Novels by Crystal Luna

Isabella's POVI never believed that saying about your life flashing before your eyes when you're about to die. It always seemed cliché and stupid. But everything changed when I stood face-to-face with death, and my life replayed before me, both the good and the bad.---One Month LaterXander Diaz, known as "the Draco," was killed in a shoot-out with the police. The most dangerous man in the city was gunned down. There has been no statement from his family, and the police urged citizens to celebrate this victory, claiming peace had been restored."The chief of police assures us that the Draco will no longer wreak havoc in our city. We now head to the cemetery where the notorious mafia king is being laid to rest," the reporter said before the TV went black."Hey, I was watching that," I yelled, turning to see Xander holding the remote, and smiling."Aren't you tired of watching the news about my death? That's all they talk about these days. I didn't know I was this important," Xander

Isabella's POV:Three weeks had passed in the blink of an eye. Here we remained, entrenched in the safety of our secluded hideout, while Xander and Javier meticulously plotted their next move against Xavier. Despite the passage of time, my unease around Javier persisted like a stubborn shadow, casting doubt upon every whispered plan and stolen moment of respite.Xander and I got back together like the separation had never happened. Yet beneath the veneer of our rekindled love lay a constant churn of uncertainty. Thoughts of Judith, and the callous manner in which Xavier had snatched her away from me, haunted my every waking moment like a relentless specter."Thinking won't change a thing, you know that right," Xander's voice broke through the suffocating silence, pulling me back from the brink of my spiraling thoughts."What's on your mind?" he inquired, his warm breath sending shivers down my spine as his lips brushed against mine in a tender caress."Judith," I confessed, my voice b

Isabella's POV It felt like we were trapped between the devil and the deep blue sea, caught in a vortex of danger with no escape in sight. Xavier's relentless pursuit loomed over us like a shadow, while the sudden appearance of Javier, Xander's longtime enemy, only added to our peril. "We're done for now. I don't think we'll ever get out of this alive. If Xavier doesn't get to us, Javier will," I murmured, my voice laced with resignation as I scanned the bleak horizon. As I braced myself for the worst, I closed my eyes, steeling myself for the inevitable confrontation with either of them. But his unexpected offer of salvation shattered the silence, his words cutting through the suffocating tension like a ray of hope. "Get in if you want to live. You can't outrun them," Javier's voice broke through the chaos, his tone surprisingly sincere. Doubt gnawed at my insides as I grappled with the sudden turn of events. "Was Javier actually trying to save us?" "No, this must be a trick, a

Isabella's POV"I didn't stutter. Did I? Marry me, and I'll be your saviour," Xavier's voice oozed with a sinister charm that made my skin crawl. Each syllable felt like a dagger aimed straight at my heart."How can you even ask that? Why would I marry you, Xavier, when it's clear you hold nothing but disdain for me?" My voice quivered with a mix of fear and defiance, unable to hide the loathing simmering beneath the surface."I don't despise you. You're merely a pawn in this twisted game," Xavier's words slithered out, his gaze piercing through me as he closed the distance between us. "Marry me, and I'll bestow upon you a life beyond your wildest dreams.""What about Ruby? You made promises to her too," I challenged, my voice trembling with the weight of betrayal and hurt."Ruby was a foolish distraction. It was never my intention to marry her. Say yes, and you'll stand by my side as the Draco's queen," he urged, his smile sending shivers down my spine as his finger brushed against m

Xander's POVHearing the gunshots, I swiftly turned around, my gun clenched tightly in my hands, ready to defend myself and my men. To my dismay, I found them sprawled on the ground, incapacitated, while Xavier stood tall beside them, a smirk of satisfaction etched on his face.The revelation shook me to my core. My own cousin, the perpetrator of such a betrayal? I had spared his life once; was this the gratitude I received in return?"Hi, Cousin. It seems you've decided to join us. I was anticipating your arrival," Xavier greeted, his voice dripping with malice as he surveyed the chaos he had orchestrated."Xavier, damn you! So, it was you all along. How could you sink so low?" I exclaimed, a mixture of shock and rage coursing through me as I leveled my gun at him. But Xavier's response was a mocking laugh, his eyes gleaming with a dark amusement."Oh, dear cousin, you've yet to fathom the depths to which I can sink," he taunted, his smirk widening into a sinister grin. I prepared to

Xander's POV"What do you mean she's been taken?" I roared, my anger surging like a tidal wave, crashing against the shores of my composure."I'm sorry, boss. I was knocked out cold, and when I came to, she and her guardian were gone. I went back to their house, but it was empty. I fear the worst, Draco," the man confessed, his voice trembling with fear, his eyes darting nervously around the room as if expecting my wrath to materialize into physical force."How dare you return with such news!" I bellowed, the force of my voice reverberating off the walls like thunder. I seized a glass from the table, hurling it against the wall behind him. It shattered into a thousand glittering fragments, mirroring the shattered pieces of my control. He cowered before me, his knees shaking in terror, a stark contrast to the facade of toughness he usually wore."I-I'm sorry, boss," he stammered, his fear palpable, his hands trembling as he struggled to maintain his composure in the face of my rage."W

Zena'a POV My eyes flickered open, as I realised that I was in a moving car. The rays of light that entered them made me uncomfortable. I couldn't remember much, but all I could remember was that I had seen Leonardo again.I tried to move but I felt a piercing pain in my head that pulled me back down to the car seat, and I wondered what was going on.'' This is not good'' I whispered as I tried to move again, but that was when I realised that I was held bound, and it was then the adrenaline kicked in.'' What the hell is going on? Where are you taking me to?'' I screamed at the two people in front of me.And that was when one of them turned around and it was Leonardo.I kind of felt relaxed, knowing that it was him who had me, but then I knew I shouldn't be there. I had a mission and Leonardo was throwing me off it.'' Leonardo, what is going on, why do you have me bound and did you hit me over the head,'' I yelled.'' Relax, I had to take you out of there, you were being stubborn, a

Zena's POVI froze in shock as the strange man in a mask said my name. I was confused, no one here knew my real name, so how was this even possible? And as a cop on an undercover mission, I knew this was bad for me, having someone who knew my real name.'' Who the hell are you,'' I screamed as I forcefully freed myself from his grip.The man in the mask didn't say a word, he just kept on looking at me with those compelling eyes of his as he moved closer to me.'' Don't come close,'' I yelled as I picked up a stick from a broken table, and threatened to hit him with it.'' Zena,'' The man said my name again with that familiar voice of his, that was laced with confusion and surprise all at the same time.' How do you know my name? No one knows my name here?'' I asked as I tried my best not to show any sign of fear.A smile crept up on the stranger's face as he took a step back from me and took off the mask from his face and my heart stopped, seeing who was staring at me now.''Leonardo

Leo's POV'' Do I hear 20 for this ravishing beauty,'' the auctioneer asked and when no one answered. He said.''10 thousand, going once, and going twice,'' the auctioneer announced my bid.As no one still placed a higher bid, the auctioneer was about to announce me as the winner but Hugo stopped it.'' 20 thousand,'' Hugo said, placing a much higher offer for the flavour of the evening.'' Do I hear a 25 thousand,'' the auctioneer announced, seeking a higher bid.I was mad. I didn't know why Hugo was doing this, so I placed a much higher offer.'' 40 thousand,'' I said, and the auctioneer smiled.'' Do I hear 50 thousand,'' the auctioneer announced, seeking a much higher bid.'' 100 thousand,'' Hugo let out and I got even furious.I didn't even let the auctioneer say another word before I placed a much higher bid.'' 300 thousand,'' I said, and Hugo looked at me smirking.'' Do I hear a 350 thousand,'' the auctioneer asked.'' 400 Thousand, for that lovely lady,'' Hugo said again.''

( In another city, at Leonardo's home)Leo's POV They said time heals all wounds, but it was no surprise that it didn't heal mine. I lost my only sister and her death broke me more than I thought it would and even though I didn't want to, I blamed my brother Lucas for it.He was the one that brought trouble into our lives, all because of love and that resulted in our only sister's death. He was the head of the family and was supposed to protect us, but he failed us, he failed her.So I knew I needed time away from my brothers, especially Lucas.Many years had gone by since I left home, and I must say that a lot had changed.I started my own business in a new city and I was doing so well that I soon became the strongest name in the criminal world in the city. My life was going well and that made me forget the chaos that Rose and her sister brought into our lives.'' Oh Zena,'' she is one I didn't want to think about, but every time I try not to, I end up thinking about her all the sam

Zena's POV It felt like I was losing my mind. Everything happened so fast. This was not the plan, an innocent girl wasn't supposed to pay for what I did, but it happened and now Ceila had no way of finding me, so I had no hope of helping Rana and these girls in here. With my thoughts racing so profusely, I couldn't get some sleep like the rest of the girls here. I needed a way to get them out of here, but my mind was blank right now. ''Wakey... Wakey my lovelies, it is your big day. It is time to show off your beautiful faces and make us a lot of money.'' I suddenly heard one of the men come in saying. '' And guess what, you will all have your shower for the first time in a while because you have to look all gorgeous for the big money bags that are going to buy you today.'' He said as he began to usher the girls out of the room. When he saw that I was not moving like the other girls were, he moved towards me with a stern expression on his face. '' Are you deaf, or are you just s

Zena's POVForcing my mind not to think about you know who, that was when Noah and his sister walked out of her room.'' Babe, Kelly has something to say to you,'' Noah let out as I drifted my attention to my friend.'' I don't want you to die, but I have to acknowledge that it is your job, even though I do not know why you have such a dangerous job, you are no jame bond,'' Kelly let out and I couldn't help but laugh.''Don't laugh, I am serious,'' Kelly said, rolling her eyes.'' I am sorry, keep talking,'' I let out as I urged her to keep talking.'' Anyways, I know I can't do anything to stop you from going on that mission, but you have to promise me that you will not die, and you will come back and marry my brother because I am going to plan the wedding of the century for you both,'' Kelly said and I smiled.'' Of course, I promise, I will come back. You are both my family, I can't live without you two,'' I answered as I stood up, hugging her.'' Pinke promise,'' Kelly let out and