DeviantBlack Mountain Academy Dani René Contents Prologue 1. HER 2. Elian 3. Arabella 4. HIM 5. Elian 6. Arabella 7. Elian 8. HER 9. Arabella 10. Arabella 11. HIM 12. Elian 13. Arabella 14. HER 15. Elian 16. Arabella 17. Ahren 18. HIM 19. Arabella 20. HER 21. Elian 22. Arabella 23. Elian 24. HER 25. Arabella 26. Arabella 27. Elian 28. Elian 29. Arabella 30. HIM 31. Elian 32. Arabella 33. Elian 34. Arabella 35. Ahren 36. Elian 37. Arabella 38. Elian 39. Arabella Epilogue Acknowledgments Also by Dani René About the Author Copyright © 2020 by Dani René Published by Dani René Cover Design by Lori Jackson Edited by Candice Royer Proofed by Marjorie Lord Cover Model: Pat Tanksi Cover Photography by Wander Aguiar All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever. The following story contains mature themes, strong language, and sexual situations. It is intended for adult readers. 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The publication/use of these trademarks is not authorized, associated with, or sponsored by the trademark owner. For more information about all the books in this collection, head over to the link below. BLACK MOUNTAIN ACADEMY Black Mountain Academy. From the outside, it may look perfect and ideal—school uniforms, exemplary teachers, privileged students. But anyone on the inside could tell you about the debauchery, the scandals, the drama, the forbidden–taboo–romances. Because where Black Mountain Academy is concerned… never judge a book by its cover. Playlist Would Anyone Care - Citizen Soldier Impatient - Dark Signal My Type - Saweetie When We Make Love - Trey Songz Na Na - Trey Songz Twisted Games - Night Panda Bad Decisions - Trey Songz King - Niykee Heaton lovely - Billie Eilish, Khalid bad guy - Billie Eilish everything i wanted - Billie Eilish Fuck it I love you - Lana Del Rey Guest Room - Echos Mask - Niykee Heaton For the full playlist, click HERE Dedication To the good girls who love to be bad and aren’t ashamed to admit it. This one is for you! Mad love, Dani xo Prologue Arabella Two months ago One heartbreak. One choice. One mistake. And my life has taken a turn, and I’m no longer the girl my dad raised. Haven’t been for a long time, and now I’m the reason he’s no longer here. My father was everything to me, my rock and foundation. And now he’s gone. The police officer paces in front of me, back and forth, left and right. I can’t swallow. My heart is thudding painfully in my throat, threatening to choke me. They all know who I am. In this city, Dad’s name is everything, and my face on camera is proof that I’m in big shit. I know they’ll be wanting a payout to let me go, but with the news they just delivered, I’m not sure they’ll get what they want. I fucked up. I broke my promise. What the hell did they expect me to do? Act normal when they told me I’m being shipped off to some shithole town? My folks pulled me into the living room two days ago, telling me that they’re sending me to some academy. It’s bullshit, and they know it. They didn’t want me around when my dad’s about to run for office. I have a feeling my mother is behind it, more so than dad. She doesn’t want me around, and it’s not a secret. I was furious. I refused to go. But the law had been laid down. Instead of being the dutiful daughter and agreeing to go to Black Mountain Academy where my mom and aunt attended school, I fought back and partied for two days straight. That was until a couple of hours ago when I was arrested for something I never should have done. Anger surges through my veins, but the more I attempt to focus on what they’re telling me, I can’t because all I can think about is the shit I’m in. I could go to jail. I could be sent away to somewhere far worse than an elite school in the middle of the mountains. I have two months before I’m nineteen. Having to repeat my senior year will be embarrassing enough, but now I may not even be able to do that. I don’t want to be sent to prison. “And she’s going to take primary custody of you while you’re in Black Mountain.” The words break through my panic, and I snap my gaze up at the large, burly man with a receding hairline and salt-and-pepper moustache that makes me shudder. “What?” I ask instead. His dark eyes glare at me with annoyance, which glints with the frustration of someone interrupted mid-coitus. The thought would usually make me want to laugh, but I don’t. Instead, I bite the inside of my cheek to remind myself what a shitshow I’ve gotten myself into. This is real fucking life, not some kid’s game gone wrong. I’m eighteen, and they could try me as an adult. “Your aunt, she’s your mother’s sister. Your mother has given us her contact details, and we managed to track her down when she was home in Black Mountain. I spoke to her earlier, and she’s agreed to the terms. You’ll be able to stay with her and finish your senior year.” My brows furrow in confusion. “What about my mother?” The officer shakes his head, his face a picture of pity and sadness as his moustache twitches. Frustration at my mother
