When Jacqueline's carefully constructed world crumbles—dumped by her longtime boyfriend and struggling to find her footing at college—things get infinitely worse after a traumatic assault. Enter Lucas, a mysterious and brooding guy who literally saves her that night, and as she tries to move forward, an unexpected connection sparks between two people who've both learned that trust is dangerous. What makes this story sing is how beautifully Webber explores two damaged souls discovering that maybe, just maybe, vulnerability with the right person isn't something to fear. This is a romance that earns its hope, balancing raw emotional weight with genuine warmth and the kind of chemistry that makes you believe in second chances.

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Indie and R&B for emotional vulnerability and slow-burn trust. Moody alt-pop with whispered vocals, sensual undertones, and redemptive hope. Artists like Khalid, Clairo, and Frank Ocean. Soft yet charged—healing through connection.