Raechel Verghese

Scars and Wounds Raechel Verghese

A scar is the definition of who you are, but what happens when scars never heal?

Meet Ross, the President of State December. Orphaned and lonely, and recently elected as the leader of the Twelve States. He is perfectly happy being alone, thank you; he doesn't need any more hurt in his life. Having dealt with an abusive father and an illegitimate sister born out of wedlock, then losing both of them in quick succession has worn him out.

Meet Laura. Her story is one of rags to riches. Adopted by President Marano from the slums of State November, she was both envied and awed upon as the second in line to presidency. However, after the brutal murder of her adopted parents, both she and her adopted brother Thomas are left stranded.

Ross and Laura's paths cross at the wedding altar. For both, it is hate at first sight. When a series of mysterious murders plague the states, can they both work their way through it?

And perhaps stitch their wounds up into scars as well?