In the prestigious world of Ember Cove's elite, where wealth and status reign supreme, the scions of the Hastings dynasty are about to discover that the heart has a will of its own.
Samantha Hastings has always been the responsible one, dutifully fo...
Dedicated to my mom you have always been my greatest source of strength and inspiration. Your unwavering love, support, and guidance have carried me through every triumph and every challenge. Your resilience in the face of adversity is a testament to your unbreakable spirit, and it is that same spirit that has shaped me into the person I am today.
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A Few Hours Before
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Colin lounged on the plush sectional, mindlessly flipping through the channels on the large flat-screen TV. His best friend, Elijah, sat beside him, scrolling through his phone.
"So," Elijah said, breaking the comfortable silence, "when are you going to make a move on Samantha?"
Colin felt the tips of his ears grow warm. "I have no idea what you're talking about," he responded, keeping his eyes firmly fixed on the screen.
Elijah let out a soft chuckle. "Come on, man, don't play dumb with me. I see the way you look at her."
Colin sighed. "It's not that simple. You know how overprotective Leighton is, especially when it comes to his sisters. I'm pretty sure he'd have my head if I so much as looked at Samantha the wrong way."
"Well, then it's a good thing Aspen has her sights set on me instead, huh?" Elijah teased, a mischievous grin spreading across his face.
Colin rolled his eyes. "You know, just because Aspen seems to have taken a liking to you, doesn't mean Leighton is going to be any more thrilled about it."
