The Alaskan wilderness, vast and unforgiving, has long been the backdrop of great tales. Among them, none is more revered than that of Balto, the brave dog who once saved an entire town. Over the past four years, his name has become synonymous with courage and resilience. After leading the iconic serum run and saving his companion Duke, Balto has earned his place as a hero in both the hearts of men and dogs. Now, he finds peace in his role as a father, watching his grown children thrive, content in the knowledge that his legacy is secure.
But night after night, Balto is plagued by visions-his daughter Aleu, lost and in danger, her cries echoing through the icy night. These dreams gnaw at him, pulling him from the warmth of his family and thrusting him into the cold grip of uncertainty. Something stirs in the wilderness, something that calls to him, a force that compels him to protect not just his blood, but the pack that looks to him for guidance.
As he delves into the mysteries of his past, Balto confronts not only the dangers that lie ahead but the shadows within himself-questions of identity, purpose, and the true meaning of loyalty.
The truth is elusive, slipping through his grasp like the wind that howls through the trees, and with every revelation, the stakes rise. The survival of his pack, the safety of his daughter, and the balance of their existence hang in the balance. Balto must face his deepest fears, ready to accept a painful truth that may redefine him forever.
Join Balto on a transformative odyssey-a journey through loyalty, sacrifice, and the boundless power of love. In this gripping continuation of his extraordinary saga, witness the untold chapters of Balto's life as he confronts the hidden truths that will shape his destiny and the fate of those he cherishes.
"You've become so damaged that when someone tries to give you what you deserve, you have no idea how to respond." He says taking a step closer to me.
I frown. "So, it's my fault? That I'm to blame for being damaged?"
"No, it's not your fault at all, but it is your fault for believing you don't deserve better. That you don't deserve to be happy." Nathan looks away from my eyes, inhaling. "Maybe the little things that you consider your weakness are actually the things that people treasure most about you. Maybe you hate that you care too much...or that you wear your heart on your sleeve. But seriously, some people think that's the best damn thing about you. We all have different little things that make up who we are, we don't need to change those things, but we can choose who we share them with."
"What are you saying?"
Now so close to me, he places his palm on my cheek, and whispers. "You're treasure, Madison...I hope you realize that."
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Nathan Lane a Billionaire heartthrob who has everything in his life. Money, fame and power. Except he keeps some secrets of his own. This persona he puts on for the world to see is not what he truly wants. But all of that changes when he meets the lovely Madison Monroe.
Madison Monroe has always been too soft for her own good, but life takes a drastic turn when unexpected things happens to her. Now she has to pick herself up from the ashes, but she doesn't believe she deserves forgiveness. She doesn't know what to do, until she meets Nathan Lane in a very not so sober way.
But both of them don't know that they share a similar past.
The Universe played it's game and tied them together. Maybe they are destined to be together... Who knows?
Read more to find out what happens in Another Man's Treasure.
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This book contains Mature content so please be 18+. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.
This story is based on my imagination and is my own ideas.
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