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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!

A few months had passed since Riven's last visit. Nyxara had moved forward, focusing on her patients and her work, though a part of her still carried the weight of unspoken feelings. Life had settled into a routine, but she couldn't shake the thought of Riven and the life he had with his wife.

One evening, as Nyxara prepared to leave the hospital after another long shift, a sudden flurry of activity erupted in the emergency room. A patient had been brought in under critical conditions, the team scrambling to assess the situation. Nyxara rushed toward the commotion, her heart pounding as she entered the room.

There, lying motionless on the bed, was Riven's wife. Her body was battered, blood staining her clothes as she had been rushed in after a brutal attack. The news hit Nyxara like a physical blow.

Riven's wife had been murdered by enemies while delivering food to him, a tragedy that felt impossibly cruel. As Nyxara checked for any signs of life, her heart sank. There was nothing she could do.

Her eyes met the lifeless face before her, the image forever etched in her mind. Nyxara had never known the woman, but seeing her like this felt like a personal loss. She couldn't imagine the pain Riven would face.

As the room fell into silence, Nyxara's heart ached—not just for the woman, but for the life that had been stolen so suddenly, and for Riven, who would never be the same again.

Chapter 12: A Life Torn Apart