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Entwined

Aligned Hearts Book 2

E.C. Land

Contents

Acknowledgments

Trigger Warning

Playlist

Twining of Two Hearts

Prologue

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Epilogue

Author’s Note

Irish Translations

Family Connections

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Nora’s Outrage

Blood and Torment

Malice’s Soul

Axe’s Devotion

Social Media

Entwined Hearts

This book is a work of fiction. The names, characters, places, and incidents are all products of the author’s imagination and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblances to persons, organizations, events, or locales are entirely coincidental.

Entwined Hearts. Copyright © 2021 by E.C. Land. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission from the author, except in the case of brief quotations used in articles or reviews. For information, contact E.C. Land.

With there being characters mentioned from Elizabeth Knox’s series, I have her permission in using these characters.

Publisher: Knox Publishing

Cover Design by Charli Childs, Cosmic Letterz Cover Design

Editing by Jackie Ziegler, Knox Publishing

Formatting by E.C. Land, Knox Publishing

Proofreading by Kim Lubbers, Knox Publishing

Created with Vellum

For those who are hopeless romantics and always love a second chance at happiness.

Acknowledgments

My Husband and Kiddos – To my husband who has always been the one to support our family. If he didn’t encourage me to follow my dreams and give them a chance, I wouldn’t be where I am now. He’s put up with my ramblings and throwing ideas around no matter how annoying I can be about it. Also, have to be thankful for him being there to send me inspirational music when I need it most. My kiddos, who find what I do, as they put it, cool and want to know how many words I was able to get in each day. They also like to try and help me come up with plot ideas. Some are just as wicked as my own. I also enjoy the fact they come to me when they need help with finding things wrong in their own work wanting to understand better in how things are supposed to be done.

My Brothers – No matter how much we go through, they’re always there for me. One may not be here in body but is always around in spirit. My oldest brother for being proud of me and not having a problem saying it.

My Betas – You guys rock! Thank you all for being the first to read the stories as they come alive. It means the world to me. Especially when you all start to get mad. That’s when I know I’m doing something right. And in doing so pushing me to keep going with all the different plots that form in my head. I’m thankful to you all for being ready and willing to read and give your input.

My Knox Publishing People – If it wasn’t for you all being helpful and encouraging when I need it, I don’t know what I’d do without you all. You’re all wonderful in your own right and I wouldn’t have it any other way. The biggest thing I’ve got to say I’m thankful for most, is the fact I’m able to be around those who understand the way my mind works. Each and every one of you has earned a special place in my life, one way or another.

Liz – My sister from another mister, my best friend, and Publisher/Boss. You’re my go-to when I need it. If not for you, I don’t know if I’d ever be where I am today with my writing. Thank you for always pushing me and encouraging me.

Diane – Without you taking everything on for me, I wouldn’t be able to focus the way I do on my writing. Thank you for everything you do. You’re not just my PA, you’re my friend and I couldn’t ask for a better friend than you.

Kim and Jackie – I know I’m a pain in the rear; however, you both put up with me. Thank you both for taking on all of my work. I love the fact I work with you both on each of them. Also, the fact when it comes to something I miss, you help me understand how to correct it so it doesn’t happen again.

Trigger Warning

This content is intended for mature audiences only. It contains material that may be viewed as offensive to some readers, including graphic language, dangerous and sexual situations, murder, rape, and extreme violence.

Proceed with caution. This book does entail several scenes that may very well be a trigger to some.

Also, tissues are a must with other scenes.

Not for the faint at heart.

If you don’t like violence and cannot handle certain subjects, then this is not a book you’ll want to read.

Playlist

Here I Am – Renee Blair

Like I Knew You Would – Payton Smith

The Heart Wants What It Wants – Selena Gomez

Giving You Up – Kameron Marlowe

I Feel Like I’m Drowning – Two Feet

Come Back To Bed – Sean Stemaly

One Of Them Girls – Lee Brice

Break Things – Kylie Morgan

Pretty Heart – Parker McCollum

Chasin’ You – Morgan Wallen

Twining of Two Hearts

When two hearts become one

Their souls form into one

Twining themselves until there’s no split between the two

Of the two hearts they must stay strong

If one feels weak

The other holds them up

Nothing can come between the two

Not when you can have the chance at something undeniable

Something only in entwined hearts you find

A true love unlike no other

One of true passion

Of truth and compassion

Nothing is better than that of two twining hearts

~ E.C. Land

Prologue

Alison

Age 18

Two Years Ago

“Alison, I have a letter here sent to you by your da,” Sister Caitlin announces as she finds me once again in the meadow behind the abbey. It’s been months since arriving here and while I’ve loved being