The Summer We Almost StayedBy Niela LewisOne unforgettable summer. Two hearts caught between what was and what could be.When Lyra James returns to Silver Bay, the last thing she expects is to cross paths with Jace Thorne-the boy she met under the stars three summers ago. Now he's colder, moodier, and surrounded by secrets. She's no longer the quiet girl watching from the sidelines either.As memories resurface and sparks reignite, Lyra and Jace make a pact: one summer, no promises, no pressure. But in a town where everyone watches, and where the past never truly stays buried, can something real survive the season?