what comes to light (+18)
Shepherd is incorrigible.
He lies to his parents, sells drugs to his classmates, and is leading on his cousin, Elise, who has an unrequited crush on him.
He's a manipulator and takes pleasure in every bit of it.
But when his deceptions are unearthed, he's shunned at school and ousted by his parents. He has no idea who betrayed him, and this uncertainty fuels his paranoia and ignites a sordid affair with Elise, his only ally. Retribution becomes an obsession. And as he tracks down the person who stabbed him in the back, his feelings for her deepen.
Conversely, Elise begins questioning her loyalty to Shepherd, his reckless behaviour taking a toll on their bond. The unforgivable occurs, and both must decide whether to stick with their toxic patterns or change for the betterment of their relationship... of course, only if their family doesn't find out that they're sleeping together.
