The Most Special Chosen (Exalted Bloodlines Book 1)
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While I wait for Shawn’s answer to be relayed, Mrs. Delanciennes joins them. She must have heard Shawn’s answer, as her face breaks into a gorgeous smile.
Shawn said he has nothing but true love, but is willing to work hard to provide more.
That’s not entirely true. His family is well off, and he will inherit as the only child.
But not for many years.
That’s true, but he’s not without means.
Mrs. Delanciennes says something to her husband, who finally drops his tough father act. He shakes Shawn’s hand with a smile, and I see Shawn’s grin of relief. He says something, which Mr. Delanciennes nods to, before he runs into the house. No doubt to find Selene.
I pull Damien along behind me as I approach Mr. Delanciennes. “Thank you. You can’t possibly know how much that means to him, or me. There is a chance I will be able to bring someone forward into my new life.”
“That is exactly how the Goddess Nyx put it.”
I smile. She’s planning this, maybe already had it planned.
Thank you, Nyx.
I don’t get an answer, but I get an impression of great satisfaction.
“Shall we head in?” asks Mr. Delanciennes. “The others will be waiting.” Smiling, the four of us go inside for a late dinner.
DICTIONARY
If you’re confused by any of the Spanish (sp), French (fr), or Italian (it) used in this book, you can find the translations here, in order of use.
Chérie: dear, darling (fr)
Va t’en: go away (fr)
Ma chère: my dear (fr)
Mija: contraction of the phrase “mi hija” meaning “my daughter” (sp)
Dime el chisme: tell me the gossip (sp)
Bueno: good (sp)
No me hables con esa voz: don’t speak to me in that tone (sp)
Mijita: diminutive form of mija (sp)
Que te dije?: what did I tell you? (sp)
Oh, pobre Damien. Tienes dificultades con el español.: Oh, poor Damien. You’re having troubles with Spanish (sp)
Et toi, Elysabeth, avec ton Français?: And you, Elysabeth, with your French? (fr)
Mieux que ton espagnol, je pense.: Better than your Spanish, I think. (fr)
Muchachita: little lady (sp)
Cuidate bien: take good care of yourself (sp)
Cariño: dear (sp)
Ay, como se dice?: Oh, how do you say? (sp)
Elysabeth, s’il te plaît. Écoutes-moi!: Elysabeth, please. Listen to me! (fr)
Cucciolo: puppy; a common term of endearment for children (it)
Ma petite: my little one; a term of endearment for children (fr)
Cara: dear (it)
Mon coeur: my heart (fr)
Tesoro: treasure (sp, it)
Si: yes (sp, it)
Cuore Mio: my heart (it)
Mince: shoot, darn (fr)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Many thanks to my friends and family for their support and encouragement throughout the entire writing process.
Thanks also to Terri Giesbrecht for her insightful critiques. You made a huge difference to this story.
And of course, thanks to the Burning Willow Press staff for all of their hard work preparing and polishing my book.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rachel de la Fuente (meaning of the fountain) lives in Maryland with the love of her life and two furry children that meow. The Most Special Chosen is her first novel, but it’s hardly her first story. She’s been writing since elementary school, and telling stories since she could speak. She is an avid fountain pen enthusiast with a bit of an ink problem, and often writes book notes and sections of stories by hand.
Rachel was born and raised in southern California, but spent many summers with family in Mexico. Her parents loved traveling, so she also spent many vacations in various locations, soaking up foreign cultures and sights. She still loves to travel, and is committed to crossing all of the locations off her bucket list.
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