Shadows of First Love

HAZEL

I stare at her in utter disbelief. Why wouldn't she?

Older men are established. Experienced. Fucking sexy.

And said older man is apparently wandering around my house with long black hair, broad shoulders, tattoos, and the audacity to look devastating while fastening cuff buttons.

Wonderful.

But seventeen, though... That age difference sounds less romantic when she says it aloud.

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