Fifteen years ago, Michelle Edwards' life was shattered by the sudden disappearance of her father, Max Edwards. Determined to uncover the truth, she sought help from her father's old friend, Mr. Skinner. But her search drew dangerous attention. Alek, a man tied to powerful and secretive forces, was sent to stop her, and his attempt to kidnap her left scars that never truly healed.
Now, years later, Michelle believes she has finally escaped that past. But the danger has returned. Only months ago, Richard Hayden was hired to find her, setting a new hunt in motion. When Alek learns of Richard's mission and realizes how close Michelle is to walking straight into another trap, he heads to Las Vegas, determined to reach her first, not to capture her, but to protect her.
As neon lights blaze and the city hums with noise and deception, Michelle runs from threats she barely understands, unaware that two men are searching for her for very different reasons. One is closing in with an assignment to complete. The other is chasing the woman he once tried to take, driven now by guilt, loyalty, and the need to keep her alive.
In a city where nothing stays hidden for long, Michelle must survive long enough to uncover the truth behind her father's disappearance, before the past finally catches her.
My life completely changed when my mom passed away from a sickness, forcing me to move in with my aunt miles away.
I've always been a grumpy, anti-social kid, but losing my mother made me angrier with the world.
So when I run into another student at my new school, I don't stop myself from opening my mouth to tell him off.
However what I didn't know was that this guy is the feared Killian Reed; A guy no one wants to get on his bad side.
And for a moment, seconds after being shoved into the lockers by him, I was certain Killian was going to make my life a living hell.
Then one day, he shocks me when he stops a couple of guys from hitting me.
At first I don't think there's much to it.
But then I start to suspect there's more to Killian; A secret that has something to do with me.
All of a sudden, I find myself dealing with strange, dangerous occurrences, and with Killian who somehow always seems to be there to safely get me out of them.
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