Hello. + 

Thank you for opening this story. + 

I want to be upfront about what you're about to read. This isn't a typical romance, and it won't be a comfortable experience. Expect to feel conflicted—to love and hate these characters, sometimes at the same time. That’s intentional. I wrote them this way, and the messiness is the point. + 

If you’re looking for a fairytale, look elsewhere. This is about real people, raw emotions, and the messy, complicated ways we connect. + 

And one more thing: this isn’t a shifter story. I don't write fantasy—at least not yet, anyway. + 

Now, let's begin. + 

Eden Ivey ???? + 