A few day after her 18th birthday, Rose Winter Bush, became an orphan, as well as a mother. Walking home, heart heavy with the grief of the death of her parents, she hears crying, and it seems to be coming from behind a dumpster. Rose checks it out, only to see two beautiful boys, abandoned in a box, covered in blanket, and cheeks red from the cold.
Xavier Theodore James. The name notorious. Usually associated with bad boy, player, cruel, ruthless, and coldhearted. Maybe there's more to him than meets the eye. Maybe he's not as coldhearted as he's made out to be. Just maybe their paths cross, but how?
How will Rose adapt to her new life? What will the twins do? Who is Xavier really? Read to find out what happens in the story. Who knows, maybe you'll like it. Only one way to find out. Enjoy!
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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