Before She Told

Mary has lived with a secret, hiding the scars of an abusive past and struggling to navigate a world that doesn’t know the real her. At sixteen, she’s on the brink of unraveling, with everything she’s kept hidden threatening to surface. Mitch, her best friend, has always stood by her, but when he uncovers the truth of what Mary has been hiding, everything changes. With the weight of her secret now out in the open, Mitch’s love and loyalty are put to the test as their bond is pushed to its limits. Together, they’ll have to face the truths they’ve kept buried and find the strength to survive.

It’s been ten months since Mary began therapy, slowly learning what healing looks like. With the support of those around her and Mitch still by her side, she’s finding her way back to herself. But their relationship is being tested in ways neither of them expected. Just as peace begins to feel within reach, the past creeps in quietly and unexpectedly, threatening the life Mary has worked so hard to rebuild. Now trapped between what was and what could be, she must decide if she’s ready to face the truth before it swallows her whole.

Six months after Mitch’s unforgettable proposal, he and Mary begin their next chapter together as husband and wife. Five years later, Mitch is thriving in the NBA and Mary is opening her own art studio. Life looks picture-perfect… until the past Mary fought to bury resurfaces in a way she never saw coming. As she navigates unexpected news and unwanted attention, Mary is forced to confront old wounds in the most public way possible. Love, pain, and betrayal collide when a familiar face returns with secrets, demands—and a dangerous plan.