In *Covenants of Chaos*, **Lucas Kane** is a young man fighting to survive in a world that seems determined to crush him. Overwhelmed by debt, working long hours at a dead-end delivery job, and caring for his ailing mother, Evelyn, Lucas' life takes a dark and unexpected turn when he is hit by a speeding car. The accident should have killed him, but instead, it awakens something extraordinary within him: a **Covenant**, a supernatural ability that allows him to see glimpses of the future. --- The Awakening Lucas discovers that his newfound power isn't just a blessing-it's a curse. The visions of the future are disorienting and painful, and they come with no instruction manual. Worse, his awakening doesn't go unnoticed. The Moretti crime family, to whom Lucas' family owes a large debt, takes a sudden interest in him. **Silas Moretti**, the ruthless mafia don, sees Lucas as a valuable asset in his quest for power and control. To bind Lucas to him, Silas forces Lucas into a marriage with his daughter, **Aria Moretti**, promising that this union will erase the Kane family's debt. --- The Marriage of Convenience Lucas and Aria's relationship begins with hostility and mistrust. Lucas views Aria as a privileged, untouchable mafia princess, while Aria sees Lucas as weak and desperate. However, as Lucas is dragged deeper into the Moretti family's world of crime, betrayal, and violence, he begins to see that Aria is just as much a victim of her father's ambition as he is. She despises her father's empire and dreams of escaping his control. Their shared desire for freedom becomes the foundation for an unlikely partnership.
The city buzzed with its typical turmoil-a symphony of honking horns, distant sirens, and the soft murmur of people carrying on with their daily routines. For Lucas Kane, the sound merely served as a backdrop to the gradual disintegration of his own reality. His hand clenched the steering wheel of his worn delivery van, his knuckles white against the torn vinyl.
"Come on, come on," Lucas murmured, looking at his phone on the dashboard. The GPS blinked with the message Recalculating route. This was the third occurrence this evening, and his patience was dwindling.
A voice distorted over his low-cost Bluetooth earpiece. "Lucas, you're behind schedule." Once more.
"I'm five minutes out," Lucas replied sharply, his tone edged with frustration. He could hear **Tony**, his boss, exhale heavily on the other end.
"Five minutes is too late," Tony snapped. "These people don't wait. You screw this up again, and I'm docking your pay. You got that?"
Lucas bit back the urge to argue. What was the point? "Yeah, I got it."
"Good. And don't forget the cash tip this time. Last week's stunt cost me a client."
"Right," Lucas muttered, though he didn't remember any "stunt." Tony always found a reason to dock his pay, whether it was his fault or not.
The call disconnected with a beep, and Lucas slammed his palm against the steering wheel. "Yeah, sure, dock me again. Why not? I'm already drowning, anyway."
The vehicle shook as it rushed along the uneven pavement. Lucas looked at the tiny stack of envelopes resting on the passenger seat. Rent past due. Medical expenses accumulating. Alerts from the bank. He didn't have to open them to understand their message. He had learned the vocabulary of urgency by this point: *Last Notice*, *Action Needed Right Away*, *Your Bill is Overdue*.
His phone vibrated, and he touched the display to respond without glancing.
"Lucas?" The voice coming from the other side was gentle, delicate.
"Hi, Mom," Lucas remarked, his tone changing immediately. "How do you feel?"
There was a moment of silence, and then Evelyn Kane spoke once more, her speech deliberate and measured. "I'm okay, darling." "Simply... weary, that's it."
"You took your meds today, right?" Lucas asked, weaving the van around a pothole. He already knew the answer.
"I-I will," Evelyn replied hesitantly. "I was just waiting for you to get home. You know I don't like doing it alone."
Lucas exhaled through his nose. He hated that he couldn't be there all the time. Hated that he had to rely on these late-night shifts to keep the lights on and the medical bills from swallowing them whole.
"I'll be back soon, okay?" he said, softening his voice. "Just a couple more runs, and then I'm done for the night."
"Don't push yourself, Lucas," Evelyn said, her voice laced with worry. "You're doing too much."
"Someone's gotta keep us afloat," Lucas replied, forcing a chuckle. "I'll see you soon, Mom. Love you."
"Love you too, sweetheart."
The call ended, and Lucas let the silence fill the van. It wasn't long before his phone buzzed again, this time with a text. He glanced at it quickly.
**Moretti's crew stopped by. Said they'll 'be back soon.' Be careful.**
His stomach twisted as he read the message from his downstairs neighbor. The Moretti family wasn't just any gang-they were *the* gang. The kind of people who didn't ask twice when they wanted something. Lucas' father had owed them money years ago, and when he died, the debt hadn't disappeared. It had just shifted to Lucas and his mom.
"Awesome," Lucas whispered quietly. "That's precisely what I required."
Sure! Please provide the text you want me to paraphrase.
As he neared his next drop-off, the rain began, a constant drizzle that caused the streets to shine beneath the streetlights. Lucas drove to the curb, jumped out of the van, and took the brown paper bag from the rear. He ran up the stairs of an old apartment complex and tapped on the door.
A lean, tall man responded, his gaze shifting anxiously around the corridor. "You've arrived late."
"Sorry," Lucas said, holding out the bag. "Long night."
The man snatched the bag and shoved a crumpled bill into Lucas' hand. "Don't let it happen again."
"Sure thing," Lucas muttered, turning back toward the van. He didn't bother checking the tip. It wouldn't be enough, not tonight.
As he slid into the driver's seat and started the engine, his phone buzzed again. Another call. He glanced at the screen. Unknown number.
He hesitated, then answered. "Hello?"
"Lucas Kane," a deep, gravelly voice said. The kind of voice that didn't ask-it commanded. "We need to talk."
Johnny Lance was once an ordinary man with an extraordinary sense of responsibility. Growing up in the suburbs of New Veritas, he became the protector and provider for his younger sister, Claire, after their parents' tragic death. Despite the hardships, Johnny built a modest life with his wife, Elena, and their young daughter, Lily. His dreams were simple: to give his family a better future. But the cracks in his life began to show when he risked everything to start a business with his charismatic best friend, Marcus Blackwood. What began as a partnership built on trust and ambition turned into betrayal. Marcus and Elena's affair destroyed Johnny's marriage, and Marcus's ruthless business tactics forced Johnny out of his own company. Left with nothing-no family, no fortune, and no purpose-Johnny spiraled into despair. He moved into a dingy apartment on the outskirts of New Veritas, drowning in bitterness and regret. His longing to be reunited with his daughter, Lily, was the only light in his dark world. One night, in a drunken and reckless state, Johnny attempted to drive to see Lily, but a devastating car accident left him bleeding out on the brink of death. In his final moments, a mysterious message appeared in his mind: *"The Seven Deadly Sins System of Wealth has chosen you. Do you accept?"* Desperate for any semblance of hope or power, Johnny accepted. The system granted him his first ability: **Greed**, the power to see and manipulate opportunities for personal gain. With this newfound ability, Johnny rose from the ashes of his former life, using the system's powers to amass unimaginable wealth and influence. His first act of "Greed" involved manipulating a failing stock, turning himself into a millionaire overnight.
In a tale of revenge, rebirth, and romance, Ashlyn Knight rises from the ashes of public humiliation to become one of the most powerful figures in the business world. After being betrayed at her wedding by her fiancé Christopher White and his mistress Penelope, Ashlyn transforms through a strategic marriage to mysterious billionaire Richard Walker, who shares a connection to her past life as a military commander named Hannah. Ashlyn methodically dismantles the White and Knight families' empires, revealing dark secrets including Penelope's involvement in her mother's death and Christopher's illegitimate status. Her revenge plot takes an unexpected turn when she discovers she's actually Steven White's granddaughter through his illegitimate daughter, giving her a legitimate claim to both family empires. Richard, initially a partner in her revenge scheme, proves to be more than just an ally. Their marriage of convenience evolves into a powerful love story as they discover their shared past lives - he was a fellow commander who failed to protect Hannah in their previous existence and has spent this life making amends. The story climaxes at the International Business Summit, where Christopher's desperate attempt to destroy the couple backfires spectacularly. Multiple confrontations lead to Penelope's arrest, Christopher's imprisonment, and the public recognition of Ashlyn's birthright. In a dramatic moment, Richard renews their vows, transforming their tactical alliance into a declaration of true love. The narrative concludes with Ashlyn and Richard's unified empire becoming a model of ethical business leadership. They establish a foundation in her mother's name, helping others who face similar injustices. Their story becomes legendary in both business and social circles, proving that the sweetest revenge isn't just in destroying enemies, but in building something greater from the ashes of trauma while finding true love along the way.
In the dark underbelly of Philadelphia, two opposing crime families-the Morgans and the Rinaldis-have maintained a tenuous peace. However, when a merciless Japanese gang executes the killings of their leaders to instigate turmoil, the equilibrium of power breaks, sending the city into a lethal battle of trickery, treachery, and vengeance. Sierra Morgan, the unacknowledged and overlooked daughter of the Morgan clan, is plunged into a perilous task: wed Dominic Rinaldi, the icy and strategic new Don of Il Condottiero, and deceive him for the sake of her vengeful half-siblings. It's a task she cannot decline, but as Sierra enters the foe's lair, she realizes that Dominic is not the cold-hearted villain she thought he was. Underneath his harsh facade exists a man marked by grief, allegiance, and hidden truths. As their arranged marriage develops into an unforeseen situation, Sierra feels conflicted between her allegiance to her family and the increasing emotions she harbors for the man she was meant to ruin. But betrayal runs deep on both sides, and when shocking truths emerge-including a secret child, forbidden affairs, and an insidious mole within the Rinaldi clan-Sierra realizes the true enemy may not be who she thought. With bloodshed escalating and time running out, Sierra must make an impossible choice: protect the man she loves or betray him to save herself. Can love survive in a world where loyalty is bought with blood, and betrayal is just another business transaction? A story of forbidden love, power struggles, and shocking twists, this gripping tale will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
In a distant future, society on the New Terra is sharply divided by wealth and power. Alec Carter, a determine young man from the slums, dream of escaping his life of poverty and ridicule. His chance comes unexpectedly when he cross path with Eleanor Drake, a wealthy and influential woman. Desperate for a change, Alex agrees to marry her out of convenience and desperation to save his sick mother. Whose bills Eleanor promise to take care of as well as his education bills. However Alex will soon learn that the life of the rich and the wealthy comes with it own perils.
They don't know I'm a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they stormed into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervened to protect her. I made them take me too. The plan was to escape with my sister whenever we found a chance. How was I to know our prison would be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I was supposed to be on the sidelines. The one they had no real use for. The one they never meant to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land-their ruthless beast king-took an interest in the "pretty little prince." How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? . AUTHOR'S NOTE. This is a dark romance-dark, mature content. Highly rated 18+ Expect triggers, expect hardcore. If you're a seasoned reader of this genre, looking for something different, prepared to go in blindly not knowing what to expect at every turn, but eager to know more anyway, then dive in! . From the author of the international bestselling book: "The Alpha King's Hated Slave."
"Please trust me, I didn't do anything." "I don't believe you. I am rejecting you as my Queen and giving you the punishment of death." Alina was living outside her pack for five years. Her parents didn't try to contact her and always ignored her. Her best friend convinced her to go back to their pack and she agreed. But she had never imagined what was waiting there for her. She never thought she would meet her mate and had to face betrayal from everywhere. She had to pay for the crime which she never committed. Aaron Robertson is the king of Lycans. He is a very dominant and powerful King who not only rules Lycans but also rules other ranks of werewolves. Everyone is afraid of Lycans and he is the king of them. But who knew that he would get a mate who was just a simple Omega with no powers and strengths? He called her weak all the time but little did he know that his weak Omega would give him the biggest betrayal of his life for which he had to give her the sentence of death.
Kaelyn devoted three years tending to her husband after a terrible accident. But once he was fully recovered, he cast her aside and brought his first love back from abroad. Devastated, Kaelyn decided on a divorce as people mocked her for being discarded. She went on to reinvent herself, becoming a highly sought-after doctor, a champion racer, and an internationally renowned architectural designer. Even then, the traitors sneered in disdain, believing Kaelyn would never find someone. But then the ex-husband’s uncle, a powerful warlord, returned with his army to ask for Kaelyn’s hand in marriage.
After two years of marriage, Kristian dropped a bombshell. "She's back. Let's get divorced. Name your price." Freya didn't argue. She just smiled and made her demands. "I want your most expensive supercar." "Okay." "The villa on the outskirts." "Sure." "And half of the billions we made together." Kristian froze. "Come again?" He thought she was ordinary—but Freya was the genius behind their fortune. And now that she'd gone, he'd do anything to win her back.
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.