River and Auggie have been inseparable since the day they were born. Hours apart, yet tethered by late-night calls and unspoken promises, their friendship has always been more-something burning just beneath the surface.
River knows she loves him. Auggie knows he loves her. But Rivers greatest fear is settling down too soon and watching Auggie resent her for all the things he never got to experience. And Auggie, the boy who was raised to protect everyone but himself, keeps finding himself in situations that tear him away from the only girl who truly matters.
When their future after high school looms, one reckless choice shatters everything. Auggie breaks Rivers trust in the one way she can never forgiveand worse, his betrayal puts her in danger.
Now, River is left with one impossible question: Can she forgive the boy shes loved all her life? Or has Auggie finally chosen the one person she can never stand to see him with?
