" love's trial "

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The days turned into weeks, and Luke and Sun's relationship blossomed into something beautiful. They went on more dates, exploring the city together and trying new things, each one bringing them closer together.

One evening, Luke took Sun to a cozy little cafe in the heart of the city. They sat at a table by the window, the soft glow of the streetlights casting a warm glow over the world outside.

As they sipped their coffee, Luke found himself opening up to Sun in a way he hadn't with anyone else. He told him about his childhood, growing up in the shadow of the Black Dragon Empire, and the pressure he felt to live up to his father's expectations.

Sun listened with rapt attention, his heart going out to Luke as he spoke. He could see the pain in Luke's eyes, the weight of his past bearing down on him like a heavy burden.

And as Luke spoke, Sun found himself opening up too, sharing his own hopes and fears with Luke in a way he hadn't with anyone else. He told him about his family, his dreams of owning his own flower shop one day, and the struggles he had faced along the way.

Luke listened with a tenderness that made Sun's heart ache, his words a balm to the wounds of his past.

And as they sat there, lost in conversation and laughter, Sun knew that he had found something truly special in Luke, something worth fighting for.

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As Luke and Sun's relationship grew stronger, they faced a new challenge together: Luke's family.

One evening, as they walked hand in hand through the city streets, Luke received a phone call that changed everything.

"Luke, we need to talk," his father said, his voice cold and distant.

Luke's heart sank at the sound of his father's voice, his mind racing with fear and uncertainty.

"What is it, Dad?" he asked, trying to keep the tremor out of his voice.

"We've arranged a marriage for you," his father said bluntly. "You'll be marrying the daughter of one of our business partners. It's good for the family, Luke. You understand that, don't you?"

Luke's heart pounded in his chest at the news, his mind reeling with shock and disbelief.

"But Dad, I... I can't do this," he stammered, his voice filled with desperation.

His father's voice was like ice. "You will do as you're told, Luke. This is not a request."

Luke felt a surge of anger and frustration rise up inside him. He couldn't believe that his father would do this to him, that he would force him into a loveless marriage for the sake of the family's business interests.

And as he hung up the phone, his mind filled with thoughts of Sun and the life they had planned together, he knew that he would do whatever it took to protect the man he loved.

But little did Luke know, the path ahead would be filled with challenges and obstacles that threatened to tear them apart, testing the strength of their love in ways they never could have imagined.

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