In the dangerous world of the mafia, vengeance is the only currency that matters. Valentina Moretti, known as The Viper, has spent years preparing for the moment she would finally avenge her father's brutal murder. Her blood oath to him is the only thing keeping her going as she hunts down the man she believes is responsible-Giovanni Ricci. But when Valentina steps into Ricci's mansion to deliver the killing blow, the truth shatters everything she thought she knew. Ricci was merely a pawn in a much bigger game, and the woman who holds the true power behind her father's death is closer than she ever imagined. As Valentina uncovers the web of lies and betrayal woven by someone she once trusted, she must decide if revenge is worth losing herself in the process. In a world where loyalty is fragile and power is everything, will Valentina's quest for justice be her salvation-or her destruction? Blood Oath: Vow of Vengeance is a thrilling mafia drama about betrayal, loyalty, and the price of revenge.
Chapter One:
The rain fell in sheets, drenching the streets of the city like a constant reminder of the storm that was about to erupt. The air smelled of wet asphalt, gasoline, and something darker-the scent of impending chaos. In the heart of the city, tucked between shadowed alleys and dimly lit buildings, a woman stood, her back against the cold, brick wall.
Valentina "The Viper" Moretti. A name whispered in fear, a shadow that haunted the underworld. Her empire was forged from blood, loyalty, and betrayal. But it was the blood of her father that had given rise to her legacy, and it was the blood of her enemies that would secure it.
Tonight, the vow would be fulfilled.
Valentina's fingers gripped the hilt of a sleek, custom-made blade, its weight familiar in her hand. She had learned from the best-her father, a king in the world of crime. But she had never been content to simply inherit his power. No, she had vowed to surpass him, to ensure that the blood of those who had wronged him would stain her hands until the very end.
The memory of that fateful night when her father was taken from her burned in her mind-when Giovanni Ricci, a man she had once trusted, turned on her family. She had been just a girl then, standing helplessly as the life was drained from her father's eyes. But she had sworn an oath. A blood oath. And now, all these years later, she had become the instrument of that revenge.
Valentina adjusted her black leather jacket, pulling it tighter against the chill. The rain only added to her resolve, the dark night a perfect cloak for the reckoning that was about to unfold. Giovanni Ricci, the man who had orchestrated her father's death, thought he was untouchable. But she had watched him for years, building her power, her alliances, and her plan.
Tonight, the time had come.
She moved swiftly, silently, her eyes fixed on the looming mansion in the distance-the fortress that Ricci had built for himself, a symbol of his false sense of security. But what he didn't know was that the woman he had betrayed had returned for what was hers.
With a deep breath, Valentina approached the gates, her every step filled with purpose. This was no longer about money or control. It was about honor. It was about justice. And it was about vengeance.
The mansion loomed before her, its grand entrance lit by flickering lamps, but it was the shadows she lived in. Shadows that would soon swallow Ricci whole. He wouldn't see her coming.
Tonight, Valentina Moretti would claim her father's legacy-one death at a time.
"You're pathetic!" Brenden sneered, each word cutting deep into Corinna's heart. Years of emotional wounds had drained every ounce of love she once held. "I've wasted enough time on you. If there's a next life, I hope we never meet again." Her words severed the bond between them like a blade. From that moment on, Brenden was haunted by her absence—unable to sleep, longing for the warmth he took for granted.
Caught in a web of betrayal, Nicole's life shatters in a single evening when her mother-in-law, Veronica, sets her up in an elaborate scheme. Blindsided, Nicole faces her husband Taylor's cold rage as he casts her out of his life and home, accusing her of infidelity and theft. As she tries to defend herself, her best friend, Sarah, adds another blow by denying their loyalty. "Please, Taylor, you have to believe me!" Nicole pleads, her voice breaking, but his icy response is a dagger to her heart. "I don't hate you, Nicole," he sneers. "I despise you." When Nicole reveals she's pregnant, she hopes for compassion, but it only fuels Veronica's determination to rid the family of her. After signing the divorce papers, a dejected Nicole wanders alone, where a brutal attack leaves her bleeding, helpless, and desperate to protect her unborn child. Six years later, Nicole returns from the ashes to inflict seven times the pains upon those who humiliated her and left her to die. "I'll make them pay so dearly that they'd regret ever been born!" She declares. This is a story of romance and revenge you don't want to miss!
June Rivera was divorced by her husband after three years of marriage because he wanted to be with her sister who was pregnant for him. Kicked to the curb with a divorce and rejected by her parents,she struggles to make ends meet and get a job until she saves Luis Ambrose from an accident - the only child of Rafael Ambrose, a widowed man and the CEO of Ambrose Corporation. When little Luis asks to have her as a nanny, and Rafael's mother pressures him to get married, they draw a contract. To be Luis's nanny and his fake wife for one year in exchange for 50 million dollars!
Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."
Lyric had spent her life being hated. Bullied for her scarred face and hated by everyone-including her own mate-she was always told she was ugly. Her mate only kept her around to gain territory, and the moment he got what he wanted, he rejected her, leaving her broken and alone. Then, she met him. The first man to call her beautiful. The first man to show her what it felt like to be loved. It was only one night, but it changed everything. For Lyric, he was a saint, a savior. For him, she was the only woman that had ever made him cum in bed-a problem he had been battling for years. Lyric thought her life would finally be different, but like everyone else in her life, he lied. And when she found out who he really was, she realized he wasn't just dangerous-he was the kind of man you don't escape from. Lyric wanted to run. She wanted freedom. But she desired to navigate her way and take back her respect, to rise above the ashes. Eventually, she was forced into a dark world she didn't wish to get involved with.
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"