Her beauty was like a beacon, drawing him in with each flutter of her eyelashes and every curve of her bod

like he was the center of her universe. But as time wore on, Nathan began to see cracks in the facade. Her jealou

wrath. Her moods were unpredictable, shifting from sweet and loving to cold and distant in th

elf to leave Samantha. He was addicted to the rush of adrenaline that came with thei

und him to Samantha's side. He told himself that it was worth it, that the moments of happiness the

longer held the same allure it once did, her flawless facade crumbling to reveal the ugliness that lay beneath. And try as

ghts drifted back to Emily. He remembered her kindness, her warmth, and the love she had always s

easy, that he would have to beg for her forgiveness and prove himself worthy of her love once again. But

knocked on Emily's door, his heart pounding in his chest, Nathan knew that he was