Her addiction nearly killed her, and our second chance came with a price. Bloodhound When I found Vanna unconscious in that hospital bed—barely alive after her worst overdose yet—I made a promise that would change everything. No matter what it took, I wouldn't watch her destroy herself anymore. I've seen the darkest corners of human suffering, but nothing prepared me for the moment she looked at me with clear eyes for the first time in years and whispered she didn't want to die. Twelve weeks of rehab. One night of weakness between us. And now she's back with news that changes everything—a chance at the family I never thought we'd have. She's fighting her demons with everything she's got. Making promises I want desperately to believe. But Morgantown has a long memory, and her past isn't done with her yet. When her former dealer shows up saying she owes him, that the debts can only be paid one way, it's not just her recovery at stake. It's our entire future. Some men think broken women are easy prey. They've never met a man who'd burn the whole world down to keep his family safe. I've spent years watching her slip through my fingers. This time, I'll destroy anyone who tries to drag her back into darkness—even if I have to become the monster they fear most. ***Bloodhound's Burden is book 2 in the Saint's Outlaws Morgantown, WV charter by USA Today Bestselling Author, Elizabeth Knox. Please be aware darker subject matter is within this book, and it may be triggering for some readers. This is intended for mature audiences only.