The Darkest Part (37 page)

All we can do is be there for her, and continue to try and work through our own issues.

As Holden’s hand caresses my thigh, I lose all train of thought. I want to revel in the amazing moments we create together. Life is so short, and you never know when something will come along to change everything. Spinning your world into a downward spiral. Trapping you in the darkest part of a mental hell.

But Holden and me, we’ve been to the dark. We’ve faced it. And we now have the tools to pull each other out. Together.

The darkest part is where I found Holden. And he found me.

All the other colors of the rainbow are only a path to our future.

Our always.

–The End–

Acknowledgments

Thank you to everyone who had a hand in the making of this book. I couldn’t have done it without you.

My phenomenal, talented critique partners: Rachel Harris, Shannon Duffy, and Patrice Michelle. Thank you for your tireless patience, your spot-on critiques, and for being a girl’s go to best friends.

To my wonderful team of beta readers, early readers, and cheerleaders! In no particular order, thank you to Nereyda Gonzalez, Katrina Tinnon, Naomi Hop, Cameron Yeager, Jennifer Stasi, Amber Troyer, Nikki Gibbs, Jaime Arnold, Jessica Estep, Kayleigh-Marie Gore, Lindsay Mead, Pavan Hansra, Julie Brazeal, Valerie Fink, Damaris Cardinali, and Kelsey Ketch.

To the Tuff Girl Legion Street Team! Girl power FTW. You are the best. You’re unstoppable. And you rock. Thank you for your support and your praise, and for just being the best street team ever.

To my mother and best friend. Thank you for your love and faith, and for your constant nagging to amp up the romance. Without you, my books wouldn’t be half as steamy. Dad, you’re always there for me no matter what. Thank you for your faith and encouragement. Without your support, none of this would be possible. I love you both so much.

To all the super amazing book bloggers! Without you, a lot of authors wouldn’t have a voice in the market. Thank you for rocking it so hard. I can’t praise you enough.

To the very talented ladies of YA Bound. No one swoons like we do! Thank you for your support. Tara Fuller, Rachel Harris, Nereyda Gonzalez, Kelly Hashway, Kelsey Ketch, and Jessica Baker.

A special thank you to Helene Stoller, Psy. D. for accepting my (odd) request to diagnose my fictional character. I know that it’s not every day an author walks into your office with a request like this, and I was overjoyed to talk with you about Sam’s conditioned. I learned so much, and couldn’t have written her story without your insight. Truly, thank you.

Thank you to my husband, Daniel, for tolerating my ceaseless editing, writing, canceling of vacations, and talking to myself. My son, Blue, thank you for always being there when I need some input on the male POV. I love you both more than you know.

Arijana Karčić of
CoverIt! Designs,
thank you for so much. Not just for creating a stunning and striking cover, but for also all your encouragement and belief in this story. I had a blast working with you, and was in awe of your talent. Truly, I couldn’t love this cover more.

Thank you to
Jaye Manus
for formatting the beautiful interior. You never cease to amaze me with your talent, and I’m always blown away by your ideas and the finished product. This interior is perfect and gorgeous.

To my readers. There are no words powerful enough to express how grateful I am to have such a loyal fanbase. Because of you, I get to live my dream of being an author. Thank you for your praise and encouragement, and for rocking so hard it isn’t even funny. The biggest hugs to you all!

I owe everything to God. Thank you for
everything
.

About the Author

From an early age, Trisha Wolfe dreamed up fantasy worlds and characters and was accused of talking to herself. Today, she lives in South Carolina with her family and writes full time, using her fantasy worlds as an excuse to continue talking to herself.

Get updates on future releases and special bonus material at
www.TrishaWolfe.com

More books by
author Trisha Wolfe

The Goddess Wars series:

Of Silver and Beasts

Of Darkness and Crowns
:
slated for release the end of 2013

The Kythan Guardians series:

Astarte’s Wrath

Destiny’s Fire

The Fireblood series:

Unveiled

Fireblood
:
slated for release November 2013

The Living Heartwood Novels:

The Darkest Part

Untitled:
Coming 2014

Information about all available books can be found on author’s website at
www.TrishaWolfe.com