Entwined

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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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