Hidden River Secrets

I thought things were finally settling down. But Hidden River Academy? It never stops testing me. It's my third month here, and everything's coming apart. Buck, the one person I've let myself love, is being kept away from me. My uncle has forbidden us from seeing each other, and I'd do anything just to be near him. But Buck is starting to question me too. Starting to wonder if I really am the girl he thought I was. Shawn is always around now, watching me like he's waiting for me to screw up. Ever since he and Shiv broke up, everyone's convinced I had something to do with it, and no one wants to believe otherwise. Not the cheer squad, who've made me their favorite punching bag. Not even Buck. And then there's Colt. Resident troublemaker, total slacker, and suddenly he's showing interest. Playing friend when it suits him. Pissing off the whole school just by standing near me. Why now? Why me? I never wanted any of this. All I wanted was to keep my head down, get through the semester, and survive. Instead, I'm dodging lies, side-eyes, and sabotage, while my heart breaks quietly in the background. There are too many secrets at Hidden River. And I'm starting to realize I might be one of them.