~This is the original version of the story. Check out "The Mafia's Doctor" for the edited version. --- Kimberly Stratus was a doctor working at one of the best hospitals in America. She loses her license and ability to practice due to, as punishment, taking full responsibility of the 'walking patient' incident. On her search for a new job, Kimberly runs into the 'walking patient'. Knowing her situation caused by his actions, he offers a once in a lifetime opportunity. ----- "Look, you're a doctor-" He started. "Was." I corrected. "You can still be." He said, running his fingers through his dark hair, "Look, you can work for us and I'll pay triple the amount you were earning at that lousy hospital." "Us?' I asked. Who was he? How exactly does he plan on paying me triple? He grabbed my wrist and pulled me inwards, my face inches away from his chest. With his free hand, he gently tucked my hair behind my ear. His breath tickled on my exposed skin as he whispered two words that sent shivers down my back. "The Mafia."

Hi.. My name is Ari and I'm 13, I've lived in Sunny Side orphanage since I was 2 years old, my dad died in the military, and after that my mom no longer wanted me. I've been adopted 4 times within the past 11 year all of which ended up the same way, beaten and returned which makes me ask myself "What did I to to deserve this?" I was about to give up until one day 2 boys stumbled upon me and took me home with them. (Completed there is a second book) ALSO I GET SO MANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS WHEN THE STORY STARTS SHES 14 AND THIS WAS WHEN KIAN WAS 17 THEN SHE TURNS 15 THEY ARE 2 YEARS APART IN THIS STORY