Completed; Not Edited *** After following in her deceased fathers footsteps and joining the United States Military, Mia Renee is about to transfer duty stations. She'll have 30 days to do whatever, and when her Uncle offers for her to stay with him, she jumps at the opportunity. Thought for her, it's much more then just a friendly visit with him. She'll finally be coming face to face with the man who was once her childhood best friend for the first time in years... Following in his own fathers footsteps, Killian Cross has changed his ways since taking over the family business. In his past, there was too much heart break, and he's been doing what ever he can to get over it. Women, money, drinking, and parties, anything to help him forget. But all of his hard work falls through the cracks when his childhood best friend suddenly comes barging back into his life... Mia and Killian grew up together, but ended up traveling down different paths. Now once again, they are living in the same world. The difference is that both are hiding dark secrets, and being around each other risks exposure for the both of them. Will their bond be their undoing, or will it be the saving grace neither of them knew they needed?

It doesn't matter how she ended up in this four-walled room. What matters is she gets out. ***** After a night out in New York City, Liliana Rossi wakes up in a windowless room with no recollection of how she got there. And she's not alone. The dark and tattooed Mateo Aguilar is also held captive. As the two struggle to survive and hatch an escape plan, they also struggle with growing attraction toward each other, facing Lili with the biggest question yet: is Mateo the reason she's here, or the one who's going to save her? ✨ Wattys 2018 Shortlist & Featured Story ✨ Content warning: this story references themes that readers might find triggering, including drug use and sexual assault. [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]] Cover designed by Stefanie Saw