I got into writing it, he was even more broken than I thought. And angry. The way he fought his feelings for Velvet really brought out the asshole in him, and that’s when I started to get concerned. However, he is who he is, and I stayed true to that.
Writing this story turned out to be a very personal experience for me in that it touched on a
spects of my own journey in life. I wrote some parts in tears because they stirred up emotions & feelings about stuff I’ve been through and am going through currently. But, through that, I realised just how much writing the Storm MC series has, and is changing my life. And, for that, I really need to thank you for reading my books and supporting me.
Thank you!
Nina xx
“Your largest fear carries your greatest growth.”
(I don’t know who wrote this quote to give them credit.)
Acknowledgements
“A friend is one who overlooks your broken fence and admires the flowers in your garden.”
I need to thank a lot of people so if you’re reading this, settle in ;)
Eliahn, thank you. I know you think I love my Mac more than you but truly I don’t. Thank you for letting me do my thing. And for trying to organise me - God knows, I need it!
Kathleen, you’re #2 this time around babe. Thank you for everything, baby doll ;) You know how awesome I think you are (just re-read your birthday card if you forget!). The next year is going to be epic! I can’t wait to see what you do, and I can’t freaking wait until we see the world together next year!!
My family & friends - thanks for your support, love and encouragement. I’m sorry I don’t say it more often, but I’m always thinking it. Love you all xx
Melanie Sassymum & Elle Raven - I really would be lost without you two amazing women! Thank you SO much for everything you’ve done to help me with Revive. You girls are always there for me, even at 2am in the morning! I never expect you to drop everything for me but you always do, and I truly appreciate it. I’m so excited for you both, and am right behind you as you chase your dreams! “A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.” ~ Coco Chanel (Here’s to being who we want and doing what we want!) xxx
Jani Kay - *sigh* *sigh *sigh* Fuck, fuckity, fuck! I don’t know how to put into words what I am feeling as I sit here thinking of you. Or how to condense it. Some people show up in your life completely unexpectedly, and give you so much of themselves without asking anything in return. That, my love, is you. I really fucking wished you lived in QLD! Thank you for absolutely everything, babe. I am so excited for what’s ahead with you and me! xx
Louisa M - Thank you, thank you, thank you! This cover ROCKS!! I have had so many readers, bloggers and authors contact me to say they love it. I am so very grateful to have you as my cover designer and also to have you in my life. I remember meeting you on a street team last year and thinking how beautiful your teasers were - I never imagined that this year, we’d be working together! And, wow, the Slay cover is just as gorgeous!! xx
To my #STORMCHASERS - I fucking love you. LOVE YOU! Just in case that didn’t sink in... YOU GIRLS ARE FUCKING AWESOME! And you’ve taken it to a whole new level the past few weeks. I have so much to look forward to each day - The #DAILYFIX, Christina’s Quotes, Paula’s Countdown. The support you all give me is beyond amazing. Thank you for everything you do for me. PS Here’s to #fingerling ;)
Bloggers - I have a special place in my heart for bloggers. You ladies do so much for authors and it’s all done out of a love for books and wanting to share the characters you love with other readers. It’s all done for nothing, and I am so sorry I don’t take enough time to tell you more often what it means to me, but it means the world. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if I can ever help you in any way. I love to donate to giveaways and am always open to take part in character interviews or spotlights, or takeovers or anything that you want to do (well, pretty much anything ;) ) so just email me at [email protected] if you need something.
Christina G (Mrs Walker) - I will always remember the day you started messaging me. I felt a connection with you straight away and knew I had to have you in my readers’s group so that I could chat with you more often. I never knew our friendship would grow how it has. I love chatting boys, books, music and husbands with you ;) Thank you so very much for all the support you have shown me. xxx PS I really, truly hope that I did your man proud. “Unexpected intrusions of beauty. This is what life is.” ~ Anonymous