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SNEAK PEEK: COME OUT I learned that at an early age. Children often discover things they shouldn’t because of adults discount their ability to understand the conversations happening around them.

I stopped keeping track of who they’re boning long ago, because I’d need an assistant to keep the affairs straight.

While my parents’ marriage is a sham, I remind myself that my boyfriend, Todd, isn’t like them. Yes, his parents only own half the live entertainment industry, but my father allows me to see Todd. The other parents will force the Heathers to accept an arranged betrothal, and I’m grateful I’m lucky enough to have found the perfect match on my own as my high school sweetheart.

“Delores, Bruiser is ready to escort you to Apex. He’s pulling the car around now,” the hawk shifter says softly.

Snapping out of my reverie, I smile at the trembling woman. Bruiser must have scared the living hell out of her. For no other reason than it amused him, I’m sure. He’s as much a brute as his name implies, and I don’t look forward to riding alone to the academy with him.

Something about that shifter gives me the creeps…