The Good Jock
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Alone.
A word clearly understood by a heart broken. A heart in despair. A heart that doesn't trust. A heart like Amelia's.
Like always, life changes and it's so full of surprises.
In walks Dexter Williams.
Charming. Popular. Nice. Perfect
Amelia is not ready to accept the rainbows and sunshine he brings to her life, but even she can't resist the light he brings with him forever. Despite her new found radiance, a dark secret keeps her back and she wonders what will happen when Dexter finds out.
For with him, the word "alone" is one she nolonger understands.
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