I Was Gone
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"He made my whole perspective on the world change and then he tore it all down without a second thought. But for a while my dull world was full of color and light. I finally found myself and the happiness I had been searching for all my life. And to think, this whole journey started because I was running from those three dreaded words and now I guess I'm still running."
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Kendra Copeland is a quiet good girl with a love for big words and an irrational fear of falling in love. Not mention an almost nonexistent self esteem.
Dakota Ramos is a mysterious rebel with the heart of an adventurer and a questionable past.
When Kendra finally snaps and decides to run from her problems, literally, their paths cross and a Journey of self love and acceptance begins.
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This is the first time I'm ever posting anything so I am sorry in advance for any mistakes I make. This story will probably contain some language and stuff but I'll try to keep it to a minimum!
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