Elara has spent years perfecting the art of leaving. New cities. New faces. No attachments. No past catching up to her. Staying has never been an option—it’s a risk she refuses to take. Because the moment you stay, things break. People leave. Or worse… they don’t. Then she meets Jonah. It starts with a broken streetlight and a stranger standing in the rain, waiting for something that may never come back on. There’s something about him—something quiet, guarded, and unexpectedly familiar—that pulls her in despite every instinct telling her to walk away. She doesn’t. And that’s where everything goes wrong. Because Jonah isn’t just a stranger. He’s a secret. A few nights later, a car speeds past them—window shattered, something desperate and human reaching from inside before it disappears into the dark. Moments later, a girl comes running, terrified, hunted, and looking for Jonah. That’s when Elara realizes the truth: Jonah isn’t waiting for things to fix themselves. He’s been running. From who—or what—he won’t say. But when danger closes in and the night turns into a chase, Elara is given a choice: Walk away like she always does… Or stay—and step into a world she doesn’t understand, where nothing is случай, and everyone has something to hide. As the hours unravel, so do the secrets. Jonah knows more than he admits. The girl isn’t just a victim. And the people chasing them aren’t just looking to catch up—they’re looking to erase every trace. Including anyone who gets in the way. Including Elara. But the deeper she gets, the harder it becomes to leave. Because somewhere between the fear, the truth, and the quiet moments in between running, something else begins to grow—something fragile, dangerous, and impossible to ignore. Something real. And for the first time in her life, Elara isn’t sure she wants to run anymore. But staying has consequences. And this time… It might cost her everything.

now his face was inches away from me as his breath fanned my lips “I'm sorry for this forgive me” he whispered in my ears Before I could answer his soft lips pressed on mine And bunches of butterflies erupted in my stomach one of his hands cupped my face I gasped at the sweet taste of his lips he did not rush as he softly moved his lips with mine And I felt heat pulled between my legs A word rang in my head He backed off but I could feel his breath on my lips - “I am sure it can fit both of us, and we can keep the pillow between us, so we don't… you know cuddle or whatsoever” I continue when he stays quiet not uttering a word “I don't want to invade your privacy-” “You are not” I cut him off He sighs And stand up not making a move to come closer to me “Are you sure?” “We are not having sex Oliver,” I say sarcastically A hand slap on my face as I realized what the fuck I did I just say I could see his ears turning red even in this dark as he cleared his throat Aw cute “Welp that was inappropriate” I chuckled embarrassingly He smiles biting his lips Long night ——-

Selene's life chartered on the day of her birthday, her mom was killed by some bad angels, and she got rejected by her mate Erick Lawson the same day her mother died. Her only aim was to take revenge on her mate who rejected her. Life without her mother was like a living hell for her. She found comfort in being a badass girl and doing crazy things she couldn't do when her mother was alive. What will happen if she and her rejected mate encounter each other, will they give love a second chance once again?