Between Duty and Desire
William Goris
772,163 Words
772,163 Words
In a city where ambition thrives amidst the thunderous hum of skyscrapers, Evelyn Hastings has long endeavored to break through the stoic exterior of Alexander Braveheart, the fearless military comman der. After three years of spinning her wheels, she finally decides to walk away from the heartache of unrequited feelings. But the fates intervene, shattering her resolve when the news of Alexander’s impending engagement hits her with the force of a storm. Mocked and ridiculed, Evelyn is torn between pride and the lingering hope that perhaps all is not lost. In a desperate bid to regain her dignity and fulfill a promise to a cherished elder, Evelyn accepts an unexpected offer from Alexander himself: "Marry me." With that simple phrase, a complex web of emotions unravels. Initially lured in by the prospect of being a military wife, Evelyn’s dreams soon collide with reality, as she realizes their union is far from conventional. Friction brews when she challenges Alexander’s traditional views on gender roles, sparking tension in their unconventional marriage that barely masks a growing emotional connection. As Evelyn navigates the stagnant waters of her new life and confronts her feelings for Alexander, she finds herself caught in a dual struggle—one against societal expectations and the other against the burgeoning intimacy between them. An unexpected bond forms during stolen moments of vulnerability under the night’s gentle embrace, where past dreams and regrets intertwine. However, the peace is ephemeral. Secrets from the shadows of Alexander's past come creeping in, threatening the fragile security they’ve begun to nurture. With the impending specter of the engagement looming over them, Evelyn must decide whether to stand strong against the tides of doubt or retreat back into the safety of her solitude. Will love triumph against the odds, or will the expectations they both wrestle with pull them apart forever? Discover the intricate layers of sacrifice, ambition, and the high stakes of a relationship fraught with misunderstanding that could either heal or devastate.
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