by J E Reed
Palindrome nodded even as her feet tried to carry her forward.
She’d never make it in time.
Kiuno spun on her heel as the numbers continued to tick down.
5
Kiuno took a final look at Elite. He called for her, running, begging, but she didn’t have a choice. Once again, they’d be parted despite their promise to never separate again.
2
Kiuno stepped through the swirling vortex and all colors twisted to gray as the whirlwind yanked her body back to where everything started.
K.J. was strong. He could survive on his own. Even if she took months to get there, he’d live. Out of everyone Liam could have threatened, K.J. was the least of her worries.
But Maltack. He was still a kid with a kind heart and someone who needed protection.
Kiuno landed on the soft forest floor and the portal behind her closed. She could only hope Liam would live up to his word and return everyone from where they’d come.
A deep roar echoed through the trees and Kiuno’s legs pounded against the earth as she bounded toward the noise.
Ironic.
After crossing so much terrain. After so much heartache and drive to reach the front line, here she was. Back where it all began.
Back to realm one.
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Acknowledgements
Kyle – Thank you for always listening to my crazy ideas. You’re the only one who gets to see into the depths of my imagination. I hope it’s not too scary there haha.
Catherine with Quill Pen Editorial – I can’t thank you enough for the work you do. The way you edit and look into characters is like magic.
Kirk with Dog Earned Design – You captured my story in the artwork for this book cover. Thank you so much!
Readers and Fans – This story wouldn’t be worth writing without someone in the world to share it with. Thank you for your continued support and I hoped you enjoyed Rise of the Wolves.
About the Author
J.E. Reed lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and two cats. She’s always had an interest in writing but didn’t explore that talent fully until 2015. During the day, Reed works as a Licensed Massage Therapist in the quiet town of Anderson. She graduated massage school in 2009 and has spent the last five years building her small business as well as developing her writing craft. She enjoys swimming, yoga, and the occasional mud run with friends.
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