In the days that followed, the momentum continued to build. Local media picked up the story,
shining a spotlight on Briar's Edge and its fight for preservation. Elara, Damien, and Lucy
became the face of the movement, receiving letters of support from neighboring towns and
communities.
However, the developer remained undeterred, launching a smear campaign to discredit their
efforts. The pressure mounted as the town faced challenges, and Elara felt the weight of it
all.
"Stay strong, Elara," Damien reassured her one evening, pulling her close. "We have
each other, and we have the town. We'll fight this together."
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The Midnight Oath
RomansThe story follows Elara Blackwood, a woman burdened by a dark secret, and Damien Voltaire, a mysterious man haunted by his own tragic past. When they meet under the strangest of circumstances, their connection ignites a forbidden passion. But beneat...