Alice only wanted to help her younger brother when she confronted his bully. She ends up agreeing to do whatever Adam wants in return for him leaving her brother alone. He goes one step further, befriending and protecting her brother, but only for as long as Alice agrees to follow his orders. Orders that become increasingly difficult for her to agree to.

Blackmailed by the Bully

Alice was struck by a sudden and acute awareness of her appearance. She hadn’t done her makeup or even brushed her hair, planning to sort it out during the bus ride. Normally, she wouldn’t dare let Adam see her like this. Every time they crossed paths, she made sure her eyeliner was sharp, her lashe...

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