Annabella has had a rough life. From surviving brutal beatings from her so called 'parents' to becoming a well known person on the streets. Oh. And she was kidnapped when she was a newborn. Fast forward 16 years and she is tired of the abuse. She calls up one of her friends and moves to Italy. What happens when she runs into the school bad boys? Or when they turn out to be her brothers? Follow Anna on her journey that will have ups and downs but that's family for you. Will everything she tried to keep in the shadows bring her family closer together or tear them apart? cover by @mebarrioss 𒊹︎Started:June 1,2020 𒊹︎Completed:June 25, 2021

heartache noun emotional pain or distress; sorrow; grief; anguish. To Athena Giordano heartache is more than just a feeling. It's a way of life. Kidnapped from her beloved family at the young age of 3, Athena is no stranger to pain. She used to be confident that her 7 older brothers haven't stopped looking for her, but she's starting to lose hope. In misery from the constant abuse, she wants to give up. But under the weight of the burden from the people who need her, she holds on, day by day. Xander needs Athena as much as she needs him. In constant confusion, wondering why his own father gave him to the same underground agency who kidnapped Athena. Partners in a team of 4, since the tender ages of 4 and 6, he does his best to watch out for Athena, and protect the rest of the team. But day by day, they cling to the hope that they'll survive and maybe, even one day, make it out. Will they experience the first day of freedom together? Or will they be separated by the person they hate... and fear... the most? Athena's brothers never stopped searching for their lost princess. Hoping and praying that she's okay, that maybe, just maybe they'll find her. What happens when they finally do find her?