When Thorns Speak
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Last published Fri, Jun 20, 2025
Mia hides behind flowers and silence - until a violent fight drags her into Asher's dark world. He's fierce, guarded, and unwilling to let anyone in. But sometimes, pain speaks louder than words. And in their brokenness, they might just find a dangerous kind of healing.
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