Forbidden Friendship
I replied, a flicker of gratitude cutting through the layers of sorrow.
Jake closed the distance between us, carrying the steady assurance of someone who understands that grief is both a solitary journey and shared burden. "Of course," he murmured. "You, Winter, Lily—your my friends, my family."
The weight of his words struck a chord in my heart, a tether that kept me grounded as my soul sought flight. Jake's presence was a testament to the bonds we built, relationships forged beyond the constraints of blood or race.
Unable to enter the hall, I turned away, pulling Jake into my decision. "I can't say goodbye like this," I confessed, my voice raw with an honesty that felt both liberating and
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