Maddox Kingsley, the prince of the underworld, the pride of the vipers, and most importantly titled bad boy of. the decade. Pistols, drugs, cigars, car, street fighting, you name it. What happens when he takes sudden interest in Ari Rivers, an angel of the rival. Once he asks for something, he gets it no matter what.
Ari Rivers, the beautiful daughter of the Rivers, in order words- A precious diamond of the family heritage. Her heart pounds towards the generous side and she absolutely despises blood, and war. However, born in a mafia family, she isn't naturally able to leave the underworld.
Will Ari be able to follow her principles, or will she end up falling for Maddox Kingsley?
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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