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

I went over what I wanted to say to Caleb as I drove to the bakery. I ignored the voice in my head that kept telling me to turn around, that I was setting myself up for heartbreak.


But I’d sworn to follow my heart all those years ago when I’d decided to go against Fate, so that’s what I was doing again.


As I headed into the bakery, I struggled to unlock the door with my shaking hands. I was both excited and nervous, so I couldn’t tell which one was causing it.


When I finally managed to get inside, I turned on the lights and took a moment to take in the silence. It was early, before the bakery opened, and I was determined to finish what I was doing before my dad arrived.


I went to the back, pulled my hair into a bun, and got started.


Once all of the ingredients were set out, I mixed the flour and sugar together. As I tossed the butter into a bowl so it could be melted, I heard the front door open.


Chapter 49: The Final Decision