There's only one person I want to see when I return home. But I know he won't be waiting. It's the reason I feel safe enough to come back.
I’m so wrong.

Ash Townsend isn't the same quiet boy from next door. He's tall, dark, and demanding answers. He wants me, but he doesn't trust me. Why should he? When his own family tried to break him down, he still sheltered me in this town full of liars. And I repaid it by leaving him without a word.
Because I'll do anything to protect him. I have the scars on my wrist to prove it.
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This is NOT a true standalone novel. There are always two sides to every tale. This is Katie's story.
Contains strong language, sexual situations, and mature themes of child abuse and neglect. This novel is not intended for readers under the age of 17.