B6

Everyone thinks being a Kavanagh means living a perfect life. Wealth, popularity, a famous brother, and a future already mapped out for you. But behind the expensive house and sharp attitude, you’ve spent your entire life drowning in things nobody else can see. Haunted by childhood trauma, trapped in a toxic relationship, and constantly living in the shadow of Johnny Kavanagh, you’ve mastered the art of pushing people away before they can hurt you first. Then Joey Lynch arrives at Tommen. Quiet, guarded, and carrying demons of his own, Joey sees through every wall you’ve built from the moment you meet. What begins as friendship slowly turns into something far more dangerous as late-night conversations, stolen glances, and undeniable tension pull you closer together. But when someone spends their whole life believing they are impossible to love, even the softest kind of love can feel terrifying. As your world begins to spiral, your anger, fear, and heartbreak threaten to destroy the one person who refuses to give up on you. And when love turns painful instead of safe, both of you are left wondering if broken people can truly heal together—or if some damage can never be undone.