Thoughts of being a pirate and stealing her away to my ship race across my mind. Although I’m not a pirate, and she’s not my captured princess.

We’ve been secretly datin’ since last week.” He gives me a smile and a look that says I’m his one-and-only. That smile might deceive Madison, but I know he’s full of it. “Isn’t that right, K.?” He squeezes me tighter. “Uh-huh,” I squeak out. Madison shakes her head fast, as if she can’t believe what she’s hearing. “Nobody in their right mind chooses Kiara Westford over me.” She’s right. We’re busted. “Wanna bet?” My eyes go wide when Carlos bends his head down to me. “Kiss me, cariño.

Unfortunately, real life can’t be wrapped up with a nice little bow.

He may be out of my life physically, but he'll always be a part of me. I can't let go even if I wanted to.

Thing is, I don't like ties. I like to win....by big margins.

Opening yourself up to making mistakes and being vulnerable is what makes it beautiful and special with the person you love.

Don't be afraid to be unique. Love yourself before you love another.