Swamp Magnolia (white) = Perseverance
Perseverance—he’s telling me not to give up on him. Adam wants me to keep searching for a way for us to be together again and that’s what I fully plan on doing.
Over the last couple of months of my life, I’ve learned that I can do pretty much anything that I put my mind to…literally. If it’s the last thing I do with the magic in my hands, I will see his face again.
The tears keep coming, except this time they’re happy tears. A strange echoed noise from across the room catches my attention and my tears stop as I look up.
Ghostly, gray eyes slowly begin to appear across from me. They’re shadowy, never fully becoming clear. I blink my eyes trying to rid the blur, but the eyes keep coming in and out of focus. Blurring away one final time, they don’t return. It’s as if my eyes are just out of reach, as if I have to train them to see spirit again.
I give in once more to the tears, now happy and sad. He’s here with me, yet I can’t see him, it’s aggravation at its finest.
I feel a breeze move across my face. My cheeks tingle as the draft lifts my hair from my shoulders letting the air cool the back of my heated neck. Then a familiar warmth surrounds me—I instantly feel comfort and I know that that Adam’s holding me.
“Just stay until I fall asleep,” I say out loud.
Acknowledgements
Much appreciation goes out to all the people who supported me and told me to never give up. I would list every name, but honestly there are so many of you. I’m truly blessed to be surrounded by so much love.
Also, thank you to every person on inkpop.com who read my story and begged for the next chapter, you single-handedly finished this book and I will forever be grateful for every bit of feedback and support received from you guys.
To Regina Wamba, thank you for the awesome cover art. You are amazing at what you do and I’m honored to have your work on the cover of my very first book.
To Jessica Baker of Carolina Images Photography for the great author pictures, thank you for being super patient in the Carolina heat. You’re awesome, chick!
Big thanks to all my friends who read and picked through my book. Jessica Stevens, Christina Sweat, Tracy Kyle, Shanna Groves, Angela St Jean, and Laura Chaulklin, Anna Leah, Mary Smith, Katie Shelby, Ruthi Kight—you guys are awesome! I appreciate the fresh eyes and honest opinions. You gave me that extra push I needed and it means more than you could ever know.
I’d like to say a huge thank you to my editor and friend, Daniel Bolden. Not only are you a genius, you’re also one of the most genuine people I know. You have a heart full of love that you readily share without pause and I hope you realize how much love others have for you. Thank you for taking time out of your life to help a friend. It will never be forgotten. <3
To my beautiful daughter Ashlynn, you’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me. You’re the reason I do anything in this life and I hope that I make you proud. I want nothing more than to be a woman that you can look up to and learn good values from. I love you Mini Girl! *muah*
And finally to my husband Matthew, the love of my life, thank you for accepting me just as I am. The support that you have given me over the years still amazes me. There are books written about the kind of love that we share and you should know that you’re the inspiration behind every romantic word I write. I’m so lucky that you came into my life and made it wonderful. Thank you for finding my glass slipper. I love you the mostest! <3
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