WHEN FOREVER CALLS

en Wounds of "Wh

2: Hidden

through Central Park. The crisp morning air carried the scent

put Ashley at ease. They laughed and sha

ing smile, Ashley sensed

ed, her voice soft. "Ca

replied, his eyes

me in the Army?" Ashley's cur

. "I saw things no one should ever see," he said, his voice

ached. "I'm s

hers. "Don't be sorry, Ashle

lking, Ashley notice

" she asked, concern

g. "I was injured during a mis

d out. "That must have

ched. "Recovery was hell.

r Jake grew. "You're i

ned. "Not strong

epth of Jake's pain

ightmares still haunt me. Flashbacks.

to him. "Jake, you're sa

and took Jake's hand. The spark of el

ith gratitude. "Thank you, Ashley. Jus

nds entwined, the world

ction trans

lked Ashley home, the city

ned to her. "Ashley, I wa

led. "I'd

gainst hers, sending

a flame, illumina

's eyes sparkled. "I think

up. "I'm already

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