Cursed Hearts (Hearts Duology Book 1)
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She rolls her eyes and pushes past me. I can’t tear my eyes away from her as she cuts a path through the room.
My buzzing phone grabs my attention again. I connect and head for the parking lot.
“It’s about damned time,” Edwina snaps.
“Sorry, Edie. I’m at the Wild Stallion. Job done?”
“Yes. If the Mazrels did this, ya need to have a serious talk with ‘em.”
“Why?”
“This wasn’t normal. They were drained but something ripped the girls’ necks out.”
My stomach flips. “You sure?”
“Have I ever lied to ya?”
Edwina Devereaux is a lot of things, but a liar isn’t one of them. “Can you pick up a trace or imprint?”
“Yeah. And ya not gonna like it, cher.”
“What is it?”
“Werewolf.” She exhales.
“So, you’re saying a were did this and not the Mazrels?”
“Not sure. If a were did this, he’s no longer in the area.”
“Then it’s a rogue?”
“Good chance. Just talk to the boys. Have ‘em lay low. If Council suspects ‘em, ya going to be in trouble.”
“Thanks for the heads up.”
Before I disconnect, I notice the creature in red again. She’s walking away from the club in a hurry.
“Edwina, could a shapeshifter be responsible instead of a werewolf?”
“Sure, that’s possible. Ya know something?”
“Naw. Just curious.” My eyes follow the fast-moving creature. I can’t catch her on foot. “Thanks again. See you tomorrow.”
“Counting on it, cher.”
I disconnect and send a text to Rocco.
Cash Martin: Meet you in Falls Creek. Something’s come up.
Rocco Surnan: Sure, it has. Handle your business, bro.
Cash Martin: Night.
I pocket my phone and head for my bike. Time to see what the mystery female is up to.
Blessed Hearts: Hearts Duology Book Two is coming June 2017.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thank you so much for reading Kelsie and Victor’s book. Their tale grew out of a short story I wrote for an anthology. I’ve always had a love for paranormal and wanted to tell a sweet, but meaningful story.
As always, I thank those who have supported me on my journey. I thank my husband and daughter for putting up with my excessive long hours slaving away on my laptop. Without your understanding, none of this is possible.
I thank my critique partner, Allyson, for recognizing that I needed to overall my attempt at telling Kelsie and Victor’s story. Without her input, this version would not have made it to publishing.
I thank my editor, Tia Silverthorne Bach. Girl, you opened my eyes and helped me find the beauty in these words.
I also thank my beta readers. You let me know what you liked in the original version. I hope I retained the essence in this story.
Thanks go out to my cover designer/editor, Suzanna Lynn of Funky Book Designs. Your cover completely surprised me and it fit so well with my character, Kelsie.
Of course, I thank Mom and Dad. Without you, none of this would have happened.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
SF Benson, a Michigan native, resides in Georgia with her husband, a human daughter, and a couple of miniature fur kids (two female short-haired guinea pigs). At one time she wrangled a household which included three Samoyeds, saltwater fish, a hamster, and three guinea pigs. She’s an avid bookworm who appreciates a well-written book regardless of genre. SF prefers writing stories about strong, diverse protagonists set in dystopian, science fiction, or paranormal worlds.
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