He was dark, brooding, and mysterious, as he stood before her. He was perfection on one side, handsome with the perfect jawbone and skin so black, so smooth that he looked like a work or art. Then, there was the opposite side, damaged and scarred, but filled with so much character that Alani, instantly, wondered what story accompanied the flaws. It was like God had molded him too perfectly and decided halfway through the process to even things out. There had to be balance in the world, and a man that looked as wonderful as Ethic’s good side would be nothing but trouble without a little
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