Backstroke: A Dark College Bully Romance by L.B. Martin

Author:L.B. Martin [Martin, L.B.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-11-02T00:00:00+00:00

Fifteen

Fallon

Ican’t believe Remy. His possessiveness, his refusal to let me go—it’s suffocating. And now, with the revelation that he’s my stepbrother, everything feels even more complicated. How the hell did we get here?

I walk quickly, my heels clicking against the pavement as I try to put as much distance between us as possible. I need space to think, to process. The weight of the evening’s news presses down on me, making it hard to breathe.

My thoughts drift to my mother and Remy’s father. How could they do this to us? Did they even consider the impact it would have on our lives? This seems so selfish and viciously planned, like the universe is cracking a joke at our expense.

I reach my car and fumble with the keys, my hands still shaking. As I slide into the driver’s seat, I take a deep breath, trying to steady myself. Tears blur my vision, but I blink them away, refusing to break down. I need to get away.

Driving through the city streets, I replay the confrontation with Remy over and over in my mind. His words, his touch, the intensity in his eyes—it all feels like too much. I can’t let him control me, but I also can’t deny the pull I feel towards him. It’s infuriating.

I pull over to the side of the road, resting my head against the steering wheel. My tears finally spill freely, and I let them. I need this release, this moment to feel everything I’ve been holding back. I never cry. I don’t even remember the last time I did. I’m always so good at holding it together, being the glue my mother needed after everything that happened with my father. Always holding people at arm’s length so I wouldn’t get hurt again. But Remy… I let him in without even realizing it. He’s seen parts of me I’ve kept hidden from everyone else. And now, the thought of losing him, of pushing him away, feels like tearing out a piece of my own heart. I can argue with myself all I want about the reason for keeping my nose in books but the truth is, it was easier to push people away than let them in. Yet with Remy, I failed. I let him in, and now I’m paying the price.

As I sit in my car, trying to gather my thoughts, my phone buzzes. I glance at the screen and see Rowyn’s name flashing. For a moment, I consider ignoring it, but I know she’ll just keep calling.

I swipe to answer. “Hey, Rowyn,” I mutter, trying to keep my voice steady.

“Fallon! Are you still coming to the beach?” Rowyn’s voice is bright and cheerful, a stark contrast to the turmoil inside me.

I hesitate, glancing at the clock. I told Remy I had plans but now I’m not sure I want them. “I… I’m not sure,” I admit. “Something came up.”

Rowyn pauses, sensing something is off. “Are you okay? You sound upset.”

I take a deep breath, trying to keep my emotions in check.

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