The Essence of Ruin

Something was stolen from Zamirah. Something she had wanted to save for her first love.

The thieves got away with it, while she was painted with all the blame by those she loved most. That was when the ruin began to set in. She was broken, and certain she would never trust anyone again. 

Ambrose did not get the memo. 

Ambrose was hard-headed, and he was not going anywhere. He knows Zamirah is strong, but even superheroes need someone to lean on. If he keeps showing up, maybe he can help her learn that even the darkest parts of her are worthy of love. It won't be easy, but nothing worth having comes without hard work.

Zamirah believes she is ruined, but to Ambrose she is perfectly imperfect, and he couldn't love her more.