Tyler thought he had everything: good grades, a loving girlfriend, and a picture-perfect life. But everything shatters when an anonymous text warns him that his girlfriend, Alexis, is cheating. Dismissing it as a prank at first, Tyler’s world is turned upside down when he catches her in the arms of Logan Carter—the arrogant, untouchable captain of the football team.

Heartbroken and humiliated, Tyler finds himself tangled in an unexpected game of cat and mouse with a mysterious texter. But things take a surprising turn when Tyler discovers that Logan was the mysterious texter all along. Fueled by anger, confusion, and a strange attraction he can’t explain, Tyler demands answers—only to receive an unexpected confession and a kiss that changes everything.

I laughed a little. It wasn't funny. Nothing about this moment was funny, but I couldn't help it. It was either laugh or scream.


"You really want to act like you're going to stand for me now… just because Tyler's here?" I said, my voice low but shaking with anger.


"You don't have to pretend," I added. "You don't have to act like you care. I already know the truth. I've known it for years."


He opened his mouth like he wanted to say something, but nothing came out. Just silence. Useless silence.


"If you're looking for someone to blame," I said, stepping closer, "blame me. Don't drag Tyler's dad into this. Don't tell Tyler's mom. Don't go around spreading things just because you're confused or embarrassed."


"If you want someone to throw under the bus, let it be me."


I said it flat. Cold. And still—he didn't respond.


Chapter 188 - Let Me Go