The Magick of Dark Root (Daughters of Dark Root) (50 page)

“Mmm,” he moaned as our lips met, our mouths slightly opened. “I’ve been waiting for that a long, long time.”

“Me too,” I said, smelling the soap on his neck and the mint on his breath.
 

I drew back, taking his face in my hands. “But before we get too far there are a few things I need to tell you.” I wasn’t sure how he’d react, but as Ruth Anne had once wisely said, if it was meant to be, it would be.

Shane turned the neon sign to Closed and led me to our booth at the rear of the restaurant.
 

And in that still diner on that cold, January evening, with nothing but the glow of the candles and my faith in the man I had fallen in love with, I confessed everything to Shane Doler. Not just what had recently transpired with Mother, Leo, the pool hustling, and my baby, but everything I had ever done.

When I had finished he wrapped his hands around mine.
 

“None of that matters. I love you, Maggie Mae, and I’ll love your child.” He kissed the tips of my fingers, every one of them. “And now it’s time for me to tell you my secrets.”

I held my breath, waiting for his confessions. Until a few days ago I had thought I had known everything there was to know about Shane Doler.
 

But you never really know someone. We all carry our burdens quietly through life.
 

Whatever he revealed to me, we would deal with it together.

For secrets, once told, lose all their power.
 

And love, lived in the light, erases all the darkness of the soul.

The End

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THE WITCHES OF DARK ROOT

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THE DAUGHTERS OF DARK ROOT SERIES
 

Four sisters try their hands at love, life, and magick in this paranormal fantasy series.
 

Book One:
The Witches of Dark Root
~ When Maggie Maddock is called back to her hometown of Dark Root, Oregon, she is expected to take over the family coven. Will Maggie embrace her birthright as Leader of The Council, or will she run from her responsibilities once again?

THE UNIVERSE SERIES

Book One:
The Universe is a Very Big Place
~
Spring Ryan wants nothing more than a normal life, but when the whole Universe conspires against you, you have to play the hand you're dealt. A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about two generations of women striving to give love a second chance.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

April Aasheim grew up with three sisters and two brothers. She has been fascinated by witch lore since she was assigned to write a paper on the Salem Witch Trials in the 7
^th
grade.
 

April is a mother and a wife and the “owner” of her reluctant familiar: Boots the Cat.
 

When she isn’t writing she enjoys Zumba, belly dancing, Hallmark Original Movies, reading, and board games.
 

The Magick of Dark Root
is her third novel.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I could never have written this book without the help of many people. Here are a few of them:

My husband, who read every word of my book and helped me to make it better.

My editor, for being such a great friend and constantly pushing me to improve.

My writing group, for being the best support system a person could ask for.

Michael and Nick, for being you.

Maddie, for reminding me about magic every single day.

Marilyn, for inspiring me with her courage.
 

My fans, for reading the first book and letting others know about it.
 

My mother, the real reason I write anything.
 

My brothers: Kris and Phil. For all those hours of role-playing games.

My three real life sisters: Dawn, Niki, and Jami. You were my childhood friends and my adult confidants.
 

Thank you.

DARK ROOT PRESS

2014

THE MAGICK OF DARK ROOT

(Daughters of Dark Root Book 2)

Copyright © 2014 by April Aasheim

Published by Dark Root Press

Cover Art Design 2014 by AnneMarie Buhl and Greg Jensen

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