Forbidden Embers
Just then, a tiny bit of hope started to grow in her sad heart.
Ten years went by like a flash, filled with fun times, little secrets, and always having each other's backs. The little girl he'd helped through a rough patch had grown into a beautiful young woman. Her eyes, once sad, now sparkled like the stars. Her skin, tanned from the Texas sun, was a warm, pretty brown.
In the sanctuary of her room, with its soft curtains and sweet jasmine scent, Ava held a picture of Lucas. She looked at it with a mix of longing and love, caressing Lucas's cheeks on the photo frame.
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