Jared
They say love and hate dance together on one line.
My feelings for Layla don’t dance on the line; they destroy it.
It’s been seven years since she disappeared.
And now she’s back, but things have changed—I’ve changed.
I’m no longer the Jared she remembers, the boy who wanted to protect her.
I’m very much my father’s son, and I take what I want, and what I want is Layla.
But this time, I’m keeping her forever.
Layla
Seven years—that’s how long it’s been since I’ve seen him.
After painstakingly putting myself back together, I’m finally ready to start a life without his memory chasing my every step.
Imagine my surprise when my new beginning leads me straight back to him.
Only he’s not the boy I remember.
He’s angry.
Damaged.
Hiding secrets that want to destroy him.
He hates me. He wants me.
I’m not sure I’ll survive the man he has become. His demons threaten to destroy us both.
Broken People Duet: Deceive Me is created by Vi Carter, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Broken People Duet (1): Deceive Me

F*ck Me. She looks like a virgin in that getup. I want to defile her. 


"What’s up, man?" Chester raises his head as he speaks. He’s still too close to Layla for my liking. He shouldn’t be breathing the same air as her.


I grip the banister. "The boys want you."


Layla hasn’t moved. Her chest is still, and I question if she’s breathing. What is she doing here?


"In a minute." Chester looks away from me.


My hand tightens on the banister, and it creaks under my grip. "Now, Chester."


His focus is back on me. He grinds his jaw, but he nods as he walks away from Layla, giving me more relief than I should feel.


Chester juts out his chin and narrows his eyes in question as he makes his way down the stairs. I stop him before he passes me. "Don’t ever put your hands on her again." My voice is low, deadly.


"If you so say, Jay." Chester doesn’t like my request.


Chapter 11: Jared