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

My heart beats wildly. Blood rushes and roars in my ears as he stares up at me.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         


He reaches up and touches my cheek. I lean into his touch like it can heal all the broken parts of me, and he stretches a little more. Brown orbs fill my vision before Jared closes his eyes just as our lips touch. His lips are soft and gentle. He applies more pressure, and my hand flutters to his chest. My veins burn, and my body throbs in a way I didn’t know was possible. When my lips part slightly under his, electricity flows through me as the tip of his tongue enters my mouth. I inhale sharply at the sensation, giving him more room to deepen the kiss. Our tongues touch, and I tighten my grip on his shirt, pulling him closer. 


Chapter 67: Layla