Path of Cinders (Alternate Routes Book 9)
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Though she couldn’t make eye contact with him yet, she said, “I guess Shane and I should probably talk. We’ll meet you at the house.”
EPILOGUE
Lina was glad she’d decided to give Shane a chance. It turned out that, in fact, what she had thought of as his authentic self really was. That, in fact, once he’d said the words, “I love you” came easily, sincerely, and regularly to his lips.
With the whole good and evil thing out of the way, it turned out that Grey was also great company. He and Shane were pleased to find that their friendship from before had been just real enough to persist now.
Which was great, because it was Grey who helped Shane regain his skills with a sword. Apparently, Shane hadn’t been too bad the last time he’d carried a sword, but that had been centuries ago.
It was also Grey who showed them all they needed to know to be demon hunters. He’d initially tried to warn off Lina, apologizing to Shane for getting in the way of love, because he was worried for her safety. Once they showed him her fire, he changed his tune.
It wasn’t anywhere nearly as easy or pleasant a life as the one they’d had before. They were trying to slowly save up enough that they’d be able to settle down once Shane finished up his part of the deal. Until then, they traveled and stayed in cheap hotels. They sucked up the challenges and did the work.
And, like a promise, like a reminder that they were on a new path that would change his very form, Shane now had a ring of grey around the iris of his left eye. To celebrate, he put a ring of silver on Lina’s hand.
“We’ll finish this. We’ll figure out your fire. And we’ll do this together. For good,” he promised.
“For good,” she agreed.
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“Don't wanna let you down
But I am hell bound
Though this is all for you
Don't wanna hide the truth
When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close
It's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
Your eyes, they shine so bright
I wanna save that light
I can't escape this now
Unless you show me how”
- Imagine Dragons, Demons
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Love Is the Beast (#1)
‘Til the Last Beat (#2)
Crimson Tastes Divine (#3)
Rich With Complaint (#4)
The Water Still Calls (#5)
Stars at Your Feet (#6)
All Enchanted and Wild (#7)
Just Flesh and Blood (#8)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Chapel Byrne moved too much growing up, so she daydreamed constantly to build herself a stable world and a love life that could go with her. All of that somehow got her to the non-imaginary stability of a cozy home with an opinionated, pretty boy. The moving is done, and the daydreaming is now just for pleasure and inspiration for books. She believes in truth, music, beauty, and the power of words. In her rare leisure moments, she enjoys NASA videos and getting lost in other people’s creations. Whether or not there are supernatural things in the world, she’s going to keep having a crush on the idea.
You can find more information about Chapel, including her social media links, at chapelbyrne.com.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Title Page
INTRO
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 7
CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 9
CHAPTER 10
CHAPTER 11
EPILOGUE
ALSO BY CHAPEL BYRNE
ABOUT THE AUTHOR