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

"They're a strong gang. But they've got a weakness." He whispers quietly, as if someone would hear him. 


"The gang leader is young and heartbroken." He says. 


"We just need to find a way to get to him." He adds. 


"Yeah, no shit!" I say, earning a glare from him. 


"I'm not so sure yet." He says, bowing his head down slightly, looking defeated. 


"Cheer up, we'll figure it out." I say giving him a pat on the shoulder, feeling his muscles ripple from beneath my palm. 


"So who's it? The name?" I ask, hoping I can do some research, because right now, I have no clue. 


"Elijah D'Cruz. 19-year old gang leader." 


Chapter Eighty