^ 18-year-old Sylvia flees her past, seeking refuge in a small town. But when she collides with enigmatic Elias, who harbors secrets of his own, their whispers of freedom and love are threatened by the shadows of her former life. As the truth closes in, Sylvia must confront the darkness she's been running from, or risk losing everything she's fighting for." ^ "Shut up," he said softly, his breath caressing my lips. The command was gentle, but it sent a shiver down my spine. I couldn't help but think that I preferred his first way of telling me to shut up - the one that left me breathless and wanting more. And now, as he traced a finger over my lips, I felt a surge of desire coursing through me. "You have no idea how much I wanted to do that...and more," he whispered, his eyes burning with intensity, "from the first day I saw you dripping wet in front of my pool." ^ **Started: 14/2/2024