To my four favorite stories—Gabriel, Adam, Sierra, and Zack. I can't wait for the next chapters. And to Priscilla, who proves that happy endings aren't just in fairy tales.

—Ryan Mathews

This book is dedicated to Mr. Richard (Dick) M. Clarke, who was the original source of inspiration for its inception, and to my dad, Watts Wacker (himself), who taught me the power in storytelling.

—Watts Wacker