Synopsis

The scent of pine needles clung to the air as Elias wrestled with a small, velvet box. He’d been searching for the perfect Christmas gift for Salty for weeks, a task proving far more difficult than anticipated. Salty, in his characteristic fashion, had dismissed the entire season with a wave of his hand and a pronouncement that he simply didn't have time for holidays. Elias sighed, running a hand through his already disheveled hair. He knew Salty’s gruff exterior hid a softer heart, but find