Cruel KissesUpdated at Mar 26, 2025, 07:27
Blackwood Academy is a world of the wealthy and the ruthless. If you’re not one of them, you’re nothing. And unfortunately for me, I’m neither.
As a scholarship student, I’ve learned to keep my head down, ace my classes, and stay invisible. It works—until I accidentally ruin Jaxon Reed’s life in front of the entire school.
Jaxon Reed isn’t just the golden boy of Blackwood. He’s the heir to Reed Industries, a billionaire empire, the football team captain, and the guy every girl wants. But behind that charming smirk and designer suits, he’s dangerous. And now, he has only one goal—make me pay.
First, it’s petty pranks. Then, rumors that turn my friends against me. But the real problem? The way he corners me in the hallways, whispers threats in my ear, and stares at me like I’m his favorite game.
The worst part? I don’t hate it.
Because underneath his cruel smirks and mind games, there’s something else. Something that makes my heart race when he gets too close. Something that makes me wonder if his hate is really hiding something deeper.
But falling for Jaxon Reed is dangerous. He has secrets. And if I get too close, I might just burn with him.
Main Characters:
Scarlett Hayes – Smart, independent, and stubborn. The scholarship girl at Blackwood Academy who never backs down. But when Jaxon sets his sights on her, she’s thrown into a world of privilege, power, and dangerous attraction.
Jaxon Reed – The rich, golden boy with a dark side. He’s cruel, untouchable, and always in control. Until Scarlett ruins everything. Now, he’s determined to make her life hell. But what happens when his own game backfires?
Ethan Carter – The sweet, charming boy next door. He’s Scarlett’s childhood best friend, and unlike Jaxon, he actually treats her right. But when he realizes Scarlett might have feelings for the enemy, he’s not willing to step aside.
Lena Kingsley – Scarlett’s best (and only) friend at Blackwood. She’s got secrets of her own but always has Scarlett’s back—until Jaxon’s mind games start pulling them apart.