Jane always thought freedom meant running-leaving the gray city streets, the rules, the expectations, and everything that bound her. But when she finally breaks free, she discovers that freedom isn't about escaping. It's about carrying the chains you choose, daring to trust, and risking your heart.
In a city alive with lights, chaos, and endless possibilities, Jane meets Lucas- whose quiet intensity awakens something in her she never knew existed. Alongside them, Yuni, who is spirited, finds love in Amy, an independent and fearless soul who grounds her chaotic heart.
As fireworks light the night sky, festivals stir their emotions, and rooftop confessions break walls. All four learn that freedom can exist in connection, love, and the courage to face the past.
Chains or no chains, freedom is not perfect. It is messy, fiery, intoxicating-and worth every risk.
Themes: Freedom, love, dark romance, self-discovery, trust, and the beauty of carrying your chains.
"If you love me, you won't leave me."
Jessie has believed those words from her boyfriend, Josh, since senior year of high school. She loves him and doesn't want to leave him. Not even when he shouts at her and hits her. Jessie's best friend, Kolleen, can't stand seeing her in that situation.
With a bit of convincing - and the worst beating she'd ever received - Jessie agrees to move into an apartment with Kolleen. But not long after, Jessie is scared the worst of her nightmares will soon become a reality. Josh goes missing, and suddenly Jessie would swear she's being followed. One night changes everything, and one person soon changes Jessie's outlook.
A responding officer from that fateful night begins to seek her out, at first claiming it's part of his job. As she spends time with her new friend outside of his job, she starts realizing that her feelings are evolving. After being abused for over a year, Jessie is terrified she's falling in love. What's even more terrifying is that he might be, too.
She isn't ready for love. Not yet. She makes up her mind that if he is falling, and if he does love her, he'll wait for her to be ready, and if she loves him, she won't let herself hurt him.
Can the words that used to cage her in really be the key to her freedom?
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