Ethan's nightmares are terrifying. He hates falling asleep; he hates having to witness the twisted world that he's forced into when he closes his eyes. But when they begin to blend into reality, facing them may be his only choice. __________________ IMPORTANT NOTICE - if you're reading this story on a site that is not www.wattpad.com then you could be at risk of a malware attack. Furthermore, please go to this link: www.wattpad.com/user/z0mbies, and report to me where you are reading this story. Thank you. WARNING: This story contains distressing material. Reader discretion advised. The characters in this book are fictional. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead is entirely coincidental.

**PREVIOUSLY TITLED MINIERA** THIS BOOK IS BEING EDITED HERE AND THERE. THIS WAS COMPLETED AROUND 3 YEARS AGO. Xo **THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK IN A STAND-ALONE SERIES. YOU CAN READ ALL THESE BOOKS ALONE, BUT IT IS RECOMMENDED TO READ IN ORDER TO GET THE MOST ENJOYMENT FROM THE SERIES** Natalie Brown's life has been far from ideal or perfect. For as long as she could remember, life has revolved completely around taking care of her alcoholic and drug addicted mother. Just as Natalie finally decides to let loose and go to Italy with her best friend-her mother makes a deal with someone very dangerous. Giovanni Amaro. He is hard. Cold. Ruthless...but, also he is plagued with a past that haunts him with every breath. Now, in the present, a mafia boss that needs a wife and an heir. He got Natalie and she was not what he expected in the least and as he begins to care for her, he begins to worry. He has enemies...bad ones and they will use Natalie to get to him. But, then again, some enemies are closer to home than you think. Natalie's mother made a deal...and now Natalie will pay the price. ***************** "I am not just someone to be bought and sold off!" Natalie shouted with outrage. Giovanni chuckled darkly and took a step forward so their bodies were intimately touching. He wrapped a hand around her throat, softly, possessively. "Ever since I first laid eyes on you, you've been mine. You hear that, mi amour? Mia..." Mine' ...

Allie Dawson is in a family that is very important to her pack. Her parents were in charge before stepping down and passing on the responsibility to her brother. One thing about her is she has always dreamed about finding her mate. Ever since she was a little girl, she's wanted to find him. When you find your mate it will be as if the whole world stops, falling in love will be inevitable and nothing could get in the way of you two. It can almost feel like a fairytale at first. Finding your mate meant finding that special someone to spend the rest of your life with-someone who will love you no matter what. In their eyes, you don't have any flaws. At least, that's what 7-year-old Allie thought. It sounds a little cliché, doesn't it? Mason Wood is your typical school player. He knows the importance of having a mate, but since he hasn't found his yet, what's the harm in having fun? Since his parents passed away in a tragic accident, he had to step up and take his father's role as Alpha, which gave him an immense amount of responsibility. Balancing school and leading a pack is no joke, but now having to try and find a mate to help you run the pack and be with you for the rest of your life? That can alter his life forever. *************************** On Allie's 18th birthday, her friend takes her somewhere special, hoping to find her mate even though the chances are very slim. When she does find him, her whole world crashes down. What was supposed to be the happiest day of her life led to confusion and drama within her family. Since when did finding the love of your life turn out to be this hard? (Some sexual content) Currently Rewriting