LAST FOREVER( Complete ✅️)

Chapter 1: The Unforseen Encounter

Life had a cruel way of teaching me that nothing lasts forever. After losing Mom, Dad, and my baby brother, I thought I had seen enough of the world's heartless games. Friends? They could disappear. Boyfriends? Just a temporary distraction. Forever was a concept that my heart had stopped believing in. What was the point, after all?

Grandma, bless her persistent soul, didn't share my cynical outlook. Dragging me to therapy was her latest attempt to stitch together the tatters of my shattered life. Dr. Foster, my therapist, came up with a peculiar idea to help me release my pent-up anger: boxing. Yeah, me, the girl who barely threw a punch in P.E. class.

So, there I was, gloved up and squaring off against a punching bag that was probably heavier than my will to live. The gym was an intimidating blend of sweat, adrenaline, and testosterone. The sound of gloves thudding against leather filled the air as my frustration escaped with every blow I delivered.

"Come on, Sierra! Let that anger out!" Dr. Foster encouraged from the sidelines.

I did. I hit the bag like it was every injustice I'd ever suffered. But somewhere between jabs and hooks, my fury transformed into something different. Maybe it was the physicality of it all, the raw energy coursing through me, but for a brief moment, I felt...alive.

As I wiped sweat from my forehead, a voice cut through the rhythm of the gym. "Nice moves."

I turned to see a guy leaning casually against the ring ropes. He was tall, with an aura that practically screamed 'bad news.' His ink-black hair fell lazily over his forehead, and his eyes held a glint of curiosity.

I glanced at Dr. Foster, wondering if this was part of the therapy, but she seemed as surprised as I was.

"Who's he?" I asked, my voice surprisingly steady despite my racing heart.

"That's Haden," Dr. Foster replied. "He's our boxing instructor. I think he can teach you a thing or two."

Haden stepped forward, his gaze locked on mine. "You're a natural. Want some pointers?"

I considered declining, wanting to stay in my comfort zone, but I surprised myself by nodding. Maybe it was time to try something new, even if it was just for the sake of a temporary distraction.

Haden's coaching was a mix of tough love and genuine encouragement. He showed me how to harness my anger and transform it into controlled power. My punches grew stronger, more focused, and oddly satisfying. It was like I was giving a voice to all the emotions that had been silenced for far too long.

As the session ended, Haden handed me a bottle of water. "Not bad, Sierra. You've got potential."

I smirked, more at ease than I'd been in a long while. "Guess I'll add 'amateur boxer' to my resume."

His laughter was unexpected, warm. "I like your spirit."

But nothing could have prepared me for what came next. As I turned to leave the gym, Haden's voice stopped me in my tracks. "Hey, Sierra, there's something you should know."

I turned back, curious. "What?"

He hesitated for a moment, his eyes searching mine. "People call me 'bad news' for a reason."

I blinked, my heart racing again. There was a story there, something hidden behind those eyes. But instead of scaring me off, it only intrigued me more.

And just like that, my life took an unexpected turn. As I walked away from the gym that day, I couldn't shake off the feeling that Haden wasn't the only one with secrets. Little did I know, our paths were about to intertwine in ways I could never have imagined.

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