Shadows between us
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Lela thought she was free from her past, but shadows of obsession and trauma still haunt her. A night out with her best friend turns tense when Rafael, calm and observant, notices the cracks she hides so carefully.
As secrets and fears surface, Lela must navigate danger, desire, and the slow, undeniable pull between them. Shadows Between Us is a story of suspense, vulnerability, and a romance that unfolds with careful, electric intensity.
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