Story By akpana awhen
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akpana awhen

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Casual Tension
Updated at Mar 25, 2025, 13:18
Ava has always lived with guilt. Ever since the car crash that took her parents' lives, her brother Adam has barely looked at her the same way. He blames her for what happened — for begging their parents to go on that trip in the first place. Now, Ava feels like an outsider in her own family, constantly walking on eggshells around Adam’s cold stares and quiet resentment. Nate has been Adam’s best friend for years — practically a brother — stepping in when Adam couldn’t. But Nate has always kept his distance from Ava. It was easier that way. Until Adam invites her along for a weekend at Nate’s family estate. Now, Ava is stuck under the same roof with the one man who’s always made her pulse race and her heart ache in equal measure. Nate knows he shouldn’t get involved. Ava is his best friend’s sister, off-limits in every possible way. But when stolen glances turn into lingering touches and heated moments, resisting her becomes impossible. Ava isn’t just some fragile girl — she’s temptation wrapped in trouble. And as if the tension between them wasn’t enough, Nate’s sister, Lena, makes it clear that Ava isn’t welcome. She’s convinced Ava is nothing but trouble — and maybe she’s right. Because when secrets unravel and emotions rise to the surface, the past threatens to destroy them all. It was supposed to be a simple weekend. No strings attached. No messy feelings. But Ava and Nate are about to cross a line that neither of them can walk back from.
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