LOGINShe was easygoing and warm toward everyone — except the boy who tormented her throughout high school. She thought she’d escaped him for good once graduation was over. But fate had other plans. A few months later, her mother came home with a new partner… who turned out to be the bully’s father. Now living under the same roof as adults, the tension between her and her stepbrother shifts into something far more dangerous. Leah knows she should stay away — especially since her stepbrother’s girlfriend is her best friend — but the pull between them is undeniable. A one-night stand with him, fueled by alcohol and a game of truth or dare, set the flame in her heart burning even hotter. Will she put out the fire she started… or be consumed by it?
View MoreChapter 26Leah's P.O.V“You finally remembered to come home,” he said.“I asked a question. How did you get in here?” I repeated.“Through the door, of course,” he shrugged. “How else do you expect me to get in?”“You left with your belongings, to wherever you have been staying without saying a word, and now you think you can barge into my home as you please?” I said and folded my arms, staring down at him.He stood up, yet I didn't break eye contact. He walked toward me, and I subconsciously stepped back. My back hit the coffee table, leaving me nowhere to retreat. He leaned in, and I leaned backwards, supporting my body with one arm. “W- what are you doing?” I finally asked, my voice cracking. My heart pounded uncontrollably.He didn't say a word, and my heart rate increased to the extent that I think Sky could hear it too.He gently snatched the headset from my hand, and said, “I didn’t barge in.” He stood upright, walked back to the couch, and slumped on it. My heart had almost
Chapter 25Leah's P.O.VWe sat on the first floor of the building. There were some people performing a dance opera in the middle of the ground floor. It turned out this place had more to it than I imagined. The place had an ancient feel, and the people there were lively.“This place is nothing like the rumors said,” I said to Nora.“Ah, I've heard those rumors before, and I almost believed it. Some students don't go there because they're afraid that others with higher status and popularity would bully them, and they have no one to support them,” Nora explained.“Oh, so that's how it is.”“You see those people dancing? They're students like us. This is the place where students can show their talents with an audience that's always willing to watch. There are many talents here, not just dance—”Nora's phone buzzed with a message notification, and she checked her phone. She frowned slightly.“Leah, Nathan is here, and I want to go find him,” Nora said and left.“Okay,” I said and continue
Chapter 24Leah's P.O.V“Hello?”“Leah, are you okay?” Dave sounded worried.“Yes, I'm fine,” I said.“If anyone bullies you, don't hesitate to confide in me, okay?”“Hmm,” I replied. Why did he suddenly call, thinking I was bullied?“Have you been at home?” he asked.“No. I went shopping with my friend,” I responded.“Oh, that's good. Take care, alright?” With that, he ended the call.***The weekend went smoothly, and fortunately, Nora didn't cause any more nuisance. Otherwise, I would have gone crazy.***Monday morning…“Leah! Leah!!” Nora's voice pulled me out of unconsciousness.“What?” I asked her sleepily.“We're late for school,” she said.“What?!” I shouted, sleep instantly clearing from my eyes.Nora's P.O.V“Why didn't you wake me earlier?” Leah said and rushed to the bathroom. Once she was inside, the shower started running.I burst out laughing. I'm certain she'll kill me when she gets out.Leah's P.O.VI was out of the shower in no time, and I proceeded to find my cloth
Chapter 23Leah’s P.O.V“What’s going on?” someone said behind us. I could recognize that voice, even in my sleep.Didn’t he say whenever we were in school I should pretend to not know him? What was he doing here now?My thoughts were interrupted when Nora said, “Babe.” My mind froze, and my heartbeat quickened. “Babe?” the word echoed in my ears. Could I have mistaken the voice? I turned around, and indeed it was Sky. “Meet my boyfriend Sky,” she introduced. So they were together? Sky smiled faintly at me with a slight nod, as if acknowledging a stranger. My eyes fell on her hands holding his… the bright smile on her face as she talked about what I was too absent minded to hear.When I came to, Nora already left with Sky, and I recall her saying she’d be back. My heart clenched painfully as I stared at my unfinished food. Of all people… why Sky?I stood up abruptly and headed to the venue for our next lecture. My appetite was gone… completely.*** I arrived much earlier than the
Chapter 15Leah's P.O.V“Who's there?” I asked from behind the door.“Leah, it's me,” I heard Mom's voice.I unlocked the door and helped her carry her bag. “Welcome back, Mom,” I said.“Thank you,” she smiled. “You took so long,” I said as I followed her to the living room. “Yeah. I didn't realiz
Chapter 10 Leah’s P.O.V “It happened in Love Garden,” Flora started, scrolling her phone, perhaps searching for something. “Sky went to the gathering?” I asked. That was unlike him. “Yes, he did. Alicia dragged him along. They’ve been together for some weeks now—after the basketball match. S
Chapter 13Leah's P.O.VWhat the heck?! “Why is he wearing the same outfit as us?” I whispered to Mom.“It’s a family set, remember?” Mom whispered back.No wonder Mom asked me first. Anyway, it's just an outfit. I used to wear the same outfit with thousands of people every school day, so this was
Chapter 12 Leah's P.O.V I stared at Mom, demanding further explanation. I had always wanted a sibling—just not a stepsibling. “Calm down, honey. Technically, he's your soon-to-be step brother,” Mom said, but this explanation made absolutely no sense to me. “Dave and I will be getting married,”












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