a story about two lovers on the run for freedom. the story takes place in the 19th century, right before slavery ends. a story where strength and determination is key. This is the journey.....

My name is Kayla . I am 11 years old . I live in ATL ... I lived all my life in the hood with my older brother Xander . We've been through so much . My father went to jail and my mother was on drugs . She used to abuse us and we would have to make up excuses for why we had bruises. I'm now 17 and my parents are dead . Xander is all the family I have ... Life is hard but when I met Jay my life changed ...

Find out what happens when shaelyn moves to North Carolina and meets the one and only hayes grier