Crimson Ties: Love in the Crossfire
By: Night_Dream_Ben
Leo Santiago has always kept his heart locked behind walls—tough, silent, and fiercely protective of the few people he cares about. As a senior at Helix Academy, a school simmering with secrets and violence, Leo’s only goal is survival. That is, until Kieran Vale storms into his life—dangerous, sharp-tongued, and undeniably captivating.
Kieran, a mysterious transfer with a hidden past and a reputation that precedes him, seems to see right through Leo’s defenses. Their worlds collide in a brutal mix of high-stakes school rivalries, deep-rooted trauma, and undeniable attraction. What begins as tension soon ignites into something much deeper, and much more dangerous.
As threats close in from rival factions and secrets unravel within their school, Leo and Kieran must learn to trust each other—not just with their lives, but with their hearts. But in a world where loyalty is tested and betrayal lurks in every shadow, will love be enough to survive the crossfire?