by Julia Crane
“We need to go.” My mother gently grabbed me by the elbow.
I nodded and glanced at all the babies—there were actually seventeen of them. I waved and followed my mother out the door.
“They are precious,” I said, glancing back over my shoulder. I couldn’t wait to show Michael. I know she wanted us to wait, but that would not happen. He had just as much right as we did to see them. Just like he had the right to grieve if they did not survive. As soon as I got the chance I would sneak him down.
“Daughter, I know it’s hard but do not get attached. We have no idea how this is going to turn out.” Her voice was gentle but also firm.
Easy for her to say, I thought. A feeling of unease caused my skin to go cold. Had my mother seen their futures? The gift of sight ran deep in her.
I grabbed her by the arm. “Do you know how this is going to turn out?”
She shook her head, and a look of sadness crossed her features. “They are a blind spot for me. Just like yourself.”
“Because they are ours, Mother.” Why was she refusing to see what was right in front of her?
“No, they are not. I wish they were but they do not belong to us. They belong to Earth. You’ll see. What we are doing is very important, and I hope you will be proud of what they become. I believe they will bring peace to this realm. And this is only the beginning.”
With a heavy heart I followed her up the stairs.
Betrayed #2
Now Available
Just when things start to look up for Mother Earth, the Faery realm is in chaos. Betrayed by their own kind, the Queen finds herself fighting for her crown while Princess Tulupea has to step up her role on Earth to hold the planet together.
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Also by Julia Crane
Arranged Book 1 Arranged Trilogy
Betrayed Book 2 Arranged Trilogy
Book 3, Arranged Trilogy Coming Soon
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Fractured Innocence IFICS #2
Fatal Abduction IFICS #2
Coexist, Book 1 in Keegan’s Chronicles
Conflicted, Book 2 in Keegan’s Chronicles
Consumed, Book 3 in Keegan’s Chronicles
Anna, spin-off from Keegan’s Chronicles
Lauren, spin-off from Keegan’s Chronicles
Rourk, Keegan’s Chronicles Novella
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Dark Promise, co-written with Talia Jager
Broken Promise, co-written with Talia Jager
Eternal Youth, co-written with Heather Marie Adkins
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