A Bloom of Thorns
And Luke, her ever-faithful sidekick, wouldn't want to see his queen upset.
'He's here to wreck my happy life, isn't he?' Holly fumed inwardly.
Just as Holly was about to explode with frustration and hurt, she caught a whiff of a scent she knew well.
Yoel wrapped his arms around her from behind.
Comforted by his safe embrace, Holly's stormy heart found peace.
Yoel's gaze sharpened as he looked at Luke.
When their eyes clashed, the air suddenly crackled with tension.
"Since you've made the trip, we've got to show you some hospitality," Yoel said, his voice calm as ever.