In a world divided by power, there are two breeds of humans. The powerful Nobles and the powerless Serfs. A group of teenagers try to navigate life together despite their differences. All the while fighting their enemies, overcoming traumatic pasts, uncovering shocking truths, and dealing with complicated love and painful betrayals. Seventeen year old, Eleya Woodruff, commonly known as Elle, is forced to distance herself from Prince Alec, the boy who had previously brought light into her life. The pain of forbidden romance is shattering, but matters worsen as she has to watch him court another woman. Yet, the romantic chaos is not the only tension in the air. Lies and betrayal seem to be a common theme in this world and ever since Elle was born, her life has been full of it. The experiences to come are agonizing, but no matter what laws have pushed them away, when it becomes a matter of life and death, Prince Alec and Elle are forced to protect each other or say goodbye forever. Elle has to pull through for herself and for those she cares about. That is... if she can keep everyone alive long enough to do so. 🥀

Boys don't cry. But Bennet cries. Is he not a boy then? ________ Book #2 in the "SHORT AND SWEET" series. All books are standalone. If you are reading this story on any other platform than Wattpad you are very likely to be at risk from a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe, form, please go to @-cynicaloptimism- on Wattpad. Thank you

"You really thought you could outrun me?" He asked, his hot breath fanning all over my face. "At least I tried." I laughed but then stopped when I became aware of our close proximity. The wind started to blow through his hair gently as he cocked his head to the side. I swallowed at the sight. "Alexia." he breathed out, his eyes centered on my lips. His tongue darted out to lick his bottom lip and I froze, knowing what was coming. He tucked my hair behind my ear as his chest slowly pressed against mine. I closed my eyes in response. And all too soon..... I was kissing Kayden Hart. He fell first, she fell harder ------------------------------------------------ Alexia Smith. A druggie for a mother An unknown father. Victim of abuse. A broken soul. Kayden Hart. The Golden boy School's quarterback. An all rounder. He has a perfect life, she has a shitty life. Will light overcome the dark? [Highest Rankings]: #2- Teen fiction #9- Fiction #51- Romance #3-Abuse #14- High school