Forgive Me First - Colbie Kay;Maria Vickers;Colbie Kay

Braydon

My eighteenth birthday was the night everything ended. Under a full moon, truths were exposed, lies were unraveled, and I ran. I left behind the only home I'd ever known and the girl I loved-now forbidden to me. I swore I'd never return to Ever Rose, convinced the past was better left buried.

Eight years later, my father is dying, and I'm the only one who can save him. I came back with a plan: do what needs to be done and leave for good. Then I saw her. Kyler Ridge-the girl I never stopped loving. Staying away is one of the most difficult things I can do, but I have to do it for her sake. Especially when she has no idea how much danger she's in.

Kyler

The last time I saw Braydon James, I thought he was dying. Then he disappeared without a word, leaving me shattered. I picked up the pieces and put myself back together because I had no other choice.

Eight years later, he returns like a ghost in the night. I know I should stay away, but I keep getting pulled toward him. I want answers he refuses to give. How can I forgive him when I don't know the truth? And am I ready to uncover why he really left-and the dark secrets Ever Rose has been hiding all along?