Cookies From Mellark's author's note:

Synopsis: Present Day A/U – Del Mar, California. Katniss Everdeen has had her share of tragedy. When Peet Mellark faces an event that changes his life, he relies on Katniss to help him through it. In return, he protects her from a horrible threat. Follow them through the twists and turns of one tumultuous year and its aftermath. (There is no Hunger Games.)

Rating: M due to descriptions of abuse, physical violence, some adult situations and dialogue.

This story was written for 's November Novel Writing Monthly challenge. I did get to 50,000 words with it, so this will be the edited version. I've read so many good A/U's that I decided to try it. I am not in love with the result, but some of the scenes were so fun to write.

This story is in no way related to Moving On or Building the Dream. There will be a third installment in that series, but this is not it.

As always, feedback is appreciated.