Desiderium
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  • Reads 1,526,297
  • Votes 27,722
  • Parts 39
  • Time 6h 15m
Complete, First published Mar 17, 2021
Mature
How can one event alter the course of your entire life?

Going from living with her single beloved mother to flying across the country to live with her absent father and 6 older brothers she had no idea existed was not planned whatsoever. Arabella has now to learn how to adapt to her new life.

She has witnessed, heard, and endured many horrific events. Her family wants to shield her from the sordid world they didn't know she was already exposed to.

Her past is catching up with her, she is progressively uncovering the truth. The lies and secrets that were buried are being unfolded.

Her barriers are eroding. 

Not to mention her older brother's best friend, whom she appears to despise but desires at the same time. His enigmatic and dominant aura lures her in. While her sassy, confident, and fierce personality intrigued him.
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