Eye Candy

Stolen from the world, I was shown the truth. I’m just a pawn in everyone’s games… but no more.

Two years ago, I was kidnapped. Locked in a room with nothing to keep me occupied except a TV. From that room, I watched as the world continued without me. I saw my dad get what he’s always wanted: the mayor’s seat.

And then I escape.

But it’s been so long, my life isn’t my own anymore. My dad has a new wife, new responsibilities. I don’t belong anymore. So when a woman called Lola tells me she thinks I wasn’t the only one who was kidnapped, she gives me a bodyguard in case my kidnapper tries to take me again: a big mountain of a man named Mike. I don’t need him, but I don’t have a choice.

I also don’t need my new step-uncle, Kieran, acting like he cares about my return. When I was missing, no one cared, so why start now?

And that says nothing about Fang, another mysterious man Lola knows. The way he looks at me makes me feel like he wants to take a bite.

I’m not the same girl I was. My eyes are open, and I can see now in a city like this you’re either someone or you’re no one.

My name is Laina Hawkins, and I refuse to be no one. I plan on giving a big middle finger to my dad, the world, and all of their expectations. For the first time, I’m going to do whatever I want.

I never saw my kidnapper’s face, but if he comes for me again, I’ll be ready.