Love's Prophecy E-Book

Betty McLain

• Herausgeber: Next Chapter
• Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

Beschreibung

June and Maddie saw the faces of their loved ones reflected in the magic mirrors, but even that couldn't prepare them for the wild ride predicted by Love's Prophecy.

Every girl was excited to take a look at the magic mirrors in Denton and Rolling Fork. Not all saw their true loves, but many claimed to see the reflection of the man they were meant to marry. Maddie and June were two of the lucky ones.

Maddie knew the name of the man in her reflection, but caution led her to wait before pursuing their love. June caught a glimpse of her true love, but his identity was a mystery to her.

Content to wait, the girls were surprised by the words of a street fair fortune teller. It was time to let their true loves know how they felt about them, before it was too late and someone stole them away.

But can the girls claim their true loves before time runs out?

Betty's note: each book in the Love's Magic series is a standalone romance novel, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.

Leseprobe

LOVE’S PROPHECY

LOVE’S MAGIC BOOK 6

BETTY MCLAIN

CONTENTS

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

Next in the Series

About the Author

Copyright (C) 2018 Betty McLain

Layout design and Copyright (C) 2019 by Next Chapter

Published 2019 by Next Chapter

Edited by Marilyn Wagner

Cover art by Cover Mint

This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without the author's permission.

This book is dedicated to all who search for a chance of love.

To those who keep the faith and never give up on their dreams of love.

CHAPTER1

Maddie and her roommate June strolled through the streets, enjoying the fair, eating cotton candy and trying their luck at a couple of games. June won a bear at ring toss. Maddie won some oversized glasses at the sharpshooting booth. The fair was set up close to their university. They were halfway through their senior years and were glad for a chance to wander around and get their minds off testing for a while.

They spotted a fortune telling booth ahead, so the girls headed that way. June was reluctant, but Maddie was wondering if the fortune teller could give her some insight into her situation with Liam. She had not seen him in six months. He went skiing with friends at Christmas instead of coming home. It had been four years since she had seen Liam in the magic mirror. They both had been away at different universities. They did not get many chances to see each other.

When he was on break, he went home to Morristown. When she was on break, she was expected to go home to Rolling Fork. Sometimes, she visited with Dora and Rafe, her sister and Liam’s brother, but Liam was not always there when she visited. She made up her mind to look in the mirror again next time she was home. She had not told any of her friends at college about seeing Liam in the mirror because she did not think they would believe her.

They reached the fortune teller’s booth and went inside. The fortune teller was made up like a gypsy. She watched them as they approached her table.

“Take a chance on the future,” she said. “It is always good to know what to expect.”

“You go first,” Maddie motioned for June to take a seat.

June sat down, hesitantly, and laid her money on the table. The money quickly disappeared and the fortune teller reached for her hand.

“You have a nice long life line.” she said.

June glanced at Maddie and grinned.

The fortune teller studied her hand for a few minutes. June watched her anxiously, because the fortune teller was quiet for so long. The fortune teller looked up at June. “You have already had a glimpse of your true love. Do not delay to establish a relationship. You will have to face treachery from your look-alike. She will try to take what is yours. She always wants what is yours. You will win in the end, but you will face unexpected happenings from unexpected directions. Hold strong to your love. True love is worth fighting for. Do not give up on love.”

The fortune teller sat back quietly. June rose from the chair and let Maddie have her turn.

Maddie sat down. She laid her money on the table and watched it disappear. She put her hand on the table for the fortune teller to study.

The fortune teller studied her hand and looked at Maddie.

“Your true love is waiting for a sign from you. He wants to be sure you are ready to make a life with him. Do not wait too long. Let him know you are his. If you do not make your move soon, someone else will try to make him hers.”

The girls thanked the fortune teller and left. They did not discuss what she told them until they moved away from her booth.

The girls wandered over to some picnic tables and sat down. June looked at Maddie.

“I don’t talk about my twin sister very often. She went to cosmetology school, while I dropped out of the university to take care of Mom. She would not help. She said she was not putting her life on hold. My sister is rather wild. She is the kind of person who always has a male in tow. Anytime she thinks I am interested in anyone, she does her best to turn his attention away from me and toward her.

I don’t know why she is like that. It is almost like she hates me. She has always resented me for being born first. I was born at 11:58 pm on June 30th. She was born at 12:04 am on July 1st.

I was named June and she was named July.

When I was in the museum in Denton, I looked in the mirror hanging there. I saw a man in the mirror. I don’t know his name or anything about him, but I did not say anything about him to anybody, because I did not want July to hear about him.”

June looked at Maddie to see if she believed her.

Maddie smiled at June. “I believe you,” she said. “I saw my true love in the mirror at the gallery in Rolling Fork. It was four years ago. He was nineteen, and I was fifteen. My sister convinced me not to say anything until we were both older. I was lucky. My sister married Liam’s older brother. They live in Morristown. I get to see him sometimes.” Maddie looked troubled.

“According to the fortune teller’s prophesy, I have to let him know we are meant to be together or someone else is going to try to get him interested in her,”

“Doesn’t he know about you seeing him in the mirror?” asked June.

“No, I didn’t tell him. We were both so young, I did not want to put pressure on him when we could not be together,” explained Maddie.

“What does your guy look like?” asked Maddie.

“He has dark hair and he looks rugged, but handsome. I only saw him once, but he was dressed in a flannel shirt and black boots.”

Maddie looked at her, startled at her description. Maddie took her wallet out of her purse and flipped to some pictures they took the last time she visited Dora. She found a family group of Rafe, Jason, and Liam. Maddie turned the pictures so June could see them.

June looked at the photos and gasped. She turned white and kept gazing at the photo.

Maddie pointed at Rafe. “This is my sister Dora’s husband, Rafe. The one on the other end is Liam and the one in the middle is their brother, Jason.”

“Jason,” whispered June. “He is the man I saw in the mirror. You know him. Tell me about him.”

“Well, his last name is Haggerty. They live in Morristown. They have a logging business. Rafe has been in charge since the death of their father and brother. Jason is in charge of the logging crew. Liam is in his last year at his university. They are all nice guys. Jason comes off as gruff sometimes, but he is a softy when it comes to family,” Maddie paused for June to absorb what she told her.

Maddie took out her phone and called Dora.

“Hello, Maddie,” said Dora. “Are you about ready for a break?”

“Yes, I am. I’m not interrupting class, am I?” asked Maddie.

Dora was teaching third grade in Morristown. She had been a certified teacher for three and a half years, and she loved teaching.

“No, my students are in gym class this period. What are you doing?”

“My roommate, June and I are visiting a street fair. We needed a break. Have you heard from Liam lately?” asked Maddie.

“No, but as far as I know, he will be home on break in a couple of weeks. Why?” asked Dora.

“I think it is time for Liam and me to get serious, before he becomes interested in someone else,” Maddie said, firmly. “Would it be alright if June and I come for a visit as soon as we finish our tests?”

“You and your roommate are welcome anytime. We would love to see you,” Dora assured her.

“Is Jason in town?” asked Maddie.

“He away delivering a load of logs, but he should be back by the time you get here. Why?” asked Dora.

“No reason. I was just wondering,” said Maddie. “We will see you in a couple of weeks. I will let you know when to expect us. Give my love to Rafe and the kids.”

“I will. Take care,” said Dora.

Maddie hung up the phone and smiled at June.

“Are you ready to meet your true love?” she asked.

June grinned back. “Yes, I am,” she said.

Still grinning, Maddie and June headed to martial arts class. They bowed to Professor Yang and suited up. Maddie was so good at demonstrations the professor often asked her help with the other students. Maddie got June interested in martial arts. Now, she loved the class almost as much as Maddie.

Maddie and June paired up and started their practice. They soon had an audience as more and more students stopped and watched them. Professor Yang stood back and watched. He did not try to get the other students to go back to practicing. He knew they would learn a lot just watching these gifted young ladies.

When Maddie and June finished their routine and bowed to each other, the other students clapped for them. Professor Yang encouraged the other students to continue their own class and went to talk to Maddie and June.

“Miss Hawthorn, Miss Mavorn, you are doing this class an honor by being here,” he said, bowing slightly.

“The honor is all ours. Thank you for allowing us to be students here,” said Maddie.

“We love our classes here,” agreed June.

“Do you have plans for after graduation?” asked Professor Yang.

“Yes,” said Maddie. ‘I am going to see about opening a martial arts school in Morristown.” She was also taking classes in business administration so she could manage the business end of the school.

“I see,” said the professor thoughtfully. “Why, Morristown? I thought you were from Rolling Fork.”

“Yes, I am, but my sister, Dora and brother, Blake have made their homes in Morristown.” With Dora living and teaching there, and Blake running his law firm and living in Hawthorn house in Morristown, she hoped her parents would not try to discourage her about her plans. Maddie grinned at June. “Also, my true love lives in Morristown.”

“Ah,” said Professor Yang. “True love is not to be taken lightly. It comes to so few. It is to be treasured. When you get your school started, I would be honored to visit and, maybe, do a demonstration there.”

Maddie gave him a big smile.

“That would be great. Anytime you want to come we will be honored to have you,” she said excitedly.

“Good luck with your endeavors,” he said, bowing slightly, as he turned to go.

“Thank you,” said Maddie, returning the bow.

She turned to June excitedly.

“I think we just got our first endorsement,” she said. June smilingly agreed.

The girls left to return to their dorm room to study. After a bit of studying, Maddie noticed June looking troubled about something. She waited a while to see if June would say what was wrong, but two subjects later, she still had not said a word, so Maddie decided to do a little discreet questioning.

“Is something bothering you?” asked Maddie.

“I was just thinking about the martial arts school in Morristown,” said June.

“You do want to join me there, don’t you?” asked Maddie.

“Oh, yes, I would love to join you there. It is just going to cost a lot to build and establish a school. I want to pull my weight, but I don’t have a lot of money,” said June.

“Oh, is that all? I am not worried about funding. I have a large trust fund. My grandfather on my dad’s side of the family set up trust funds for my sisters, my brother and myself when we were born. We received more when he died. I just want you with me. I don’t have many close friends. We may even be sisters someday. It will be great to have someone with me I can trust and enjoy having around,” Maddie paused and looked at June enquiringly.

June gave her a big smile. “It looks like we are going to open a Martial arts school,” she said.

Maddie decided to touch base with Liam. She had his number in her phone, but she had never used it. She dialed the number and waited. Just when she thought she wasn’t going to get answer, the phone was answered by a female voice.

“Hello,” said the female voice.

“Is Liam there?” asked Maddie.

“No, he stepped out for a few minutes. Can I take a message?”

“Just tell him Maddie called,” said Maddie.

“Ok,” said the voice as she hung up the phone.

The female turned as Liam came in the door. He noticed her holding the phone.

“Did I get a call?” he asked.

“Yes, someone called Maddie. “She just asked me to tell you she called.”

Liam looked surprised. He was pleased to have Maddie reaching out to him. He was beginning to think she never would.

“Who is Maddie?” asked the girl.

Liam looked at her as if he had forgotten she was there.

“Maddie is my sister-in-law’s sister,” he replied.

“Oh, she is family,” she said.

“Yes,” said Liam happily. “Maddie is my family. Listen, I have to study for the tests I have early tomorrow, so we need to say good night. I’ll talk to you later, Leslie.”

“Alright,” said Leslie, reluctantly leaving. “I will see you tomorrow. Good luck on your tests.”

As soon as she was gone, Liam picked up his phone and called Maddie.

“Hello,” said Maddie.

“Hi, Maddie, I received a message that you called,” said Liam.

“Yes, I did. I wanted to see if you are going to go home when testing ends,” said Maddie.

“Yes, I am. I promised Jason I would help out this summer,” said Liam.

“Oh,” said Maddie. “I was hoping you would help me look around for a good location for my martial arts school.”

“You are opening it in Morristown?” asked Liam.

“Yes, my roommate, June, and I are going to be partners. I already called Dora and she is expecting us as soon as we finish our tests,” said Maddie.

“I will make time. I would love to help you scout locations,” said Liam, with a big smile. “How have you been?” he asked.

“I am doing good. How about you? You ready for school to be over?” asked Maddie.

“Yes, I am ready to get on with life,” said Liam.

“Me, too,” said Maddie.

“I’ll see you, soon,” said Liam.

“Yes, soon,” whispered Maddie as they each disconnected.

Liam couldn’t stop smiling. Maddie had called him. He had to take things slowly. He did not want to spook her. He had been waiting four years for Maddie to be ready for a relationship with him. He did a jig around the room. The time had come. How was he supposed to study when he was so excited? Soon, they would be together, soon.

CHAPTER2

Jason and his crew unloaded several loads of logs at the Denton saw mill. It was a big order, for a client getting ready to build a new home. They needed to be cut into lumber and cured before they could be used, but the saw mill would take care of that.

Jason looked around and called out to his crew to wrap everything up for the day. They still had a good few logs to unload the next day before they could return to Morristown, so everyone was heading to the motel for the night … after a few drinks at one of the local hangouts.

Jason decided to go along for a drink. He wanted to keep an eye on his crew. He did not want them getting into any trouble. He was sitting quietly, thinking, when some of the guys whistled at some girls entering the room. Jason glanced up and froze. One of the girls looked like the girl he had seen in the mirror.