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Angel thought the world would be hers to explore when she turned twenty. She can finally be free from the gilded cage her overprotective father built for her. But she was mistaken! Her 20th birthday marked the day she lost everything, including the freedom she so desperately craved. It was the day she fell into the hands of her father's enemy, to atone for his sins. Leoric has meticulously planned his revenge for many years. When that day came, he thought he had everything under control. The man who killed his father was behind bars, and the empire he painstakingly built fell into his hands ... including his only daughter. He planned to force his new bride to entertain his friends on their wedding night. That should force her to a status lower than an escort, which should humiliate her and shame her father. That should usher her into hell. His perfect plan of revenge was ruined by a mysterious mishap. They found themselves stranded in a desert in an unfamiliar world after their yacht was sucked into a vortex. Later, they discovered that they were in a parallel universe ruled by dark forces. The only way to return is to offer a tribute to the country's supreme leader—a virgin bride! Where would they get a virgin? Wait, isn't Angel a virgin? As Leoric and his companions traveled across the treacherous landscapes of the enigmatic Astralis, he found himself falling for his wife, who seemed to have transformed after falling into the sea on their wedding night. On a starry night on top of the peak of Mount Anabu, Leoric gazed tenderly at his wife, who looked ethereal, radiated a mystical aura, and whispered... "To hell with the supreme leader and going back. You can only be mine! Let us rule Astralis!"

CAGED BY LUCIFER Caged By Lucifer-Prologue Theme: He's My Father's Killer By Davis Kings Tags: Mafia, deaths, love, s*x, kidnap, betrayals, jealousy, revenge, lust..... Synopsis [+] Finally, everything has been settled after a long run and battles. I'll be able to live Happily and peacefully with my soon to be husband. Everything is fine now..... Valerie and Chris are together, Ms Jones....hm, Khalid forgave her and gave her some funds to start a new life. And about me.... Khalid and I are going to church today. I need to confess for killing someone, even if he was bad...... Khalid has decided to quit the Mafia, he said it's too dangerous for our baby.....so, he's gonna start his own business. And we are having a real wedding soon..... Our lives will be peaceful now! Chapter 1 loading...

"Listen, buddy, your cock was the last thing that got inside me, so unless I’m having some kind of miracle baby, yeah, you’re the father. Congrats." — Raelynn had one goal that night—drown her sorrows in cheap whiskey after getting fired from her job. What she didn’t plan on was two surprises: one, a steamy night with a ridiculously good-looking stranger, and two, a $10,000 check for her the next morning. Jackpot, right? Wrong. Nothing could’ve prepared her for the biggest surprise of all—she’s pregnant. And the father? None other than Elion Vaelorian, the country’s richest and most powerful businessman, with a face that could melt ice... and a personality just as cold. What Raelynn doesn’t know is that Elion isn’t just any man. And the baby she’s carrying? Let’s just say it’s far from ordinary, and its existence could shake the foundations of the world she knows.

[DING! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining SSS-Rank Dark Dimensional Reality Talent] [Attribute: Darkness] Freed from nuclear war terrors, all humans now have to face the new reality of their fate. Humans are given a power that allows them to have different talents according to their abilities and luck, including obtaining the power of past heroes. Aaron Lewis, an 18-year-old young man, must bear the devastating reality that his mother was killed by an unknown group. The turmoil of uncontrollable rage in his heart makes his talent affected. [WARNING!] [System detected Darkness attribute energy increase] [Initiates talent rank evolution] [Adjusting talents with attributes ] [Evolution Completed] Just as Aaron opened his eyes, he saw he was floating in a void dimension with thousands of caged ancestral souls waiting to be freed or summoned. They are the souls of heroes from all over the world. [Main Talent: Dark Dimensional Reality] [Rank: SSS-Rank] With his flexibility to explore dimensions beyond ordinary human sight, Aaron gathered thousands of ancestral souls and turned them into his army. To his surprise, Aaron found a way to free his mother's soul and bring her back to life, which was to become a Great Ruler. “There is no other choice. I will become a Ruler.” *** Support by gifting power stone, golden ticket, and gift. Update 3chap/day Daily Update!

Having spent her childhood confined in chains, Alice was a child who knew neither love nor joy. Scorned by her family while being tortured in the name of the greater good for years, she grew numb to all feeling and thought. That is, until one day, a man in black offered her a chance to escape. There were once rumours widespread of an endless hell, a land of glorious death and dreadful opportunity. Fools went in search of it, and the clever never ventured into it. Only when its baleful mysteries spilled unto the earth did all hear its name — the Abyss. A single drop of its blood could give someone the power to control shadows, move faster than sound, or strength greater than the strongest man. Yet, it all came at a cost; the blood would always make sure those who consumed it became part of the Abyss, with one exception — Alice. Cast away by her own blood, it was her destiny to rot in a gilded cage. But, that fateful day changed everything. Gifted a second chance at life, a chance to turn her life around and claim vengeance against her family, a chance to dive deep into the Abyss and gain the power to govern her own fate, Alice took his hand, unaware of the destiny unfolding before her. Discord: https://discord.gg/vrdTSkj8Va Author Notes: This is my third book, going to take what I learned from before to improve. This book will be focusing on plot, action, depths of character bonds and overall a darker tone/take on this cruel fantasy world I've cooked up for this book! If you give this book a try, I hope you enjoy! A very different experience and tone to Nanomancer Reborn.

Growing up, she despised Cinderella, seeing her as a symbol of passivity and weakness. Why wait for a prince when you can fight your own battles? With that mantra shaping her ambition, she’s forged her path in life—dreaming big, working harder, and refusing to let anything or anyone stand in her way. But when her world begins to crumble under the weight of family obligations, societal expectations, and betrayal, she finds herself caught in a struggle for independence she never anticipated. Dragged back into the clutches of those who want to control her, she’s forced to confront her deepest fears and insecurities. Now, she must decide: will she let herself be caged by the life others have chosen for her, or will she risk everything to break free and create her own happily ever after? With themes of ambition, resilience, and self-discovery, "Ambition Wears the Glass Slipper" is a powerful story of one woman’s fight to rewrite her story—and to prove that sometimes, happily ever after starts with believing in yourself.

Twelve years ago, the Hume and Heinrich families were destroyed under accusations of treason against the Empire. Ralph Veir Hume, who was only eight years old at the time, was the sole survivor—but at a cost. As a "prisoner" hidden behind the white robes of a priest, he grew up within the church, a place meant to symbolize peace, yet for Ralph, it was nothing more than an endless cage. Now, at the age of twenty, Ralph has finally been ordained as an official priest. But this is not out of devotion to God—it is merely the first step in his journey to uncover the truth behind his family's downfall. With the mystical power of "Author" from the Imaginer path, he can rewrite reality—a dangerous gift in a world ruled by eight mystical paths, where the Church, the Empire, and various factions vie for ultimate control. In a world where faith is a weapon and truth is a curse, can Ralph find the answers he seeks before he himself becomes a pawn sacrificed in the grand scheme?

In a kingdom where power is won with blood and betrayal, Princess Lysara Ravenshade refuses to be caged. By day, she is the rebellious daughter of a ruthless king, overshadowed by her half-brothers and bound by duty. By night, she is the Shadowed Knight, a masked warrior fighting for the powerless, her magic hidden from the world. But when a visiting princess—meant to marry one of her brothers—discovers her secret, an unlikely bond forms between them. What starts as a dangerous alliance soon becomes something far more forbidden, threatening to unravel the very kingdom they both call home.

Vendue et mise aux enchères par sa belle-mère, elle devint un objet en vente. Il descendit brutalement pour la saisir, la forçant à signer le contrat. « Femme, je t'ai donné tout ce dont tu as besoin. Pourquoi n'es-tu toujours pas satisfaite ? » il lui pinça le menton et demanda. Elle luttait pour se libérer, refusant de croiser son regard. Quand son identité fut révélée et qu'elle devint l'héritière d'une famille prestigieuse, elle réalisa qu'elle était toujours un oiseau dans sa cage. Tombant de plus en plus profondément… ce fut seulement à la fin qu'elle comprit, qu'elle était devenue la reine de son empire depuis longtemps…

In the world of high society, where power and wealth reign supreme, Alexandra "Alex" Widget finds herself trapped in a gilded cage. Her parents, eager to secure their family's future, have arranged for her to marry Rian Musk, the billionaire CEO of Musk Industries. Rian, known for his ruthless business tactics and charismatic charm, is the last person Alex wants to spend her life with. But with her parents' reputations and fortunes at stake, she feels powerless to resist. As the wedding day approaches, Alex's anxiety grows. She's always dreamed of making a name for herself, not simply being a trophy wife. Rian, too, has his own reasons for agreeing to the marriage. His grandfather, the founder of Musk Industries, has made it clear that Rian's inheritance is contingent on his marriage to Alex. Despite their initial reluctance, the two are drawn to each other during their honeymoon. Rian's polished facade begins to crack, revealing a complex and vulnerable individual beneath. Alex, too, finds herself torn between her desire for independence and her growing attraction to Rian. However, their newfound feelings are threatened by the secrets and lies surrounding their families. Alex's parents are hiding something, and Rian's business dealings are shrouded in mystery. As they navigate the treacherous waters of their families' expectations, they must also confront the darkness within themselves. Will Alex and Rian be able to overcome their differences and find love, or will the forces of power and greed tear them apart?

Chiara has never been wanted. Everyone thought of her as a burden and waste of space all her life. When an opportunity presented itself to prove her worth, she eagerly grabbed it. Little did she know that her choice would strip her freedom away and chain her to be the wife and property of Adrian, Alpha of the Galway Pack. A loveless marriage and a cruel husband she can't escape away from, finding her fated mate is now a distant fantasy for her. That was until another alpha bulldozed his way into her life and forced her to take the reigns of her fate once more. Lance is a rogue alpha on the run for over a decade. Blamed for the death of his former pack, he tried to start a new life away from the city and other wolves. However, he's eventually caught by the Galway Pack and offered a second chance as a personal bodyguard for the Alpha's wife. It is a sin for him to set his eyes on Chiara, much more to fall in love with the pack alpha's mate, but his wolf and heart have other things to say. An omega in a gilded cage and a rogue alpha chained by his past sins... can Chiara and Lance find the courage to carve their own paths, or will they simply be swept away by the raging river of fate?

When powerless, unfavoured Princess Soleia was arranged to marry the newly titled Duke Orion Elsher, she assumed they would find love eventually. Who knew that her father would send off her husband mere hours later to fight a war? Soleia was left alone to deal with an impoverished fief, a crumbling estate, and spiteful, vindictive relatives of the Duke who all wished to see her gone. She couldn’t leave― there was nowhere else to go. Soleia desperately wanted her husband to return so he could offer her a helping hand. However, when he did, he returned with Elowyn, a woman he claimed was his true love. A woman hellbent on taking her place as the rightful Duchess, no matter what she had to do to get Soleia out of the way. Mistreated, misunderstood, and miserable, Soleia was eventually thrown out of the estate she helped build. Fortunately, when one door closes, another one opens. Unknown to Soleia, a man more powerful than her husband had been watching her, waiting for the right time to snatch her into his gilded cage. Duke Elsher had been foolish to let go― but the crown prince of Raxuvia wouldn’t make the same mistake. *** Prequel to Stolen by the Rebel King.

"I'm only going to ask you this once, so you better tell me the fucking truth." She tenses up. "A-About what?" "Did you fuck someone else?" Frozen in place, my mouth goes dry, and I have a hard time forming words. I'm not sure how he found out, but I'm scared to move. I just had his cock in my mouth and now I'm being questioned about sleeping with Dimitri. Every time we get to a point where we aren't arguing, something else brings us right back to square one. ********************************************************** 25 year old Sienna Williams hooks up with a handsome stranger. As a result of her time with the charming stranger, she later gives birth to a son. It isn't until she learns he's the leader of a Mafia that her entire world is completely flipped upside down. 27 year old Tristan Lucci hooks up with a beautiful stranger. As a result of his time with the enchanting stranger, he finds himself needing to have her. So he tracks her down. It isn't until he learns that he's a father that his entire world is completely flipped upside down. **** All it takes is one time to create a life. And all it took was one life to bring two people together. But can that life keep them together, despite being a part of two completely different worlds?

His gaze slowly drifted up to her knees, and then her thighs. The soft white skin-it all looked so smooth. She watched him, marveling at how he seemed to memorize every detail of her. It made her feel so warm inside, to know that the sight of her body captivated his attention so much. When his gaze fell upon her pussy, he was taken aback. He cocked his head and met her gaze. She suddenly got self-conscious and sat up. "What? Is there something wrong?" He was staring at her bush, or more precisely. the lack thereof! There was no hair on her mons, just a thin strip of dark curly hair that started just above the hood of her clit, went up three inches, and stopped. He was totally confused. He had never seen any woman that had just a thin strip of hair down there. It was either all over and thick; or, if they were very young, not there yet, or just some fuzz. His head was cocked at an angle and his ears were fully forward, his forehead wrinkled as he tried to figure out why it looked the way it did. She saw his expression was one of confusion, not disgust as she had feared. She relaxed a little.

Melinoe Karma had everything planned-graduate, pass the board exams, and become a nurse. But fate had other plans. On the night of her graduation, a rejected admirer pushed her onto the train tracks. Yet, instead of death, time froze, and an unknown voice granted her a second chance. Waking up in an unfamiliar world called Eden, a vast land ruled by beastmen and ancient bloodlines, Melinoe finds herself more than just a lost stranger-she is a rare pureblood human, a being of legend and power. But in this world, rarity means value, and value means being hunted, owned, or worse-sold. Captured by ruthless merchants and thrown into a cage with a mysterious black leopard, Melinoe's survival depends on more than just luck. As she navigates through Eden's kingdoms filled with powerful rulers-each vying for her existence-she must uncover the secrets of her arrival, forge alliances, and resist the intoxicating pull of the beastmen who desire her for more than just her rarity. In a world where beasts rule and humans are myths, will she become a queen or a captive? _____ Author's Note: Hi there! I just wanted to share that I'm writing this because I couldn't find a novel that really clicked with my unique tastes (sometimes). I hope that others will find something to enjoy in it too!

Prince Arthur Aethersworn of Tashran knows his place: powerless, caged by tradition, and haunted by his lack of magic in a family brimming with it. Under his father’s impassive yet critical eye, he’s forced into training for a throne he can never claim without true power. Just as he’s about to resign to a bleak fate, a mysterious figure with ties to forbidden magic offers Arthur a choice: break free and seek the fabled Dragon's Eyes, or remain bound by royal duty. On this quest, he risks everything: his loyalties, family ties, and deepest beliefs. As he uncovers hidden powers, he faces powerful forces determined to prevent him from changing his destiny. Embark on Arthur's journey, an adventure where casting aside one’s humanity becomes a path, not a barrier to untold power.

Reincarnated into the prestigious Noctis Family, Ali deeply loves his family but will ruthlessly pursue his goals regardless of consequence. Guided by memories of a past life, he navigates Sagana with a pragmatic spirit that views the world as a puzzle to solve, where even the innocent can become collateral. Eman's gaze is sharp, his tone unwavering:"To lead this family is not a choice, Ali. Power is not freedom, it is responsibility. The family head shapes the world, bends it to their will. That is our legacy."   Ali's expression remains calm, but his words cut deep: "And what if the world I want to shape lies beyond this family? Responsibility without purpose is a chain. I refuse to inherit a legacy that cages me."   While his father hopes he'll become the traditional family head, Ali's path diverges, supported by his mother's understanding. His journey begins with a simple, dangerous premise. He will uncover the world's secrets, with or without collateral damage. Innocents may fall, alliances may shatter, but Ali's curiosity remains unbroken, a force as cold and calculating as the mana that flows through Sagana. He is neither hero nor villain, but a force of nature driven by an insatiable need to understand.

In the land of Thebes, Prince Azech-I is a ruler blessed by Anubis, a king whose power is whispered in hushed tones. But when the Pharaoh Cairo-IV's most lethal assassin, Nofri-it, is sent to end his life, fate spins a web of love and betrayal. What was meant to be a death sentence turns into a forbidden romance, as the two men fall deeply in love. But just as quickly as their bond blooms, Nofri-it vanishes without a trace, leaving Azech-I to search the world for his lost lioness. Years later, the truth shatters Azech-I's heart—Nofri-it was never a lover, but a tool sent to kill him. Betrayed and furious, Azech-I discovers that Nofri-it has been imprisoned by Pharaoh Cairo, kept in the dungeons of Memphis for failing his mission. The ruler of Thebes will stop at nothing to reclaim what is his. With vengeance in his heart, Azech-I plans to torment Nofri-it, declaring war on Cairo’s kingdom to retrieve his lover and make him suffer as he once did. When Azech-I drags a fragile, broken Nofri-it back to Thebes, the true torment begins. A man once filled with pride now plans to make Nofri-it his captive once more, keeping him caged and humiliated for the sins of his past. The battle for power, love, and revenge will tear through Egypt—nothing is sacred when the Pharaoh’s wrath is unleashed. "I loved you. You were my lioness. Now, you're nothing but a broken thing." "And yet, you will keep me, won't you? Like a pet, a prize."

"Can you still chase your dreams when the world forces you to stop?" Arya was once a star on the pitch—a national junior high school tournament top scorer, the new hope for Indonesia’s national team. But everything vanished in an instant when his parents forbade him from playing football ever again. His life turned into a dull routine, far from the roaring cheers of the stadium and the scent of fresh grass he longed for. But dreams can’t be caged. In secret, Arya finds a new friend in High School who invites him back to the thrill of street football. Friendship, hidden struggles, and unwavering determination become part of Arya’s journey as he fights against the boundaries that hold him back. Can Arya reclaim his dreams? Or will the restrictions become the final wall that stops his steps? A story about dreams that never stop running, even when their owner falls over and over again. update every monday and thursday

As soon as his eyes open, he rejoices. Marcus was Reborn in another world, as a King's son. The instant he realized this, Marcus could already taste the wonderful life he would lead as a Prince, a life filled with riches, fun, women, and... Things don't turn out so simple. Born from the "union" of the King and a prisoner, the path to an easy life already seems thorny. Additionally, the prisoner, Marcus' mother in this new world, is no normal prisoner. In her veins flow the blood of Demons, the cause of her arrest, persecution, and planned execution. What kind of future awaits the one who holds both the highly esteemed blood of Royals and the cursed blood of Demons? Kain, the King's brother, is the one from whom the idea of such a union came. To what purpose? To what end? Mixing noble and demon blood... "They've still got you in this cage, little Demon? Lucky me." A Silver-haired Demoness chuckled. "Formidable child… Join me.”

Étant une princesse, Elena a toujours su que son avenir était tracé : un mariage arrangé avec un noble, une vie de devoir et d’obéissance, un trône à partager avec un homme qu’elle n’a jamais choisi. Mais lorsque sa mère, la redoutable Reine Isabella, annonce que son union aura lieu plus tôt que prévu, elle comprend qu’elle n’a plus le luxe d’attendre. Elle doit fuir ou être enfermée à jamais dans une cage dorée. Sa fuite nocturne la mène dans les bas-fonds de la capitale, un monde qu’elle n’a jamais connu, où règnent la misère, le danger et la loi du plus fort. C’est là qu’elle croise Raven, une voleuse intrépide, insoumise et insolente. D’abord alliées par nécessité, un lien interdit se tisse entre elles au fur et à mesure qu'elles se côtoient. Dans un monde où l’amour entre deux femmes est un interdit absolu, où une princesse ne peut s’éprendre d’une hors-la-loi, Elena et Raven devront choisir : défier un royaume ou se perdre à jamais.

Princess Amiya of Selune is bound by royal duty, her life dictated by the cold expectations of her people. A future queen, she is expected to uphold her family’s legacy and lead her kingdom into an uncertain future. But Amiya has no interest in the throne. She longs for freedom, for escape from the gilded cage of palace walls and the suffocating rules of her bloodline. Sylas, a roguish thief with a dangerous reputation, enters the royal palace with one goal: to steal a priceless pendant that could change the course of his life. What should have been a simple heist turns into a tangled web of deceit when he crosses paths with the fiery princess, who is unwilling to let him get away. The stakes grow higher, and in a world full of secrets and betrayals, both must face the consequences of their actions. When an unexpected threat forces them together, Amiya and Sylas are bound by circumstance, their fates entwined whether they like it or not. Forced to cooperate in a deadly game of cat and mouse, they must learn to navigate their differences, facing both external enemies and their own growing conflict. With tensions running high and trust in short supply, they quickly realize that the line between enemy and ally is razor-thin—and sometimes, even the greatest adversaries can become the most unexpected allies. In a world where power and betrayal go hand in hand, survival means forging uneasy alliances, but the flames of animosity are difficult to extinguish, and sparks of passion begin to burn in their midst. Can they escape the forces that threaten them both, or will their differences consume them entirely?

Ludwig Heart, the heir to a vast fortune and a life of luxury, craves only one thing: freedom from his gilded cage. But when a plane crash catapults him into a world of magic and danger, he awakens not as the hero he dreamed of, but as a victim in a twisted ritual. Trapped between the ambitions of dark necromancers and the wrath of vengeful gods, Ludwig must navigate a deadly new reality where his life is no longer his own. Stripped of privilege and resurrected as an undead pawn, Ludwig’s fight for survival will determine whether he reclaims his destiny—or becomes a mere footnote in a world of shadows and deceit.

William awakens from the chaos of his amnesia, only to find himself in a world teetering on the brink of ruin. The skies are painted crimson, the earth shatters beneath his feet, and calamities stalk him like an unrelenting shadow. Locked within his mind lies a mysterious "Soul Prison," a realm that cages unspeakable monstrosities—and he alone possesses the power to command them. But this power is a double-edged sword, offering salvation on one hand while pulling him ever closer to destruction on the other. Who erased his memories? What dark truth lies within the Soul Prison? And most terrifying of all, why does every step forward feel as though invisible strings are tightening around him, drawing him deeper into a grand and sinister design? The path of the demon hunter is fraught with peril. Will William rise above the horrors of this cursed land and carve his legacy in blood and fire, or will he fall, consumed as yet another pawn of the endless disasters? At the end of his journey lies the truth—freedom or the abyss. The wheel of fate has begun to turn, and the epic saga of the Warlock begins!

The first star that passed away extinguished two thousand years ago. Four hundred years later, the mysterious Calamity of Heavenly Fall destroyed the civilization of the previous era, returning thriving cultures to ignorance. Since then, stars gradually vanished, the Firmament grew dark and dim, and a new civilization rose from the starless wilderness, flourishing once more. Yet, what accompanied this were war, death, destruction, and hatred. The flames once aimed at the Firmament were used to slaughter the people of enemy nations, and the raining clouds once engineered to alter deserts were turned into floods that engulfed the land. Humans once again began to kill each other for wealth and power... but no one looked up at the sky. They lost the Guidance of the stars Above the Sky, forgetting the awe of gazing upon the Milky Way. They were all prisoners. One thousand six hundred years after the Calamity of Heavenly Fall, a young child awakened memories of his past life. He wanted to break the Cage, to throw off the shackles. He wanted to become a star. To return to Above the Sky. "I don't care about how the people of this world live, whether they're well-fed or not, whether they can dress warmly or live comfortably, whether they have dreams or hopes. I don't care about their loves and hates." "I just want to go Above the Sky." ——Ian.

"They say every family has its secrets, but mine just married into the mafia." I didn’t ask for this life—didn’t ask for the luxurious cage, the whispered threats, or the blood-soaked power plays that come with the Stathoulis name. All I wanted was to finish my film degree and live on my own terms. But when my mother got engaged to Peter Stathoulis, a retired don of the Greek mafia, my world completely turned upside down. Now, I’m stuck in their large mansion, caught between family loyalty and a world I could barely understand. And then there’s him—Andrea Stathoulis. Peter Stahoulis son and the ruthless heir, commanding, intimidating. He’s everything I’ve been warned to stay away from, yet I can’t just seem to escape his shadow… or his piercing gaze. But the deeper I dig into the secrets of this family, the more dangerous it becomes. A betrayal I never saw coming, a kidnapping that leaves me powerless. And Andrea —possessive, infuriating, and un​for​tu​nate​ly the only one who can save me. I’m not even sure what scares me more—the enemies circling closer, or the man I might be falling for.

She was always reckless—climbing castle walls, sneaking into town, chasing danger like it was her birthright. But the day they decided to chain her with marriage, she didn't just rebel—she became feral. And when a cage threatened to close around her, she did what she did best. She ran.

A kind hearted young man–Yan Ming wants to escape the life and death cycles of mortals, however he only jumped from one cage to another as he realizes the dark truth about the cultivation world. (Inspired by Renegade Immortal) 1. Not edited (Might reedit if I finish writing–likely not)

When Isabella De Luca agreed to marry Dante Marino, the infamous leader of the Marino crime syndicate, it wasn’t for love—it was for survival. Born into a rival mafia family on the brink of collapse, Isabella’s father struck a desperate deal: her hand in marriage in exchange for protection. Forced into a gilded cage, Isabella vows to hate the man who has taken her freedom. But Dante is not the cold-hearted monster she expected. Beneath his ruthless exterior lies a man burdened by his dark past and his struggle to balance power with honor. The closer Isabella gets to unraveling the truth about him, the harder it becomes to keep her heart guarded. When a shadowy betrayal within the Marino ranks threatens to destroy everything, Isabella finds herself entangled in a web of lies, danger, and passion. As her icy walls crumble, Dante’s enemies seize their opportunity, forcing the couple to confront not only their feelings but the ruthless world they inhabit. In a fight for survival, redemption, and love, Isabella and Dante must decide: are they willing to sacrifice everything, including each other, to escape their blood-soaked legacy? Or will they embrace the chaos, becoming more than just a marriage of convenience—becoming a force no enemy could ever destroy?