One word can hold tremendous power. One word can change everything. I never imagined it would come to this. That I would fall for Micah Reed. That I would open my heart once more. And get it crushed. Again. The moment I let him in, the second our relationship evolved, fate threw an epic curve ball. One we can’t ignore. One I don’t know I can endure. But call me a glutton for punishment. One word stole my breath. One word had my knees ready to buckle. I refuse to believe anything without proof. Refuse to let someone ruin my life. Call me a d-bag, I don’t care. Deep down, I know the truth. Now, if only Peyton would believe it, too. My relationship with Peyton is headed in the right direction. Her fire is no longer fueled by hate. Now, I know the taste of her lips. The softness of her skin. The warmth of her touch. And no one will steal her from me. No one. I fell for Micah Reed. I fell for Peyton Alexander. Was it all for nothing? Will she abandon me when I need her most?