Eighteen-year-old Maya's world implodes when her mom marries him - Liam's dad. Liam, the bane of her existence, the infuriatingly handsome bully who made her high school years a living hell. Now, forced to share a roof with her tormentor, Maya braces herself for all-out war. Yet, beneath the constant clash of wills, an undeniable attraction simmers. Can Maya survive this domestic nightmare, or will the magnetic pull of her new stepbrother unravel everything she thought she knew about herself and the infuriatingly captivating boy she can't seem to escape? Her life was about to change but would it be for the better? PLEASE, CHECK THE TAGS BELOW CAREFULLY. TRIGGER WARNING: BULLYING ADULT SITUATIONS MEDICAL EMERGENCY This story is written in first person point of view from Maya's perspective. THIS IS A COMPLETE WORK OF FICTION. ALL CHARACTERS AND STORYLINE ARE MADE UP. ANY RESEMBLENCES TOWARDS ANY OTHER STORY OR CHARACTERS/REAL PEOPLE IS COMPLETELY COINCIDENTAL AND NOT INTENTIONAL IN ANY FORM. This is my very FIRST EVER attempt at writing an actual story. I am in no means a professional. I am just a middle aged woman with a little extra time on my hands. Please, be kind. Also, please let me know your thoughts. Any criticism (positive or negative) is appreciated and needed. If you like this, I may continue their story or even write other stories. Thank you for at least reading if you choose to. If you like it, please share. This story is essentially my first "baby". My first time dipping my toes in the water, so to speak, publicly.