Dirty Little Secrets
READING AGE 18+
"Why are you so damn gullible and stupid?!" I screamed, the harsh words tearing from my throat before I could even attempt to filter them. I stepped right into his space, poking a trembling finger hard against his chest. "Are you completely brain-dead, Kingsley? What part of stay out of my business do you not understand?"
"I was only trying to help out," he whispered, the sheer venom in his quiet tone cutting deeper than any scream. He took a step forward, towering over me, his eyes flashing with a dangerous blend of hurt and irritation. "But I guess someone is very independent. Too independent to realize when they're drowning."
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In the shadows of New York, Summer Walker trades her dreams of music for survival - dancing as the infamous "Dark Bird" to protect her younger brother after her parents' brutal murder.
When wealthy, brooding Kingsley Robert saves her one fateful night, their worlds collide in a dangerous spark. But Kingsley is tied to the monster who destroyed her life, and someone is watching her every move.
As black, betrayal, and a deadly family secret threaten everything she loves, Summer must choose:
Embrace the darkness to survive... or risk it all for a love that could shatter them both.
Dirty Little Secrets - Where passion meets vengeance.
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KINGSLEY'S POV
The heavy double doors of the studio slammed shut behind Summer with a concussive echo that seemed to vibrate straight through the floorboards. The sudden silence left in her wake felt deafening, thick with the bitter taste of ash and broken promises.
I stood frozen for a long, agonizing sec……
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