Soviet Union Fallout

Remy's world is shattered when her fiancé betrays her on their engagement day because she was disabled. Vaughn Glory, a prestigious, renowned and leading high-end fashion company- her only legacy- founded by her late mother, Adelaide Vaughn, was taken away from her. It was handed over to her step-sister as a wedding gift, leaving Remy heartbroken and bereft of her mother's legacy. She flash married Deth Kaidën, CEO of Dek Global Corp, their union being one of convenience that blurs the lines between passion and duty. As the secrets beneath the perfect facades are revealed, Remy must confront the shadows of her past. Her world is shattered, Yes! But a shattered world can still be rebuilt. Dive into a world of privilege, power struggles, and shattered illusions, where the only way to survive is to confront the broken pieces of the past.

"Forced to Be Yours, Mr. Devil" In the cutthroat world of business, Rudra Singhaniya, a powerful and enigmatic CEO, is known for his cold demeanor and ruthless decisions. But behind the successful facade lies a man burdened by past wounds and a life dictated by duty. Unbeknownst to the world, Rudra enters into a secret marriage with Anaya Malhotra, a young and innocent woman caught in the web of family expectations and societal pressure. Anaya, just twenty years old, finds herself thrust into a life she never imagined. Her marriage to Rudra is shrouded in mystery, known only to a select few, and kept hidden from the prying eyes of the public. While Rudra maintains a cold distance, Anaya struggles to navigate her new reality, torn between the fear of her husband’s icy exterior and the growing confusion of her feelings. As the media frenzy erupts over Rudra’s supposed single status and the shocking revelation of his broken engagement with Nisha Ahuja, the Singhaniya family must navigate the delicate balance of protecting their reputation while managing the fallout. The situation becomes even more complex as it is revealed that Nisha herself is secretly married to another man, Raj Chauhan, adding another layer of scandal to the already chaotic narrative. Within the walls of the Singhaniya estate, family dynamics shift as secrets are unearthed and alliances are tested. Komal Singhaniya, the matriarch, strives to maintain order, insisting that Anaya embrace her new role and move into Rudra’s room—a symbolic step towards accepting her marriage. However, not everyone is on board with this union. Aarav, Rudra’s younger brother, openly rejects the marriage, while Mr. Dev Singhaniya, the family patriarch, and Rudra’s grandmother stand firmly in support of the decision, believing in the strength of family unity. As the couple begins their life together, Anaya and Rudra are forced to confront the reality of their marriage. Sharing a room but not a bed, their interactions are marked by a tense coldness and unspoken emotions. Yet, beneath Rudra’s frosty exterior, there are glimpses of vulnerability and a hidden attraction towards Anaya that he refuses to acknowledge. Anaya, on the other hand, is confused and intimidated by Rudra’s aloofness, yet she finds herself drawn to him in ways she cannot explain. Amidst the turmoil, Anaya must find her footing in a world of power plays and hidden agendas. Will Rudra ever open up to her, or will his dark past keep him locked in a world of solitude? And can Anaya break through the barriers that surround her husband’s heart, or will their marriage remain a hollow contract bound by duty and secrecy? "Forced to Be Yours, Mr. Devil" is a gripping tale of love, power, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of high society and corporate intrigue, it explores the journey of two souls bound by circumstances, yet yearning for something more—a love that can heal old wounds and bring light to even the darkest of hearts.

{1 a day minimum + 2 a day minimum at the start of April} Nico Lotus, born of a forbidden marriage between the most powerful Mage of Light and the most prominent Witch of Darkness, lost much of his memory in an unknown accident. After that, he was forced to enter the best magic academy in the country, Keeper Academy, where he will try to understand the world, his past, and the illusions that seem to surround everything he sees. In a world where the magic of light is everything, he could be a ruler, but the other half of his body is guided by the dark magic that everyone around him rejects and fears; as they say, it is associated with the dark creatures that destroy the world, the Eradicators who control goblins and dragons. Elves exist as well, though they are neutral to other species. But he is special. Being born of a forbidden union, he has a secret nobody else has. A unique magic that nobody else can use. Watch him go from being an underdog to the hero and emperor of humanity by changing the entire world bit by bit with his loyal army. Join My Discord: https://discord.gg/CTAzSK5DYh

Synopsis: The Dragon’s Awakening In a world where dragons and werewolves are sworn enemies, Xian Ren is nothing more than a lowly servant among the mighty dragon clans—weak, powerless, and destined for obscurity. But when a mysterious woman awakens a hidden force within him, Ren is thrown into the Moonlit Abyss, a forbidden realm where only the strongest survive. There, he meets Lyria, the Moonfang Alpha, a fierce and captivating werewolf whose presence ignites a power Ren never knew he had. Bound by fate and an undeniable passion, they defy the laws of their kind, forging a connection that could reshape the balance of the world. As dragons and werewolves alike hunt them down for their forbidden union, Ren and Lyria must embrace their newfound strength and fight for their survival. But as their love deepens, so does the danger—because within Ren lies an ancient power that neither dragon nor werewolf can control. Will they conquer fate and carve a new path, or will their love be consumed by the war that rages around them? Betrayal, power, and desire collide in this epic tale of forbidden passion and legendary awakening

In a world where black holes, magical talents, and formidable hunters form the fabric of everyday life, Ethan Cross—a freshly graduated student with an uncertain future—once believed he would lead an ordinary existence like everyone else. However, everything changed when he awakened a seemingly feeble and inexplicable ability known as “Coexistence with Darkness.” No one took his talent seriously—until a catastrophic dimensional rupture unleashed terrifying creatures known as the “Demons of Corruption” upon him. On the brink of death, the pendant he had inherited from his father suddenly activated, summoning three dragon girls—beings of unimaginable power, yet with complex and rebellious personalities. Cursed in the past and trapped within that pendant, these three dragons have now become inexplicably bonded to Ethan. The twist, however, is that they neither recognize him as their master nor believe he is worthy of such a union. Now, Ethan must unravel the mystery of the darkness within him, learn to control his burgeoning powers, and find a way to tame these proud dragonesses—forces that could either aid him in his quest to conquer the underworld or lead to his ultimate downfall. A power that no one had believed in has become the key to mastering the shadows. Can Ethan harness it without being consumed by the darkness?

When Mei-Xing wakes up in a hospital, she believes she has miraculously survived the attack that claimed her life. However, her relief turns to horror when she discovers she’s in the body of her estranged relative, Li Na—a woman she’s never met. Now trapped in a life that’s not her own, Mei-Xing must navigate the chaos of Li Na’s existence. Li Na’s life is a tangled mess. Nobody likes her and she has no family or reputation. Moreover, all around have kept some secrets realted to her. The powerful CEO Lu Jianjun, wants to keep her within his manor's walls has a contract: He would give her the title of Mrs. Lu and she would not set out. As Mei-Xing tries to piece together the mystery of her own murder, she’s forced to confront the challenges and responsibilities of Li Na’s troubled relationships. Torn between uncovering the truth about who killed her and managing the fallout of Li Na's broken life, Mei-Xing must decide whether she can make amends for her mistakes or if the path to her own answers will destroy the fragile world she now inhabits. As the clock ticks, her new identity might be the only way to save both their futures—or doom them both.

When talking about World War 3, most people usually imagine a nuclear apocalypse or nuclear war. A war that will completely exterminate human civilization, leaving only radiation and the ruins of destroyed cities on Earth. What if, however, in a parallel universe in which the Soviet Union survives after 1991, nuclear weapons don't exist, and World War 3 is a war with the most advanced weapons from both NATO and the Soviet Union? A place where M1A1 Abrams and T-14 Armata collide and tremble the ground, where F-35 and Su-57 terrorize the skies. How would a war like this look like? And what if, even military weapons that were thought to come out of science fiction, such as laser guns, jetpacks, and lightsabers are used in The Third Human Global Conflict? Although everything would appear to be incredibly epic, it all began with a simple terrorist attack on New York City, which would slowly drive humans toward total annihilation. ---------------NOTE--------------- In this novel, I will call NATO as The Alliances, because the Alliances is a league where all anti-communist nations come together rather than just "North Atlantic nations". Also, everything in the Novel is entirely fictional, meaning that the whole world history in this novel is all made up and based on the real world, so don't accuse me of historical inaccuracies.

"Let's get married," Alex said, and Lynn's eyes immediately grew wide. was he crazy? "What!" "You can do what I want, and i will do what you need." What happens when Alex hult, the sole heir to the hult empire, gets married to Lynn, a waitress with a troubles past... Everyone his curious about this unlikely union. is she a goldigger? Was it love? They wonder... What brings these two unlikely pair close to each other? would they heal from their past traumas and learn to love or will their trauma consume both... A roller coaster of emotion...

Elaras life is turned upside down when she realizes her feelings for her brother have crossed the line from familial affection to forbidden love. Fraught with danger and the constant fear of discovery. But when their secret is threatened, they must make a choice that will forever alter their lives. Will their love survive the fallout, or will the weight of their forbidden desire shatter everything they hold dear?"

Humanity is caught in a great upheaval after the Intergalactic Union of All Species coincidentally discovers their existence on what they had formerly considered to be the fringe of the universe. Without any say in the matter, they get indicted into the Union as a legal member. Unfortunately, this meant that they were now obligated to partake in the exploration of a new Chaotic Realm parallel to their universe containing rich energies, resources, and essence that the universe itself craved. To that end, the universe has created its own will, which seeks to gather all races and strengthen warriors from them to explore the dangerous but lucrative Chaotic Realm, initiating the Augmented Reality simulation, Essence. In Essence, one can experience a carefully crafted universe similar to an RPG game, either by going in through your soul or going in through VR. The former means that death is true, and the latter is similar to a normal FIVR experience. Those who go in with their souls can freely receive feedback from their 'game characters' to obtain all stats, skills, and items they acquire in Essence, while those who go in with VR do not obtain that benefit. However, those who pay for it in Essence can receive an awakening of genetic talent called abilities. These abilities are graded from F to EX, a total of 10 stages. Not much is expected from the human race when the first 100 participants get chosen at random from the public - a standard protocol - only for each one of them to awaken at least an A-grade ability. Then, there was Damon Arnan, a young Ghanaian politician, who ended up awakening, not one, not two, but three EX-Grade Talents. The human race, which had just entered the galactic playground, was about to experience a storm with Damon smackdab in the middle.

In a realm where lineage dictates destiny, the firstborn prince awakens to a life of torment. Born of a lesser union, he is deemed unworthy by the royal court and subjected to relentless abuse. Over the years, his younger half-brother, the legitimate heir adorned with a perpetual mask, observes his suffering with a sinister smile. As the elder prince endures his trials, he begins to unravel the dark secrets of the palace and the true nature of the brother who finds pleasure in his pain.

Princess Thalia, a knight in training, embarks on a journey into the cursed land of the Welch, where vampires and magical creatures roam. There, she meets Kaelen, the son of the first vampire, and the two are bound by an undeniable love. When Kaelen turns Thalia into a vampire to be with her forever, their union sets off a chain of events that threatens to shatter both worlds. As darkness rises, Thalia must choose where her loyalties lie and how far she’s willing to go to protect those she loves.

In the year 2100, the world witnessed an eclipse unlike any before. Millions of people vanished without a trace, leaving Earth in turmoil. A decade later, they returned—no longer the same. With knowledge beyond human comprehension, they brought starships, hyperspace technology, and the foundation of a new galactic civilization. Thus began the Samon of Eclipse, the era that reshaped humanity’s destiny. Now, in the year 1570 S.E., humanity thrives as part of the Hyperspace Human Union, stretching across countless colonies and deep-space frontiers. Ryan Tyrglas, a laborer in one of these far-flung settlements, has always dreamed of more—of captaining his own ship, charting the unknown. But dreams are dangerous for those without power. [ Desperate, Ryan steals a Floyd1250, a small trade vessel, hoping to escape his mundane life. But freedom comes at a cost. Branded a terrorist, hunted by colony enforcers, his ship is blasted apart in the depths of space. As he drifts in the wreckage, fading into the abyss, one thought echoes in his mind: "Where did I go wrong?" ]! :) Yet, fate is not finished with him. What rises from the void may change the course of history once again. To Open his eye in one Era and Blink in the Next NOTE- NO SYSTEM

In the vast and volatile lands of Tepr, the Jabliu and Alinkar tribes, long-standing enemies, have forged an uneasy alliance. The price of peace? A union through matrimony between Naci, the fiery and ambitious daughter of Jabliu's chieftain, and the elusive heir of Alinkar, Horohan. Through Naci's contact, Horohan, embarks on a transformative journey to embrace her true self. Simultaneously, Naci's brother, Puripal, finds himself drafted into the Moukopl army, only to become entangled with Puripal, the fourth prince of the grand Yohazatz khanate. From the windswept steppes to the towering peaks of the Tengr Mountains, Tepr is a realm of contrasts, a mosaic of tribes, each fiercely guarding its identity and territory. While the alliance is a political move, for Naci, it's an opportunity. She doesn't just see a marriage; she sees a stepping stone, a path that might lead her to the ultimate prize: the unification of all the tribes under one banner. But the path to power is fraught with challenges, and the distant Moukopl empire, looming beyond the Tengr mountains, has long held an iron grip over the region. As Naci rises, voices from every corner emerge—from battle-worn warriors and cunning spies to scheming diplomats and conflicted imperial insiders. In a world where alliances are as fluid as the winds over the steppes, the corridors of power pulse with hidden agendas, where the promised grandeur of empires meets the raw ambition of its people. In this saga of loyalty, ambition, and sacrifice, an unexpected series of events may turn into the catalyst for a revolution that will forever reshape the world.

Lost between time and space, a man known as Dr. Dew—a scientist turned synthetic survivor—awakens on a vast, untamed world untouched by civilization. Armed with nothing but his mind and a body engineered to defy nature itself, he must rebuild from the ground up, carving out a place for himself in this primal land teeming with towering beasts and hidden dangers. Unbeknownst to him, across the massive continent, another figure stirs—an enigmatic genius, summoned by forces beyond understanding. Drawn toward an unseen connection, she begins her own journey, hoping to one day uncover the mystery of the man who inadvertently called her into existence. As years pass, technology advances, knowledge is rediscovered, and the foundations of a new future take shape. But when the stars finally turn their gaze toward this forgotten world, Dr. Dew will have to decide: will he remain hidden in the shadows of history, or will he step forward and reshape the fate of an entire galaxy? P.S. This story was made with the help of A.I. since I have a hard time spelling and writing due to my dyslexia. Also, I do not own any of these characters, franchises, or prodcts that are or may be mentioned in this story except for the Mc. Also this is still being worked on so don't be surprised to see chapters getting edited quite frequently and since I have a job that takes most of my time I am unable to write, plan, and update/edit chapters daily. Franchises that will be used in this story: Fallout, Broken Age, Assassin's Creed, Metal Gear, Punishing Gray Raven, House of DaVinci, Bio Shock, Cyberpunk, Ultra Kill, Goddess of Victory Nikke, Chibi Robo, Newton and the Apple Tree (A Visual Novel), Detroit Become Human, Starbound, Girls Frontline, Titan Fall, Infamous, and Fate.

Menikah demi kerajaan... atau demi cinta? Kerajaan Lumière Sacrée menyimpan rahasia kelam-sang permaisuri diusir meski sedang mengandung pewaris tahta. Putri Lynnelle bersumpah membalas dendam dan membawa ibunya kembali ke istana. Saat perang mengancam, Raja Schattenherz menawarkan pernikahan politik untuk menyelamatkan kerajaannya. Namun di balik tawaran itu, tersembunyi cinta tulus yang tak pernah ia ungkapkan. Sementara itu, Putra Mahkota Maravilha, pria yang terobsesi pada kekuasaan, tak akan membiarkan Lyn jatuh ke tangan siapa pun. Intrik istana, pengkhianatan, dan ambisi mengancam segalanya. Di medan perang dan politik, cinta bisa menjadi senjata paling mematikan.Tapi, siapakah yang akan memenangkan permainan ini? Sang raja atau sang pangeran?

Thrust into a marriage she knows nothing about, Moon is thrown into another cycle of a loveless marriage, only that this time, she wasn't stabbed to her death with her gift. With his fierce determination to reclaim her life, she steps into the spotlight, turning his carefully constructed world upside down. His marriage is a duty to his grandmother. She's an obligation to him, overshadowed by his first love. To him, their marriage was nothing but a union of convenience, arranged by his grandmother. But as she rises in fame, William can't help but be drawn to the woman he once overlooked. Yet, danger looms closer with every step she takes. Can Moon outwit the past, or will it drag her back into a fate she barely escaped once before? In a thrilling tale of betrayal, revenge, and resilience, this book is a story of second chances, where love and hate blur and nothing is ever as it seems.

Ten years after their unfortunate separation, Riley and Christen are reunited once again, their love burning stronger than ever. This time around, their union is tested by the presence of an unimaginable evil who seeks to destroy mankind for good. Find out in this sequeal as Riley dives further into the world of the supernatural and how it changes his life forever.

In an unexpected accident, Davis Allen had lost his legs, his freedom and his position as the heir of the Allen family. His life became lonely and frozen but a forced union With Jessica Brown became a turning point.... Jessica Brown, an unloved and unwanted daughter is traded to marry a crippled in place of her half sister and the future of the company while the perpetrators' will have to sit back and enjoy the glory.... Why should it be so? Why does she have to bear the suffering when she is the elusive Doctor Sica, the famous Lady Bright and the unparalleled stock god ...

The night Jian woke up with a splitting headache after her friend's bachelorette party, she just blamed it on the excess alcohol. She had some vague memories of an intense make out session with her arch nemesis, but she brushed it off because, if that really had happened somehow, Seth was acting way too normal. She couldn't even rely on her memories. Everything was a blackout. So when she went to register her marriage with her childhood best friend and was told she had already been married for seven years to Seth, whom she hadn't talked to in seven years due to a fallout, it was crazy to her. It turned out she had registered her marriage drunk after her friend's bachelorette party. Now she has to fly all the way to New York to get a divorce from her 'husband' so she can marry her 'boyfriend' before he comes back from his NASA science program. Six months is more than enough, right? Right???

In a world where every human is granted flames that decide their fate, society is divided between those sworn to the White Flame of the Gods and those who embrace the Red Flame of the Devils. The flames govern power and status, even personality. But Ren Kaizen is different. His classmates woke their flames while young, but he was still powerless, a “Flameless”—an outcast. Branded as weak, he was ridiculed, overlooked, and fated to lead a mundane existence. Until one fateful night. Ren unwittingly signs a contract in a moment of desperation, and in doing so resurrects the forbidden Blue Flame — an impossible thing, a cursed union of divine and demonic power. His fire doesn't reach its truest potential until he enters a state of absolute rage, though it tends to appear calm on the surface, much like more familiar flames. Whispers claim the Blue Flame is a curse, a flame birthed by an ancient war between gods and devils. Those who use it are doomed to ruin — or glory. Now on the run from both divine knights and hellfire cultists, Ren must uncover the truth of what his flames mean, the contract he signed without knowing it, and the dark history buried under the world’s immaculate equilibrium.” Will he become a savior? Or will the blighted fire consume him entirely?

Dangerous union~ Two mafia lords balancing love and guns

Winter’s impulsive one-night stand in a nightclub would set off a chain of events that would change her life forever. After discovering she was pregnant, she fled to another country, determined to start over and raise her child in peace. But when her grandfather suffers a life-threatening accident, Winter returns to a world she swore to leave behind—only to discover that her grandfather had arranged a marriage for her, one she never consented to. The shocking revelation? The man chosen for her was none other than Kalix Andreas, the ruthless mafia don with whom she had shared that fateful night of passion. Cold, calculating, and powerful, Kalix is not the man Winter remembers. Underneath his unyielding exterior lies a dangerous man with a past that binds them both. Faced with a forced union, Winter must confront her deepest fears. Kalix is determined to claim her heart and her soul, declaring, "I’ve waited years for you, Angel. No matter how strong the walls are, I will break them with my love. You have to be mine." But can she accept the love of the man who embodies everything she’s fought against? Or will the weight of his dark secrets tear them apart? A tale of passion, betrayal, and redemption, the story will keep you on the edge of your seat as Winter struggles to choose between love and the walls she’s built around her heart. PS: I DO NOT OWN THE COVER. CREDIT TO THE RESPECTED OWNER. *** Do vote for the book. The more powerstones and golden ticket the more chapters. Motivate the author as it helps her to write beautiful stories

A long time ago, a kingdom suffered from conflict. The conflict started due to the vast diversity of power. In the kingdom, there was division as it was discovered that there were contrast in powers. it resulted in a power struggle between the two sets. A treaty was later formed to resolve the argument. They were to seperate themselves and form a group of people who are similar. It lead to two kingdoms being formed. To bring order and balance to their realm they had to use their powers to maintain and protect it. Hundreds of significant years had past and the struggle was found again the kingdoms wanted the power the other had. So, to stop this conflict and unbalance an alliance was formed, The princess of the kingdom of eldora had to wed the crown prince of the kingdom of arkanis. This marriage was a union of two different people, kingdoms and beliefs. A marriage that would solve the problems that were to come. ___________________________________ When Athena finds herself married off to the crown prince of a kingdom entirely different from her own, she feels lost and defeated and decides to accept it and let fate take it's course. But when she settles in she finds herself doing things she wouldn't normally do; especially falling in love with her husband.

A soul from another time, wandering in Soviet Union of the 1940s, clad in the uniform of the People's Commissariat for Internal Affairs, holding countless stories within... ___________ This is a fan translation using ai, I do not own anything.

Mauve Grey is finally getting the treatment she has always wished for, her father even openly calls her his daughter. Could life get any better? However, she knows it is for all the wrong reasons. She is finally useful, no longer just seen as the sin of the king, a lustful night with her as a constant reminder, especially to the queen who can't stand her. As if getting married off isn't bad enough, she is getting married to the evil vampire king. The species that have put them in jeopardy many times over. However, she has no say in the matter as this forced union is a sign that humans and vampires were truly at peace. However, Jael is ruthless and proved to be more than she ever imagined. Will she survive the vampire world considering vampires think humans to be no better than animals? Will she hold out being the Vampire King's new play toy? The cover is not mine, all credits to the owner.

Reborn in the year 2000, Jiang Han finds himself at a turning point in his life. His parents have died in a car accident, leaving behind a struggling computer factory on the verge of bankruptcy. Rejected by Union Phase and burdened with unsold stock, the future looks bleak—until he awakens the god-level rate of return system. With this system, any investment he makes yields an instant return prediction, guiding him toward the most profitable ventures. Seizing the opportunity, Jiang Han gathers five million yuan and heads to the Magic Capital, determined to turn his fate around. From dismantling Lianxiang’s computer empire to founding industry giants like Penguin and Ali, Jiang Han reshapes the business world, ushering in the Internet 2.0 era. As his empire rises, his name becomes synonymous with success. Years later, a shocking interview surfaces, leaving the world stunned—"How did Jiang Han manage to do this after…?" A story of ambition, power, and a rebirth that changes the course of history—Jiang Han is here to dominate.

In 2025, the mysterious “Virus Z” appeared in the Russian city of Sevastopol, transforming citizens into ravenous zombies. What was first thought to be a simple epidemic quickly revealed itself to be the most threatening pandemic in human history. Confident at first that they could stop this new pandemic, the world's governments failed to grasp the scale of the threat. As a result, China and Korea were among the first to fall. Then India, then Russia, until the whole Asian continent had collapsed. With no army able to stop the zombie tide, all of Afro-Eurasia succumbed and became a massive uninhabitable zone. In the end, only nature's impassable borders—the oceans—halted the spread of Virus Z. Ten years later, the world is divided into two zones: the forbidden Black Zone, where the infection is still present, and the White Zone, home to the world's survivors and refugees. The White Zone survives only due to Dr. Goldberg's “Genesis Project”—the creation of living biological weapons immune to Virus Z. These people, whose DNA has been modified to make them super-powerful, are known to the world as “Hunters." Follow the story of Alexandre, a young American of modest origins and appearance, who becomes a novice Hunter and joins the most brutal and mysterious training ground imaginable—Hunter Academy! ------------------------------------------- Tag : Action, Adventure, System, Cultivation,SuperPower, School, Gore, WeakToStrong, Apocalypse. ///Zombie Survival System stakes inspiration from movies and video games like "World War Z" and the Fallout series. The system is inspired by "My Vampire System."/// ///Co-authored by Hamapo and EldritchBlade/// My Other Novel : https://www.webnovel.com/book/mmorpg-rise-of-the-interstellar-god_22293904705399805 =====>https://discord.gg/6WRpyJmvgC

"A child is born from the union of a demon and a human, but as soon as the child is born, the mother separates him from herself. Now, he has grown up and is fully prepared to take revenge on both humans and demons."

“Jace,” she whispered breathlessly as he roughly pushed her to the wall. “I can't do this anymore,” she told him weakly. He looked her dead in the eyes and scoffed at my words, “Bluff,” he spat. His hand on her neck, squeezing it gruffly as he slammed his lips against hers. x x x In a world where loyalty is a luxury and love a liability, Gia Salvatore surrenders to a marriage of convenience with Alvan Martinelli, a ruthless and enigmatic powerhouse. Bound by duty, secrets, and lies, their arranged union ignites a toxic dance of power and passion. As family dynamics turn deadly and hidden agendas unfold, Gia must navigate the treacherous landscape of her new world. Will their poisoned vow destroy them, or will they find love amidst the shadows? Dive into this gripping tale of loyalty, deception, and forbidden desire, where the line between love and loyalty is blurred forever.