The Inexplicable Act of Devotion Part I
'She found love once, and now she searched for it in empty vessels, that treated her as though their hate and bitterness towards the sweetness of her smile was the love she once had'
It is universally known that the sensibilities and moral codes we have are due to influence from parental figures- Evangeline Valentine is no different. Breaking down the boundaries of generational resentment for traitors of blood is one thing, but unequivocal love for one will test her values.
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