Finding Forever

FINDING FOREVER J. L. Perry FINDING FOREVER Copyright © 2023 J. L. Perry All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods without the prior written permission of the publisher. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are the produce of the author’s imagination or used factitiously. Any resemblance to the actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Cover Design by The Book Cover Boutique Paperback ISBN - 978-0-6486828-3-7 Books By J. L. Perry Finding Love Series Finding Him Finding Forever Finding Us Finding Love Bastard Series Bastard Luckiest Bastard Jax Cocky Hero World Series Bossy Bastard Sexy Bastard Standalones The Boss Saviour Nineteen Letters TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication Disclaimer Blurb Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Chapter Twenty Chapter Twenty-One Chapter Twenty-Two Chapter Twenty-Three Chapter Twenty-Four Chapter Twenty-Five Chapter Twenty-Six Chapter Twenty-Seven Chapter Twenty-Eight Chapter Twenty-Nine Chapter Thirty Chapter Thirty-One Chapter Thirty-Two Chapter Thirty-Three Chapter Thirty-Four Chapter Thirty-Five Chapter Thirty-Six Chapter Thirty-Seven Chapter Thirty-Eight Chapter Thirty-Nine Epilogue Bonus Catch-Up Sneak Peek: Finding Us Prologue Finding Us More books from this author Contact the author This book is dedicated to my little boy … My heart. My soul. My life. My everything. Nobody said it would be easy, nothing worth having ever is. At first glance, she stole all the air from my lungs, and a year later, nothing has changed. There’s no doubt in my mind Brooke’s the one I’ve been longing for. She’s awoken something inside me … something that’s been lying dormant for ten long years. Life for her had been hard, but she has me now, and not only am I one hundred percent committed to this woman, I am also prepared to move mountains to see her happy. However, life has a way of screwing you over when you least expect it; and we’d soon find out that the universe had other plans. What lay ahead has the potential to destroy us, but my forever girl, and our future are worth fighting for. Logan Cavanagh was the answer to all my prayers … a man who came into my life when I needed him most. He owns my heart, and with him by my side, my future looks bright. I’ve been knocked down many times in my past but continuously managed to dust myself off and forge forward. My strength and resilience are something I’ve always prided myself on—they are traits I inherited from my mother. But I’d soon realise, even the strongest person has a breaking point. Chapter 1 Logan I lean back into my chair and release a long, frustrated breath when I see my aunt’s number on the screen. I’ve been waiting for this call, but this is not how I wanted my Friday afternoon to end. She must have just been served with the court papers and is seeking retribution. “What do you want, Kathleen?” I snap the moment I answer the phone. I know my greeting is harsh, but this isn’t a cordial call. She’s not stupid. She knows I’m the reason behind my uncle’s change of heart. Like him, I’m over this woman and her constant mind games. This bullshit needs to stop. “How rude,” she quips, and I roll my eyes. “I shouldn’t have expected anything more.” She’s been anything but affable with me throughout my life. She epitomises rudeness and indifference. “That’s rich coming from the likes of you.” She pauses briefly before releasing her attack. “I’m disgusted by your behaviour. How could you treat your own flesh and blood this way? I … I demand you stop representing that man and filling his head with garbage. So help me god, if you don’t put a stop to this ridiculousness, you’ll feel my full wrath.” I pull the phone away from my ear. She is yelling so loud Rose can probably hear her in reception. “I can’t do that, I’m afraid.” “Ugh!” The pure frustration in her voice makes me smile. After everything she’s put my poor uncle through over the past few months, it gives me a sense of satisfaction. I cannot be manipulated like John and my father and that gets under her skin. “John has been more than compliant with your demands up until now, but no more. You’ve gone too far this time.” She is quiet for a moment before deciding to take a different approach. “You have no idea how hard this is on me, Logan,” she says, changing her tone to sweet and adding in a sniffle for extra effect. “I’m all alone now. I’m devastated that I don’t have your support. We’re family, after all.” “Save the crocodile tears for someone else, Kathleen. They won’t work on me.” “You’re a heartless bastard.” “And you’re a cold-hearted, manipulative bitch. You don’t fool me for a second.” “Nobody messes with me; do you hear me? Nobody!” And just like that, her true colours return. “And nobody messes with the people I love and care about, which unfortunately is a category you no longer fall under.” “Don’t push me,” she threatens. “Look, I don’t have time for you or your idle threats. I have two companies to run and a wedding to plan.” “Your father told me you are marrying that gold-digging whore. You’re a bigger fool than I thought.” She’s baiting me, and as hard as it is, I try my best to keep my cool. I also need to remind my old man not to tell her anything about my life. What I do is none of her fucking business. “I have nothing further to say to you. I’ll see you in court, Kathleen. Goodbye.” “I’ll make you sorry you