My entire life changed in an instant. One violent moment took my mother and destroyed me, and I can't even remember what happened. All I know is—it was my fault.
I've spent years hiding away from the world, letting the heavy weight of my scars define me. Senior year was supposed to be different, but the ghosts of that day still haunt me. The only distraction I have is my best friend, Graham. He's been my rock through it all, the constant in my ever-shifting world.
Then his cousin Atlas appears, and suddenly my world tilts on its already unsteady axis. Everyone warns me to stay away from the star football player with a bad boy reputation and a chip on his shoulder. I should listen to them… but when I climb on the back of his motorcycle, something electric passes between us.
Despite all the reasons to keep Atlas at a distance, my desperate need for the truth about the accident drives us closer together. Every shared glance, every secret conversation pulls me deeper into a dangerous game of discovery. But what happens when the truth finally comes out? Will it set me free from my guilt, or will it destroy everything I've built in this small town?
This angsty YA romance explores the complex dynamics of love triangles, friendship, and the courage it takes to face your past. In a world where everyone knows your business, finding your own truth becomes the most rebellious act of all.
