Locced and Loaded Ladies and Faded Men

This prequel to Daleigh's Journey allows readers to understand the pain and struggles faced by Michelle and Janice. Despite their parents ' animosity, competition turns into sisterhood between two girls, Janice and Michelle. Their academic rivalry in elementary school brings them closer, and they become best friends. After Janice loses two crucial people in her life in one month, Michelle's family opens their hearts and homes to her. But when a mysterious man enters the picture, he starts causing chaos in Michelle's mom's life. To complicate things, two handsome twins enter the scene, one kind and the other cruel, making it hard to believe they are brothers.

Marcus was separated from his twin sister and taken from his mother, who believed he had died. His father never learned of his birth. Marked by a rare dragon birthmark symbolizing an essential genetic trait, Marcus's life was changed forever. Forced into a path he never chose, he endured great pain long before meeting Chaison and Maison. Now, Marcus faces a difficult choice between loyalty to his brothers and protecting the future of the Perfect Humans project. His journey is one of courage and sacrifice-will he find the strength to make the right decision?