Two years after tragedy struck, the world hasn't stood still. Relationships have changed, lives have grown, and wounds-both visible and unseen-are still healing. With Yasmine's unexpected awakening, everything shifts. Her absence left a ripple effect, forcing those closest to her to adapt in ways they never imagined. Now, as she reenters a world that has moved on without her, old emotions resurface, new challenges arise, and the fragile balance between past mistakes and present realities is thrown into chaos.
Love is tested, loyalties are questioned, and the boundaries of forgiveness are pushed to their limits. Noah, weighed down by guilt and unresolved feelings, struggles to prove he's worthy of a second chance. Charlie, who's kept things together, now faces the challenge of letting go of control. And amidst it all, new bonds form and old ones are redefined.
In a story about heartbreak, resilience, and the difficult path to self-discovery, Redemption explores whether it's ever truly possible to move forward while holding on to what matters most.
"You trust me?"
I look up at him, staring into his light brown eyes that stared directly at me. It felt like he was staring into my soul trying to read me. I could barely answer his question because I was busy looking at him. Once I realized I was staring like crazy, I quickly look down.
"I do."
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She's the girl you never saw coming, the unexpected one who calms you, centers you, and still she turns out to be the surprise love of your love. She gets you, really gets you like no one ever has. She is your best friend, lover, and soulmate all wrapped in the prettiest package. She is unforgettable, she is like no one, which is why you are addicted to her mind, her soul, her body, and her presence. You can't get her out of your system. You taste her and she runs through you hot like blood and fire. She never leaves you no matter what, because she too, knows how rare the connection is. You have never had anyone stick by you like that before. She is the safest place you ever know. You are soft for her no matter how hard life gets, she is there and your feelings never change. She loves you fiercely and you feel her love deep in your bones and in your soul. She is the one who makes you feel whole in a way you never have before and that terrifies you. But, what terrifies you even more...is losing her.
03/12/21-04/25/21
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