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The Love I Didn't Choose

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Catherine thought she had everything. A home. A family. And the love of a man who promised to protect her. But promises are broken, and dreams shatter. When Maverick chose ambition over her—power, wealth, and lust over loyalty—Catherine was left to pick up the pieces of her heart, alone. Betrayed. Humiliated. Abandoned. Now, she’s a woman with nothing left to lose. Rebuilding her life one day at a time. But can she ever truly escape the pain? Or is her heart still vulnerable to the very thing that destroyed her once before? Enter Collin Cooper. Handsome. Mysterious. Dangerous. A man with a dark past and a family who sees Catherine as a threat to their empire. Why is he so determined to get close to her? What does he really want? And most importantly—can she trust him, or is he just another storm waiting to destroy her? In a world where love is a gamble and survival is the only certainty, Catherine must ask herself: Can she ever let anyone in again… or is she doomed to repeat her past?
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What happens when a dragon gets sacrificed by his mate for his blessings? Blame the bird. What happens when a fish wants to rule the skies? Drag the bird down. What happens when a fox wants revenge? Seek out the bird. What happens when humans are lied to for generations? Coarse the bird. What does any of that have to do with the bird who most have never even met? How do they subdue a being that not even beast gods were able to defeat? How do they force a bird to stop flying? How do they kill a being... that cannot be killed? ... They break his heart... over, and over, and over. It's been over a thousand years since the beast god sealed itself away to heal from it's injuries. 700 years since the dragon was sacrificed. 600 years since a feathered snake started accepting human "wives". Almost 500 years since his heart was shattered. 300 years since history was rewritten. 200 years since the fish sent out a call. 50 years since the fox was tricked. 20 years since he gave his broken heart to a young warrior. 10 years since he was once again betrayed. 2 years since the bird found himself in a new body with only a fraction of his memories. Now, the most precious piece of his heart must either return, or bond with another. Now, the blessings from the sacrificed dragon have become a curse. Now, a young warrior has become leader of her people. Now, three nations are on the verge of extinction. Now, a snake wants his covenant honored. Now, a bird shakes his head as watches with a sigh. So few will live, while so many will die.
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