+This story can serve as a stand alone, but it is a sequel to my story "Sacrifice" and will contain spoilers.+ Ethan isn't capable of love. His walls are impenetrable and he plans to keep it that way. He's haunted by the loss of his birth father and he can't afford to lose anyone else he cares about. Ethan has enough people to protect and he's not looking for anyone else. Then he meets Arian. ~ Arian isn't looking for love. He's been burnt too many times before and lost too much already. After a relationship goes south and he has to move to the next town over he can't afford to be betrayed by anyone else who claims to care about him. Arian has a bright future he can't afford to lose if his shameful secret is exposed again. Then he meets Ethan. ~ These two are inexplicably drawn to each other and while they may not be what each other want, they may find that they are exactly what each other need. **Content Warning** This story focuses on a homosexual relationship. Contains graphic scenes of sex and violence. Contains subject matter of bullying, self-harm, and mental disorders. Rated Mature for a reason, don't read if you're sensitive to above mentioned. Cover made with a picture of model Michael Wilcox. I do not own this image. "You will never know love unless you surrender to it." ~Fools Rush In
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