Years later, Nina was no longer that cautious, careful girl.  She graduated early with excellent grades and successfully joined a top research institute.  Her relationship with Oliver grew deeper and…

After Ruby’s beating, the bodyguards dumped her outside the basement without mercy.  Her whole body was covered in horrific wounds, every movement sending searing pain through her.  Declan didn’t give…

After leaving Nina, Declan remained in extreme anguish.  Every time he closed his eyes, he saw Nina’s final cold stare.  He locked himself in his room, drinking all day, but…

Chapter 16  After the previous night’s confession, Nina woke up feeling momentarily dazed, as if yesterday’s flutter had  been a dream.  It wasn’t until she saw Oliver’s good morning text…

Declan didn’t give up. He clumsily tried to copy Oliver’s approach, showing up at Nina’s dorm building every morning with carefully prepared breakfast.  Whenever Nina came downstairs, Declan would rush…

Declan ultimately gave up his acceptance to Metro University.  He pulled every string he had to get accepted as a transfer student to Nina’s university, all for one slim chance. …

Chapter 13  Ever since Declan discovered Ruby wasn’t the innocent girl she pretended to be, he cut all ties with her.  He looked at Ruby crying herself nearly unconscious, his…

After Nina left, Declan’s life became a desolate wasteland.  Every word from Nina’s final message and those shocking photos of her injuries tormented him day and  night.  Twenty–eight–year–old Declan’s cold…

Chapter 11  Life studying abroad seemed less unbearable with Oliver’s companionship.  Two adjacent seats in the lab became their regular spots as days flowed by peacefully and productively,  Nina immersed…

The British air hit her with its signature chill as Nina emerged from Gatwick, dragging her oversized suitcase toward her new life.  British rushed past chattering in accents she struggled…