My heart pounded so loud I was afraid he could hear it...It was like his calming presence wrapped its arms around my body, cradling me until I felt like I never had to worry about anything ever again. I craved for more of that feeling and found myself moving closer to him. We were just inches away from touching, the heat from his body a scorching tingle along my skin.

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Evie Whitman lives in a world where Fate tells everyone who their soulmate is by giving them a Mark that only one other person in the world has. But Evie doesn't believe in it. She defies Fate and follows her heart, but when her world comes crashing down, her beliefs in Fate and love are put into question. Will Evie continue to fight against Fate's wishes, going after her secretive love? Or will Fate have too much of a hold on Evie, pushing her into the arms of her soulmate that she didn't believe existed but can't resist?

Twist of Fate is created by Jordan Davis, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

TWIST OF FATE

The whole way to lunch, I tried to stop my heart from pounding. I was sure that Caleb could still see how pale I was. He didn’t make any comments, though. 


The restaurant was dimly lit and barely anybody was there. The only sound besides clanking dishes and silverware in the kitchen was the small fountain by the entrance. The peacefulness helped my heart rate go back to normal. We got seated quickly, and after putting our orders in, I finally spoke again. 


He shook his head as he took a sip from his water. “Don’t be. I get it. That would be hard to watch, given everything that’s happened.”


I peered out the window. I watched the bustling crowds in the street, and couldn’t help but wonder if any of them had ever doubted that their soulmate was real. Nobody’s fated meeting was ever exactly the same, but there had to be some people out there that were like me; people that didn’t know how to believe in any of it. 


Chapter 35: An Enticing Offer