Deanna Kinney: Raven's Rose

The wedding was over and Wesley and I were in the limo on our way to a secret honeymoon spot. He brought my hand to his mouth and kissed it softly. “I love you so much, Hope Windsor.”

How could I be so blessed?

I sat back and sighed in contentment as I reflected on the glorious day’s events. Suddenly, a scene I had forgotten replayed itself in my mind. I was standing at the altar, preparing to say my vows, when I glanced over at the rows of seats and the lovely people occupying them. The moment froze in my mind as my eyes landed on Levi and Charity. They were holding their three babies, two sleeping peacefully in Levi’s arms and the other in Charity’s. They looked at each other, their eyes locking as they shared an unspoken truth. It was such an intimate moment I felt I should look away, and yet, I was compelled to watch. He mouthed the words ‘I love you’ and her eyes turned so tender my heart constricted. Somehow I knew that those three words touched her all the way to her soul. This was a couple that shared a love I could never fully understand, nor did I need to. Just watching the two lovers, surrounded by wonderful, adoring people, gave me a comfort and hope that, as long as their love survived, all was well in the world—their world—and mine.

The End

I would like to give a special thank you to Ashley Stoyanoff, author of the Soul’s Mark Series. She is a gifted writer with a talent for the details. Thank you, Ashley, for your valuable input on all of these stories. It has been a pleasure working with you.

Also, thank you to Kellee Fabre, my one and only beta reader, for devoting your time and attention to this last book. It has meant so much.

Thank you, Dandria Young and Laura Hudson, you both are amazing women!!!

DeAnna Kinney is a wife of nineteen years and mother of three amazing kids. She considers herself as fun-loving and a bit peculiar. Besides writing, she loves reading, the color purple, Star Wars, decorating on a budget, and dancing while she cooks(she can see her kids rolling their eyes as we speak). She believes whole-heartedly that chocolates and a good book go hand in hand. And, having experienced it herself, believes utterly in the power of true love.

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