“You’re wondering how I became the person I am now.” I won’t lie. This chick is smart.“When I was sixteen, I was innocent and naïve. I met a guy, and my brother didn’t like him. I didn’t understand why. He was everything a girl could want in a guy. He was charming, nice, hot, and thought I was the
#Chapter336What do you say?LarkinMy heart was beating out of my chest. Maverick asked me to be his girlfriend. I remembered what Elena said, “The right one will catch you. They will protect you. They will be the one who loves you when you’re damaged.”Maverick loved me even when I didn’t love mys
#Chapter337Help is on the way!LarkinSpending time in this place wasn’t bad. It’s not my first choice. What can you do? It took me a few days to open. I wasn’t like the others and didn’t need to tell them my life story.Ma, Dad, my siblings, grandparents, and the others visited me every day. Maver
The reason I’m saying this is the same thing happened to me in prison. I screamed and cried, only to hear my screams for help go unheard. Every night is the same. I deserve it, though.You never realize how horrible you are until you come face to face with the same situation when you’re on the recei
#Chapter338Beach partyLarkinWe gathered our stuff for a beach party. I didn’t want to wear a swimsuit, so I dressed in an airy dress. All I wanted to do was have fun. It had been a while since I could enjoy myself.We made our way to the beach, where more people had gathered. Maverick and I got o
“It looks like it,” Michael said.The doctor came out to talk to Michael, along with Major.I stood there, lost. It can’t happen to Maverick because he is a good guy. Why him of all people?The doctor finished and went back through the double doors. Michael and Major walked over. “Well?” Dad asked.
#Chapter339Suck it up, buttercup!Maverick“So, I take it you’ve been to jail a few times?” I asked Nixon.“A few? Pft, try about a dozen.” He laughed.I did a double-take.“Let me give you a piece of advice. When you get involved with a Gray, two things happen. One, you end up in jail. Two, there’
#Chapter340Back to school, we goLarkinWe returned to school and got settled. As soon as we did, I took off to see Maverick. I knocked on the door, and the minute he answered it, I jumped on him, knocking him to the ground.Michael walked by. “It’s nice to see you two falling for each other.”Mave