PROLOGUE
Landon
Landon 23, Violet 21
After the two-hour drive, I’m relieved to finally see home. Or what has been my home for the last eight years.
Pulling up into the driveway I notice one: the house looks like Christmas threw up on it. And two: there’s a car I don't recognise.
Claire is waiting by the front door. For a stepmum, she isn’t so bad. “Landon you’re home!”
“Yep. I got a few days off so I can stay a little longer.”
“That’s great. Come in and meet Violet’s new boyfriend.”
I stop mid-step.Boyfriend?
I throw a quick text to the guys.
Me
Just got to the house, anything you forgot to tell me?
Mav
Don't know what you're talking about.
Me
Try again.
Axel
Yeah, so Violet got a boyfriend.
Me
One fucking job.
My phone vibrates a few more times but I ignore it. Too interested to meet the boyfriend.
Walking into the house I force a smile when I’m met withhim. He isn't what I thought. But I've never thought of Violet with anyone but me or....
“Landon, son, good to see you made it.” Dad shakes my hand.
I ask, “So, Letty who’s this?”
She sneers at me but then forces a smile “Landon, James. James my moronic stepbrother.”
He nods. “Hey Man.”
Ignoring him, I turn to Claire, “Whatever you’re cooking smells delicious, Claire.”
“It truly does.”
“Thank you, Landon. Thank you, James. It’s nice to be appreciated.”
Violet rolls her eyes. Hard.
