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Last published Tue, May 13, 2025
She was raised to play it safe. He was taught to survive. One birthday changed everything.
Imani James has always done what she was told-honor roll student, quiet daughter, the "good girl" in a family full of chaos. At 19, stuck in a gap year she never asked for, she's craving something real, something reckless, something hers. She just doesn't know what... until her birthday brings her face-to-face with Zayvion Carter.
Zay's been surviving the streets since he was a teen-smart, guarded, and loyal to a fault. He and Imani went to school together, barely spoke, but she always stood out. Now she's back in his orbit, glowing with quiet fire, and he's not sure if she's a blessing or a trap he can't afford.
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