Epilogue
“I t’s here!” Juliette came running into the room holding a large box. “The first copies.” She beamed at him as she set the box down on his desk.
Grinning, he stood up and ripped open the box.
“ The Search for the Ocean’s Heart Diamond .” He held the hard copy of his new book in his hands and then handed it to her. “You look,” he said with a grin.
Juliette ran her fingers over the cover and then flipped the book a few times before holding it up to her face and taking a deep breath.
“God, one of the best smells in the world.”
“It doesn’t compare to your chocolate chip cookies,” he pointed out, causing her to laugh. “Open it.”
She did and flipped to the first page. She frowned down as she read something.
“Read it out loud,” he suggested.
She shook her head slightly, and he watched a tear slip down her cheek as she took a deep breath.
For Juliette,
From the moment you walked into my life, you became the greatest story I’ve ever known. Your love, your strength, and your unwavering belief in me have shaped every word on these pages.
This book, like my heart, is yours—written with love, always.
Max