Alina, a ruthless mafia boss known as the "Black Widow," was killed in a shootout, betrayed by her own right-hand man. However, instead of dying, she wakes up in the body of a gentle young doctor named Dr. Aileen Monroe. With her memories and instincts still intact, Alina must now navigate life as a doctor in a prestigious hospital while her past continues to haunt her. But the medical world is not as safe as she thought. A dark conspiracy surrounds the death of the real Aileen, and Alina must use her intelligence as a former mafia leader to survive and uncover the truth. Alina successfully adapts to her new environment, but those who wanted Aileen dead are still after her. Not only that, enemies from her past begin to resurface in her new life-including the right-hand man who betrayed her. Unaware that Alina still lives in another body, he remains a looming threat. Now, Alina must escape Aileen's enemies while plotting her revenge against her own.
The rain poured heavily in the dead of night. Lightning flashed in the distance, illuminating an old warehouse on the outskirts of the city, now drenched in pools of blood. The air was thick with the acrid scent of gunpowder, mingling with the metallic tang of blood-an unmistakable stench of death.
In the middle of the wrecked room, Alina Devereaux, the feared mafia leader, stood battered and wounded. Her breath was ragged, her left hand pressed against her bleeding abdomen, while her right hand still clutched a gun, nearly out of bullets.
Across from her, Marco-the man she had trusted the most-stood with a smoking gun in his hand. His gaze was filled with arrogance, as if savoring the sight of his leader teetering on the brink of death.
"You... betrayed me?" Alina's voice was weak, yet her eyes still burned with fury.
Marco chuckled, stepping closer. Behind him, their subordinates-now loyal to him-stood with their weapons raised, ready to fire.
"You've been at the top for too long, Alina. Now it's my turn." He aimed his gun directly at her heart. "I'm done living in your shadow."
Alina bit her lip, suppressing the searing pain. Her sharp eyes locked onto the man she once considered a brother.
"I trusted you ...."
"And that was your biggest mistake."
Bang!
A single bullet pierced her chest. Time seemed to slow as her body staggered backward before crashing onto the cold, blood-soaked floor. Rain dripped through the leaky ceiling, splashing onto her pale face. Her vision blurred, her voice caught in her throat, and her body grew numb.
But just before her consciousness slipped away completely, one promise burned in her heart:
If I get a second chance at life... I will never trust anyone again. And within seconds, darkness consumed her.
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Beep! Beep! Beep!
The monotonous beeping of a heart monitor echoed faintly. The sterile scent of antiseptics filled the air, sharp and clinical. Alina gasped, jerking awake with labored breaths. Her vision blurred from the harsh white light of the overhead lamps. Around her, several people in white and blue uniforms stared at her, wide-eyed in shock.
"The corpse is alive!"
A panicked voice shattered the silence. A nurse dropped the clipboard in her hands, while others backed away, their faces pale.
Alina frowned, struggling to grasp the situation. She was no longer lying on a dirty, blood-soaked floor. Instead, she was in a pristine room with white walls and gleaming floors. An IV was attached to her arm, and a crisp white blanket covered her body-one that felt foreign.
A woman in medical scrubs hurried to her side, her face still carrying traces of disbelief. "Dr. Aileen, you're awake?" Her voice trembled slightly, but her eyes shone with relief. "Thank goodness, we thought you weren't going to make it."
Alina froze. "Doctor?"
The word felt foreign on her tongue. Wasn't she a mafia boss? Why was everyone calling her 'doctor'?
The nurse offered a small, hesitant smile while checking her vitals. "Temporary amnesia after a near-death experience is normal. You should rest, Dr. Aileen."
Alina remained silent, her mind in turmoil. As the nurse left, she slowly sat up in bed and stared at her own hands. No bullet wounds, no scars. Her skin was flawless-completely different from the battle-worn body she remembered.
Suddenly, something slipped from the pocket of her hospital gown-a small ID card.
With trembling fingers, she picked it up and read the name:
Dr. Aileen Monroe
Surgeon, Bungalow International Hospital.
Her head snapped up, eyes locking onto the mirror across the room. That wasn't her face.
"I'm a doctor?!"
Alina froze, staring at the reflection. Her heart pounded, her breathing quickened. The woman in the mirror ... wasn't her.
Unsteadily, she approached, as if hoping the reflection would change. But it didn't. The woman in the mirror remained the same-bright green eyes, flawless skin, and long, flowing blonde hair.
"No way..." Her voice was barely a whisper, filled with disbelief.
Her hands trembled as she touched her own face. It felt real. But this wasn't her face. Where were her battle scars? Where were the marks of the life she had fought through?
"Who is this...? Is this me?"
Her mind raced. She remembered everything-the searing pain as the bullet tore through her chest, the warmth of her blood spilling, the cold floor that had become her deathbed.
And Marco ....
A fiery rage ignited within her. Marco, that bastard. That traitor. But now? She was a live. In someone else's body.
Knock! Knock!
A knock on the door brought her back to reality.
"Dr. Monroe? Are you okay?"
Dr. Monroe?
Alina held her breath, her mind racing. Dr. Monroe? Was that who she was now?
She took a deep breath and forced herself to stay calm. If she really was in someone else's body, panicking wouldn't help. Her hand slowly reached for the doorknob and turned it. A young nurse stood in the doorway, her face filled with concern.
"You've been inside for quite some time. We were worried you hadn't fully recovered from the accident."
Aria thought she was just a human. An orphan. No one special. Until her 18th birthday, when a full moon awakens a forgotten power in her blood and exposes her to a world that wants her dead. Kael, the ruthless Alpha of the Aetherfang Pack, burns with vengeance. Aria's adoptive father is the traitor who murdered his own. But when Kael discovers that the girl he's sworn to hate is also his fated mate, everything changes. Now hunted by wolves and desired by the very Alpha who should kill her, Aria must survive the pack's fury, the jealousy of a rival Luna and a love that could destroy them both. The laws say a human can never be Luna. But Aria was never meant to follow the rules. She was born to break them. She is The Luna Shield.
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
Aria Wilson agrees to her step- sister offers to have a one night stand with an old man interchange for large amounts. It will be use for his brother's operation. What they don't know is the man she had sex with is turned out to be Jake Thomson! The most powerful man in Golden City, a multi-billionaire. Her step- sister Ayah, pretended that she is the one he was with that night so she is the on who gained wealth. Aria got pregnant and walked away but after five years she came back and her children...
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
"I heard you're going to marry Marcelo. Is this perhaps your revenge against me? It's very laughable, Renee. That man can barely function." Her foster family, her cheating ex, everyone thought Renee was going to live in pure hell after getting married to a disabled and cruel man. She didn't know if anything good would ever come out of it after all, she had always thought it would be hard for anyone to love her but this cruel man with dark secrets is never going to grant her a divorce because she makes him forget how to breathe.
Life was a bed of roses for Debra, the daughter of Alpha. That was until she had a one-night stand with Caleb. She was sure he was her mate as determined by Moon Goddess. But this hateful man refused to accept her. Weeks passed before Debra discovered that she was pregnant. Her pregnancy brought shame to her and everyone she loved. Not only was she driven out, but her father was also hunted down by usurpers. Fortunately, she survived with the help of the mysterious Thorn Edge Pack. Five years passed and Debra didn't hear anything from Caleb. One day, their paths crossed again. They were both on the same mission—carrying out secret investigations in the dangerous Roz Town for the safety and posterity of their respective packs. Caleb was still cold toward her. But as time went on, he fell head over heels in love with her. He tried to make up for abandoning her, but Debra wasn't having any of it. She was hell-bent on hiding her daughter from him and also making a clean break. What did the future hold for the two as they journeyed in Roz Town? What kind of secrets would they find? Would Caleb win Debra's heart and get to know his lovely daughter? Find out!