Heyayay09
Enemies to Lovers • Slow Burn • College Romance • Family Drama • Protective Hero
Ariana Hayes, a quiet girl haunted by an abusive childhood, whose life collides with the arrogant Damien Blackwood at Ashford University. As hatred slowly turns into love, they uncover a deadly conspiracy, long-buried family secrets, and a ruthless mastermind-learning that while bruises may fade, healing begins with truth, courage, and forgiveness.
Damien: "Why won't you fight back?"
Ariana: "Because every time I did... I lost."
Ariana: "You were the first person who made me cry here."
Damien: "Then let me spend the rest of my life giving you reasons to smile."
Michael: "I thought silence would protect you."
Ariana: "Silence never protected me... it only made me feel alone."
Victor: "Broken people are easier to control."
Ariana: "Then you should've remembered one thing..."
Victor: "What?"
Ariana: "Even broken people can rise."
She arrived at university carrying invisible bruises. He became another one.
But when buried secrets begin to surface and their families' pasts collide, Ariana and Damien must decide whether to keep running from the truth... or fight for a future they never believed they deserved.
Some stories begin with hate. Some end with love.
Broken Bruises is the story of both. 💙📖