Withdrawn-Novella (Prequel to Reckless Abandonment ) I never wanted to move here. It was never supposed to be part of the plan. Once my father passed away, his absence left my mother and I with limited options, so here we are. I would have been content just going through the motions, pretending I'm happy here and feeling anything but. Until I meet my new neighbor, Brynn, and all that goes out the window. With light blonde hair, striking ocean-blue eyes, and skin pale as snow, she is everything good and light and innocent. She is hope. Hope for something better. Hope for something more. Hope that there is a good life for both of us beyond the Happy Endings Resort.