Sarina Kaur, a compassionate young woman, is the heart of her community in Amritsar. Known for her commitment to educating and empowering women, she has dedicated her life to lifting others up, with her brother, Arjun, as her biggest supporter. But when tragedy strikes, and her brother is murdered, Sarina's world is shattered.
As police officer Taj Singh is assigned to investigate the case, he finds himself drawn to Sarina's strength and kindness. Unbeknownst to her, Taj carries a hidden burden-a reckless conversation with an old friend that unintentionally led to Arjun's death. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Taj is torn between his duty and the guilt that gnaws at him.
Sarina and Taj's connection grows, rooted in shared grief and an unexpected love. But when the truth surfaces, their love story turns tragic. Justice demands that Taj pay for his part in Arjun's death, leaving Sarina heartbroken. Bound by a fate neither of them could escape, they are forced to confront the devastating cost of love, truth, and destiny.
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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