The light within shadows

thler, known for his charismatic smirk and the enigmatic air surrounding him, strode in confidently. With bronze skin, tousled

ks flush, a blend of surprise and amusement swirling within her. But Evily wasn't easily cha

replied sheepishly, trying to a

like me already." The dogs, quite frankly, were fawning over him, their tails wagging like flags in a summer b

pride. "But just don't distract them too much. I nee

by side, bantering and sharing stories, Evily began to let her guard down. She could see something more in A

meaningful way. This shared love for the creatures around them sparked a connection, and Evily realized that Ace wasn't just a pretty face; he, too, had faced his own struggles, albeit unde

ls at the town's quirky diner, working together at the shelter, and even embarking on late-night walks und

the local park for a picnic. He arrived carrying a basket filled with homema

n made it to the oven, right?" Evily teased, her laugh

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the setting sun cast a golden hue around them. Sitting beside A