Life as a teenager is already a challenge. Life as a mute only adds to the chaos, but for Aubrielle Matthews, it’s just a regular day. Balancing being a gold medal gymnast, a social pariah, and backlash for her mutism is nothing new.

If that wasn't already enough, throw in Riverback Heights alum Lynx Peak.

Lynx is the golden boy who returns with some unfinished business. Despite his popularity, he faces demons from his past. On the outside, he’s handsome and rich with a carefree aura, but that’s just on the outside. Much darker and haunted things lie beneath. Lynx knew his return wouldn’t be a warm welcome, but he was shocked by all the changes in the town that never changes.

Can Brie and Lynx find the strength to overcome the poison that is Riverback Heights?

Will Lynx be able to right the wrongs of his past?

Can Brie find the voice the town stole from her? 

The Balancing Act was created by AZW, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

The Balancing Act

Vic hadn’t said a thing to me all day, but I felt the rage seeping from her body and penetrating the air. Its aura was full of tension and I’m not sure if I could say anything to change her mood. I could have simply shaken my head no at Lynx’s advance earlier, but I couldn’t. I wanted to go. I wanted to go out on a date with an attractive man who was interested in me. A man who wasn’t freaked out by my lack of talking but still actively tried to engage and get to know me.


“Those Peaks’ are such a*sholes. How dare he corner you like that, but at least he’s gone, and I hope he’s left looking stupid when you don’t show up for that sh*t show of a date.” Vic finally spoke, her words standing on a wavering conviction. She was fishing for my true reason for nodding and accepting Lynx’s proposal.


Chapter 22: Traitor