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𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲::
Seventeen-year-old Valora Carmenzi has lived most of her life unseen-quiet, bookish, and so shy she's never managed to speak to a boy for more than a few minutes. Comfortable in her world of safety and routine, she's dragged out of it when her friends force her to a crowded club one night.
There, in a moment of chaos and flashing lights, she bumps into Aurelius Diego-older, confident, charming, and instantly captivated by the timid girl with wide eyes. For Aurelius, it's an almost shocking hit of love at first sight; for Valora, it's panic. She flees the encounter, leaving only her number behind.
But Aurelius can't forget her.
As he tries to slowly win Valora's trust, he realizes this is nothing like the shallow relationships he's had before. Every attempt to get closer to her makes him question whether this is true love or just his mind playing tricks on him. Meanwhile, Valora is torn between fear, curiosity, and the strange new warmth that Aurelius awakens in her.
Two completely different worlds collide-one experienced but longing for something real, the other inexperienced but longing to understand her feelings-and both must learn what it means to open up.