When Alexis agrees to help the school's player, she must guard the secret that could unravel everything - even as unexpected feelings complicate the game. *** What happens when Alexis Dawson, the 'resident loser' of Redwood High, agrees to help the school's notorious player, Aaron Walker? How can she stop herself from falling for him? It isn't all love and romance - Alexis has a secret of her own. Join them on a journey of jealousy, betrayal, trust, friendship, and love. A little favour just got a whole lot more complicated. *** He was so close, his breath hit my lips. His eyes darted from my eyes to my lips. I stared intently, awaiting his next move. His lips fell near my ear. "Shut up and kiss me" He whispered roughly. A chill shot up my spine. I pulled back, staring at his eyes and leaned in...

Betrayed by those she trusted most friends who turned away, family who forgot her birthday , she believed love and loyalty were just words. But when a stranger appears with a simple gift and a promise to see her when no one else would, everything changes. In a world where silence hides the deepest wounds, can a broken heart learn to trust again? The Stranger Who Stayed is a story of pain, healing, and the unexpected power of someone who refuses to walk away.