Talia is shy, fiery, and drowning in anger she can barely control. Calix is everything she hates-arrogant, mysterious, and infuriatingly irresistible. When fate (and a twisted set of circumstances) force them together, sparks fly-but not the kind that warm hearts.
In a world where love feels more like a battlefield, Talia and Calix must navigate secrets, lies, and dark pasts. Slowly, the walls they've built around their hearts start to crumble-sometimes with a laugh, sometimes with tears, and sometimes in the pouring rain.
This is a story about enemies who become more than that, a slow-burning dance of tension, pain, and unexpected love. Because sometimes, to save your soul, you have to risk everything-including your heart.
"He won't be enough for you Alex." Nate said.
"H-he is." I stuttered.
He scoffed and pushed me against the wall, his breath on my cheeks.
"You want passion, excitement - even danger. He can't give you that but I can. I do." he whispered pressing his body closer.
Before I responded, his lips were pressed on mine - hungry and lustful.
His kisses tasted like damage.