"Do you feel safe with me?" Ava's eyes flutter shut, her forehead pressing against his chest at the question that rattled her bones and made her jaw clamp shut. Her eyebrows curling into themselves and her hands began to coat themselves in sweat, her heart thumping in her ears. Does she? Does she truly feel safe with him? Did she ever have the burning urge to run whenever he's stood behind her? Did she ever notice a darkness hiding itself behind the soft corners and gently stare of his eyes? Did she ever silently wish for a solution or question his loyalty to her? // I would like to point out that this book is made only for mature audiences. so trigger warning for domestic abuse, violence, manipulation, and self harm. I created this book with the intention to spread the word that it is never too late. If you or someone you know is struggling with these things, reach out to anyone you trust, talk to them, let them know that there is a better and safer way. I recently lost a family member to this problem so please, help those around you and also know that it's okay to speak up and help them. Thank you.

one rule, and one rule only: don't talk to the new kids. the brief connection isn't worth their inevitable exit. but what if, against all odds, that order just happened to fall upon deaf ears? completed 7/19/2022 :)