❝ Why are we risking our lives to save some humans that would just kill us if they had the chance anyway? ❞

Raphael is a mutant. He's a fearless hothead with an undying loyalty to his family and a burning hatred toward humans. At first glance, he's a monster. But with a little effort it's not too hard to see past his iron barriers.

❝ I've given up trying to fit in. The world just doesn't accept some people. ❞

Raiya Carter lives in New York City with her older sister, Olivia. The two have been inseparable ever since their father was thrown in jail and their mother was lost to leukemia. They really couldn't be happier living there—far from their family and their past. The only thing Raiya misses almost as much as her mother is seeing the stars.

One year after moving to NYC, Raiya managed to get herself in some trouble. A mysterious man saved her and disappeared without a trace. Of course, nobody believed this story, so she decided to track him down. And after three years, she's at last successful.

But her success doesn't come without a price.

From the moment Raiya stumbles across her saviour on a rooftop, she's unknowingly in danger. Because an evil thriving within the city will stop at nothing to capture the mutants if knowledge of their existence were to get out.

Raiya must keep their secret from everyone. Including her sister.

And what's worse is that one of the mutants is a huge jerk that she actually—somehow–begins to develop feelings for.

But as she grows every closer to him, she realizes that Raphael isn't quite who he makes himself out to be.

AUTHOR'S NOTE / DISCLAIMER

Rated T for:

-Swear words

-Some scenes of graphic violence

-Some sexual activity (kissing scenes)

Everything in this story is fictional.

This story is based off the 2014 TMNT movie, but I do not own Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles's characters/plot!

Raiya and any of her relatives in the story are my characters though! I know she's hella cool but please don't steal her!

If you don't know anything about TMNT, don't sweat it, my story is written so all readers can enjoy!

Also, if anyone notices any spelling or grammar mistakes I would appreciate it so much if you'd mention it in the comments so I can fix it :)

Aaaaaand if anyone would like to make a prettier cover, I would appreciate it very much!

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Thanks so much for checking out my story! I hope you all enjoy it!