A minute or two into the dance, I glanced down to find that Chastity was staring up at me. The lights had been dimmed, so I couldn’t place what she was thinking just by looking into her eyes.
"This isn’t so bad, hmm?" I asked quietly, lifting one hand to tuck a strand of her hair back behind her ear. 'Such persistent and stubborn hair she has,' I thought, chuckling inwardly.
No matter how dim the lights were, I could see the blush on her face, and she gave a one shouldered shrug. "It hasn’t killed me," she murmured in agreement. I smiled.
"Yet," I teased. She glared up at me, and I lowered my head so I could whisper in her ear. "No, I’m serious, Chastity. I know your secret," I said, breathing my declaration into her ear.
Acknowledgments
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10
Always, my first thanks goes to my Heavenly Father. He gave me a love and talent for writing and for that I will be forever grateful. The ability to put my work out there for others is also His doing.
To Josh: My husband of almost five years, I've loved you since the beginning.
JJ & Lexi: My darling, precious babies. Thank you both for ignoring me enough so I could write this story. I love you both with everything I have. J, I'm sorry this wasn't about Star Wars or Legos and Lex, I'm glad you thought the cover was pretty.
To my very first fans: Mama, Daddy, Jamie and Amy. I am blessed to have you four apart of my life.
To Stephanie White of Steph’s Cover Design: Once again, you have given me a beautiful piece of art to cover my story with. Thank you!
Robyn M. Pierce: I am always a little more at ease getting closer to a deadline, because I know you will take whatever I give you and produce exceptional work. 2014 will be OUR year!
Courtney S., Kristine E., Colleen W., Kristina W., Rosemary H. and Jennifer H. Anna T., Kay E. Wendy V. and Tina D.; you are some of the most beautiful friends a girl could have. I love you all!
Finally, to the readers: thank you for taking a chance with me, for reading the words that have come from my heart and spending your precious time with the characters I create. I love you!
XOXO
Brandy
About the Author
Brandy Jeffus Corona has been writing stories since an early age. She would dictate them to her mom who would type them out on a typewriter.
She is a wife and mother to two precious children and lives in North Texas, but she’ll always consider herself an East Texan, hailing from the Rose Capitol of the World, Tyler.
You can find her here:
http://brandyjeffuscorona.webs.com/
http://bookwormbrandy.blogspot.com/
Twitter: @bcorona09
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandyjcoronaauthor
Table of Contents
The Beginning of Us
The Beginning of Us
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Epilogue
Other Titles by the Author
Sneak Peak
Acknowledgments
About the Author
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