My confidence was slowly dissipating with every step I took towards him. My hands trembled as I gulped down my fear and raised my hand towards his shoulder. I was afraid yet I had to do it. After all, this was my pride on the line. *** The last thing Zaria Romero ever expected was needing the help of the local bad boy/trouble maker. But when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Xander Valdeze has everything including the charming looks, exceptional intelligence and his seductive, crooked smirk. But that isn't enough for him. He wants excitement, and the only way he can get it is by using Zaria. The question is, will he help her and use her, all at the same time?