|| Featured FREE story with exclusive paid chapters - previously a paid story || When Haley discovers the truth behind Xavier, whose silence holds a deeper meaning, she sets her mind on making his life better one small step at a time. ***** Haley Rosamond is happy with her simple life, content under the wing of her father. Well-protected, she has no idea of the darkness surrounding Xavier Hunt, with his all-black attire and infrequent presence in school-accompanied by his bruises and scars. That is, until Haley catches a glimpse of Xavier's reality and is made to question everything she knows about family and life in general. The truth, she realizes, couldn't be more different from everything she has heard. Supported by her father, Haley sets her mind on helping Xavier any way she can, and what begins with tutoring sessions, free food, and random acts of kindness blooms into friendship and something a little more. But when Haley's admission into her dream college and another tragedy in Xavier's life threaten to undo everything she has worked for, Haley needs to decide if she'll stick by Xavier or simply be another person in his life that disappears. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]] Cover designed by Holly Thurston

What happens when two fiery souls meet? Rylee is reckless and careless. She does what she wants when she wants. And as a girl with no family, she is never reprimanded. Kason is a rogue and dangerous. He does what he wants when he wants. And since he is known as a troublemaker, he gets away with everything. The two meet one unlucky night when they're trapped in a warehouse together, and declare their hatred for each other soon after. But after that encounter they seem to constantly run into each other. What happens when two fiery souls meet? Dumb arguments, dangerous situations, rivalry, begrudging respect. And of course, an explosion. *Completed* ***** "Headlights suddenly came around the building in front of us. Before I could react, Kason pushed me down flat against the seat. His body pressed into mine as he hid us from the view of the headlights. It must be the security team leaving. My vision focused on his jaw line. I couldn't help it, it was right there. My body seemed to finally sense just what was happening. Heat rushed to my face as my heart picked up pace. I was hyper aware of every part of him that was over me. Why am I blushing like a middle schooler with a crush? Kason finally turned his head down to me and our eyes locked. He seemed to just realize how we were laying. "So... this is awkward." I breathed, trying to ignore the fact I could feel his heartbeat. Kason raised an eyebrow in amusement. "That's what you choose to say in this moment?" I raised my eyebrow as well. "Was I supposed to say something else?" He smirked. "Maybe."

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