𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒔

"Why Malik..?" Asia muttered to herself as the brown-eyed male in front of her, who didn't even bother to make eye contact with her, shook his head. "You know you're better than this...It's best to stop now before you get caught up any deeper!" she sighed with frustration as she ran her hands down her face.

"Look." he sighed as he made eye contact with her, feeling his temper rise, "My homeboys been there for me since day one! You expect me to just walk up and leave after everything they've done for me?"

Asia groaned as she started to feel the tears swell up in her eyes,"You're not listening to what I'm saying Mailk.." her soft voice calming him down, "I'm not saying you shouldn't be friends with them after all this time but..don't you think it's about time you beat the streets..?"

23 year old Malik has been in the streets all his life...The streets is all he's ever known to make a living. Ever since his mom passed away, he gave up on trying to leave.

21 year old Asia is a Librarian at a library not so far from a certain someone. She is a sweet girl who is willing to help anyone in need, willing to be there as soon as they call.

But what happens when Malik meets Asia during unfortunate events?

Will he be able to beat the streets?

Or will he decide that staying in the hood is his only choice of making a living?

**This book contains strong language, sexual themes, and violence. Viewer discretion is advised**