LOGINKendra Hayes lives by one rule, stay invisible. Straight A’s, no drama, no mistakes. But when Professor West, the man who controls her grades and her future, starts blurring the lines between mentorship and something far more dangerous, her silence becomes a cage she can’t escape. Then Axel Cross storms in. The campus golden boy. Star quarterback. Infuriatingly confident and the last person she expects to notice the cracks in her perfect facade. One glance changes everything. He sees what no one else dares to, and suddenly Kendra has something she’s never had before… an ally. But West plays a long game and he never loses. With every step Axel takes toward her, the professor’s hold tightens. Rumors ignite. Secrets surface. Loyalties shatter. And Kendra is caught in a deadly tug-of-war between the boy willing to risk it all for her, and the man determined to own her completely. She can stay silent and survive… Or speak up and lose everything, except maybe her heart. If West doesn’t destroy them both first.
View MoreLet Me Be Your SinKendra I don't sleep at all. Every time I close my eyes, I see Axel walking toward that faculty party with murder in his eyes. By morning, my phone had seventeen missed calls from him and three text messages.It's done.We need to talk.Meet me before class.But when I get to campus, Axel isn't waiting for me. Instead, there's a note taped to my locker: Dean's office. Now. - AMy stomach drops. This can't be good.The administrative building feels like a tomb as I walk down the hallway. Through the glass windows of the dean's office, I can see Axel sitting in a chair across from Dean Morrison. His knuckles are bruised."Ah, Miss Hayes," Dean Morrison says when I knock. "Please, come in."Professor West is sitting in the corner, looking perfectly composed. He gives me a small smile that makes my skin crawl."Sit down, Miss Hayes," the dean continues. "We have a serious situation to discuss."I take the chair next to Axel. He won't look at me."Mr. Cross has been acc
Secrets Don't Stay BuriedKendra "You don't have to walk me back," I say as Axel falls into step beside me. The evening air is cold, and I pull my jacket tighter around myself."I want to."We walk in silence for a few minutes. The campus is quieter at this hour, with most students either in the library or at parties. I feel safer with Axel beside me, which scares me more than I want to admit."When did it start?" he asks suddenly.I know what he means, but I pretend I don't. "When did what start?""Whatever's happening with West."I stop walking. "Axel..""You said I don't understand how dangerous he is. Help me understand."I look at his face in the lamplight. There's something different about him now. The cocky football star is gone, replaced by someone who actually cares. It makes my chest tight."It started last semester," I hear myself saying. "I was failing his intro class. My scholarship was in trouble."*The memory hits me like a wave...*"Miss Hayes, please stay after class
The Rules of the GameKendra I slip into class three minutes late, hoping to avoid eye contact with anyone. Especially Axel. But as I hurry toward an empty seat in the back, I feel his eyes following me."Miss Hayes," Professor West calls out. "Since you're late, perhaps you'd like to share your thoughts on yesterday's reading?"My cheeks burn as every head turns toward me. "I'm sorry, I..""Actually, Professor," Axel interrupts from across the room. "Kendra was with me. We were discussing our project. My fault for making her late."I stare at him in shock. Why is he covering for me?Professor West's jaw tightens. "How thoughtful of you, Mr. Cross. But Miss Hayes can speak for herself.""Can she?" Axel leans back in his chair. "Because it seems like you're always putting her on the spot."The tension in the room becomes suffocating. Students glance between them like they're watching a tennis match."That's enough, Mr. Cross," Professor West says coldly. "See me after class.""Looking
The Pairing No One WantedKendra "Miss Hayes, please remain after class."My heart sinks as Professor West's voice cuts through the chatter of students packing up their bags. It's been three days since our conversation in his office, and I've been avoiding eye contact ever since. But apparently, that doesn't matter.I waited until the room empties before approaching his desk, keeping as much distance between us as possible."I have your project partner assignment," he says, holding up a piece of paper. "For the semester-long behavioral psychology study.""Project partner?" My voice comes out as barely a whisper."Yes. You'll be working with Mr. Cross." He gestures toward the door where Axel is walking back into the classroom, looking annoyed.My stomach drops. "Professor West, could I please work alone? I do better on my own, and..""Absolutely not." His tone is ice cold. "This project requires two people, and the pairings have already been decided."Axel reaches us just in time to h
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