Author's Note

Aliyah Jones has a lot on her plate. From being her grandmother's caretaker and raising her out-of-control brother Marco and disinterested sister Kiara, she doesn't know what to do. When will life finally give her a break?

Ace Bennet is a part of the rising boyband, Defy. A battle of the bands offers a sweet record deal and a level of fame that he and his bandmates just can't pass up.

But what happens when this opportunity comes at a time when you're uninspired and your group is hanging on by a thread?

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Trigger warning: Mentions of drugs, drug use, mental health, and minor violence