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The Greater Evil

Author: Liz Barnet
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-03 01:45:16

Hailey

I didn't know whether I had trapped the predator, or if the predator had trapped me. But given my history, maybe—just maybe—I'd never stopped being the one caught. It had to be me. Of course it was me. I was leaping into the arms of another asshole just to rip the memory of a monster out of my chest—a monster I couldn't forget, erase, or even compartmentalize long enough to catch a breath in this pathetic excuse of a life.

But maybe... just maybe, this time the story would be different.

I wasn't expecting Carter to be Prince Charming. No white horse. No rescue mission. I was still Hailey—the girl with a shitty life, a shattered heart, and a twisted past. Hailey, the easy fuck for Damien Black.

I knew what I was walking into with Carter. And I knew damn well he could destroy me just as easily—maybe even more. But here's the thing:

There was nothing left to break. I was already dancing on the thin ice of my own ruin, bleeding with every step.

So, Carter? He wouldn't even have to
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  • New Brother    Giving it Away

    Hailey“Oh, come on, Hailey! It’s not like I’m not attracted to you or anything. I’d give anything to fuck you right now,” Carter’s voice trailed after me like an itch I couldn’t scratch. I sped down the pavement, and he followed—his car crawling beside me, windows down, ego wide open, “I just thought—it’d be a flex to show him I had the balls to be with his sister. You know? Ego boost. Most guys do it.”“Most guys?” I scoffed, barely slowing down. “You mean insecure little boys like you, Carter. I’m not your pawn in whatever twisted game you’ve got going on with Damien. I don’t give a damn about your macho pissing contest—I just wanted a break. A distraction. But staying around you? All drama, zero peace.”“Hey! I was trying to have a good time too!” he shot back, a bit too defensive. “And I didn’t know your brother would show up with his little trophy fiancée, okay? I just—maybe I thought snapping a photo of us would piss him off. That’s all. I didn’t use you.”I stopped walking and

  • New Brother    Shocker

    Hailey To say I was shocked to see Damien and his girlfriend here—at this exact moment, when I was conveniently on a date with the one person Damien hated from the core of his being—would be a gross understatement. I was beyond shocked. I was beyond uncomfortable.I mean, it was weird. I was here to have a good time with Carter, to forget that Damien Black—the man I called a monster—ever existed. But there he was, standing tall and proud in his navy suit, crisp white shirt, an expensive Armani coat, and shoes that probably cost a fortune.Well, Jenna was the perfect fit for him.Two materialistic people whose lives revolved around attention, money, and the sick pleasure of ruining lives and breaking hearts.Damien walked toward our table, eyes locked on me, daring me to look away. But I didn't. I held his gaze. Meanwhile, out of the corner of my eye, I caught Jenna eyeing Carter in a strange way—a sexual way, I'd say."Well, you're Carter Hayes, aren't you?" she asked with a sugary s

  • New Brother    It Gets Deeper

    HaileyUpon my command, Jenna just looked at me and smiled."Well... well...." She stepped closer, her confidence untouched—for a woman who ruined lives like it was a sport, "You can be tough too, huh? How'd he like that?" Her voice dripped sarcasm. "He only ever went for soft targets. That's how we started, you know? Blowjobs in the car. Sex behind his daddy's club. And then I got smarter—played the sick little puppy. He made it official real fast."I rolled my eyes. "Only to dump you later. Cute story."I didn't want her and Damien's twisted sex fairytale. Whatever the hell it was—it wasn't my problem."That was because of you, you fucking bitch."The rage finally broke through her polished facade, flaming in her eyes, "I saw how he looked at you. Like you hung the damn stars. And yeah, maybe he likes you... but it doesn't matter now. He already proposed. There's no going back. He's mine. I won."I gave her a cold laugh, "Oh? I didn't realize we were in a race. Congratulations, Jenna

  • New Brother    The Greater Evil

    Hailey I didn't know whether I had trapped the predator, or if the predator had trapped me. But given my history, maybe—just maybe—I'd never stopped being the one caught. It had to be me. Of course it was me. I was leaping into the arms of another asshole just to rip the memory of a monster out of my chest—a monster I couldn't forget, erase, or even compartmentalize long enough to catch a breath in this pathetic excuse of a life.But maybe... just maybe, this time the story would be different.I wasn't expecting Carter to be Prince Charming. No white horse. No rescue mission. I was still Hailey—the girl with a shitty life, a shattered heart, and a twisted past. Hailey, the easy fuck for Damien Black.I knew what I was walking into with Carter. And I knew damn well he could destroy me just as easily—maybe even more. But here's the thing:There was nothing left to break. I was already dancing on the thin ice of my own ruin, bleeding with every step.So, Carter? He wouldn't even have to

  • New Brother    A Date With His Enemy

    Hailey"So, I’m guessing the date went wrong?" A smirk flickered across his lips—a poor disguise, really. I could see through it. A diversion. A deflection. “Or maybe…” His hand brushed mine, the one still twisted in his tie. “An argument with your boyfriend? Trouble in paradise?” He chuckled, low and amused.Maybe he could see through me, too.Damien Black was never my boyfriend. We didn’t date. But we had everything people in love claimed to have—everything but the damn label. Everything but the ring. Because that bastard never loved me. Not really. It was all smoke and mirrors, and he played the illusion so perfectly, I almost believed it was real.“Carter…” I started, ready to snap, but he cut in."You know, I had a girlfriend named Daisy when I was twenty." He leaned down, locking his gaze with mine. His face was close now—too close. The way he looked at me made me feel small. Like a confused little girl. Helpless. Uncertain. Or maybe… maybe he saw me exactly as I was."Every tim

  • New Brother    Reaching For The Fire

    Hailey“Carter…”His name slipped off my tongue, half in shock, half in disbelief. We’d only met once. Just once. He’d been decent then—charming, even. But Damien had loathed him, and if I knew anything about Damien, that hatred hadn’t faded. Not even a little.Especially not after that incident—Carter had walked into Damien’s office unannounced, right when we were... indecent. In a scandalous position. His smug words, his amused expression—I hadn't exactly warmed to him after that. Didn’t have any intention to do so.And yet… I didn’t really hate him. I should’ve, maybe. Especially after he’d called me a “toy,” unaware that I was Hailey—Damien Black’s stepsister, not some faceless flirt. Maybe if I’d taken his words to heart, I wouldn’t have let my hopes rise. But mostly, I think I just tried to hate Carter because Damien did. Like it was some twisted loyalty pact I’d signed without realizing.But now—did Carter even remember me?“Yeah, Carter,” he repeated slowly, a cocky smirk tugg

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