The Mermaid's Secret (34 page)
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Authors: Katie Schickel
“Do you miss it, Creary?” Matthew asks, looking at the sea.
I look at the sea, too, and feel the savage pull of its depths in my veins. “Of course. It's part of me.”
He kisses the top of my head and squeezes me close. “I'm glad you stayed.”
“Me too,” I whisper, though only time will tell.
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CONTENTS
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This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.
THE MERMAID'S SECRET
Copyright © 2016 by Katherine Schickel
All rights reserved.
Mermaid art by Heretic Templar
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ISBN 978-0-7653-8130-9 (hardcover)
ISBN 978-0-7653-8131-6 (trade paperback)
ISBN 978-1-4668-7966-9 (e-book)
e-ISBN 9781466879669
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First Edition: June 2016