After two years of leaving their families behind, Aurefia Tabitha and her friends finally return-but the cost of their return is more than they ever expected. They sacrificed everything to protect their loved ones, putting their own lives on the line to secure a safer future for those they cared about. But in their absence, the world they fought for has continued without them, and now, the very people they tried to protect are once again in grave danger.
Should they leave again to safeguard those they love, or stay and face the consequences of their actions?
But when Aurefia returns, she finds herself torn. In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, she meets Atheon Giovanni, a man whose life couldn't be more different from hers. Atheon's world is one of luxury and peace, where every moment is cherished and every decision is made with purpose. In sharp contrast, Aurefia's life has been shaped by darkness, danger, and the brutal weight of leadership.
A fierce, intelligent woman forged in war, she's driven by a singular goal: to protect.
However, just as she begins to open her heart to Atheon, she uncovers a chilling truth-his family harbors a dangerous secret, one that could unravel everything. Two years ago, a shadowy event occurred, and the Vourelle family has been hiding the truth ever since. As Aurefia digs deeper, she realizes that the threat is closer than she thought, and the secrets Atheon is hiding might be the very key to everything she's been fighting for.
The stakes grow higher with every passing moment. Aurefia is caught between the darkness she knows and the light she's never allowed herself to experience.
How far will Aurefia go to uncover the truth? What is she willing to sacrifice in a game where the cost of failure could be far greater than anything she's faced before? The clock is ticking, and Aurefia must make a choice that could change the fate of everything she holds dear.
Spinoff of 'El Roommate.' Short story.
Kinda.
Instead of 'catching feelings' for his devilishly handsome roommate, Caleb's interest is caught by another devilishly handsome guy who just so happens to be related to his roommate.
*The story is finished. But I'll be going back and fixing small mistakes from time to time. So there'll still be updates sometimes.