Chapter 187 Finding The Ruined Practice Test
I stepped back. The blood on his hand demanded attention.
"Sit down," I instructed. I pointed to the wooden chair tucked beneath my desk. "Do not make a sound. My mother is asleep down the hall. I will get the first aid supplies."
Ryder nodded. He moved across the small room. He lowered his massiv...
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Chapters
1. Chapter 1 One Rumor Can End Everything
2. Chapter 2 No One Is On My Side
3. Chapter 3 My Scholarship Is On the Line
4. Chapter 4 I Need a Boyfriend. Now.
5. Chapter 5 The Worst Choice I Could Make
6. Chapter 6 I Walked Into His Territory
7. Chapter 7 He Was Already Waiting for Me
8. Chapter 8 I Asked the School’s Most Dangerous Boy
9. Chapter 9 “What Do I Get Out of It?”
10. Chapter 10 I Wrote the Rules Between Us
11. Chapter 11 He Crossed Them All Out
12. Chapter 12 We Signed Something We Can’t Undo
13. Chapter 13 One Touch Changed Everything
14. Chapter 14 Our Love Story Is a Lie
15. Chapter 15 Why Does His Story Feel Real?
16. Chapter 16 We Walked In Together
17. Chapter 17 Everyone Started Watching Us
18. Chapter 18 They Started Asking Questions
19. Chapter 19 Then He Sat Beside Me
20. Chapter 20 A Fry That Felt Too Intimate
21. Chapter 21 Blushing Was Never Part of the Plan
22. Chapter 22 Flirting for an Audience
23. Chapter 23 Laughter Sparked by a Dangerous Whisper
24. Chapter 24 Tension Rising in the Parking Lot
25. Chapter 25 A Protective Wall Forms Instantly
26. Chapter 26 First Ride Through the Night Air
27. Chapter 27 Arms Wrapped Around a Racing Heart
28. Chapter 28 Late Night Messages and Mixed Signals
29. Chapter 29 A Deleted Text That Meant Too Much
30. Chapter 30 A Locker Moment Too Close for Comfort
31. Chapter 31 A Gentle Touch That Didn’t Feel Fake
32. Chapter 32 Assigned Partners and Suspicious Smiles
33. Chapter 33 A Study Session Behind Closed Doors
34. Chapter 34 A House That Didn’t Match the Rumors
35. Chapter 35 A Photograph Filled With Hidden Sadness
36. Chapter 36 Intelligence Hidden Behind a Bad Reputation
37. Chapter 37 A Favorite Book Found Unexpectedly
38. Chapter 38 Trapped on the Porch by the Storm
39. Chapter 39 A Jacket That Smelled Like Safety
40. Chapter 40 Walking Into School Wearing His Jacket
41. Chapter 41 A Queen Bee’s Silent Declaration of War
42. Chapter 42 Choosing a Different Seat at the Rally
43. Chapter 43 Secret Fingers Intertwined Beneath the Bleachers
44. Chapter 44 Control Versus Something More Natural
45. Chapter 45 Cracks in the Carefully Built Persona
46. Chapter 46 Coffee Left Without a Word
47. Chapter 47 A Complicated Order Remembered Perfectly
48. Chapter 48 A Party Meant to Seal the Rumor
49. Chapter 49 Spin the Bottle Stops Too Soon
50. Chapter 50 A Fake Kiss That Lasted Too Long
51. Chapter 51 A Crowd Watching a Kiss Turn Real
52. Chapter 52 Confusion Lingering After a Public Moment
53. Chapter 53 Disappointment Hidden Behind Morning Calm
54. Chapter 54 A Rumor Designed to Tear Everything Apart
55. Chapter 55 A Locker Taking the Force of Anger
56. Chapter 56 Bruised Knuckles and Unspoken Tension Part 1
57. Chapter 57 Bruised Knuckles and Unspoken Tension Part 2
58. Chapter 58 Quiet Care Inside an Empty Office
59. Chapter 59 Hiding Too Close Inside a Library Corner
60. Chapter 60 A Familiar Scent Stirring Dangerous Thoughts
61. Chapter 61 Panic Rising During Midterm Pressure
62. Chapter 62 Calm Found in Unexpected Company
63. Chapter 63 A Secret Life Beyond the Bad Reputation
64. Chapter 64 A Community Center Revealing Another Side
65. Chapter 65 A Reputation Refusing Redemption
66. Chapter 66 A Public Date Turning Unexpectedly Genuine
67. Chapter 67 Laughter Captured in a Candid Moment
68. Chapter 68 A Front Page That Changed Everything
69. Chapter 69 Defensive Words Guarding Hidden Truths
70. Chapter 70 A Photograph Hidden Like a Treasure
71. Chapter 71 Jealous Past Returning Without Warning
72. Chapter 72 Dark History Whispered With Intent
73. Chapter 73 Distance Growing After a Dangerous Rumor
74. Chapter 74 Cold Eyes Noticing the Sudden Shift
75. Chapter 75 Fear Revealed in a Cracking Voice
76. Chapter 76 A Past Built on Unexpected Sacrifice
77. Chapter 77 Honor Hidden Behind a Bad Reputation
78. Chapter 78 A Promise Made Without Further Secrets
79. Chapter 79 One Remaining Truth Left Unspoken
80. Chapter 80 A Chemistry Partner Drawing Too Much Attention
81. Chapter 81 A Doorway Gaze Turning Quietly Lethal
82. Chapter 82 A Public Display of Possession and Control
83. Chapter 83 Jealousy Showing Without Any Restraint
84. Chapter 84 A Movie Night That Felt Too Close
85. Chapter 85 Gentle Traces Hidden Beneath a Calm Act
86. Chapter 86 A Lie Covering an Intimate Gesture
87. Chapter 87 A Bake Sale Turning Into a Power Move
88. Chapter 88 A Threat Made Over a Simple Transaction
89. Chapter 89 A Dangerous Invitation That Sparked Defiance
90. Chapter 90 A Decision Made to Prove Strength
91. Chapter 91 A Rival Party Filled With Unwanted Attention
92. Chapter 92 A Door Crashing Open at the Right Moment
93. Chapter 93 The Monster Off His Leash
94. Chapter 94 Screaming Match In The Rain
95. Chapter 95 One Step Over The Line
96. Chapter 96 Shutting Me Out Completely
97. Chapter 97 Two Days Of Dead Silence
98. Chapter 98 The Old Lie Comes Back
99. Chapter 99 Facing The Whispers Alone
100. Chapter 100 Crashing My Class
101. Chapter 101 A Secret In The Flowers
102. Chapter 102 My Mother Sets A Trap
103. Chapter 103 The Bad Boy Cleans Up
104. Chapter 104 He Memorized My Dreams
105. Chapter 105 Alone On The Front Porch
106. Chapter 106 Begging For A Real Kiss
107. Chapter 107 He Hates The Camera
108. Chapter 108 Taking Off His Armor
109. Chapter 109 Terrified Of Losing Me
110. Chapter 110 Reaching For The Same Tray
111. Chapter 111 Tell Me To Step Back
112. Chapter 112 Falling For My Fake Boyfriend
113. Chapter 113 A Note In My Locker
114. Chapter 114 He Crushes The Love Note
115. Chapter 115 Hunting Down The Author
116. Chapter 116 Seeing His Real Jealousy
117. Chapter 117 Pinning Him To The Lockers
118. Chapter 118 Claiming Me As His Own
119. Chapter 119 Driving Away From The School
120. Chapter 120 Burgers On The Rooftop
121. Chapter 121 Alone Above The City Lights
122. Chapter 122 Finding His Library Hiding Spot
123. Chapter 123 Keeping My Birthday A Secret
124. Chapter 124 The Black Box Waiting Inside
125. Chapter 125 The Book From Freshman Year
126. Chapter 126 The Boy Who Watched Me
127. Chapter 127 Admitting I Truly Love Him
128. Chapter 128 He Calls It An Act
129. Chapter 129 Building My Cold Armor
130. Chapter 130 Treating Him Like A Stranger
131. Chapter 131 The Dance Ticket Problem
132. Chapter 132 Claiming Me In Public
133. Chapter 133 Crying In The Fitting Room
134. Chapter 134 The Midnight Blue Silk
135. Chapter 135 Giving The Dress Back
136. Chapter 136 He Refuses To Take It
137. Chapter 137 Mom Zips Up The Dress
138. Chapter 138 He Drops His Car Keys
139. Chapter 139 Walking Past The Flashing Cameras
140. Chapter 140 Making The Whole Room Stare
141. Chapter 141 Dancing In The Dead Center
142. Chapter 142 Running Away From The Crowd
143. Chapter 143 Standing In The Freezing Cold
144. Chapter 144 No One Else Is Watching
145. Chapter 145 Kissing Me In The Dark
146. Chapter 146 Scared Of What Just Happened
147. Chapter 147 Saying It Was Not Fake
148. Chapter 148 Waking Up With No Fear
149. Chapter 149 Planning To Tell Him Today
150. Chapter 150 Holding Hands At The Diner
151. Chapter 151 Left On A Cafeteria Table
152. Chapter 152 Checking The Plastic Trash Cans
153. Chapter 153 Chloe Holding The Blue Ink
154. Chapter 154 She Took A Digital Photo
155. Chapter 155 Demanding The Number One Spot
156. Chapter 156 He Offers To Be Expelled
157. Chapter 157 Ruining My Own Practice Test
158. Chapter 158 Lying To Him On Purpose
159. Chapter 159 He Knows I Am Lying
160. Chapter 160 Writing The Wrong Test Answers
161. Chapter 161 Dropping The Hidden Cardboard Box
162. Chapter 162 Finding My Chewed Yellow Pencil
163. Chapter 163 The Photo From Freshman Year
164. Chapter 164 Crying On His Closet Floor
165. Chapter 165 Catching Me With The Box
166. Chapter 166 Telling Him I Failed Today
167. Chapter 167 She Leaked The Fake Contract
168. Chapter 168 Deleting The App Changes Nothing
169. Chapter 169 Taking The Secret Back Stairs
170. Chapter 170 Driving Away In The Rain
171. Chapter 171 His Father Is Calling Him
172. Chapter 172 Telling Her About The Leak
173. Chapter 173 Locking The Front Wooden Door
174. Chapter 174 Walking Into The School Together
175. Chapter 175 Trent Blocking The Main Hallway
176. Chapter 176 He Takes All The Blame
177. Chapter 177 Sent Directly To The Board
178. Chapter 178 Suspended By The School Board
179. Chapter 179 Security Guards Walk Us Out
180. Chapter 180 Taking Off My School Uniform
181. Chapter 181 Heavy Knocks At The Door
182. Chapter 182 My Father Takes My Keys
183. Chapter 183 Punching The Bathroom Glass Mirror
184. Chapter 184 Watching Her Mean Video Online
185. Chapter 185 Deleting All My Social Media
186. Chapter 186 He Climbs Through My Window
187. Chapter 187 Finding The Ruined Practice Test
188. Chapter 188 Telling Him About The Blackmail
189. Chapter 189 Crying On The Bedroom Floor
190. Chapter 190 He Vows To Destroy Her
191. Chapter 191 We Must Use Our Minds
192. Chapter 192 Reading The Old Student Rulebook
193. Chapter 193 Finding The Public Test Loophole
194. Chapter 194 Sneaking Back To The School
195. Chapter 195 Trent Lawson Threatens Their Grants
196. Chapter 196 Waiting In The Staff Lot
197. Chapter 197 He Signs The Written Petition
198. Chapter 198 Two Men Outside The Diner
199. Chapter 199 His Father In The Backseat
200. Chapter 200 Telling Me To Leave Him
201. Chapter 201 Saying No To The Money
202. Chapter 202 He Promises To Ruin Us
203. Chapter 203 My Mother Loses Her Job
204. Chapter 204 His Father Owns The Building
205. Chapter 205 I Almost Make The Call
206. Chapter 206 He Reads The Eviction Notice
207. Chapter 207 Walking Into The Boardroom
208. Chapter 208 His Father Makes A Threat
209. Chapter 209 Dropping The Keys And Cards
210. Chapter 210 Showing Up In The Rain
211. Chapter 211 Keeping The Chewed Yellow Pencil
212. Chapter 212 Her Mom Makes Him Stew
213. Chapter 213 Trent Lawson Brings His Car
214. Chapter 214 The Police Take Him Away
215. Chapter 215 Studying At The Public Library
216. Chapter 216 She Finds A Massive Secret
217. Chapter 217 Ryder Goes To Find Hugo
218. Chapter 218 Finding Her Fake College Essay
219. Chapter 219 Refusing To Use The Proof
220. Chapter 220 Shredding The Printed Server Logs
221. Chapter 221 The Board Denies My Request
222. Chapter 222 Students Sit In The Courtyard
223. Chapter 223 Hugo Reads The Old Rulebook
224. Chapter 224 News Vans Rush The Campus
225. Chapter 225 Talking To The News Cameras
226. Chapter 226 The Board Sets A Trap
227. Chapter 227 Sitting On The Porch Steps
228. Chapter 228 Walking Onto The Bright Stage
229. Chapter 229 I Answer The Science Questions
230. Chapter 230 The Teachers Nod In Approval
231. Chapter 231 A Broken Math Equation Trap
232. Chapter 232 Fixing The Formula With Chalk
233. Chapter 233 Waiting For The Final Scores
234. Chapter 234 Miller Holds The White Envelope
235. Chapter 235 The Board Announces Perfect Scores
236. Chapter 236 Chloe Screams In The Aisle
237. Chapter 237 Asking About The Blue Ink
238. Chapter 238 She Admits The Cafeteria Theft
239. Chapter 239 Miller Suspends The Cheer Captain
240. Chapter 240 His Father Waits Outside School
241. Chapter 241 Offering The Trust Fund Back
242. Chapter 242 Refusing The Medical School Money
243. Chapter 243 Leaving His Father Standing Alone
244. Chapter 244 Running To The Empty Diner
245. Chapter 245 Ryder Secures The New Lease
246. Chapter 246 Waiting For The Afternoon Mail
247. Chapter 247 Reading The Ivy League Letter
248. Chapter 248 Ripping The Gray Card Up
249. Chapter 249 Writing A Brand New Rule
250. Chapter 250 Arthur Leaves The East Side
251. Chapter 251 Epilogue
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