“Yeah, yeah, we’ll see about that. I could just haunt you until you bring me back. You’re not much of an exhibitionist—”
“Ew, Shep,” I complained as I hopped in the passenger seat. Graves climbed in the back, and Shepard threw it in reverse. I waved to Tamsin as we pulled around the driveway.
When we turned out on Mansion Lane, the giant ‘S’ filigree of the Shroud gates closed, and I couldn’t help thinking that one chapter of my life was over.
The worst of it was past us now.
Shep was sitting next to me again, just like old times. Graves was at my back, and he would be forever. “Here We Go Again” was blaring on the radio as we flew down the highway. As the sign for Farrow’s Square approached, I knew that while one chapter might be over, an even better one—and hopefully, much longer—was just beginning.
Eternity was a long fucking time.
Thankfully, I had someone to share it with—and Hostess cupcakes didn’t have a real expiration date.
The End.
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Also by Kel Carpenter
The Daizlei Academy Series:
Heir of Shadows (Book One)
Trial by Heist (Novella)
Scion of Midnight (Book Two)
Queen of Lies (Book Three)
Vessel of Destruction (Book Four)
Queen of the Damned Series:
Lucifer’s Daughter (Book One)
Wicked Games (Book Two)
Infernal Desires (Book Three)
Brimstone Nightmares (Book Four)
The Dark Maji Series:
Fortune Favors the Cruel (Book One)
Blessed be the Wicked (Book Two)
Twisted is the Crown (Book Three)
For King and Corruption (Book Four)
Long Live the Soulless (Book Five)
The Grimm Brotherhood Series:
Reaper’s Blood (Book One)
Reaping Havoc (Book Two)
Reaper Reborn (Book Three)
Also by Meg Anne
Fantasy Romance
The Chosen Universe
The Chosen
Mother of Shadows
Reign of Ash
Crown of Embers
Queen of Light
The Keepers
The Dreamer – A Keepers Story
The Keeper’s Legacy
The Keeper’s Retribution
The Keeper’s Vow
Paranormal Romance
Cursed Hearts
Co-Written with Jessica Wayne
Star-Crossed
Amria
Supernova
Cursed Hearts: The Complete Collection
The Grimm Brotherhood
Co-Written with Kel Carpenter
Reaper’s Blood
Reaping Havoc
Reaper Reborn
Undercover Magic
Hint of Danger (Coming May 2020)
Anthologies
The Monster Ball Year 2
*contains an Undercover Magic prequel novella which takes place after events in The Keeper’s Vow
Acknowledgments
What a rollercoaster it’s been. Three books in four months split between two brains may not seem like a huge task, but when you factor in illness, the holidays, death in both families, and just the general unpredictability of life, this was one monumental undertaking. One we wouldn’t have managed to accomplish without the strength of the other. A good co-author is equal parts therapist, cheerleader, and life partner. We were blessed to find all three in each other. #capygatorforlife
It’s mystifying that we managed to do it at all, except that there was something so special about this project it became a sort of escape when everything else went to shit. Salem is magic that way. Or maybe it was Graves. Or Esme (let’s be real, it was definitely Esme.) And the best part is, you guys love these characters as much as we do. As writers, we write because words are in our soul, but its’ you—the readers—who give those words wings and bring our stories to life. Thank you for going on this insane journey with us.
A, Dom, alpha and beta readers thank you for being our support team. You guys are incredible.
And last but never least, to our husbands, thanks for letting us ignore you for hours at a time while we sent voice clips and text messages trying to sort out the mess our characters made. There were probably days we had crazed looks in our eyes and a maniac obsession with the voices in our heads—okay there were absolutely days like that—but you have been champs. Thank you for waiting patiently for your wives to return to you.
Until next time…
Kel & Meg
About Kel Carpenter
Kel Carpenter is a master of werdz. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s traveling the world, lovingly pestering her editor, and spending time with her husband and fur-babies. She is always on the search for good tacos and the best pizza. She resides in Bethesda, MD and desperately tries to avoid the traffic.
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About Meg Anne
Meg Anne has always had stories running on a loop in her head. They started off as daydreams about how the evil queen (aka Mom) had her slaving away doing chores; and more recently shifted into creating backgrounds about the people stuck beside her during rush hour. The stories have always been there; they were just waiting for her to tell them.
Like any true SoCal native, Meg enjoys staying inside curled up with a good book and her cat Henry . . . or maybe that’s just her. You can convince Meg to buy just about anything if it’s covered in glitter or rhinestones, or make her laugh by sharing your favorite bad joke. She also accepts bribes in the form of baked goods and Mexican food.
Meg loves to write about sassy heroines and the men that love them. She is best known for her adult fantasy romance series The Chosen, which can be found on Amazon.
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