Never Stop by Addie Renee

VIA:
Anderson Cole was always just my best friend. The person who had always been my safe haven and place of solace. Then, he just became more.
He became everything.
When life finally seemed to be my idea of perfect, reality struck with force, and my world came crashing down around me.
I always knew monsters were real—I lived with one, and he shared my last name. Liam made it his mission to ruin my life single-handedly. He did all he could to prove me wrong when I thought I was unbreakable. And he finally did.
Being forced to push Ander away was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. And the worst part? I couldn’t even tell Ander why I had to end it. But the monster that still haunts me left me with a crumbling life and no other choice.
It’s been six years, and I’m well into my twenties now. I’ve changed so much since that dreadful night. I’ve accepted a long time ago that we can never be together, but my stubborn heart hasn’t gotten the memo; it still longs for him and probably always will.
Izzy, my best friend, finally convinced me to go on a double date with her, her boyfriend, and his friend, whom I’ve never met. After denying all dating opportunities for so long, we were all surprised when I agreed.
But here I am, walking into my favorite restaurant to meet a guy I know nothing about. I may have officially gone insane. But I can do this. I will do this.
As Izzy and I approach our booth, she shrieks. I stop in my tracks to see what has startled her, and I come face to face with the same brown eyes that used to bring me to my knees.
This is so not good.

This cannot be happening.