to miss out on something,” she paused, as if she were looking for the right word . “Fate worthy, because I was too scared of risking everything . ”
She put a hand on my cheek, and I felt my breath hitch . Her soft skin against my sun-worn, hair-covered face did things to my heart, to my soul, that I couldn’t describe . And, when she spoke again, I knew that I didn’t want to wait any longer . “I don’t want to be afraid anymore . ”
I nodded . Enveloping her in my arms, I cradled her body against mine, wondering how I was so lucky, even with all the misery I had caused, to be gifted such a miracle . Though all of the heartache she had been put through, she continuously found a reason to smile, a reason to laugh, a reason to keep going . She never gave up hope, she never broke down .
She was strong . She was fragile . She was smart, and yet incredibly naïve . She was a lover with a fighter’s spirit . She was my miracle, and I wasn’t about to miss my chance at happiness because of my past . I had been given a second chance, a second hope .
And it came in the form of a princess that should have died .
-Huntsman Playlist-
Un-Thinkable – I’m Ready by City and Colour
You’re the One that I Want by The Lennings
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) by Sleeping At Last
Yellow by Boyce Avenue
David by Noah Gundersen
Who We Are by Tristan Prettyman
-Authors Note-
Thank you so much for reading Huntsman . Whether you are a returning reader who has followed the stories of all the friends from the UnFairytales Saga, or a new reader who has picked up one of the books for the first time, thank you from the bottom of my heart . I’m sure you had plenty of other things you could have been doing instead of reading my book .
When I first started writing my first book, Hatter, I never thought I would get this far . I definitely couldn’t have done it by myself . So many people went into making each individual book, as well as the series as a whole, come together, I could write a novel simply of the people who inspired me .
My parents are the first ones I would like to thank . Without them, I never would have finished the manuscript for Hatter, never would have looked into publishing it, and never would be where I am right now . Without them, none of this would have been possible .
Next, my friends . I’m sorry for turning down shopping trips, sleep-over’s, and lunch dates so I could work on my books . Your understanding, even through your frustration, means the world to me . I promise, I’ll make up that lunch at Dairy Queen soon!
My extended family are next to thank, because they are the first ones to buy my books . My true original fans, they can say they knew me “way back when” when I was just a Sophmore with a dream to be an author . Thank you for helping me spread the word about my work, as well as being my personal cheerleaders all over the country .
Finally, my readers . On Wattpad and those who buy my books . I couldn’t do this without your guy’s support . Without readers, my passion would simply be a hobby instead of a career . I’m so glad that you guys like the stories I write, and continue to stick with me, even through the dry spells .
I hope that you guys enjoyed the last book of the UnFairytales Saga . Thank you again for your support . I hope you continue to enjoy the books I produce for your reading enjoyment .
With all my
Celia Aaron, Sloane Howell