Courage_Ita_1386

Jeremy, a nineteen-year-old martial artist from an average family, is forced to transfer to Jefferson High, a school riddled with crime and dominated by gangs. His handsome looks immediately make him the object of both envy from the boys and infatuation from the girls, including Jess, the popular queen bee.  Jess's boyfriend, Tyler, the school jock, sees Jeremy as a threat and tries to bully him. However, Jeremy's martial arts skills prove too much for Tyler and his crew, leading to two decisive defeats for the jock.
Despite the unwanted attention, Jeremy remains cold and detached, uninterested in the affections of the girls.  He forms a reluctant friendship with Alex, the class nerd, who becomes his confidante.  After their second fight, Tyler disappears, and Jess's behavior changes drastically.  She becomes colder, more distant, and reveals she's connected to a powerful, dangerous organization.
Jeremy discovers that Jess had Tyler killed by this organization.  When he confronts her, she offers him a choice: join them or face the consequences.  He refuses and chooses to escape, knowing he's now a target.  With Alex's help, he creates a new identity, Michael Riley, and flees to a small town to start a new life.
While working a menial job and living in fear, Jeremy secretly trains and researches Jess's organization, learning about their illegal activities and dangerous reach. He knows he can't stay hidden forever. He must return to Jefferson High, stronger and more skilled, to confront Jess, avenge Tyler's death, and expose the truth about the organization she's aligned with. He's no longer just Jeremy, the new kid. He's Michael Riley, a ghost preparing to return and become the hunter.  The synopsis sets the stage for a story of revenge, action, and suspense, with a touch of romance woven into the dangerous game Jeremy is now playing.

The Iced Prince

The rest of the school day passed in a blur. Jeremy navigated the crowded hallways, his senses heightened, his mind still replaying the fight with Tyler. He could feel the eyes on him, the whispers following him like a shadow. He was no longer just the new kid; he was a legend in the making.

He tried to ignore the attention, focusing on his classes, but it was difficult. The girls were relentless, their gazes lingering on him, their smiles promising untold delights. He could feel their desire, their yearning, their desperation. It was intoxicating, overwhelming, and ultimately, repulsive.

He wasn't interested in them. He wasn't interested in any of them. He had seen the way they operated, the way they used their beauty, their charm, their sexuality to manipulate, to control, to get what they wanted. He wasn't about to fall for their games.

But there was one girl who was different. Jess. She wasn't like the others. She wasn't desperate, she wasn't manipulative, she wasn't predictable. She was a challenge, a mystery, a force of nature. And Jeremy, despite his best intentions, was drawn to her.

He found himself thinking about her constantly, her green eyes, her confident smile, the way she had looked at him after the fight. It was a look that had sent a shiver down his spine, a look that had awakened something within him, something primal, something dangerous.

He knew that getting involved with her would be a mistake. She was Tyler's girl, and Tyler wouldn't take kindly to anyone encroaching on his territory. But Jeremy couldn't help himself. He was drawn to her like a moth to a flame, despite the risk of getting burned.

As the final bell rang, signaling the end of the school day, Jeremy found himself standing by his locker, his mind still preoccupied with Jess. He was about to head home when he felt a tap on his shoulder.

He turned to see Jess standing there, her smile as radiant as ever.

"Hey," she said. "I was wondering if you'd like to come to a party tonight."

Jeremy hesitated. He didn't want to get involved with Jess, but he also didn't want to offend her. And besides, he was curious. He wanted to know more about her, about her world, about the secrets she held behind those captivating green eyes.

"Okay," he said finally. "I'll come."

Jess's smile widened. "Great! I'll pick you up at eight."

She gave him a quick hug, her body pressing against his, and then she was gone, leaving Jeremy standing there, his heart racing, his mind reeling.

He went home, his thoughts still swirling. He told his parents he was going to a friend's house, a lie that came easily to him. He didn't want to worry them, and besides, they wouldn't understand. They wouldn't understand the pull he felt towards Jess, the danger, the excitement.

He spent the rest of the afternoon trying to distract himself, but it was no use. Jess's image kept flashing through his mind, her smile, her eyes, her touch. He couldn't shake the feeling that he was walking into a trap, but he couldn't resist the lure.

At eight o'clock sharp, a sleek black car pulled up in front of his house. Jess stepped out, looking even more stunning than he remembered. She was wearing a short red dress that hugged her curves, her long dark hair cascading over her shoulders.

"Ready?" she asked, her voice husky.

Jeremy nodded, his throat suddenly dry.

He got into the car, and Jess pulled away from the curb, the engine purring like a contented cat. As they drove through the streets, Jeremy couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation, a thrill of danger. He knew that this night was going to be unforgettable,

Chapter Five