Disclaimer: This is a work of pure fiction. Any Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.
Annika isn't your typical girl. While she could have spent an average young childhood, she became the daughter (adopted daughter) of two former Russian covert Agents, now retired.When both have put their identities aside, the family business suddenly dies-or has it? No one said their children couldn't take over, Now Annika (Nika), sharp minded, adorable, honing amazingly bad-ass sword skills and bundled with a major sweet tooth; Her feline partner Falk and prodigy older brother Rolan, risk limb and identity as they secretly pull missions under cover. Their new mission-won't be easy; Nika's life and identity are on the line and if some sexy stranger weren't enough, she will need all the help she can get.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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