He nods.
“But usually you don’t seek revenge after you have learned from a life right?”
“Some hold on to so much anger that even though they learn here and understand, they go into a new life and their emotions take over again. It can go on like that for many lives.”
I whistle and say, with a bite of sarcasm, “I hope I don’t end up holding a grudge like that.” The thought of finally getting back at old Fish-face thrills me.
He takes my sarcasm in stride. “Do you want to see if you do?”
Zachariah puts his arm up for me to hold. The water shines like a field of diamonds, each sparkle dancing as though it’s alive.
“Let’s go then.” I put my arm on his and everything fades to dark.
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Acknowledgements
This book would never have existed without the help from the following people:
Patricia, my mother, not only my first beta reader, but my last editor as well, making sure every typo is caught.
Erin, my sister and a soon-to-be published historical fiction author. This series would never have been started without your inspiration. (erinwaters.com)
EJ, my husband, for always supporting my dream.
Scott, my son, for all your wishes for five stars.
Annabelle, my baby girl, who snuggled next to me as I wrote many of these words.
Edward, my father, for always telling me how proud you are of me.
Bethany Yeager, fantasy writer & critique partner extraordinaire, my other go-to girl for everything writing. (beyeager.blogspot.com)
Sara Flower, dark fantasy author & beta reader, who’s always there to cheer me on and point me in the right direction. (saraflower.wordpress.com)
Arlene, my most inspiring fan and friend, who has been so kind as to beta read to make sure Infinite Loss meets her expectations. I’m so glad to have met you through my books.
Donna, for creating my fantastic covers & graphics. (digitaldonna.com)
Anya Richards, my thorough and superb editor, who truly made this novel the best it can be. (www.grammargoggles.blogspot.ca)
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And last, but certainly not least, all the fans who have supported this series with reviews, referrals, website/forum/notes & highlights comments, mailing list sign-ups, purchases and personal emails. I read every one of your comments and the smiles they put on my face will always keep me writing more for you. I can’t thank you all enough!
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Table of Contents
Foreword
Eighth Life
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Ninth Life
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Tenth Life
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
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p; Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Epilogue
Acknowledgements
Bibliography