To my dog, Doppler, who keeps me company day after day as I write these stories and who gets me out of my office when I might not otherwise leave.
Chip, I can’t really describe the peace that settled over me when you came into our family. Thank you for your heart.
Mom, thank you for your constant encouragement and support as I navigate this career. You have always believed in my writing, and I’m so thankful. Dad, you have never once made me doubt your love, and in the hardest moments of my life, you have been my safe haven and harbor during the storm. I love you both so much.
Mir, I am only able to do this because of you. The way you support me, encourage me, and love me completely blows me away, and I could not ask for a more perfect person to be totally dependent on. The truth is that I’m in awe of you. I love you to the ends of the earth.
Ty, you are my one and only, my epic love, my very best friend. I would go on any journey, no matter how difficult, if it meant finding you at the end. Thank you for believing in me and supporting me as I pursue dream after dream; I hope you know that out of them all, you are my greatest dream come true. I love you so much.
And finally, to Jesus. Thank for loving me through all my questions and doubts—especially then.
about the author
Rachel Griffin is the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches and Wild is the Witch. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, she has a deep love of nature and hopes more vampires settle down in her beloved state of Washington. When she isn’t writing, you can find her wandering in the woods, reading by the fire, or drinking copious amounts of coffee and tea. She lives with her husband, small dog, and growing collection of houseplants. Visit her on Instagram @TimesNewRachel or online at rachelgriffinbooks.com.