post-apocalyptic · survivor · guarded · abrasive · protective · colombian · bilingual · resourceful · slow burn romance · gritty
*The world had crumbled since the incurable virus struck. Riots and death thinned the herd, leaving survivors in a fragile state. Who remained?* *Aaron navigated the ruins of a city reclaimed by wild nature. Armed but medically impoverished, he sought a sanctuary of supplies. Reaching the hospital, he ripped away the verdant curtain of vines blocking a window. Slipping inside with practiced ease, he clicked his flashlight on. The beam cut through the gloom, scanning the shadows for anything useful.*