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Last published Wed, Jan 13, 2016
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That was all Leilah Nolan could remember on the day her mother was murdered by a monster. Leilah Nolan and her mother were held hostage in their home by wanted criminals. As Leilah was staring down the barrel of a gun, she was ready for the inevitable. She closed her eyes and counted as the gun was pointed at her. A strong force knocked her down and she felt a warm substance splatter. Her mother had taken the bullet for her and died instantly.
Leilah went through countless of therapies after her mother passed, none of her therapists could help her. She is too broken, numb and hollow. The only feeling she felt was a burning rage, a rage that needed to be fed. The only person who could help her was Roman Drew, he was the detective hunting down the criminals who killed her mother. Roman Drew is a corrupt detective that shares Leilah's anger. His wife and child were brutally murdered by a criminal he hunted. He had felt like an alien until he met Leilah, he knew Leilah was destined to shed blood. Under Roman's wing, Leilah's humanity is thrown into oblivion.
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