My sister was bullied into becoming a vegetable. The bullies' parents threw a check at me, forcing me to settle privately. "If it weren't for your sister looking like this, you'd never get a taste of such wealth!" I scoffed. Little did they know, once they messed with me, their little brat's time was up. Once I unleash the second personality within me, I will spill blood as a sacrifice, killing anyone who crosses my path, human or ghost.
My sister Krista Rogers was bullied into a vegetative state.
The parents of the bullies threw a check at me, pressuring me to settle privately.
They said, "If your sister weren't in such a miserable state, you wouldn't even have the chance to have this wealth.
I sneered.
Little did they know that by provoking me, they had unleashed a fury that would make their brats pay dearly
Once I let my darker side take over, there will be no mercy for them.
"Tatiana, please come back quickly, something's happened to Krista."
Upon receiving the call from Krista's classmate, Dora Hopkins, I rushed back home from miles away.
When the doctor uttered the word "vegetative, " despair nearly overwhelmed me.
The last time I saw Krista, she was full of life; how could she end up like this?
The teacher hesitantly stammered that Krista had accidentally fallen down the stairs.
I didn't believe it. I lifted her clothes and saw new and old bruises overlapping, not a single patch of unblemished skin.
I realized Krista had been bullied, and it was clearly not a one-time incident.
The school refused to let me check the surveillance footage, and Krista's classmates remained tight-lipped.
The principal avoided meeting me, but Dora managed to find out his home address and took me there to confront him.
I threatened to call the police, and only then did the principal arrange for the bullies' parents to meet me.
"In my opinion, " the principal said, "it's better to just let them pay some compensation. Making a big deal out of this won't do anyone any good!"
"If it were your daughter lying in the hospital, could you just let it go?"
I clenched my fists in anger.
Krista's life hung in the balance, her bright future crushed by a group of brats.
How could that happen to my little angel!
The parents were all arrogant, looking at me as if I were a pitiful beggar.
Leading them was Kathy Blake's father.
He tossed a check at me.
"It's just kids' game, and you're trying to blackmail us with this? Here's your check! Considering you're orphans, take this two hundred thousand dollars and stop making a fuss!"
Someone chimed in, "What are you waiting for? Take it and get lost! Your sister must be incredibly fragile to end up in such a state from just a little shove. Guess she finally made herself worthy."
The other one added, "Vegetative state? I bet she's just faking it with the doctor. Once she hears about the money, she'll probably jump out of bed."
They mocked us with blatant malice.
Seeing I wouldn't pick up the check from the floor, the principal stepped in to mediate, quietly urging me to take the money.
The parents hurled insults at Krista, full of annoyance.
As if Krista was the troublemaker!
Whoever said the world was full of love and sunshine clearly hadn't seen this side of it.
I wanted to throw the check back in their faces, but I had just started working and had no money to save Krista.
Compared to her life, pride was insignificant.
With trembling hands, I picked up the check from the floor, memorizing each of their faces.
They gave me a disdainful look and finally left.
In the following week, the hospital issued three critical condition notices.
That check wasn't as much as they said, far from enough!
I went to Kathy's father's company to find him, but he avoided me, only sending a message through his secretary that he had already paid his share and I should ask the other parents for money this time.
I first went to another bully, Annie Tucker's house.
Annie opened the door, and as soon as I explained my purpose, she grabbed a stick from behind the door and hit me on the head.
"Fuck off! Krista would be better off not causing trouble anymore! If you come again, I'll kill you! "
Thick liquid trickled down from my forehead. I wiped it away, revealing a glaring red, throbbing pain.
She really hit hard!
Someone called her name from inside, asking who was at the door.
She glanced at me with disdain and said, "A filthy beggar! A really disgusting one!"
With that, she slammed the door shut.
No one answered when I knocked again.
I considered calling the police, but Annie was young, and the police would at best scold her and make her apologize, which wouldn't help at all.
I went to a nearby clinic for a quick bandage and then headed to the last one of the bully, Rylan Brook's house.
This time, Dora accompanied me.
Seeing my injury, she cried with sympathy.
Rylan's parents were my only hope.
I had made up my mind, ready to kneel or even be beaten half to death, as long as they were willing to pay to save Krista, I didn't care.
As Krista's sister, I wished they would all go to hell, but I needed the money!
Rylan's parents politely invited me in.
Their mansion in the city center was lavish and absurdly large.
As soon as I mentioned needing two hundred thousand, Rylan's father turned hostile.
"Two hundred thousand dollars? Are you kidding? Why not ask for two billion? Don't think we're scared of you just because of your sister!"
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?
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?"
She was a diamond covered by ashes.... King Dakota was known as the most Powerful Alpha King of all times - more powerful than any other King that had ruled from his lineage. He was cold hearted, introverted and dangerous in anger. Cursed by the Moon goddess, King Dakota had to get married to three wives all in search of a male child that would become his heir, but it was impossible as the curse would only let his wives bear she -wolves. But on a different day, the King meets a lady who offends him and as a punishment, he took her home as his fourth wife. Her name was Shilah. Shilah was a powerless wolf and as a result, was disregarded and intimidated by all. But, when she begins to do things that the King had never felt for years, he began to wonder who she really was. Slowly, she crawled her way into his icy heart and turned out to be something nobody ever expected - a storm.
What happens when a hook-up gets complicated by a baby? Can she hide the secret from him? Or will he show her how possessive he can be when he learns she's carrying his child? "Seven years ago, I had a one-night stand with my brother's best friend, who also happened to be my lifelong crush. The next day, he vanished leaving me pregnant. Now, I am a single mom raising our son in the same small town. Recently, he returned to attend my brother's wedding and the truth about our son was finally revealed. As he reclaims his place in our lives, the sparks between us reignite. However, danger from his past threatens to shatter our newfound connection. I am torn between my love for him and my fear of getting hurt again, especially now that I have two hearts to protect - our son's and my own."
"Sign the divorce papers and get out!" Leanna got married to pay a debt, but she was betrayed by her husband and shunned by her in-laws. Seeing that her efforts were in vain, she agreed to divorce and claimed her half of the properties. With her purse plump from the settlement, Leanna enjoyed her newfound freedom. The constant harassment from her ex's mistress never fazed her. She took back her identities as top hacker, champion racer, medical professor, and renowned jewelry designer. Then someone discovered her secret. Matthew smiled. "Will you have me as your next husband?"
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wife’s countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. “Let’s get married again.”