Beneath the Sycamore Tree

Before becoming a feared fighter, Lukio was a broken child hiding beneath a sycamore tree, where he formed a deep bond with Shoshana, a girl who refused to leave his side. Through their secret meetings, they found a place of belonging and healing amid a backdrop of fear and separation. Their four-year friendship gradually deepens into a love story, but a betrayal threatens to destroy everything they've built. This poignant novella, set within the Covenant House Series, explores the enduring power of friendship and love amidst hardship.