Consequences

She knew him long before she loved him.

Dess was never blind to who Clyde truly was, his charm, his recklessness, the way he broke things without meaning to. She had seen every flaw up close as his best friend. And yet, somewhere between laughter and late-night conversations, she chose to believe in something more. She chose to believe in him.

But love built on hope can be the most dangerous kind.

When Clyde finally realizes what he's lost, his apologies come too late, heavy with regret, soaked in tears that no longer hold the same meaning. Because for Dess, the pain isn't just about being hurt... it's about knowing she walked into it with open eyes.

Torn between the love she still feels and the strength she's trying to hold on to, Dess must face the hardest truth of all: sometimes, loving someone isn't enough to make them stay or to make them change.