The Spark Between Us |18+

18+| Lauren Bellwood decided to return to her picturesque hometown, seeking refuge from the shadows of her troubled past. The quaint streets were a stark contrast to the turbulence that had defined her previous life, marked by a toxic/abusive relationship that had left deep emotional scars. She had sworn to herself that she would only enter a relationship when she felt ready to trust again.

She checked into a hotel, where she met a charming older man at the bar. They struck up a conversation and ended up spending the night together in her hotel room, unaware that he was her father's best friend. As the dawn broke, the senses of their night together loomed large, setting the stage for an unexpected turn in both of their lives.

Rein, an ex-military man, had returned to the town to visit his best friend, looking forward to rekindling old memories amidst the familiarity of the landscape. Yet, his life in the special forces had instilled in him a belief that long-lasting relationships were an impractical pursuit, a lingering lesson from his high school days. He had never truly opened his heart to anyone since, convinced that emotional investments were a liability in his line of work.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
All pictures are from Pinterest

Warning: There will be smut but I'm also new to writing smut. There will also be some toxic stuff caused by her ex.