It Was You (17 page)

“I’m glad you joined us. Max is awesome, I think you two would really hit it off if you hung out more.”

“We’ll see,” I tell her, knowing he’ll only ever be a friend.

I hear the door close as she leaves the dorm room, probably to go take her shower, which she does before bed rather than in the morning.

When sleep finally takes over, I visit Jaron in the only world I can. We talk for hours, about absolutely nothing. I never want to wake up from this dream, I never want to when I dream of him, but when I do I know I'll be a little bit stronger, a little bit happier, and as equally in love.

First and foremost, THANK YOU! I cannot express enough how much I appreciate your support and gratitude! You all are amazing- each and every one of you!

I’ve been asked about a sequel… a lot! I’ll give you this… I never, ever had any intention on even writing this book, but the voices were so loud and the characters were begging to come out. So here it is. Ravyn and Jaron’s story means the world to me- as I hope it does you. This book wasn’t easy to write. I didn’t want it to end any more than any of you. I didn’t write this story- they did. I simply put the words on paper. When Jaron’s life came to an end, I realized that he needed more of a story to be told- so I’ll be writing Jaron’s story. In fact, I already have a name for it. “The Wings of Ravyn.” It won’t be the same story told backwards, and it won’t be just about them- it’ll be about him before, who he was, and how she saved him as well! I don’t know a release date YET! I have a few projects to finish first, but it will be here (optimistically early 2016).

As for more Ravyn… I don’t know yet! I have NO idea if she’ll speak to me anymore or not. I would like for her to, and I will
try
, but I will not force anything. If she does get more of a story, she’ll get her happily ever after (promise!). So keep checking back and hopefully (I honestly do hope!) I’ll have more of Ravyn for you!

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More importantly, above all else- never allow anyone to abuse you. Ever. Not emotionally, not physically. You are vital. You are loved. There is help. Please, please, I beg you, if you’re in an abusive situation, find a way to get out. It’s not too late, but one day it might be. Your life is more significant than you realize.

Family, friends, readers, bloggers, beta readers, my street team, fans… my supporters. You. All of you. Thank you for purchasing my story, for your continuous love & support, for everything you all do! I couldn’t be here without any of you. I’m not sure where my life would be if I couldn’t share all the crazy stories in my head. I owe you all the world.
 

Special thanks to…

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Patricia & Stephanie
- you’re my daily dose of amazing! Thank you for being an open ear for everything I need. I am so blessed to have found you both. You truly inspired this story.

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My betas
(Sandi, Christina, Anita)- you ladies are truly incredible! This story reached a whole new level of amazement because of you. I’m not sure I can ever thank you enough!!
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To everyone who leaves a review or shares my story with friends & family
- You have given my story a larger audience, and showed more of the world Ravyn & Jaron’s story. You probably have no idea how much love I have for what you do! Thank you!!

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Gordon
- thank you for putting up with me every single day. For being a shoulder to lean on when I’m not sure I can do it any longer! You give me the push I need and the love I deserve! Love you bunches.