Novel & Cerita Afterglow Xo

"Thank you, Aunt Cleo. This means a lot to me." The pendant Aunt Cleo gave Aqua was nothing short of mesmerizing. Crafted from sterling silver, the pendant was shaped like a delicate crescent moon, symbolizing the mysterious and potent nature of Aqua's powers. At the center of the crescent nestled a large, oval-cut gemstone that was uniquely clear, like a drop of captured morning dew. The clarity of the stone made it particularly special, as it reflected Aqua's emotional state, changing color with her mood. Intricate filigree work adorned the crescent moon, with tiny symbols and runes etched into the silver, each representing protection and strength. The craftsmanship was exquisite, making i

Beverly POV For a moment, I couldn’t believe my eyes. So I blinked. Once. Twice. But even after the second time, the image didn’t shift and I realized my eyes weren’t deceiving me. He was really standing there. Adrian Cruz. His posture was calm, almost effortless, shoulders relaxed, hands tucked neatly into his pockets like he didn’t have a single care in the world. But his eyes… his eyes were anything but calm. They were cold, sharp, fixed directly on my wrist like he could still see the imprint of the guards’ grip on my skin.

~ Shattering my soul, Crushing my heart, Is that all you know? Cause let me enlighten you, My tears are not worthy of you... ~krosalle~ Melissa's Pov 28-07-2008 BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! I looked up at the blaring alarm to see it was 8am. "So soon," I groaned, shoving my face back into the pillow. Mornings have become my nemesis, knowing that in a few minutes I would need to get up to do my house chores. I wanted to sleep in, relax, but instead I had to spend the morning scrubbing my house from top to bottom.

I then grab the shimmering lotion, its tiny specks of light catching the sunlight streaming through the window, and gently glide it across my body, creating a subtle glow. In that moment, I look like a goddess, feel like a vision of perfection. I remember how Xavier had seen me naked from the very first day we met, but we never had that intimate moment of truly seeing and exploring each other’s bodies. Now, with our love stronger than ever, I crave that “wow” moment, where everything feels magical and extraordinary.