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Shrouded Heart Chapter 40 Behind the Scenes

The day had finally arrived—Theo’s celebration of life ceremony. Rian stared at herself in the bathroom mirror. Rafi had graciously gone ahead to the venue to ensure that everything was in place. Rian didn’t expect many people to come. After all, most of her parents’ friends had disappeared over the years. She didn’t have many…
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Shrouded Heart Chapter 38 Theo

They hurried to Theo’s room. Mara was waiting, and she gave Rian a sympathetic smile. “I’ll be waiting outside if you need me.” “Thanks, Mara,” Rian said as she stepped over to Theo’s bed. Rafi took the chair to the side, not wanting to be in the way but wanting to be there for Rian. …
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In the Middle of the Night

After Cullen reports on the death of my clan, I quickly dismiss the meeting and exit to the main hall, heading for the privacy of my room. I said nothing to the people who greet me as I quickly traverse through the space and remaining stone-faced as I go through the door leading to my…
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Shrouded Heart Chapter 37 The Truth

The trio walked back into the lounge. Rian glanced at Seb and Rafi suspiciously. “Now, you know. Theo has terminal cancer, and there’s not much time left. I think you’ve got your answers.” She walked over to the door. “A lot is going on. You should probably go.” The men looked at each other and…
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Shrouded Heart Chapter 36 What’s Going On?

“I need to know why Rian,” Rafi stated as he put his foot in the door to keep her from shutting it. Seb looked at her with concern. Rian sighed, “I suppose I can make tea.” She gestured to the lounge and walked into the kitchen. Seb looked worriedly over at Rian. “She looks exhausted.”…
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Virginia’s Nightmare Part 2

Virginia sat for a moment, stunned. She needed medical attention, but John was the only doctor in town. Mindlessly she gathered all the tea that he had made and packed it into her knapsack. The larger city of Gainsburg was over thirty miles from her location. She would need to get to town and take…
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Shrouded Heart Chapter 35 What Must Be Done

Rafi caught up with Rian and the others in the kitchen. “Hey babe, you left and didn’t tell me you awake,” Rafi said, looking a bit distressed. Rian planted a smile on her face, “You looked so peaceful that I didn’t want to ruin it.” She pressed a kiss to his cheek and hugged him.…
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Virginia’s Nightmare Part 1

And she thought her worst fear was the bears… Virginia Macdonald looked at the shotgun that leaned against the wall and sighed. Bears have been coming around her cabin again, and she would likely need to scare them away. She walked over to the window and reflected on the picturesque surroundings. Virginia had always loved…
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Shrouded Heart Chapter 34 Last Night

When Rian stepped into the hideaway, Rafi greeted her, taking the bag from her shoulder, “Hot tub?” Rian nodded, “Yes, please.” Rafi took her hand as they walk over to the hot tub. He helped her in before settling in to sit beside her. “I’ve never been in here before you?” “Yes, twice before.” Rian…
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