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WARNING: There may be some vulgar language, as well as acts that may trigger some people.
You're at a party, beer in hand, leaning against a wall. In walks Brinley Paige, a drop-dead gorgeous 18 year old girl. Long brown hair, emerald green eyes, full lips, and an amazing figure. The ultimate 'looks' package. Your heart stops, and you want to talk to her. That is, until you see her walk over to the group of delinquents doing drugs. She does a line that is significantly longer than the others, and walks off. Not only does the fact that she does drugs turn you off, but her self-value and respect levels are at a record-breaking low.
What is her story, you ask? You'll just have to find out.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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