Two years ago, the Kingston family learned what it meant to stumble through hell with battered hearts and betrayal running deep inside their veins. After barely making it out alive from the devastating consequences of a family history founded on lies and deceit, they slowly begin to pick up the shattered pieces of their lives in efforts to feel whole again. But as the remnants of their dark pasts continue to haunt their healing hearts, they are forced to come to the realization that sometimes, the aftermath can be just as deadly as the nightmare. [This is the spin-off to Caged + Freed, it cannot be read as a stand-alone] • • • Contains sensitive material (no cliches). Copyright © 2021 by luxedreams. All rights reserved.

He wasn't supposed to stay. She wasn't supposed to fall. Alyssa had rules about love, boundaries shaped by disappointment and too many almosts. She promised herself she'd never take a man seriously again. Then Jaxon changed everything. He loves her without conditions, chooses her without hesitation, and gives her a kind of comfort she never thought she'd trust. With him, love feels easy and safe. Until the past he tried to leave behind finds its way back. When old shadows resurface, comfort becomes fragile, and love turns into something worth protecting. Because not everyone can outrun who they used to be and not every love survives the test. - Cover designed by me. Story is complete, but updates once a week. Tiktok ~ taigawrites Alyssa's IG: alysssa.miitchell Jaxon's IG: jaxwright_

Ashley Martin has been through more grief than a person experiences in their entire life and carries baggage that no kid should ever entail. Tyler Miller is the school's scandalous bad boy who acts on impulse, blinded rage and will single-handedly destroy anybody who stands in his way. Then all of a sudden, they're thrown together and despite their destructive past, they're forced to overcome their differences. It's time for Ashley to stop running away from his death glares, blank stares and that spine-chilling scowl that reminds her just how little he cares. Driven by a whirlwind of secrets, a class assignment and midnight walks into the past, things should start working out. But then fate kicks in; hard-hitting and soul-crushing. It's a fight-or-flight situation, a reincarnation of her past, a chance for him to right the wrongs he did by her. A second chance is like giving someone an extra bullet for their gun after they missed you the first time round. So here's Tyler's gun. Here's Ashley's heart. And here's to their second chance, however hopeless it may seem.

❝ Because I am the big brother. I'm sorry I wasn't better at it until now. ❞ **** Six months of physical therapy, a night to forget and an internal war has caused Victoria Hunt to want to stay in Arizona. Away from her brothers, of which bonds they share have been pushed to the limit with time and distance. She's been looking for her happily ever after since she moved in with them but in a new city with new friends and blasts from the past, more mistakes lie ahead that may or may not finish her off once and for all.

Aubrey Wilson has the heart of an angel. As the type of person to always trust in others, she's admirable to peers. A total darling, but with a sadness that encases her heart. Anyone could shrink down in fright at the receiving end of Luke Taylor's infamous glare. Tall, muscular, dark-haired, and handsome, he's no stranger on or off the field. Not a kind stranger either. A total brooding asshole, but with a sadness that encases his heart. --- "You didn't have to hit him or anything," I lie my head on his broad, strong shoulder. "He shouldn't have touched you like that," he tucks a curl behind my ear. ~Strong Language~ ~Mild Violence~

{COMPLETED} Emily Richwood is a 16-year-old girl who is trying to find her real father's whereabouts after being abused by her own mother. After succeeding in finding him, she also learns that she actually has a twin brother and another new family members. She doesn't know that she will discover a lot of surprises after starting to get closer with her new family. Whether they are good or not, she is still being missed by her mother, who is not the actual villain in her life. "I need you. You are my necessity." ___________________________________________________ • Thank you very much for reading !