I never really noticed how much so, in the past.” “Ziv,” she whispers, “your hands are so soft. I approach her from behind, placing my hands on her shoulders. She stands and crosses her arms, giving the cell a once over. “Protect me? Is that what they call it these days? I need to get out of here and get back to my kids.” They seem to think that you are working with a very dangerous man and they’re trying to protect you.” That’s when your buddies here kidnapped me.

“They are with his family in Boston and I was seeking some legal representation with a low budget lawyer off the coast. She sighs, looking and blinking back her tears. So, is that where the kids are? With their father?” “Yes…Funny how you remember them now,” she teases, cracking a smile. But he’s is trying to get the full custody of the kids.” I mean, I could care less about the house and car. She tries to pull her hands from mine, but I tighten my grip, intent on comforting her. Her eyes water and she turns away from me. Just don’t abuse it, like everyone else has.” “I can’t explain it, but trust me when I say that you have nothing to worry about.” “If it’s so important, why can’t you tell me?” But, I can share with you that their work is very important.”

“A ministry group? So, do they go on mission trips or something?” She leans in close to me. This facility is for a special Ministry group.” “Where the heck am I? We’ve got to get out of here,” she says in a panic. But it is absent now and I pass on going in for a kiss, deciding to take a seat on the bench instead. We stare at each other and I pray for the boldness I’ve had recently with Evan. “That’s right.” She pulls away and lifts a gentle hand to my face. “You knew I couldn’t and wouldn’t leave you if I had the slightest choice. When she sees me her eyes open wide and smiles. I’m hosting an excerpt from “The School of Ministry: The Windgate”, a YA/NA paranormal fantasy novel. Book Excerpt from The School of Ministry: The Windgate

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