Hello Sweeties,

You're probably wondering why you're reading a letter from me instead of the next chapter. I had big plans to get ahead and present you with new, shiny words for your enjoyment. Those plans went poof. I've been feeling exhausted for quite a while, and I didn't understand why. I've felt like I had mono or something. Ten days after I posted the last chapter, I solved the mystery: I'm pregnant! *cue shocked gasps*

My husband and I are ecstatic. My body is not. Ugh. I'm perpetually nauseated and exhausted. It's all I can do to accomplish the bare minimum of life's requirements. I'm managing to make it to work, but it's very difficult. As a result, my writing is currently on the back burner. I'm hoping I'll get some of my energy back in the second trimester.

I know you must be getting very tired of my excuses, and I understand if you want to come back when the story is finished in its entirety. There's nothing worse than an unfinished story. I will continue to update chapters as I can, but I can't make any promises as far as a posting schedule goes.

Please know this story is near and dear to my heart. I will finish it; it just may take me a while. Thank you for being so supportive and encouraging of my writing. I adore each and every one of you!

Love,

J.D.