Erin Hawkwood is a junior in high school and the perfect child, even when her twin Evelyn, and older brother Evan seem otherwise. That's until she meets Elijah D'Cruz on accident, who shows her what she's been missing....


His eyes pool with tears and I can't stop my tears from streaming down my face. My hands are trembling with the gun in it and I don't even know if I'll be able to hold it up straight. Is this it? The end?

"I love you babygirl." He says, placing a kiss on my forehead, before turning the corner of his car and all I can hear are gun shots and wails and screams.

The Nose Piercing Boy

"Here we are." He says, causing the car to screech to a stop. I zoned out most of the drive, listening to the radio playing from his car. I notice we are in the parking lot of a mall, not my usual preference, because I know for a fact, this one is specifically for rich people. 


Walked in here once with Avery and ended up leaving after paying 12 bucks for a coffee. We shared. 


It was almost impossible to shop here without going homeless. I look over to see him, watching me intensely. His eyes don't leave my face. 


"Stop checking me out. I know I'm gorgeous." I say, flipping a part of my hair over my shoulder dramatically. 


Erin's overconfident side has been revealed. 


"Don't be so flattered. I was just noticing the little scar near the top of your head." He says gently and so softly, it's a mesmerizing feeling. 


No, it's not a feeling. It's an emotion. 


Chapter Twenty Four