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ㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤKillian PierceKillian Pierce is the love of Demian's life, a man whom he found on the brink of death and who saved him, giving him the new life he deserved. Killian's beauty, both inward and outward, is breathtaking, and he provides Demian with a forever home where he can safely lay his heart. Not only is Killian Demian's spouse, but he is also his best friend, confidant, and soulmate. Demian will forever be grateful for having Killian in his life.Killian Pierce is a man of many virtues that captivates Demian's heart. His physical appearance is striking, with piercing brown eyes that seem to see into Demian's soul, soft features that exude beauty and elegance, and a head full of luscious black hair that Demian can't help but run his fingers through. But it's not just his looks that make him special.When Demian first met Killian, he was at his lowest point. He had been through a traumatic experience that left him feeling broken and alone, but Killian showed him kindness and compassion when he needed it most. From that moment on, Demian knew that he had found someone special, someone who would change his life forever.Their relationship is built on a foundation of mutual understanding and common interests. Demian and Killian have an unspoken connection that goes beyond words, and they share similar views on almost everything. From their tastes in music and movies to their preferred hobbies and pastimes, they are the perfect match for each other.Their conversations are always effortless and filled with laughter, and they never tire of each other's company. Whether they are exploring new places or simply spending a quiet night at home, they always find joy in each other's presence. It's rare to find such a deep and meaningful connection with another person, but Demian knows that he has found it with Killian.In short, Killian is the complete package, a man of stunning beauty, boundless compassion, and unending love. Demian feels truly blessed to have him in his life, and he knows that together they can face anything that life throws their way.

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ ㅤㅤJennaya AlderidgeNaya was the firstborn of the Alderidge family. Her conception was an unexpected surprise that turned into a miracle for Demian. Despite having her at a very young age, only in his 20s, he never regretted a thing about keeping her in his life.Growing up, Naya had always been a kind and compassionate soul. She had a natural ability to understand and care for others, even as a child. Her empathy and selflessness made her the perfect big sister to her younger siblings, who always knew they could count on her to listen to their problems and offer a comforting shoulder to lean on.As she grew older, Naya's capacity for empathy only deepened, and she became a trusted friend to many in her community. Her willingness to lend an ear and her compassionate nature drew people to her, and she was always there to offer support and encouragement to those who needed it most.Despite her caring and gentle nature, Naya was also a fiercely independent spirit, unafraid to speak her mind and stand up for what she believed in. Her strong sense of justice and fairness made her a natural advocate for those who were marginalized or oppressed, and she dedicated herself to working towards a better world for all.For Demian, Naya's unwavering support and understanding had been a constant source of comfort and inspiration throughout his life. She had been there for him through the toughest of times, always ready with a kind word or a gentle touch to lift his spirits. He felt incredibly blessed to have such a remarkable sister, and he knew that he could never thank her enough for all that she had done for him.

ㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ ㅤ ㅤEsme Lou AlderidgeEsme was the first daughter he and Killian had adopted after being together. She was another baby that had captured his heart in an instant. She used to be the youngest of the family before Killian birthed

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To fly in the sky, you must first leave the earth. And we who love the world must learn the language of absence: days foreshortened, empty rooms, the irrevocable distance between the goodbye and the letting go.

Gregory

Gregory, Gregory, Gregory. Sweet angle Gregory. The trophy son of his parents. It was a name he was familiar with since he was born into a world that was too harsh for an angel to be born into. November 4, 1987, the beginning of the winter in Washington was the happiest day for his parents finally welcoming another baby. The baby boy that they've been waiting for.He grew up having everything, being the second child of some old money family in America. We were talking about The Alderidge who owns the biggest real estate company in America. Therefore he never had a single hardship growing up. Picture perfect is only what everyone sees on the outside. The reality is he grew up not able to feel what childhood feels like. His parents that always been away on business trips, leaving him with his sister as his guide in life.What does it feel like to be able to socialize and have a completely normal childhood? Gregory is not the one who is capable of answering that specific question. Even at the age of 6, he can be considered a kid that matured perfectly. No whining, no crying, understanding, and far from the word rebel. Such an angle. How lucky his parents are.But then the first traumatic thing that happened in his life was when he just celebrated his birthday, he watched his father take his own life by hanging. Gregory watched him take his last breath and how his eyes were wide open gawking at Gregory. Not in a loving way like what his father usually does. But in a sad tragic way. Gregory was only 10 when he witnessed it. He got nightmare after nightmare after the event happened.Grew up to be a teen with PTSD, and he was never really able to make any friends. Trust issues and the scared feeling of losing another precious one are what prevent him from opening up and making friends. Until his mother decides that the three of them will start a new beginning and leave the dark past behind.They moved to England, to a city named London to be exact. His mother's hometown. At the age of 14 there he learned that Gregory was the name taken from his grandfather, Gregory Collins.Let's talk about The Collins. His mother has her own company that specializes in art and owns multiple galleries across England and America. They have the rights to many famous artworks that have been collected from all over the world. This is a family business and she got it from Gregory Collins, her father. Camilla Collins is passionate about everything art.London changed his life. The Collins changed his life. He found his meaning in life, thanks to his grandfather who's basically raised him like a father figure. He found his interest in art through his grandfather. Learning, creating, managing, and appreciating arts. He learned all of that from his grandfather.Art was his escapade from all the trauma.

Demian

London was practically where Gregory spent the rest of his life. There, for the first time, Gregory felt like he was happy.The head of the Collins died. His mother's escaping to London was an attempt to avoid another tragedy happening to her son turns out to still be happening too. The one who is always with him and cares for him for half of his life. The old man died from loneliness after his wife passed, he couldn't bear the sadness and the fact that he had to sleep alone in his bedroom. Barren cold is what he feels every day in his empty house. The house has memories in every single corner of it. He was always shivering in his sleep. Asking for his wife to come back and hug him in his sleep. That happened for a year before he gave up and ran for his wife in heaven.It was when Gregory celebrated his 22nd birthday when he heard the news. The event shocked him that for the first time in what felt like forever he let down his tears. His grandfather holds many factors in his life. The muse, the teacher, and the father figure for him. The old man who teaches him his legacy of art. The old man guided him to find his true passion in life.Gregory Collins was his master.Bitter fact that he had to face. Seeing the miserable life his grandfather had to bear in the last minutes alone. He thought the man could do everything on his own, but he despise the fact that his master gave up and let himself fall into a life that was lower than a beggar's. He despises that he had to share the same name as him. He didn't understand what love was that made his master give up on life. He used to be so proud of having the same name as his master. Now it just left a disgusting bitterness to even spell the name. He didn't want to be a 'Gregory' who was basically a fool for love.His old trauma that happens gets rewinded in his brain. The day his father died was the same day his grandfather died. Ironically all of his main trauma happened on his birthday. That date is definitely cursed. Then he thought a birthday was something to be happy about. But how can he celebrate when the rest are grieving? He wonders if he never ever is born, will everything turn out to be better? How can such a horrible event happen on such a happy day? If only he could erase his existence he probably would.What is love? What is happiness? What is celebrating? At that time a boy who was named Gregory died. Buried with all of the emotion.And born a man named Demian. A loner, a melancholic, a prominent hater of his own birthday and first name. A melancholic yet hates the word love. Jokester?But after all, art was his only escapade he knew.

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