Catching Shadows

Azriel Nightshade is the star wide receiver for Velaris High's football team, and the weight of his past hangs heavy on his shoulders. Despite the cheers of the crowd and the thrill of victory, Azriel can't shake the feeling that something's missing-because he's still caught up in a one-sided crush on Morgan, the girl he's been in love with for years. She's beautiful, confident, and already taken, but Azriel can't seem to let go of the hope that one day, she might see him as more than just a friend.

But when quiet, introspective Elain Archeron enters his life, everything begins to change. Elain, with her gentle smile and thoughtful nature, doesn't demand anything from Azriel. She's nothing like Morgan-loud, bold, and bright-but there's something about her steady presence that Azriel can't ignore. As their paths cross more and more, Elain starts to make him question everything he thought he knew about love and friendship.

Azriel thought he knew exactly what he wanted, but what if the love he's been chasing isn't the love he's meant to find?

As Azriel navigates the world of high school football, his complicated feelings for Morgan, and a growing connection with Elain, he must come to terms with the fact that the heart can only hold so much-and sometimes, it takes letting go of the past to make room for something real.

I'm not lying yall I used chat gpt to write the description bc I rewrote it like 12 times and it sucked every time.