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Something about this guy's guise at fake innocence really riles me up. Though truthfully, part of my rage stems from seeing my evil ex. But it doesn't matter. This guy isn't safe, and he doesn't belong around my Caroline. "You know who. The man who forced himself on your sister, not only making lewd comments but kissing her, forcing her to punch him, causing her to go to emergency surgery. And it's all your fault. You are not welcome anywhere near her, or us."

A brand-new king and a volunteer schoolteacher's lives collide, and neither will ever be the same. Will they rise to the challenges before them and come out stronger, or will they both crumble under the weight of their mutual responsibility? And who can they really trust? One thing is for sure, they are both in for quite the ride. She listened intently. Her expression didn't change. She didn't seem repulsed by me, so I decided to test out my fear. I reached out, putting my hand to her face. She didn't flinch or shrink back; she didn't act like I was disgusting or a sniveling weakling.