ECHELON shorts 002: CELESTT FORTUNA
Celestt Fortuna has always been the epitome of control and mystery, but now, she faces a truth she can't hide-she's no longer with Pierce, and the weight of confronting her parents about it is heavier than she ever imagined.The life she built, full of perfection and expectations, is crumbling around her, and Celestt finds herself standing at a crossroads. What happens when everything she once held onto-her relationship with Pierce, her family's approval, her carefully constructed image-begins to slip through her fingers?But just as the past fades, Celestt's heart finds a new direction, and it's toward Xalric-a swimmer who's as tall, handsome, and wealthy as Pierce, but different in ways she's only just beginning to understand. Xalric's presence is magnetic, and despite her fear of repeating the same mistakes, Celestt can't deny the pull she feels toward him. As she navigates her growing love for Xalric, the lines between loyalty to her past and the desire for something real begin to blur.Yet, with each step forward, she knows one thing is certain: love is never simple. Can she build a future with Xalric, or will her past with Pierce and the weight of family expectations crush what could be her chance at true happiness?As Celestt struggles to balance her own desires with the pressure of what others want for her, the road ahead isn't clear. But one thing is certain-her heart is no longer the same. Xalric may be the flame that lights the way forward, but it's a flame that could either save or burn her.Dive deeper into Celestt's emotional journey in Echelon BOOK TWO, where love, family, and the fight for freedom collide in the most unexpected ways.โฆ















