*This is the sequal to 'Don't Let Go"*
It has been eight years since the risky birth of Daniella Weston; A new addition to the family. In the past eight years, the family has struggled financially, and has moved to San Diego, California.
Which causes Eric to find a new job, & Lilly a whole new world of possibilities: Middle school.
One day, In a very smelly locker room, Lilly Weston was changing into her gym uniform. When she looked around at the other girls, she saw how one girl, was looking at Lilly. Her eyes were seductive and wondering. Lilly looked down at Mikaylas' body, Not knowing that, that one little mistake would change everything. Suddenly, rumors, lies, and scandals spread through the seventh grade halls.
Lilly's mistake would forever change the school year as she knows it.
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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