Summer of Frost (Forever Fae #3)(60)
I laughed because I could just picture him yelling at me to stop my blubbering. Merrick laughed along with me, but then stopped and shook his head. Taking my face with both hands, he kissed me on the cheek. “I hate seeing you sad, Calista. Just always know that I’m there with you. In here …” he said, placing his hand over my heart, the same way he did when he was dying all those years ago.
I placed my hand over his, and squeezed. Sorcha caught my attention as she made her way swiftly to us. She acknowledged Merrick with a nod of her head before saying, “I can feel the dream starting to shudder. We’re almost out of time. I just wanted you to know so you could say your good-byes.”
When she turned to leave, Merrick called out. “Wait! Is there any way for you to do this again someday?”
Sorcha turned her head and winked. “I’m sure it can be arranged.”
Merrick and I both howled in delight as he picked me up and twirled me around the field. “You see, Cali. I’ll never leave you. There will never be a good-bye.”
“Never,” I repeated jubilantly.
In the next moment, the dream world started to shift and fade. Merrick pulled me in quickly and held me close, not letting go. Quickly he said, “I’m not going to say farewell to you because I know I’ll see you again. Just remember, I’m always there when you need me.”
“I won’t forget,” I whispered, crying softly. Tilting my head back, I stared into his soft, brown eyes. “I love you, Merrick, my guardian.”
He placed his hand on my cheek and sighed. “I know.”
Those hushed words were the last ones I heard before everything faded away and I was thrust out of the dream realm with more love in my heart, and happiness in my soul.
To my husband—Thank you for your love and understanding of my passion. Some days I know it’s not easy to deal with me, but you do knowing that I’m doing what I love. You will always and forever be my rock, the one thing that holds me steady.
To my crazy friends—Jenna Pizzi, Amber Garcia, Jimie, Francesca, Sarah Davey, Shanora, Desiree, Kathryn, Jessie, Cassie, Derinda, and so many more—I appreciate you always being there for me and constantly helping me out when I am in need. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. I love you all.
To my Guardian team—I want to thank you so much for all your hard work and devotion. You all are the best!
To the Indie Inked group—What can I say? You ladies are amazing! I never knew how tight knit a group of authors could be until I was asked to join in with you. You all are my family, and your guidance and support has been phenomenal. I look forward to watching our group flourish and thrive over the years.
To Regina—I love you and your amazing work that you’ve done for me and my books. I will treasure my covers for the rest of my life. You are one talented woman, and your future is going to be as bright as the brightest star.
To Melissa—You are the most amazing editor in the world.
To Julie—Thank you for making my books beautiful on the inside with your amazing talent.
To my beloved fans—I would be nowhere without you. I want to thank you all for taking a chance on me and finding joy in my books. I will always and forever be grateful to you. I hope to always be able to give you books you can enjoy and cherish.
L.P. Dover lives in the beautiful state of North Carolina with her husband and two wonderful daughters. She’s an avid reader that loves her collection of books. Writing has always been her passion and she’s delighted to share it with the world. L.P. Dover spent several years in college starting out with a major in Psychology and then switching to dental. She worked in the dental field for eight years and then decided to stay home with her two beautiful girls. She spent the beginning of her reading years indulging in suspense thrillers, but now she can't get away from the paranormal/fantasy books. Now that she has started on her passion and began writing, you won’t see her go anywhere without a notebook, pen, and her secret energy builder…chocolate.