To Bear an Iron Key (28 page)
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Authors: Jackie Morse Kessler
Tags: #magic, #fairies, #paranormal, #supernatural, #witches, #fey
“Maybe. Could I come with you, and help you return the bakery to its former glory?”
“Will you use your magic to make it go faster?”
“Maybe.”
“You just want another sugar cookie, don’t you?”
“Wounded,” she cried happily. “To the soul!”
Rusty threw back his head and laughed, and Bromwyn thought the sound the sweetest thing she’d ever heard.
“See that?” she said. “Maybe you have been a good influence on me as well.”
“Maybe indeed.” He offered her his hand. “Shall we?”
She entwined her fingers around his. “Yes.”
As they started to walk, he said, “Winnie?”
“Yes, Rusty?”
“I love you, Lady Witch.”
With a smile, she replied: “And I love you, Lord Thief.”
She could think of no better title for him, for, in truth, he had stolen her heart.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This book was a very (very) long time in coming. It started as a short story and eventually grew into the full-length novel that it is today. This never would have happened without the help of many people, including:
Miriam Kriss, my fabulous agent, who has long believed in Bromwyn’s tale.
Georgia McBride, my terrific editor, whose feedback helped me flesh out the story. (Go Hornets!)
The entire Month9Books team of authors and editors, for being so supportive and terrific.
Ty Drago, who cheered loudly the entire way.
Ryan and Mason, who don’t mind when their mom has to lock herself in her office because it’s time to write.
And Brett, my husband, my true love, who makes everything possible. It’s all good, hon.
Jackie Morse Kessler
Jackie is the author of the acclaimed YA series Riders of the Apocalypse, published by Harcourt/Graphia. The first two books in the quartet, HUNGER and RAGE, are YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers; in addition, HUNGER has been nominated for several awards and RAGE is an International Reading Association YA Choice. RAGE, LOSS and BREATH are Junior Library Guild selections.
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