For three years they called me a freak—and I stayed silent—until they touched my little sister in front of everyone, and the truth I buried finally came out and changed everything.

as Lily’s only real shield against a world that could be merciless. I promised her I would keep our lives quiet, stable, and off the radar, no matter the personal cost. So I swallowed my pride, took the hits, and let the entire school see me as worthless.

But high school bullies are like predators; the more you submit, the more they crave total des