​Bekka Scott - Genre Rule Breaker Extraordinaire

A Day of Reflection

The next morning, Javier awoke before dawn, restless thoughts swirling like a storm inside his mind. The sun peeked over the horizon, painting the room in warm gold, but his heart felt heavy as he prepared for their family trek.

“Good morning!” Maria greeted him cheerfully as he shuffled to the kitchen, clinking coffee mugs around as she poured. “Ready for an adventure?”

“Absolutely!” he replied with a smile, though the enthusiasm felt strained.

After a breakfast filled with...

The Homecoming Revelation

When Javier returned to the cottage, he found Maria still awake, waiting quietly on the couch. The moment he stepped inside, her eyes flicked up from her phone, a look of concern washing across her features.

“Hey! You’re back later than I expected,” she said, her voice even but her eyes searching.

“I got caught up with some noise from the festival,” he lied smoothly, forcing a smile to ease the tension in the room. “I ran into some neighbors and ended up chatting. Just...

The Secret Meeting

Approaching the oak tree, shadows swirled under the moonlight, anticipation coiling around him. Sharla stood beneath the ancient tree, silhouetted by the soft glow of the stars above. The familiar warmth spread through him at the sight of her; it was as if coming home.

“Hey,” he whispered as he drew near, his breath catching slightly at the beauty of her outline against the night sky.

“Javier,” Sharla breathed, her expression brightening as she stepped closer, filling the...