Amara's world has always revolved like a quiet star around one person-Elijah, the boy who filled her heart long before she knew what love truly meant. Yet, her heart carries a silent ache, knowing his gaze belongs to another-her sister, Louise. With graduation drawing near, Amara dares to wager the last of her hope. She offers Elijah a deal: three months to make him love her, and if she fails, she'll vanish from his life, taking her unspoken love with her.
But love is never simple, nor is life. As Amara's heart entangles in the threads of fate, a hidden truth unravels, one that shakes the very ground she walks on. Betrayal cuts deep, leaving her shattered in the darkest hours.
This is a tale of love, betrayal, and the slow healing of wounds time cannot easily touch. Because in love, as in life, every choice is a gamble. And for Amara, it all began with a bet.
Ava has loved Tyler, her brother's best friend, for as long as she can remember. Growing up as neighbors, they shared laughter and dreams in their childhood treehouse, but because of tragic death, everything changed. Blamed by her family for the loss, Ava becomes increasingly isolated, while her brother Ethan and sister Lucy draw closer to Tyler, leaving her to grapple with her unspoken feelings.
As Tyler becomes entangled with Lucy, Ava is forced to watch from the sidelines, wrestling with the weight of her unrequited love and the emotional scars left by her family's blame. Unbeknownst to Tyler, Ava harbors a deep trauma that has shaped her view of love and relationships. Just as Ava begins to find solace in her best friend Layla, Tyler's acknowledgment of her sister causes a rift that drives her deeper into despair.
With emotions simmering and unresolved tensions mounting, the story takes a turn when Tyler realizes the depth of his feelings for Ava. Can he find a way to reconcile his past mistakes and prove his love, or will the shadows of unrequited love tear them apart forever?
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
Emotional and Physical Abuse
Domestic Violence
Death of a Parent
Mental Health Struggles
Bullying