Until You (The Fall Away Series Book 2)

Until You is a companion novel to Bully that tells Jared's story. The narrative follows a young man consumed by anger and emotional numbness, cycling between fury and indifference. He has become someone others fear or resent, but he believes himself incapable of being hurt because he cares about nothing. The exception is Tatum. Despite—or because of—a betrayal that shattered his trust in her, Jared remains emotionally bound to her. Their former friendship fractured when he discovered he could not trust her. He pushed her away, yet still depends on her presence to feel grounded. Engaging with her, challenging her, and provoking her reactions are among the few things that make him feel anything. When Tatum leaves for a year and returns as a changed person, the dynamic between them shifts. She no longer passively accepts his provocations—she responds in kind. As they clash, both face the possibility that neither will emerge unchanged.