Novels by Khadijah Bunza

Marissa stood before the tall, ornate mirror, her reflection bathed in the soft glow of the dressing room lights. The wedding gown she wore enveloped her in a cascade of ivory silk and lace, a vision of bridal elegance she had once only dared to imagine. In her wildest dreams, she never envisioned herself as a bride, let alone a mother of two, preparing to wed the love of her life, Efrain Guerra. Stella, looking stunning as the maid of honor, gazed at Marissa with admiration. "Do you remember when I told you that one day you'd find an extraordinary man and walk down the aisle in a breathtaking gown, just like this?" she reminisced. Marissa's eyes flickered with uncertainty as she surveyed her reflection. "Do you believe it will all work out? That I can truly find happiness?" she confided. "Stop doubting yourself, Marissa," Stella admonished gently. A gentle knock resonated through the door, prompting Stella to invite the visitor inside. Juan entered the room, exuding confide

The sudden disappearance of their newborn baby sent shockwaves through the room, leaving everyone stunned and panicked. Efrain's heart pounded in his chest as he struggled to comprehend what was happening."What do you mean, someone took him?" Efrain demanded. Marissa's eyes widened in horror as she clutched the sheets tightly. "Who would take our baby?" she whispered, her voice trembling with disbelief.The nurse's hands shook as she tried to explain. "I don't know... I left the baby in the nursery for just a moment, and when I returned, he was gone. I've already alerted security, but..."Efrain's mind raced with a million thoughts, his instincts kicking into overdrive as he tried to process the situation. "We need to find him, now."Marcus stepped forward, his expression grave. "I'll get the security footage. We'll find whoever did this."Marissa clung to Efrain, her eyes brimming with tears. "Please, find our baby." Efrain held her close, his heart breaking at the thought of thei

The sudden disappearance of their newborn baby sent shockwaves through the room, leaving everyone stunned and panicked. Efrain's heart pounded in his chest as he struggled to comprehend what was happening."What do you mean, someone took him?" Efrain demanded. Marissa's eyes widened in horror as she clutched the sheets tightly. "Who would take our baby?" she whispered, her voice trembling with disbelief.The nurse's hands shook as she tried to explain. "I don't know... I left the baby in the nursery for just a moment, and when I returned, he was gone. I've already alerted security, but..."Efrain's mind raced with a million thoughts, his instincts kicking into overdrive as he tried to process the situation. "We need to find him, now."Marcus stepped forward, his expression grave. "I'll get the security footage. We'll find whoever did this."Marissa clung to Efrain, her eyes brimming with tears. "Please, find our baby." Efrain held her close, his heart breaking at the thought of thei

A year had passed, and now the Guerra's and Valiente's stood anxiously outside the delivery room."I'm going in," Efrain declared to Juan, his anxiety evident in his tone. "If no one tells me how Marissa is, I'll find out myself."A doctor emerged from the delivery room."Doctor, has the baby arrived?" Efrain inquired, his voice shaky with anticipation."Not yet," the doctor replied."Is Marissa okay?" Efrain's words stumbled out.All eyes were fixed on the doctor, awaiting the news."Yes, she specifically asked for you," the doctor confirmed, "She wants you in the delivery room.""Is my daughter okay? I need to be there if there's any complication," Rosairo expressed her concern, with Valentina offering comfort by holding her arm."She's doing fine," the doctor reassured them, then turned to Efrain. "Let's go.""Let's go," Efrain urged."She'll be alright," Valentina reassured Rosairo, casting a supportive glance at Juan, who returned her smile.Marissa was in the labor room, surroun

"Will you hurry, please... we're going to be late," Valentina urged impatiently.Efrain descended the stairs with his luggage in tow. "Will you just relax? It's still afternoon," he replied, attempting to placate her.Ignoring his response, Valentina marched out of the house and settled into the back seat of the car. Efrain loaded his luggage into the trunk before joining her in the back seat, and the driver started the car, pulling away from the house.As they were driving, their path was suddenly blocked by a line of cars. "What's going on?" Valentina exclaimed, peering out of the window in confusion.Efrain stepped out of the car to investigate, only to find Stella, Ignacio, Paula, Danna, and Carlos waiting for them. "What's going on?" he asked, puzzled by the unexpected gathering.Marissa approached him with a serenade band and began to serenade him, her voice filled with emotion.Marissa came closer to Efrain, who looked surprised to see her, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Efr

Valentina entered Efrain's room quietly, observing him as he slept. She couldn't help but notice how much he had changed. Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine her brother would fall in love after all these years. Before returning to town, Valentina will ensure that both Efrain and Marissa realized how deeply they couldn't live without each other. They belonged together, and she was determined to make them see that.Valentina released the drapes, letting the morning sunlight gently fall on Efrain's face. Efrain rubbed his eyes as the sunlight poured in through the open drapes. "Damn it," he muttered, then noticed Valentina standing before him. "Why did you have to wake me up like this?"Valentina settled herself on the edge of the bed. "Listen, I came to take you back to town to stay with me for a few days, away from here. And you won't say no to me because... because you can't.""Vale, I won't say no to you because I can't keep living like this, with everyone seeing me this wa

Dominic and Elena relaxed in the warm, bubbling hot tub, facing each other. Candlelight danced on the water, casting a soft glow on their skin. It was a peaceful moment after everything they had been through.Elena let out a long sigh, eyes closed, her fingers trailing lazily through the foam. “I really needed this,” she murmured.“Yeah… me too,” Dominic replied. “It’s been one thing after another. And Sasha—she really got the better of me.”Elena opened her eyes and looked at him. “I still can’t believe Regina was Sasha all along. Ever since she showed up at Cameron’s door, something felt off. I’m just glad he never let himself fall for her.” She paused, thoughtful. “We should call him later. I imagine this whole thing hit him harder than he lets on.”Dominic gave a small nod. “I was planning to… but there’s something else. Something Sasha said to me while she was here. I traced it, and it checks out.”Elena stilled, her fingers pausing mid-motion as she swept foam from her shoulder.

Elena and Dominic entered their room, the door closing softly behind them. Elena let out a long sigh and sat on the edge of the bed, exhaustion tugging at her limbs. Dominic joined her quietly, his shoulder brushing against hers.“I still can’t believe everything that happened,” she murmured.Dominic looked down for a moment, then said softly, “I’m sorry.”Elena looked at him, puzzled. “Sorry? For what?”“For sleeping with Sasha,” he said, guilt flickering in his eyes. “Even if I wasn’t in control, I hate that it happened.”She reached out, brushing her fingers gently along his cheek. “It wasn’t your fault, Dominic. You were under a spell. I know you’d never do that willingly. If anything… I should be the one apologizing. I don’t know if you’re still angry about Cerdrick.”Dominic took her hand and held it tightly, guiding her gently into his lap. “Let’s call it even then,” he said, brushing his lips against hers. “But from now on, no more secrets. Not between us. We’ve seen how quick

Cameron gave a small nod, eyes understanding, and offered a faint smile before pulling Regina out of the room, Sean silently following behind.He kept a firm grip on Regina’s arm as they descended the stairs. Her voice slithered out, sickly sweet and mocking.“Come on, Cameron… let me go, please,” she purred, her tone turning sultry. “Remember all the times in your apartment? The kitchen… the sofa… that hot tub? We made out in every corner. We had fire. You can't deny that. You enjoyed every second. Don’t pretend you didn’t.”Cameron’s claws tightened around her arm, his expression flat and cold.She gasped, eyes wide. “Are you trying to kill me?!”“You tell me,” he said with a dark smirk. “You said let you go. Right now, the only place I’d consider letting you go is to your grave.”She tilted her head, smiling through the tension as she looked directly at him. “You really are more than just handsome. You're dangerous and passionate too… Maybe I should’ve focused on you instead of Dom

They arrived at the apartment, the silence inside unsettling. Cameron unlocked the door and pushed it open. They slipped in cautiously. The living room was empty, with no sign of anyone downstairs.“Upstairs,” Elena whispered.They crept up the stairs, each step echoing their racing hearts, bracing themselves for whatever they might find. The bedroom door creaked open—and there they were. Dominic and Regina, tangled beneath the sheets, sleeping.Elena didn’t hesitate. She rushed to Dominic’s side, brushed the hair from his face, and gently pressed her lips to his.Regina stirred, eyes fluttering open. Her expression twisted from confusion to horror in an instant.“What the hell—!” she gasped, bolting upright just as Jasmine and Margaret yanked her from the bed. Her legs tangled in the covers, sending her crashing to the floor.She shrieked in surprise, disoriented, her eyes darting toward Dominic—then widened in panic when she saw Elena kissing him. “No! Don’t kiss him!”“Shut up. Lis

Cameron led them through the maze-like dungeon. As two guards came into view, he didn’t hesitate—moving swiftly, he hurled two sharp daggers. They flew cleanly through the air, lodging perfectly in the guards' throats before either could make a sound. They hurried onward, following the faint but unmistakable scent of Elena, growing stronger with each step. Rounding a corner, they spotted three more guards stationed outside a heavy iron door. Without hesitation, Cameron unleashed three more daggers. Each struck with lethal precision, burying deep into the guards' necks. The guards collapsed silently to the ground. Margaret rushed to one of the bodies, yanked a heavy iron key from the belt, and jammed it into the lock. The door creaked open. Inside, Elena stood—weak but defiant. She took an unsteady step forward just as they rushed in. “You guys…” she breathed, her voice rough but alive, trembling with relief. Margaret ran to her, wrapping her arms around her tightly. “How are you

Alpha Gabriel stood at the center of his lavish foyer when the heavy double doors creaked open, golden light casting sharp shadows across his face. Athena strode in, draped in a slinky blood-red dress that clung to her every curve like a second skin.Gabriel’s lips curled into a slow smile. “Athena,” he greeted, his voice rich with curiosity as he extended his hand.She offered hers with a soft, calculating smile, and he brushed a kiss across her knuckles, lingering longer than necessary.“To what do I owe this... surprise visit?” he asked, eyes roaming over her.Without answering, Athena leaned in and captured his mouth in a deep, burning kiss. Gabriel responded instantly, pulling her closer as she murmured between kisses, her voice low and sultry.“I was restless... and you came to mind.”Gabriel’s hand slid from her cheek down to her bare shoulder, fingers gliding over her exposed skin. “You just let the feeling take over...” he murmured.Athena smirked wickedly, gripped his arms,