Wasted On You by Colleen Charles

I’m not good for her, but I can’t resist her anymore.

Elowyn, the new girl next door, is sweet, kind and radiates joy. My past makes it impossible to feel like that, but just being near her eases something in me that I can’t explain. When I see a strange man outside of her apartment and scaring her, I have to get involved.
Turns out, her ex is there to make trouble, and if that’s what he wants, I’m more than happy to give it to him. As I wrap my arm around her, I feel a connection that’s undeniable.
As Elowyn leans on me, I realize that the shadows of my past can’t hold me back any longer. It doesn’t matter what I did, or how bad it was. She ignites a fire within me that I never knew existed.
We’re drawn together, like magnets, unable to resist the pull.
But with her ex still lurking around making threats, she’ll never truly feel safe. I vow to protect her, to be there whenever she needs me. For Elowyn, I’ll face my darkest fears to see her light shine again.