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And in the heart of the mountains, surrounded by the silence, Elara realized that she didn’t want to run anymore. She had found her home, and the man who was meant to tail her—to keep her safe, always. If you'd like to explore more of this story, let me know:

For a few weeks, it worked. The town of Oakhaven welcomed her, treating her like just another resident. Caleb showed up regularly, "checking in" on the fence line, but he was always sitting on her porch. Their connection was instant, a quiet comfort in the chaos of her life. She found herself watching for his truck every afternoon, the way his heavy boots sounded on the wood planks bringing a sense of safety she hadn’t felt in months. But the past is a jealous thing. Tail Me by Ava Hunter

Later that night, sitting by the fireplace, Elara finally felt her heart slow down. Caleb was looking at her, his eyes warm again, but filled with a new protective intensity. And in the heart of the mountains, surrounded

Caleb stepped forward, his massive frame shielding her completely. "You’re on private property," he said, his voice quiet but carrying more threat than a scream. "And you're bothering my woman." The town of Oakhaven welcomed her, treating her

"City folks don't know how to handle these backroads," he’d muttered, his gaze lingering on her frightened face, looking past the sunglasses she was wearing at midnight.

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Fall 2024

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