Embracing Tears (Owned Series 2)

He was never the one she chose... but he was always the one who stayed."

When Oleos Solorzano got close to Zemeira de Asis, he saw what others didn't: her coldness was a cry for something she never had-a mother's love. Beneath the pride and attitude was a lonely girl desperate to be seen.

So, he gave her what she needed most-attention, comfort, loyalty.
But her heart was never his.
It belonged to his friend.

Still, he remained. As a friend. As a witness to her heartbreak.
And as the man who silently loved her through every tear she tried to hide.

Because it was her sadness that drew him closer... and he swore to one day be the reason she'd never cry again.