Illuminated Boundaries

I didn't come to Brooklyn just to make candles and blend essential oils. But sometimes, the best-laid plans get a little sidetracked by the unexpected. Sure, I had big dreams-to create something magical, to escape the usual, and maybe, just maybe, to get a little bit of excitement in my life. But I wasn't expecting that excitement to come in the form of a mysterious tech executive with a grin that makes me forget how to breathe and a surprising knack for candle-making. From the moment Grant walked into my little shop, the energy felt... different. Turns out, he might be more than just a handsome stranger. With his curiosity about my craft-and more than a hint of trouble in his past-he's as intoxicating as the scents I create. But the deeper we dive into this world, the more I sense that I've stumbled into something much bigger than just a little Brooklyn shop with candles that calm the soul and light up the room. This connection, whatever it is, comes with twists and secrets that might push the boundaries I've always held close. Is it worth the leap? And what am I willing to risk to find out?