Chapter 1

I had an online 'puppy' boyfriend, the sweetest guy.

He was always showering me with sweet talk and pet names, spoiling me with gifts and cash daily.

He was so attentive and adorable, I was absolutely smitten.

We finally set a date to meet in person.

But before our big date, my best friend, Chloe, invited me over to her place.

That’s where I met her infamous, super rebellious cousin, Jax.

The guy had a shock of white hair, a glinting lip piercing, and this utterly cocky smirk on his face.

His edgy vibe was so intense, it practically screamed 'stay away,' and I instinctively recoiled.

I somehow managed to twist my ankle, stumbling right into his arms and knocking his phone out of his hand.

He frowned, clearly annoyed. "Ma'am! Watch yourself. I have a girlfriend!"

Apologizing profusely, I bent down to help him pick up his phone, only to see the most painfully familiar chat logs on the screen.

My online 'puppy'… it was *him*?

My vision blurred, and my entire world just imploded.