Of Power and Blood
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  • Reads 472
  • Votes 8
  • Parts 4
  • Time 52m
Ongoing, First published Apr 24, 2018
Mature
[re-written version (was His Game on CKdiaries)]

Metanoia
[meh-ta-noy-ah]
(n.) the journey of changing one's mind, heart, self, or way of life; spiritual conversion.

Money changes everything in this world. It's a fact. There is a distinct line between the rich and the elites. The life of the elites consists of flashing lights, drugs, crime and of course, having too much money to know what to do with.

The Everlake and the Flores family are the two most powerful families in all of New York City, their wealth has lead to their lives being documented by magazines and paparazzi. However, there's a dark side that the camera's don't catch. 

➝ Lark Everlake is an entitled asshole, his good looks is what attracts women but his terrible attitude and dark past is what sends them all running for the hills. He's not used to a challenge nor is he used to rejection as his family's money buys everything. But can it buy happiness?

➝ Katerina Flores has spent all her life working to prove that she's more than a rich brat. Her tough attitude and lack of filter has made her New York's "it girl". The smiles she puts on for the paparazzi has made her a paparazzi darling but the smiles hide the darkness in her soul.

When their paths collide, Katerina and Lark grow to despise each other but the challenge intrigues Lark. He suggests they play a game of love and war. But, Katerina gets far more than she bargains for when destiny brings them together.
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I stepped forward and asked, "Where do you want me?" It took me a second to realize what I just said. Shit! I placed a hand on my crimson face and muttered, "Get your head out of the gutter! You know what I meant." He laughed, his voice sounded hoarse and deep even when he's laughing. I peeked at him from the gap I made between my fingers. He was close. So close. He grabbed my hand and took me to the bed. Damn! It did sound sexy. His shirt was loose. Too large for me, and it hung on me like a cloth hung on a hanger. He sat on the bed, criss crossed and pulled me to him. ♡♡♡♡♡ The thing about love is... its unpredictable. Even when you don't want love, it just happens. Cassandra is your typical anti-social tomboy where Easton is your black leather jacket high school bad boy. Cassandra and her siblings arrive at Brinkley mansion hoping the year to get by quickly so they can be back with their dad. But then they meet Easton who has a different plan for them. The to-be sole heir of Brinkley Inc., rude, party lover, filled with nothing but rage for the invaders in his house, becomes determined to bring the truth out to world about his father by making the lives of Cassandra and her siblings living hell. Cassandra is not supposed to fall in love with someone like Easton who not only doesn't want her here but also isn't even available. Join these two teens in their journey to find what's right kind of love, or is there even a righteousness to love? ☆ Copyright 2020 @Books_and_nerds (DestinyK.) ADDED TO THE "LOVE, ACTUALLY" READING LIST BY YOUNG ADULT ON WATTPAD! _________ ☆ I DO NOT OWN THE BOOK IMAGE OR ANY OF THE PICTURES IN THIS BOOK. -THANK YOU ☆ I DID MAKE THE BOOK COVER MYSELF (THANKS TO CANVA) ☆ DO NOT copy my hard work. The rules just became more strict and WATTPAD polices are very clear about it.