He’d move on, find another partner – a better one – and until he did, Dapper would be there to heal him. He’d be stronger without me, and alive.
Dad was still looking at me with raised eyebrows and worry in his eyes. He was so happy right now that I knew the concern was solely for me. I smiled and hitched my bag onto my shoulder.
‘Let’s go.’
ANGEL HIERARCHY
Grigori (G) Angel Light (AL) Angel Dark (AD) Exile once light (EL) Exile once dark (ED)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
There have been so many people who have played a part in bringing this series together. Sincere thanks to my agent, Selwa Anthony, whose friendship, guidance and support is invaluable.
Thank you to my publishers, Hachette. To Fiona Hazard and Chris Raine, who have supported the series from the outset. Special thanks to Vanessa Radnidge: I simply do not know a better person, let alone absolute industry pro and all-round support system. And thank you to Kate Ballard, editor extraordinaire, who knows these characters inside out and makes every scene simply better. I am incredibly grateful to you both; these books would not be what they are without your expertise and incredible attention to detail. Thank you to Airlie Lawson, who I am so lucky to have working on the series rights, and to Christine Fairbrother in marketing and Theresa Bray in publicity for everything you do (the list is long!) to bring these books to the readers.
Many thanks to my family and friends, whose support is truly endless. (See what I did there!)
To my husband, Matt: I will never have the words to express how much your encouragement to follow my dreams has meant to me. You believe in me so much, I think it’s actually you who makes them come true! And to our girls, Sienna and Winter, who are so young and gorgeous but never afraid to barge in and drag me away from the computer. Never change, girls. My time with you is diamonds (precious and perfect).
Finally, to my readers – you are who books are made for. Thank you for giving up your own precious time to read my stories. I hope they make for a good escape!