With his calculating eyes, collected appearance, cold attitude, and emotionless being Asche Zimmermann ran his world. The child of Audrinna Zimmermann the fierce CEO, and the brother of Nicholai the perfect high school star. He never got close to people, he wouldn't allow himself to call anyone 'friend'. No, friends meant trust, and trust was a word crossed out of the dictionary of his life. One day he comes face to face with the laughing eyes, fun loving, bright smiling, and addictive Drystan Kendrick. His fire red hair, prefect smile, and all around being was like a drug to Asche. Fighting his desires Asche tries to hate Drystan, but as everything turns to pure acid in his life, he soon realizes that Drystan is the only person who can save him. But, is it to late, did Asche push to far?
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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