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My chest tightened I wasn’t the only one with a secret, but I didn’t know if I had it in me to shred him the way he could rip me apart What would it take for ardless of where our relationship was now, it didn’t start out this way Seven years ago Jake had given me a chance when no one else would The part of rateful for that

He was the first one willing to take a gamble on me Somehow it created a toxic relationship where I always felt indebted, and yet resentful at the saood for me

He turned to Helena “You, get rid of the eyeliner and put her in soet you in an hour” He pasted a fake smile on his face “Be ready, babe”

“Jake…” I called after him, but he pulled out his cell phone and walked out of the room I hated the way hesith vicious threats

He could end me With tords Two little words and my career would be over Everyone would know Lexi Wilde was a fraud

Jake controlled me and I had no way out

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Luke

“What the fuck?”

I stared at her picture I’d remember a pretty face like that And yes, I was a wo idiot I used protection for accusations like this one I kneoot in bed with ht of hot sex They wanted money They wanted fame They wanted a way to be noticed

There were advantages It kept things light I didn’t get trapped into relationships I had freedom The way I saw it, it was perfect The woed I had what every man wanted I learned to be careful

“Luke, you’re a train wreck” Coach stood from his desk and paced in front of his s They faced the practice field He could watch us sweat from here while he called plays to the assistants on the field There was one thing this office had—AC

“Hold on I don’t even know this girl You can’t expect me to respond to this It happens all the time”

“And that’s the proble The women It happens constantly and it has to stop You’re out of control It’s all out of control”

“I didn’t sleep with that girl” I grittedyou for money You have to see it”