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  person in the world. I want that type of relationship with my son—a bond that can’t be broken no matter how embarrassing I am at times.

  “How’s Lee?” I ask, and I feel guilty that I’m not by her side.

  He squeezes my shoulder and smiles. “The doctor said she’s ready to push. We gave them some privacy, but we’re going back in a minute.”

  Lee and Carlos, Lee’s longtime boyfriend, found out she was pregnant a week after we did. To say the girls were giddy would be a major understatement. The entire family went into baby mode, and it didn’t stop for seven long months. Things will never be the same again. Tiny Brunos are going to be running around the house in no time.

  Everything is different. When we walk out of the hospital, life as we knew it will cease to exist anymore, and I’m completely happy about it. I’m beyond blessed and don’t know what I’ve done to deserve so much happiness in my life.

  I thought when I fell in love with Callie that there was no room in my heart to love anyone else more than I loved her. But then my son was born and I realized I’m no longer missing a piece of my soul.

  I told Callie that the darkness makes the light more profound, and the words ring true. Without the tribulations of the past, I wouldn’t be able to grasp the enormity of my happiness and the peacefulness that overtakes me.

  I’ll never let the darkness overshadow my world.

  I cherish Callie, treasure our child, and am the luckiest son of a bitch in the world.

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  Chelle is a USA Today Bestselling author and currently lives in Florida near the Gulf of Mexico. She’s a full-time writer, time-waster extraordinaire, social media addict, and coffee fiend. Currently she’s written over thirteen books and have two series available. She loves spending her free time with her boyfriend, 2 cats, and hamster.

  Before becoming a writer, Chelle taught high school history for over ten years. She holds a master's degree in Instructional Technology and a bachelor's in history. Although history is her first love, writing has become her dream job and she can't imagine doing anything else.

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  Acknowledgments

  There are so many people to thank that it makes my head fuzzy as I sit here writing this page. When creating a book, there are so many moving parts and people involved that it’s easy to get lost in the chaos. So I’ll start at the beginning and pray I don’t miss anyone.

  My fabulous editor, Lisa Hollett of Silently Correcting Your Grammar, thank you for EVERYTHING. From the moment I sent you the blurb all the way until I added more chapters when you thought your work was finished, you were patient with me and always funny. I love our little chats and how quick you are to jump in and get yours hands dirty. I can’t imagine not having you around to whip me into shape. Thank you for handling Enshrine when it was a mess with different tenses and helping make it perfect.

  Aly Martinez and Mo Mabie… You two bitches are my hardcore loves. Thanks for giving me the thumbs up on the cover and helping with the blurb. I love you two hardcore. I can’t wait to see your faces again soon.

  My beta girls—you make me swoon. Renita McKinney, Patti Correa, Stefanie Lewis, Malia Anderson, Maggie Lugo, Kelly Sambor, Kathy Lee-Herbst, Deb Schultz, Ashley Hampton, Wendy Shatwell, and Mandee Magliaccio—I can’t thank you all enough. I know I drive you crazy when I add new pieces, but you still love me. Thanks for your hard work, dedication, and speedy responses.

  I don’t even know where to begin thanking Meredith Wild for her emotional support. She lets me vent and always says something that makes me confident in my choices. I don’t even have the right words to express my gratitude to her just for being herself and always being there for me.

  Author Terrie Marie, your support and friendship have meant more to me than you’ll ever know. You’re always there, lurking in the background, but not in a completely creepy way. You convinced me to send you Enshrine before it had even been sent to the editor. I was beyond scared to hand it over in its roughest form. Thank you for your kind words and falling in love with Callie and Bruno.

  Thank you to my fabulous agent, Kimberly Brower of the Rebecca Friedman Literary Agency for your moral support during the writing process. Your support of my indie career and other ventures means the world to me. I can’t wait to see what the future holds. There’s no harder-working agent than you. I don’t think you sleep. Maybe you’re a vampire.

  Eric Battershell—this damn photo is the bomb. I hadn’t even typed a word or had the story in my head until I saw the masterpiece you created with one simple snap. It’s stunning and inspired the entire tale on these pages. Your support, encouragement, and friendship are appreciated. I know I call you a weirdo all the time, which is the truth, but I couldn’t imagine Enshrine without your photograph.

  Thanks to Ani Saliasi and Anna Medvedeva for helping create an image that took my breath away. You are my Callie and Bruno. Your image gave me the inspiration for the story. The strength and love contained in the photograph jumps off the page and helped create the words I wrote. Thank you for your support and being excited about the project.

  My fabulous proofreaders—Rosa Sharon, Fiona Wilson, and Jenny Sims—thank you! Putting out a product that is error-free is so important and your hard work and dedication has made it possible.

  I couldn’t do this without my guy. Brian, you have been so patient with me and I’ll never forget it. I know sometimes writing takes over our lives, but you always keep me fed and try to take care of everything else. Your love and support are invaluable.

  Mia Michelle—I love you. We may call each other nasty names, but we both know they’re terms of endearment. Thank you for reading Enshrine and always being there for me.

  Natasha Gentile—thanks for the best beta read. Your play-by-play was the best ever. You made me happier than I can ever explain. Keep being you and rockin’ those sexy ass shoes.

  Krys
tyn K & Renee Entress—I can’t thank you two enough for reading Enshrine before publishing and falling in love with Callie and Bruno. Your kind words and support mean the world to me.

  I can’t thank Cat Mason and Tracy McKay enough. They’re always ready to read whatever madness I write. I love you ladies.

  Nita Banks—You rock. I love ya hard and someday we’ll go purse shopping.

  Matthew Hegwood - Thanks for being a Doodlebug. You’re just like Bruno: Big, burly, and have a bit of an attitude. The fact that your mom calls you Doodlebug and you don’t freak out tells me she raised you right. Keep reaching for the stars kid!

  To every author that read Enshrine and fell in love with the words… Thank you!

  For those of you I may have forgotten—I’m sorry.