Verona
I shape the world with my hands, molding clay into something lasting-something I can control. Maxim Miller has always been the one thing I couldn't. My rival. My torment. The boy who was always better. Now, he's back, and once again, he's standing in my way. A sculpting competition should be my chance to finally prove myself, to finally beat him. But the more time I spend with Maxim, the more I realize my hatred isn't hatred at all. It's something far more dangerous.
Maxim
I have spent my life watching Verona Vasile. Chasing her. Wanting her in ways I could never admit. And if she ever knew the truth-if she ever saw the depth of my obsession-she would run. So I let her hate me. I let her think she was the one in control. But I'm done waiting. I'm done letting her push me away. This time, she's mine. And nothing-not our past, not our secrets-will keep me from her.