The man known as Dutch is fine with being hated and feared. He keeps his mask on and his secrets close. There’s only one person who reaches past all that to who he used to be before the job hit too close to home. Sacrifices must be made, and Dutch steps up do just that. He’ll gladly pay the price to make sure Varun Patel is safe.
Loyalty to family expects it. His heart demands it. And Patel rejects it.
Half of Varun Patel’s life resides in broken shadows he’d rather not remember. The other half is taken up by a man whose words push him away while his actions hold Patel close.
Patel can’t forget the one night he spent in Dane Hutchins’ arms. The night promises were made. The night promises were broken.
If it were up to Dutch, Patel won’t ever know the bargains struck in his name. He won’t ever know the memory of them keeps Dutch fighting in his bleakest moments. But Dutch should’ve known that in the lonely hours, Patel would come for him. And when that time arrives, there’s no saying no. There’s only the inevitable love amid the ruins.
Scars and Ruin
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of complex emotions and ever-changing relationships. The story follows Dutch, a man accustomed to fear and disdain. His calculated exterior hides a well of loyalty and love. Varun Patel stands as a beacon in Dutch's shadowy existence. The tension between duty and desire of Dutch's commitment to his family creates a rift with Patel. But it still stirs a desire for connection.
Varun wrestles with haunting memories while dealing with the confusing feelings he has for Dutch. Moments that tug at the heart fill their rich and layered history. Their relationship is makes each small gesture significant. As they learn to face their shared past, the story unfolds with a hopeful sense of possibility.
The emotional stakes mount as Dutch fights both his own limitations and the fear of losing Patel forever. As the story unfolds, readers find themselves drawn into a story of redemption and faith in one another. Scars and Ruin offers a story of love arising from despair and creating bonds that endure through adversity.
Wonderful read, with excellent writing. Recommended.
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