Paige
I told myself I didn't belong here-that I wasn't the kind of girl who gets involved with guys like Ryder.
But every time I look at him, I feel something that makes me forget who I'm supposed to be. He's wild, reckless, and everything I should avoid, but there's a freedom in his world that I've never known.
He doesn't just break the rules-he makes his own. And suddenly, the life I left behind feels like a prison I don't want to return to.
But playing on his turf isn't just dangerous-it's addicting. The more time I spend with him, the harder it gets to walk away. And now, the real question isn't just about following the rules or following my heart.
It's whether I can survive what happens if I choose wrong.
Ryder
The first time I saw Paige, I knew she didn't belong here.
She's got country club written all over her-too polished, too soft for my world.
But there's something in her eyes that tells me she's looking for trouble.
And if she's not careful, she's going to find it.
She tells me she doesn't belong, but every time I catch her staring, I see the truth.
She doesn't want safe-she wants real.
She wants me.
But her world and mine don't mix, and the life I lead doesn't come with happy endings.
Still, I can't stay away from her, and every time she shows up, it feels more like she belongs right here-next to me.
The problem is, if she keeps playing in my world, she's going to get burned.
And when that happens, it won't matter how much I want to keep her safe.
Because where I come from, the only rules that matter are the ones you're willing to break.
And for her?
I'll break every last one.