Falling for the light

Evelyn Johnson's world has been shattered ever since her father's death. Plagued by guilt, depression, and an abusive mother, she's built walls around her heart, determined to push everyone away. New school, new people nothing can touch her. Until Sebastian Smiths enters her life.

Sebastian is the golden boy with a smile that hides his own pain. He's friendly, caring, and sees the best in everyone, but behind his bright exterior lies the scars of a broken home. With a dad who's distant and an absent mother, he's learned to hold it all together for the sake of his younger sister. When he's paired with Evelyn for a school project, he doesn't let her coldness stop him from trying to break through her walls.

Despite the undeniable chemistry between them, Evelyn keeps pushing him away. She's battling her own demons guilt, self loathing, and memories of a past she can't outrun. But Sebastian, despite his own family struggles, can't help but want to help her. His care for her begins to blur the lines between saving her and needing her.

As their worlds collide, Evelyn must decide if she can allow herself to trust him, even as his own hidden pain threatens to tear them apart. Will Sebastian's light be enough to save Evelyn from the darkness inside her? Or will both their brokenness lead them to a point of no return?