Category: Shrouded Heart

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Shrouded Heart: Chapter 11 Let the Grafting Commence

Rian walked into the dressing room to find it empty. She had no idea who she was going on a date with. It was a great opportunity to spend some time with new Islanders. Bill met her at the door. ” There you are.” Rian smiled, “Here I am.”  “Love the outfit. I guess you…
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Shrouded Heart: Chapter 12 Girls Night

It surprised Rian to have a third date… with Ciaran. She concluded that he was a likable lad. His love of his dog added to his appeal, but he just wasn’t her type. She made sure to leave the door open, so to speak, as she was keeping her options open. The date ended when…
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Shrouded Heart: Chapter 13 Secret Agents

The girls headed back outside, ready to do their missions. Rian spotted Harry, Nicky, and Seb relaxing over on the daybeds. Rian nodded to Iona, Yasmin, and Viv. Iona quickly grabbed a spot beside Harry. At the same time, Yasmin and Viv took up their positions near Nicky and Seb. “What are you girls up…
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Shrouded Heart: Chapter 14 Changing Lanes

The girls were bustling to get ready. Rian knew the recoupling was right around the corner, but no one knew precisely when it would occur. It was out of her hands, and she hoped that some connections she made would benefit her. There wasn’t much else she could do. The girls were uneasily discussing it…
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Shrouded Heart: Chapter 15 Worries

Rian woke to an empty bed. It was still dark. Sitting up, she looked around the room to see most of the Islanders were still sleeping. She slipped out of bed, heading toward the bathroom, but stopped short as she heard voices whispering. “You shouldn’t have picked her.” “Look, I followed my heart.” Bill and…
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Shrouded Heart Chapter 16 Saying Goodbye

The Islanders stood around the fire pit. The nervous energy was unmistakable as they shifted and glanced around. Iona was cracking her knuckles as the couples spoke to each other in whispers. Rian sat patiently. “Aren’t you nervous?” Seb asked. “I am,” Rian whispered. Tai took her hand and gave it a squeeze. She was…
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Shrouded Heart Chapter 17 Iona

Rian sat in the kitchen, shot in front of her. Iona walked in and sat down. “You alright?” Rian smiled. “Yea, you?” Iona shrugged. “We’ve gotta be.” She poured herself a shot. “I gotta ask, though, why did you save us?” “You and Camilo are the stronger couple,” Rian replied. “Is that the real reason?”…
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Shrouded Heart Chapter 18 Chill Out

Rian woke up to an empty bedroom. It seemed Tai didn’t want to wake her. She wasn’t sure how to feel about that. Maybe he didn’t want to disturb her. She headed to the kitchen to find Camilo making his famous pancakes. AJ was massaging Harry’s shoulders. “Wow, Rian, you look amazing!” AJ gushed. “Yea,…
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Shrouded Heart Chapter 19 Drinks and Recoupling

The girls quickly got ready and headed to the kitchen. “You don’t think they’ll pull a dumping right after a recoupling?” Iona asked. “That would be sadistic if they did, “Elladine said. They all had a cocktail because it seemed to be that type of night. They could see the boys over on the lawn…
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Shrouded Heart Chapter 20 An Announcement

Rian woke to find Harry staring at her. “You’re so beautiful.” She smiled, “Good Morning.” He looked to see if anyone was around. “I’m just so happy that we get to wake next to each other in the morning.” He slipped his arms around Rian and cuddled her. “Thanks,” Rian said with a smile. Perhaps…
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