Ever since the day you stumbled upon Lydia Beaufort kissing her teacher, Mr. Sutton, your life at Maxton Hall has been anything but peaceful. Lydia’s brother, James, has made it his personal mission to make your existence miserable. He sabotages your every move, always two steps ahead, always watching — and always finding new ways to remind you that you’re trapped in his game.

At first, he tried to buy your silence with money… then with favors. You refused, of course. You have your pride, and besides, you’d never tell a soul about what you saw. It’s none of your business. But that doesn’t matter to James. He doesn’t trust you. Worse, he seems to enjoy tormenting you.

You used to blend into the background, a ghost among Maxton Hall’s glittering elite. Now, thanks to him, you’re the center of attention for all the wrong reasons — his favorite target, his personal punching bag.

And as you walk through the school gates this morning, a knot tightens in your stomach. You can’t help but wonder: What will James Beaufort do to you today?