The Fool

The FoolTaylor K Scott This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. Copyright 2023 Taylor K. Scott All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without prior written permission of the author. Warning: The following work of fiction describes content of a sexual nature. It also discusses sensitive themes including violence and mental health issues. See Author’s Note for more information. DEDICATIONTo my fellow cygnet inkers, a special group of authors, readers and reviewers, set up by the amazing TL Swan, whose books got me hooked on this wonderful journey.Musical Influences No Air – Jordin SparksKissing You – Des’reeIris – Goo Goo DollsSay Something – A Great Big World and Christina AquileraI Wanna Dance With Somebody – Marian HillNumb – Linkin ParkDangerous Woman – Ariana GrandeBreathin – Ariana GrandeStronger – SugababesI Fell in Love with the Devil – Avril Lavigne (The Devil-Book 3)Into Your Arms – Witt LowryApologize – Timbaland (feat. One Republic)Here With Me - DidoKeeping Your Head Up - Birdy ACKNOWLEDGMENTSThank you to the community of writers and readers out there who have answered questions, read my work, given me advice, and shared my work. Thank you to all of you! To my beta readers, Liz Rogers, Freya Martin, Charlotte Mieu, Phoebe Black, and Mama Sue, who all took the time to read this book during the early stages. Just to have someone read my work and offer their opinion is always so empowering for me. I sincerely appreciate you offering me your time, support, and advice. I must also thank my poor, suffering husband for supporting me through my obsession with writing. Not only has he had to live with my reading habit, which is becoming more and more consuming, but also has the added bonus of losing me to my own works of fiction. Know that I love you dearly, as well as our two beautiful girls, and appreciate all the encouragement you have given me. Finally, but most importantly, thanks to everyone who has taken a chance on my novel. I hope it hasn’t disappointed, and that you might take a chance to read some of my upcoming releases. Thank you so much again. Author’s Note(Trigger Warnings)I write fictional books that encompass more than a central romance plot. Experience with mental health, living with PTSD, and working with people from different backgrounds have all helped me Chapter 1Past Bea, 18Have you ever asked yourself, what’s the worst thing you’ve ever done? What would your answer be? Ran away from home? Slept with another woman’s husband? Caused someone to