The Truth of Our Past
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He’s a contradiction I can’t walk away from
Alec:
Von—the uptight, gorgeous, Swede—wants nothing to do with me, and I’m obsessed.
The sullen man walks away, and I don’t chase.
When I’m confronted with heart-crushing truths from my past, he’s my steady rock. But I refuse to reveal what no one else knows. In my experience, relationships end in shattered trust. So I avoid them.
With Von, all my defenses crumble. I burn for his fierce protectiveness. For the first time in my life, my heart wants more. More than a quickie—I break all my rules.
But love is off-limits. Love leads to certain heartbreak.
Von:
Dimples attached to an obnoxious man threaten to derail all my plans.
I’m desperate to escape my grief and suffocating media scrutiny.
I long for solitude in the US, but ache for Alec’s kindness and effortless joy. The man who embodies sunshine reminds me of my loss. So I keep my distance, afraid my emptiness will contaminate him. Until I realize his charm hides a darkness lurking underneath.
The unwaveringly loyal man proposes a passionate pretend relationship. And it’s hard to remember this will only ever be temporary. I’m leaving.
My damaged heart won’t survive losing him.