They told her she wasn't anything special. They lied.
Remember when you were younger and wished you had those awesome super powers you see in movies? You know, things like controlling fire, water, earth, air, and the ability to see in the future? If I were you i'd wish for something better, like a puppy. These powers are nothing but a curse that leave you with an aching head and sore body. Your mind is almost always mush and completely uncontrollable. I only wish I knew how to get rid of them because they've ruined everything. Life was so much easier when I never knew these powers existed.
I didn't have to worry about keeping me temper under wraps, or making sure I don't let my emotions play across my face. If I'm not in check, my eyes glow depending on my moods and it's extremely noticeable.sometimes strange things occur inside the rooms in which I'm standing in, like moving objects or a sudden flicker of lights.
I was adopted almost four years ago by the Ackermanns'. They were cruel folks, not always welcoming but can fake it in front of others. I believe they only adopted me for the money coming their way. Because of the accident that happened seven years ago, the Institute is willing to pay big bucks for me to be taken care of. I'm given basic needs, but treated more like their personal maid. They were middle-class citizens, having money but not too much or too little.
Keeping my secret ability has been easy so far- that is until Carter Davidson, known as Mr. Popularity at my school, takes a sudden interest in me. The boy who also happens to be my nosey next door neighbor. He notices everything, and it's almost as if he shows up everywhere I'm at, watching me.
No one ever notices me , so his presence is not a welcome intrusion. He's observant and it kind of scares me. I don't know what his deal is, but I'm going to make sure he never finds out my secret otherwise my already terrible life will get a whole lot worse.
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
When they were kids, Derek saved Norah's life. Years later, after Derek ended up in a vegetative state from a car crash, Norah married him without a second thought and even used her medical knowledge to heal him. For two years, Norah was devoted, seeking his affection and looking to settle her life-saving debt. But when Derek's first love returned, Norah, faced with divorce, didn't hesitate to sign. Despite being labeled as forsaken, few knew of her true talents. She was a race car driver, a famed designer, a genius hacker, and a renowned doctor. Regretting his decision, Derek begged for her forgiveness. Just then, a charming CEO intervened, embracing Norah and declaring, "Back off! She's my wife!" Taken aback, Norah blurted out, "What did you say?"
Rosalynn's marriage to Brian wasn't what she envisioned it to be. Her husband, Brian, barely came home. He avoided her like a plague. Worse still, he was always in the news for dating numerous celebrities. Rosalynn persevered until she couldn't take it anymore. She upped and left after filing for a divorce. Everything changed days later. Brian took interest in a designer that worked for his company anonymously. From her profile, he could tell that she was brilliant and dazzling. He pulled the stops to find out her true identity. Little did he know that he was going to receive the greatest shocker of his life. Brian bit his finger with regret when he recalled his past actions and the woman he foolishly let go.
To exact revenge on her treacherous fiancé, Yvonne enticed Clayton into a liaison that promised advantages for both. Yet, when Yvonne spotted a woman resembling her at Clayton’s side, she recognized she was nothing more than a substitute. Discovering Clayton’s upcoming wedding, she departed with a generous severance sum. “Clayton, this is truly the end,” she declared resolutely. On the very day Yvonne was set to marry someone else, Clayton showed up, desperation clear in his eyes as he dropped to his knees. “Yvonne, please, don’t go through with it. Don’t marry him.”
Ava Adler was a nerdy omega. People bullied her because they thought she was ugly and unattractive. But Ava secretly loved the bad boy, Ian Dawson. He was the future Alpha of the Mystic Shadow Pack. However, he never gave a damn about rules and laws, as he only liked to play around with girls. Ava was unaware of Ian's arrogance until her fate intertwined with his. He neglected her and hurt her deeply. What would happen when Ava turned out to be a beautiful girl who could win over any boy, and Ian looked back and regretted his decisions? What if she had a secret identity that she had yet to discover? What if the tables turned and Ian begged her not to leave him?
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."