Another knock sounded just as I reached it. Louder. More persistent.
Tentatively grasping the door handle, I swung it open. My eyes widened.
“Dr. Forester, please. Help me!”
Bethany stood at my doorstep. The Kazzie from Minnesota with strain 15. The woman the soldier had shot from the sky. Her large pleading eyes were filled with unshed tears.
A cloak surrounded her. It hid the skin that connected her arms to her latissimus dorsi muscles.
I opened the door wider as cold wind blew into the foyer. “Come in.”
She stepped awkwardly into the entryway just as my mother appeared from around the corner.
“Oh!” My mother stopped short. “I didn’t realize we had a visitor.”
“This is Bethany. She’s from Minnesota and used to live on Reservation 1.”
Bethany shuffled her feet, her eyes downcast. “I’m sorry to show up unannounced like this, but I didn’t know who else to turn to.”
I stepped closer to her. “What is it? What’s wrong?”
Tears fell onto her cheeks as she reached for my hand. “Help me. Please! I can’t live like this!”
I found myself nodding even though I wasn’t sure how I could help. “Of course. What do you need? A place to stay? Money? Someone to talk to?”
She shook her head as the tears fell faster. “No, I need a cure, Dr. Forester. I need you to find a cure, so I don’t have to look like this anymore.”
She dropped her cloak. The thin skin attached to her arms and upper body was so long it hung to her knees. She lifted her arms, her wings appearing. My mother’s breath sucked in.
“Please.” Her eyes pleaded as more tears ran down her cheeks. “Can you help me?”
And suddenly, seeing her standing there, desperation coating her face, all of my pain, all of the hurt that had bled from my heart since parting with Davin... It all shifted to the background.
With my good arm, I reached for her. “Yes, of course, I’ll help you. And if it’s a cure you want, I can certainly try.”
CONTINUE THE STORY
Division 5, the final book in The Makanza Series
SUMMER, 2018
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AUTHOR’S NOTE
Hello! If you’re reading this, you probably just finished the third book in The Makanza Series. Thank you for reading my work! :)
I hope that you enjoyed Section 12. This book was fun to create as the numerous action scenes made it a fast write, but since the heart of this series is Meghan and Davin’s love story, that will be the main focus in Division 5, in addition to Meghan’s quest to wipe Makanza from the earth by finding a cure. Stay tuned for Division 5’s release in summer 2018.
And as you’ve probably read in my previous author notes, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave a review on Section 12. Goodreads is great, but a review on Amazon is even better. Amazon has a ranking system for its authors – the higher you rank, the more visibility you get. And guess what helps ranking? Reviews. So if you enjoyed Section 12, please consider swiping to the end of this book and filling out Amazon’s review form. I would be very appreciative if you did!
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
There are many people I need to thank. To my editor, Alyssa Hall. It’s been great to work with you through this series. Your insight, thought-provoking ideas, and ability to dissect a story from the inside out is a true talent. I’ve loved working with you!
To my amazing beta readers, thanks again for taking the time to read my work and point out its flaws. It’s a true blessing to have friends who are writers. To Mark, for copy editing. Thank you once again for your timely responses and hard work. You’ve been a true asset in this series.
My cover artist, Deranged Doctor Design. As always, your amazing talent and artwork have brought my stories to life.
And of course, thank you, my reader. Without you, I’d have no reason to publish. Thank you for reading my work!
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