A new kid moves into the neighborhood, joining a bit late in the school year, of course. He doesn't talk a lot except with his friends. No one dares to mess with him, not even the group of boys who think they run the whole campus. That's what's interesting about him though.
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"You're going to be better at this than me one day. Just look at you!" He laughed, the wind ruffling his hair.
I shook my head, chuckling. "I'm surprised this skateboard hasn't broken from my weight yet."
"Let's stop here." He smiled at me, jumping off his board. He flicked it up by stepping on the end of it, catching it. I stopped as well, looking at him confused. He set the board down gently, walking up rather close to me. He held my face ever so gently. "God, I love your face.." He whispered softly to me.
"I thought I was 'just a friend'." I began stepping backwards, my feelings stirring up.
"Fuck that." He pulled me close to him, his hands on my waist.
Nixon is the 3rd book in the Broken Series. (Ryan is the 1st, Brynn is the 2nd)
Nixon leaves rehab early because he can't deal with being there anymore. His sister Kelis finds someone in need of a roommate so he moves in with the girl and gives her his middle name, Lucas. He quickly becomes addicted to the girl and once he gets one taste he's done for. He warns her about his past, about his name, but she ignores all the red flags, not realizing exactly how intertwined she is with the people from his past. He becomes enamored with her, feels like she was made for him while still battling the demons of his past and soon it all becomes too much for him to handle. He makes a heartbreaking decision, thinking it's what's best for both of them and everything changes.
Trigger/Content Warning: this book contains mature content, talks of suicide, mental and physical abuse, selfharm, drug use, and addiction
Cover designed by Anastasia Wright