This story captures the journey of a woman embarking on a soul-searching adventure, where the open road becomes her escape from the loneliness and uncertainty she feels in life. Along the way, she encounters a rugged, mysterious man at a remote gas station who unexpectedly invites her to stay at his cabin. Drawn by curiosity and a deep instinct, she accepts, trusting the stranger despite the risks. As they drive toward his secluded home, she's captivated by the connection between them, feeling both excitement and vulnerability. The story is filled with an underlying sense of suspense, sensuality, and the tension between taking chances and the unknown dangers of following her heart.
It's about trusting her instincts in the face of the unexpected, while hinting at deeper desires for love, connection, and rediscovery.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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