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Esther Powés, a young woman living with a condition that robs her of sight during moments of stress, finds her life forever changed when she crosses paths with Sullivan Narok. When Esther saves Sullivan's enigmatic eight-year-old daughter, Bloom, from a would-be trafficker, she unwittingly becomes entangled in their world.

Bloom, Sullivan's eight-year-old believes Esther is her soulmate. She tries to bring her father and Esther together, but when Esther begins to hold more weight in Sullivan's heart heart she gives in to jealousy.

Sullivan never anticipated that his feigned attraction to Esther, meant to amuse his daughter, would evolve into a profound love. As danger lurks around every corner, he questions whether keeping Esther close was the right choice, questioning the line between love and security.

Dark Fate A Narok Family Redemption

"The house is infested?" Esther asked, flabbergasted. It had been perfectly fine when she left that morning.

Sullivan shrugged. "Termites or something. Don't worry—we've moved to a new place until they can be dealt with."

He paused, then added, "There was also a leak on the second floor."

"A leak?" Esther exclaimed. "...Oh, my painting!"

"Ah," Sullivan frowned. "I'll have Ms. Reid move it."

Esther sighed, leaning into her seat. "I hope it didn't get wet."

"Don't worry," Sullivan assured her. "I'm sure it didn't."

Esther didn't reply. She turned her gaze to the streets flashing past. If the canvas was ruined, she'd have to start all over again. Then again, she hadn't made much progress yet. Her vision blurred, and her eyes fluttered shut. She had been so anxious these past few days that she barely had time to rest. Maybe she could just relax for a moment...