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.
Julia and Evan were the perfect couple-or so she thought. But everything changed when Evan abruptly ended their relationship, leaving her heartbroken and unable to tell him she was carrying his child. Years later, Julia has built a life for herself and her son, Andy, while Evan has risen to unimaginable wealth and success. Their paths cross again at a chance meeting, but Julia soon discovers Evan has moved on with someone else. Julia is done with the pain. She's fought battles alone, raising a son who deserves the truth about his father, even if Evan doesn't deserve her forgiveness. When Julia told Evan years ago she had something to say, he didn't listen. Now, it's time for him to listen. But is it too late to reclaim what he lost? "We should break up," he'd said, the words cutting through her like glass. The pregnancy test in her pocket stayed hidden, just like the child they would never share. Now, it's Evan's turn to hear the truth-and to face his deepest regret.
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."
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Darya spent three years loving Micah, worshipping the ground he walked on. Until his neglect and his family's abuse finally woke her up to the ugly truth-he doesn't love her. Never did, never will. To her, he is a hero, her knight in shining armour. To him, she is an opportunist, a gold digger who schemed her way into his life. Darya accepts the harsh reality, gathers the shattered pieces of her dignity, divorces him, takes back her real name, reclaims her title as the country's youngest billionaire heiress. Their paths cross again at a party. Micah watches his ex-wife sing like an angel, tear up the dance floor, then thwart a lecher with a roundhouse kick. He realises, belatedly, that she's exactly the kind of woman he'd want to marry, if only he had taken the trouble to get to know her. Micah acts promptly to win her back, but discovers she's now surrounded by eligible bachelors: high-powered CEO, genius biochemist, award-winning singer, reformed playboy. Worse, she makes it pretty clear that she's done with him. Micah gears up for an uphill battle. He must prove to her he's still worthy of her love before she falls for someone else. And time is running out.
Lucia Balstone thought she had chosen the right man to spend the rest of her life with, but he was the one who ended her life. Their ten-year marriage seemed like a joke when her husband stabbed her with a dagger. Fortunately, God is never blind to people's tears. Lucia got a second chance. She was reborn at the age of 22, before all the terrible things had happened. This time, she was determined to avenge herself and let those who hurt her pay! She made an elaborate list of her goals, and the first thing on her list was to marry her ex-husband's enemy, Alonso Callen!
Belinda thought after divorce, they would part ways for good - he could live his life on his own terms, while she could indulge in the rest of hers. However, fate had other plans in store. "My darling, I was wrong. Would you please come back to me?" The man, whom she once loved deeply, lowered his once proud head humbly. "I beg you to return to me." Belinda coldly pushed away the bouquet of flowers he had offered her and coolly replied, "It's too late. The bridge has been burned, and the ashes have long since scattered to the wind!"