Serenity | Fragile Hearts
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can be read as a stand-alone! :)
~spin-off in the Fragile Hearts series~
Stephen "Grey" Cavallaro has been an enigma since he was born. With a dark past, he lived a life of solitude until he met his people. With a small circle, he gets by with a few codes of honor- loyalty, honor, and trust.
Aila is a single mom to her 4 year old daughter, Sofia. Freshly graduated from nursing school, she's now stepping foot into the real world, all while doing her best to make sure her daughter is provided for. As someone who has a rough past, she continues to live her current one full of positivity and optimism.
What happens when both their paths cross? Will they be able be each other's guiding light?
Only one way to find out :)
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