Ava has just graduated with a bachelor's degree from the most renowned University in the country Join her as she navigate the new chapter of her life.
Ava on the edge of her worn-out bed, staring blankly at the diploma she had just received from the prestigious University of Lane. The room, sparsely furnished with a small desk, a single chair, and a rickety wardrobe, echoed her own sense of emptiness. She had dreamed of this moment for years, imagining the exhilaration that would accompany her graduation. But now, all she felt was a profound confusion, a gnawing uncertainty that seemed to engulf her.
Being an orphan had defined Emily's life. She had grown up in the confines of an overcrowded orphanage, where survival took precedence over dreams. The notion of education was a luxury beyond reach for many of the children there. Yet, Emily had been one of the fortunate few who received a scholarship, granting her an opportunity to attend the prestigious University of Lane.
As she traced her fingers along the embossed seal on the diploma, a sense of achievement mingled with a stark reality. The walls of her small apartment seemed to close in on her, mirroring the confined life she had led for far too long. The familiar pang of loneliness settled in her chest, reminding her of the countless times she had yearned for guidance, for someone to help her navigate the uncharted path that lay ahead.
But no one had come forward.
The graduation ceremony had been a blur of congratulations, claps on the back, and smiles from acquaintances, all eager to move on with their own lives. however, had felt a deep disconnect, as if she were an outsider, unwelcome in a world that expected her to find her purpose effortlessly.
She had tried reaching out, asking for advice, but the responses had been lukewarm at best. Professors brushed her off with vague reassurances, career counselors offered clichéd platitudes, and even her fellow students seemed too preoccupied with their own futures to lend her a hand. It was as if she had been labeled "unwanted" by the very society that had deemed her worthy of an education.
Ava's thoughts drifted back to her childhood dreams, the ones she had forged within the walls of the orphanage. She had always yearned to make a difference, to help those who, like her, had been cast aside by life's capricious hand. But now, as she sat in her solitary room, the dreams seemed distant and unattainable.
Tears welled up in her eyes as a maelstrom of emotions swirled within her. The weight of her past, the uncertainty of her present, and the fear of an unknown future threatened to overwhelm her. Yet, amidst the despair, a flicker of determination ignited deep within her soul.
"I refuse to be defined by my circumstances," she whispered, her voice tinged with newfound strength. "I will find my own way, even if it means walking this path alone."
With renewed resolve, Ava wiped away her tears and set her sights on the world beyond her tiny room. She knew that she couldn't rely on others to chart her course. It was up to her to rise above the label of being "unwanted" and create her own destiny.
As she stepped outside, the city streets bustled with life. The sun, casting its warm glow on her face, felt like a gentle embrace, reminding her that there was beauty and hope in the world, waiting to be discovered. Ava took a deep breath, letting the air fill her lungs with possibility.
Unbeknownst to her, the journey that lay ahead would be arduous, filled with setbacks and doubts. But she was ready to face it head-on, armed with her unwavering spirit and the knowledge that she alone held the power to shape her future.
She walked towards an uncertain but promising horizon, where dreams could be pursued and destinies rewritten.
A man like Travis Sinclair wants nothing more than a woman who matches his sexual prowess and is used to getting everything he wants. A cold-hearted billionaire ,he lives by one rule - no love, no commitment. Ayanna Davies isn't looking for a relationship. She's focused on her work and the financial security it brings. As a high end escort, her client is full of filthy rich men who are willing to pay handsomely for her services. But when Travis Sinclair becomes one of her clients, she begins twice about mixing work with pleasure. Not knowing that he is an old acquaintance whom she despises.
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"You're mine, little puppy," Kylan growled against my neck. A soft gasp escaped my lips as his lips brushed my skin. My mind screamed at me to push him away-the Lycan Prince who had humiliated me again and again, but my body betrayed me, leaning into him before I could stop myself. He pressed his lips against mine, and his kiss grew more aggressive, more possessive as I felt my legs weaken. What was I doing? In a split-second, I pulled away and slapped him hard across the face. Kylan's eyes darkened, but the smirk on his lips exposed his amusement. "You and I both know we can't fight this, Violet," he said, gripping my wrist. "You're my mate." "And yet you don't want me," I replied. "You told me you were ashamed of me, that l'd never be your queen, that you'd never love me. So please, accept my rejection and let me go." "Never," he whispered, his grip tightening as he pulled me closer. "Soon enough, you'll be begging for me. and when you do-I'll use you as I see fit and then I'll reject you."