Author's Note

So this is the end of Part 4! I had so much fun writing about the transformation of Ashley's town and all the changes in her life. Ashley has some big decisions to make about her role in forming a resistance movement against the Home Guard, and in Part 5 her choices are going to play out in some pretty unexpected ways. Keep reading to find out what happens next!

Okay. So, also . . .

I have to report that Kyle finally got back to me.

I was feeling more and more sick to my stomach with every hour that passed when he wasn't responding to my texts.

Then I got a long email from him, totally unexpectedly.

He actually apologized for getting me in trouble. Then he wrote about how what happened between us really meant a lot to him. He said he was sorry that he'd been out of touch for a while, and that I'd just taken him by surprise in the car. He even told me he wanted me to be a part of his life, and that he wanted to see me again! I feel SO much better.

I told him that I wanted to see him again, too.

Of course, that won't exactly be easy. My dad's really been keeping an eye on me lately, especially after he caught Kyle parked outside our house.

But in his last email, Kyle asked me if I thought I could sneak out again.

I probably shouldn't, but I think I'm going to. I haven't decided for sure yet. But I really want to. I really want to see him again. Even if my dad catches me, I think it'll be worth it.

. . . What do you think I should do?

Anyway, in the meantime, I'm already starting to plan out Part 5. A lot of exciting ideas came to me when I was taking pictures of dripping honey for the cover of the last part. Much more to come soon!

Thanks for reading!

xxBailey