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Last published Fri, Jul 18, 2025
Grace enters university like a fortress of ice, hiding the scars of a past too brutal to forget. Haunted by tragedy and broken by years of abuse, she's convinced that trusting anyone is a dangerous game - one she's not willing to play.
But then there's Grayson. Charming. Charismatic. A man who seems to have everything, except for the one thing that matters most: the truth.
He's a puzzle she can't solve. His smile hides secrets darker than the ones she's buried. As she tries to keep her distance, she finds herself drawn to him in ways she can't understand - even as she knows nothing is ever as it seems.
Grayson isn't who he says he is. His past is a shadow, a danger lurking beneath his every move. And the more Grace unravels, the closer she gets to a truth that could destroy them both.
Caught in a tangled web of lies, deceit, and undeniable attraction, Grace must face the demons of her past-and the ones Grayson is hiding. Trust is a luxury she can't afford, but love may be the only weapon she has left.
In a world where betrayal runs deeper than blood and survival is the only truth, Grace and Grayson must decide: can they embrace the darkness together... or will it tear them apart?
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