Hi all -

It's been almost a year since I posted an update to this story, and I could not be more sorry for dropping off the face of the earth. I always hate when authors on here disappear without warning, but I hope you'll understand from my explanation below.

Spring of last year was very stressful for me as I was finishing up my graduate degree and writing a thesis, so there wasn't much spare time for our favorite heroine unfortunately. I had big plans to take the summer off and do nothing but hike, read, and finish this story. Sadly, I discovered right before my graduation that my husband was having an affair with another woman and my whole world imploded. We'd been together since we were 18, and he was my first and only love. Not only was I completely non-functional over the summer, but the topics of love and heartache were far too much for me to bear. Even opening up my profile page here has sent me into fits of sobbing. Music, tv, movies, social media - all triggers. I spent Christmas alone with my cat reading Silence of the Lambs, which I actually highly recommend as therapy for a broken heart.

I am healing, but still struggling. I want to be able to promise that I will be back to writing soon, but even coming on here was a big step for me and I'm not sure yet where my journey is taking me. I do promise that I will try my hardest.

As a final note, if any of you have ever been in my shoes (and I really hope you haven't), I am so so sorry. My heart is with you. We'll be okay :-)

Love to all my awesome readers,

flyingnite