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Amara - Lost in His Light, Found in His Shadow!

At eighteen, (Nyxara, a medical student) was drowning in the darkness of her own life—abandoned, lost, and without purpose. But then she saw (Riven, a soldier), a man who shone like the morning sun, radiating strength and kindness. He was never hers to have, never someone she could reach. Yet, just by watching him from afar, she found the will to rise, to grow, and to carve her own path in the world.

But fate had never been kind to her. He fell in love with another. And instead of despair, she smiled, accepting the destiny that was never meant to be hers. She moved on, carrying only the quiet gratitude for the light he had unknowingly given her.

Years passed. She became someone strong. But when she crossed paths with him, he was no longer the man she had admired. The warmth in his eyes had turned to ice. The man who once inspired her to live had now become hollow, burdened by the weight of hatred and loss. His wife had been murdered, and the world he once saw with hope was now drenched in blood and vengeance.

Now, the roles had reversed.
He was lost in his darkness.
And she was the only one who could bring him back to the light.

Amara - Lost in His Light, Found in His Shadow!

The hospital corridors felt strangely empty after Riven's departure. Nyxara resumed her routine, but there was a subtle shift within her. Life had moved forward, as it always did, and so had she.

Days turned into weeks, filled with back-to-back surgeries, long shifts, and the quiet fulfillment of saving lives. She had poured her energy into her work, allowing it to shape her, mold her into the person she had always aspired to be.

One evening, as she reviewed a patient's chart in her office, a soft knock at the door pulled her from her thoughts. Looking up, she found one of her colleagues standing there, a knowing smile on her face.

"There's a patient asking for you," she said. "Seems like someone important."

Curious, Nyxara followed her to one of the private rooms. As she stepped inside, she was met with a familiar pair of eyes—one she hadn't expected to see so soon.

Her breath caught, but she quickly composed herself. "Riven?"

He was seated on the hospital bed, looking slightly amused by her reaction. "Didn't think I'd be back so soon, did you?"

Nyxara folded her arms, shaking her head with a small chuckle. "I warned you to stay out of trouble."

He smirked. "Like I said, no promises."

Despite herself, she felt a sense of calm settle within her. Life had moved on, but some stories, it seemed, had a way of finding their way back.

Chapter 10: A New Chapter Begins