Reading The Stars
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"Her heart has more scars, then a seasoned knight in armor.
A heroic rescue is exactly what she needs.
Her face is downcast and her eyes never reflect light,
Her heart is broken but she thinks that it's alright.
And everyday becomes a battle, for survival.
So goes the life of one who's never been whole." -Gianna Stutzman's words
Cecilia King lost her parents in a car accident, that she profusely blames herself for. Her whole life crumbled apart as she watched her mother take her last breath.
Her bubbly and joyful personality changes to a dark and quiet one.
She has no choice but to keep on with her education, where life pulls her to her limits. She won't talk about her past, but keeps it inside.
And that's when she meets him.
But he is to learn, Cecilia isn't the normal type of girl. She's broken, and isn't about to let anyone fix her.
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