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Last published Thu, May 28, 2026
To be loved is to be known.
"How'd you get that scar?" Zayne's calloused hands circled my wrist while he carefully inspected the scar that had been hiding under my sleeve.
"Oh, I cut myself while cooking" I let out a strained laugh trying my best to ignore Zayne's poisonous green eyes burning into my forearm.
I watched frozen in fear as his jaw clenched in realisation and his head slowly lifted up, Revealing his captivating eyes that were filled with fury.
"You told Ethan you fell."
-Olivia Hernandez-
A girl from the suburbs in LA gets sent to a prestigious boarding school by her step father due to her outbursts and carelessness. Although Olivia was known as the popular, mean, spoiled girl that was seen as perfect, beneath her tough exterior lies a troubled girl who's begging to be found.
-Zayne Pierson-
Zayne Pierson is the embodiment of charm and danger, born into a notorious mafia family that casts a long shadow over his life. With striking good looks and a magnetic personality, he effortlessly captivates those around him, making him one of the most popular and sought-after people in his elite social circle. However, beneath the surface of his charismatic exterior lies a hot temper and a reckless streak that often lands him in trouble.
Olivia captured Zaynes curiosity almost instantly when she first arrived to the boarding school premises and she wants to do whatever it takes to get rid of him before he finds out about her past.
Will Zayne discover the truth about Olivia?
Read to find out
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