Gisela Gavino is a paradox.
With skin the color of rich cocoa and a heart forged in the fires of trauma, Gisela has mastered the art of caring for others as a dedicated nurse, all the while harboring a vengeance that runs deeper than the scars of her past.
Her journey starts in the darkness of a childhood marred by abuse.
Gisela watched her stepfather inflict pain on her mother and brother, the violence etching itself onto her soul. His monstrous cruelty extended to her, leaving scars that ran deeper than any physical wound.
But in the shadows, a ray of hope emerged. A kind, well-meaning doctor took her in, offering a home and a chance at a better life.
In this haven, Gisela discovered a passion for medicine, a yearning to mend the broken bodies that mirrored the brokenness within her.
However, her desire for healing was interwoven with a growing hunger for vengeance against people that hurt her.
Every life she saved fueled her resolve to bring down her tormentor and the criminal network he represented.
Gisela's commitment to her profession is undeniable, yet her dedication to justice is equally fierce.
She sees herself as both a savior and a destroyer, her actions fueled by a deep-seated conviction that to heal, she must first confront the darkness that has blighted her world.
As the years rolled on, Gisela felt readiness burning in her soul, yet she faced a daunting realization: she needed an ally, someone as fierce and formidable as herself.
When Lorenzo Dela Lucchese, a powerful figure entwined with the underbelly of the city, is admitted to the hospital, Gisela's fortunes change. His right-hand man, Sandro Castillo, seeks her out to care for Lorenzo, presenting the perfect opportunity for Gisela's plans to take flight.
Intrigued? Unlock the layers of Gisela's transformation as she steps beyond her nurturing role and embraces the chaos of vengeance, where each choice she makes could either heal her soul or drive her further into darkness.
after a prank gone terribly wrong, hayden jones is sent across country to caldwell academy, a school for the bitchy, the dangerous and the rebellious.
and if that wasn't bad enough, it becomes much worse when hayden is accidentally put in the male dormitory, landing her in a room with the school's notorious heartbreaker, chase everett.
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