Dante Jus Mugen

"In a world of shattered skies and broken souls, survival is not a gift—it’s a gamble." In the aftermath of the catastrophic Aurora Event, the world is forever changed. Strange energies from the auroras gifted humanity with extraordinary abilities, but at a cost—chaos, division, and a brutal new order. Amidst the turmoil, our protagonist, Kim Min-ju , awakens to find himself bound to a mysterious Proficiency Panel, a system that allows him to analyze, adapt, and master skills at an inhuman rate. But in a world where power is both a blessing and a curse, He must navigate a treacherous landscape of warring factions, rogue superhumans, and the ever-looming threat of the Aurora's lingering influence. As He struggles to survive, he discovers that his Panel is more than just a tool—it’s a key to something far greater, something that could either save what’s left of humanity or doom it entirely. With enemies closing in and his own abilities evolving in unpredictable ways, He must decide whether to use his power to rise above the chaos or risk losing himself to the very system that sustains him.

Eternal Dusk – A Dark Apocalyptic Fantasy The world is ending—not in fire, but in an endless twilight where the screams of the fallen are swallowed by the void. The gods are gone. The heavens have rotted. All that remains is war. In the heart of this dying world, Modred stands at the edge of oblivion. A warrior born from the ashes of a broken past, his crimson eyes burn with a fury that even death cannot smother. He does not fight for hope. Hope is a lie. He does not fight for justice. Justice died long ago. He fights because there is nothing else left. Beyond the walls of Astria, the last kingdom standing, the forces of the Pantheon tighten their grip. The gods may be gone, but their shadows remain—whispering, corrupting, devouring. When the call for war echoes once more, the Deicida Squads—executioners of the divine—are sent into the abyss. Some will rise as legends. The rest will be forgotten. But in a world where death is a certainty, Modred knows one truth: You don’t pray for salvation. You carve it from the corpses of those who stand in your way. Eternal Dusk is a dark apocalyptic fantasy where brutality and vengeance walk hand in hand. In this world, there are no chosen heroes—only those willing to kill before they are killed. And when the dusk finally fades... will your name be remembered, or buried with the fallen?

Everything was wrong in Dante's life, so in one last breath, he faded away, thinking he could finally rest in peace. However, fate played him another hand, changing his course and reincarnating him into a completely new world, born again as an orphan. He was soon adopted by the Strongest Vampire in the World, Valentina Scarlet. Amidst the dawn of the New Era, prophesied as "Age of the Stars," where incredible beings with power will dominate everything within their reach, Dante finds himself immersed in an era akin to a frenetic flame of madness that will ignite the hearts of youth to the far reaches of the stars. Now, Dante only wants to become the strongest of them all to protect his beloved wives whom he will encounter along his bloody path. The Demon King of Devastation will shake the world completely, and the world will tremble. Lastly, if you truly enjoy the story, I invite you to leave your comments, criticisms, and stones of power! I need your support to rise higher every day! Of course, I still appreciate your reading! Thank you! ________________ Additional tags: Fantasy - Adventure - Action - Romance - Harem - R18 - No NTR - No Yuri - Weak to Strong - Bloodlines - Evolution At a specific moment like "Punishment" the MC switches bodies, but this is temporary and he returns in less than 30 chapters, which can be skipped, despite having very good developments. Discord link for character photos and much more: https://discord.gg/9rruSCpX78

Trapped in a deadly game of power and deception, Alessia Romano returns home only to be forced into a marriage with the man rumored to have killed her father—Dante Moretti. Determined to uncover the truth, she plays the perfect bride while secretly plotting revenge. But as she gets closer to Dante, the lines between hate and desire begin to fade. With danger lurking at every turn, Alessia must decide—run and lose everything, or stay and risk falling for her enemy.

Dove Sterling, an eighteen year old Heiress of one of the biggest Beauty companies in the country. She, one day, under an influence of a drug, given to her by a 'friend' by trick, she spends a night with a complete stranger, whom she doesn't even remember. But days later, why she tries to forget about it, and wants to move on with life, her life comes to a screeching half, when she finds out that she is pregnant! And if all this was any less of a problem, a bunch of people were always on her toes! Waiting for every opportunity to see her suffer. But Dove? she wouldn't ever let them have this luxury. Dante Lancaster, the owner of the world's largest security firm, and the heir of one of the richest families, finds himself head over heels with the unknown woman he had spent his first night with. She was almost itched into his mind. But a thunder broke above his head, when he finds out that, the girl was none other than the granddaughter of his saviour. Someone, he respected dearly. But that did not lessen his craze for her. He was obsessed. And then he learnt that she was pregnant with his child! And that was the moment, that he swore to make her his. But life happened, and things spiralled in such ways, that Dove went abroad, giving birth to her son there, while Dante kept fighting his demons, while keeping an eye on her. And after three years... Fate happened in such ways, that he had to protect her and he incharge of her and her son's safety. So will our Male Lead be able to use his chance and make the woman of his dreams all his, by heart and soul, while the little 'Mommy's protector' doesn't give him a break! His own son is being a trouble for him! Dante had a headache coming from his own blood

Father Romeo Salvatore : You don't know who you're falling for, Karenina. Karenina: Father, forgive me for I've already sinned. *** Over privileged Alpha's daughter, Karenina Agriche is both ruthless and unforgiving. Her short temper and spoiled personality ended her up in Moon Maidens Elvatore university. Far away from her country, she got stuck in a remote and deserted place. Father Romeo Salvatore, respected professor in Moon Maidens Elvatore university finds himself falling in love with his student, Karenina . His uncontrollable urge to touch her, own her, kiss her made him walk the path of hell. However his loyalty towards his job and temple crumbled when he discovers that Karenina is his fated mate and is secretly pregnant with his cubs. Will he choose to accept his forbidden love for his student and redeem his cursed fate? Or continue to be a respected priest of Selene Grandeur temple? ^ The themes and settings ^ ° Slow burn Romance ° Has age-gap ° Touch her and you'll die type of Male lead ° He's mine type of female lead ° Powerful couple ° Blood and Gore ° He's crazy, She's stubborn *** • VOLUME 1: Karenina and Romeo's story (ONGOING) • VOLUME 2: Helene and Loren's story (YET TO START) • VOLUME 3: Mariyam and Luigi Mangione's story ( YET TO START) • VOLUME 4: Virginia and Alpha Dante's story ( KARENINA'S PARENTS) (YET TO START) For now there are 4 volumes I have planned, each full of different tropes and with each supporting character becoming the main character in their stories.

Dante was asleep in his home one night when an unknown entity entered his house from what seemed like an interdimensional portal. Soon after Dante was transported to what seemed to be a completely different planet. He is given a system that knows not of its origins. join Dante as he slays his enemies, takes their wives, conquering worlds with pure and overwhelming strength, ruling over all as the one and only fault of creation. Warning: This Mc is going to be a bit of a degenerate, but aren't we all?

Dante is a boy who has no element in a world full of elements, and dreams of becoming the governor of Gort in any way.

In the shadows of despair, true love becomes the ultimate salvation. Lila has spent her life trapped in a bleak existence, sacrificing her dreams to care for her alcoholic father. Her days are consumed by relentless routines, and her nights are haunted by feelings of hopelessness. But everything changes when her father’s reckless behavior brings an unexpected and dangerous guest into their crumbling home: Dante, a powerful and enigmatic mafia boss. Dante’s arrival shakes the fragile balance of Lila’s life. His presence is both a threat and a promise of something more. Beneath his cold exterior lies a man carrying his own burdens a man whose path intertwines with Lila’s in ways neither of them could have anticipated. As Lila is drawn into Dante’s dark world, she discovers strength and courage she never knew she possessed. Together, they navigate a treacherous path of danger, betrayal, and redemption. However, as secrets unravel and enemies close in, Lila and Dante must decide if their love is worth the ultimate risk. True Love Saves the Day is a powerful story of resilience, healing, and the transformative power of love to conquer even the darkest nights.

Elijah Sinclair is the youngest and most ruthless CEO in the city, known for his arrogance, cunning business tactics, and an ego the size of his billion-dollar empire. He doesn't take no for an answer—until he crosses paths with a dangerous man who couldn't care less about his money or influence. Dante Moretti, the feared heir to the Moretti Mafia, is cold, merciless, and used to people cowering before him. That is until he meets Elijah, a man who refuses to back down, even when a gun is pointed at his head. What starts as a dangerous game of threats and defiance soon turns into something neither of them expected—attraction. Now, with both their worlds colliding, Elijah finds himself in the middle of a deadly mafia war, and Dante finds himself doing something he swore he never would—falling for a cocky CEO who makes his blood boil in more ways than one. Will their love survive betrayal, gunfire, and a whole lot of stubborn pride? Or will their worlds tear them apart before they can even admit their feelings?

Author: JU Hyeon __________ I became the wife of a man who already had a lover. Well then, I suppose it’s up to me to protect his chastity? “You can sleep on the floor,” I said firmly. “What?” His wide eyes betrayed his disbelief—and reluctance. The floor was hard, after all. But if that was what it took… “I’ll just hold your hand and sleep. You trust me, right?” I offered, softening slightly. But how did the bed end up breaking on my very first night as his wife? Aristine , a princess kept out of sight by the Emperor, was in truth the bearer of the [Monarch’s Sight] —a gift that allowed her to see the past, present, and future. She was sacrificed in a political marriage, wedded off to a fearsome barbarian rumored to be more beast than man. “The most precious things should naturally belong to my bride.” Yet, contrary to her expectations, her husband wasn’t monstrous at all—he seemed disturbingly… normal. Except for one thing: he belonged to another woman. ‘Fine,’ she thought. ‘If this is how it’s going to be, I’ll focus on myself.’ And so, Aristine set her sights on amassing wealth. Why not turn the goldfields into her personal playground? Can Aristine carve out a life of freedom atop mountains of gold? Or will she find herself playing a far deadlier game—one where she might just kill two birds with one stone?

Dante was an ageless warlock who had been going from one battle to another for hundreds of years. Following a chaotic encounter with an evil god, Dante unintentionally activates a contract with a demon, thrusting him into the modern world. Resolved to live a peaceful life, his intentions are halted when he finds himself in the middle of a conflict among rival mafia factions—dabbling with the ominous demonic magic that he knows best. _____________________ [WSA 2024 Entry] More artwork on: caracasm.carrd.co

Vergil sense his time for take some adventure is come, he carry all his secret with him to that world. After arrive on that world, he learn that world still use sword and magic and symmetric warfare is always the answer. The world with no shadow at all,... every battle won in open field, magic and sword classing The world only know no lie and conspiracy in battlefield The world who keep their own corruption inside and grow like cancer waiting to be taker is time some one from shadow protect and operating....

"Two Alphas. One Prophecy. A Heart Caught Between Fate and Betrayal." Cael never wanted to be alpha. . He just wanted freedom, find his mate and live a normal life,. But when his father was betrayed and killed, Cael had no choice but to fight and take his place. Now trapped in endless battles to protect his business empire and pack land which happened to be rich with the coveted moonstone, he has become cold, untrusting and ruthless which isolated him from his pack and friends. But when fate brings Elisa into his life, everything changes, something about her stirs all the longing he’s spent years burying to become a successful alpha. Elisa, an omega with a suppressed wolf has always felt different. Hidden and overprotected by her parents, she doesn’t know that a prophecy ties her to unimaginable power. After an attempt on her life, she joins the Silverclaw Pack under Cael’s protection. With danger lurking in the shadows, she begins to uncover truths about herself—and confusing feelings for the cold alpha that protects her. But Cael isn’t the only one that wants Elisa. Dante, a ruthless alpha hiding his wolf, has spent years stalking her. He knows about her powers and will stop at nothing to claim her, even if it means tearing her away from the one man who may be her soul mate. When an unplanned pregnancy rips Cael and Eli apart, Dante steps in, offering comfort when she feels hurt and betrayed. Two alphas compete for her heart—only one can earn her trust. Will Cael manage to open his heart in time to save Elisa? Or will he give Dante a chance to claim her

On what should have been the happiest night of her life, Julia is left by her husband for his mistress-a betrayal she never saw coming. That night, she meets Dante, a stranger willing to fight for their life. As they face danger together, her life takes a dark turn. With a secret child Dante doesn't know about, Julia's life next to her husband becomes a living hell, held together only by her deep love for him. Behind her smiles and affection lies a torment inflicted by a heartless man. Can Julia escape the harsh realities of her situation, or will she remain tied to a love that only brings her pain?

_Title:_ A Sovereign's Duality: The Whispering Winds of Destiny _Genre:_ Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance _Synopsis:_ In a world where power is everything, Xing Yi Nuo, a young princess, is forced to flee her kingdom after her family's brutal murder. Seeking refuge in the distant kingdom of Ting Dynasty, she must navigate the treacherous landscape of court politics, where loyalty is a luxury and betrayal is a constant threat. Xie Ju An, the ruthless and cunning King, will stop at nothing to expand his empire. When Yi Nuo arrives, he sees an opportunity to exploit her connections and further his ambitions. But Yi Nuo is not one to be underestimated, and she will fight tooth and nail to protect herself and her kingdom. As Yi Nuo and Xie Ju An engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse, their hatred for each other grows with each passing day. But beneath the surface of their animosity, secrets and lies simmer, waiting to be exposed. Will Yi Nuo and Xie Ju An destroy each other, or will they find a way to coexist in a world where only the strongest survive? Will Xing yi nou or Xie Ju An find a way to reconcile their differences and work together or will their thirst for power and revenge will tear them apart? Amidst the whispers of destiny they must navigate the treacherous path of loyalty, duty and love!!!

Konoe no Lina is a child from the Taira no Kyodai clan. She has the advantage in her life of being able to see supernatural creatures since she was 8 years old. She got this advantage through her family inheritance which came from her grandmother. Lina lived with her grandmother after her father and mother died in an accident. Lina's grandmother was the custodian of the Toji-in Shinto Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture, Miyama Village, Japan. Lina is the successor and keeper of the last temple of the Konoe clan after her grandmother died when she was in junior high school. Now Lina lives alone while still maintaining the legacy of the Konoe clan, namely the Toji-in temple and the Sakaki tree which is 700 years old. One day Lina was forced to change schools, which was originally in Tokyo and now had to go to school in Miyama Village. Lina moved to Nippaku high school which was not far from where she lived. At the beginning of school, Lina found friends and an environment that made her feel like family, Lina had friends named Kina, Angga, and Rikki, they were classmates who were always with Lina when they went for walks, attended parties, etc. Until one day an incident occurred that they didn't think about, namely a female student was found dead in a class with scratches on her neck and chest. This incident shocked all the students and wondered what was going on. After that incident, mystical events began to occur at the school which resulted in Miyama village being attacked by evil forces. Many Yokai attacked local residents at night and quite a few of them kidnapped them and made them their food. This incident forced Lina to carry out a cleansing ritual in the village and carry out traditional rituals, but it was not as easy as Lina thought. When Lina wanted to carry out a cleansing ritual, the ghost that caused this incident began to attack Lina and her friends. Lina and her friends tried to stop this incident by entering the ghost world and immediately stopping the incident in the ghost world while finding out why the ghost attacked the village.

Liana Cox lives a very simple life. Stay married to the love of her life and be happy. Others would say that was hard but it wasn't, never for her. At least, that was until she found out her supposed husband detested her and had only eyes for her perfect older sister, Sophia. Still, she's far too determined and she tries to fix her marriage— Leading to her dying. She's given a choice: Go back in time before she's wed to him and make everyone who hurt her in her past life pay in one year or spend the rest of her life in eternal torment. So she does the natural thing. Goes back in time to finally make herself happy without restrictions— Oh, and of course, getting married to her former bully turned billionaire, Dante Salvatore. To use him, of course. But as she walks the fine line between revenge and desire, one question lingers: is she using him—or could her heart be changing in ways she never expected?

Kim Mugen encounters a dark man in the alleyway, before he can say anything, the dark man begins telling Kim a story. “How a man once picked up an empty, blank book, once the man opened up the book he disappeared… entirely”. After the strange man told Kim the story, Kim ran away but when he looked back to see the strange man, he couldn’t see him… almost as if he had disappeared…. almost as he never existed…. Running to school, Kim found an empty cover book, he stood in disbelief and decided to open the book, in the book, Kim sees that the first page was moving, where he can feel the breeze that’s was coming out of the moving page, the book fell…. not a person in sight… the book haven’t even move an inch and Kim… he was gone… almost as if he had disappeared into a new world… A world where anything can happen, a world where a book can become both reality and fictional… What will Kim face in this new world?

A librarian, amoral and indifferent, is taken into a book, The Inferno. There, he must ascend to the top of Hell, facing the seven deadly sins and the authorities of Hell. Rating: 18+ Trigger Warning. Extremely Explicit and Brutal. A Representation of Hell. Based on: Dante's Divine Comedy and the Apocalypse of Peter. (If you wish to preserve your sanity, do not read.)

Um bibliotecário, amoral e indiferente é levado para dentro de um livro, O Inferno, lá ele deve seguir até o topo do inferno enfrentando os 7 pecados capitais e autoridades do inferno. Classificação: 18+ Alerta de Gatilho. Extremamente Explicito e Brutal. Uma Representação do Inferno. Como base: A Divina Comédia de Dante e o Apocalipse de Pedro. (Se quiser preservar sua sanidade, não leia.)

Chen is a senior high school student who is now 17 years old. Ever since his mother died of breast cancer, life has been one storm after another. His father works abroad, sending money for Chen's schooling, but every day, he feels farther and farther away from his son. Chen cannot focus in class and is haunted by loneliness, guilt, and pressure to succeed for his family's sake. One day, Chen's English teacher, Ms. Alina, assigns him a reflective essay because he seems to be slipping. Reluctantly, Chen sits down and writes from his heart onto the paper. Through this piece of writing, he relates to Jia, a classmate who turns out to be very compassionate while sharing her experience of having lost one of her parents. Her friend leans on her for support. Meanwhile, there is Chen's childhood friend Miguel, who continues to pull Chen out of his shell, remembering their shared dreams. Luna is the spirited school athlete who promotes Chen to become a member of the running club, and suddenly he finds this endurance sport thrilling. Mr. Tan, this wise school counselor, guides him through his anguish. As Chen starts to heal, he is reunited with his dad through heartfelt video calls. He comes to realize that they both carry the same pain. With support from friends like Sophia, Rafi, Elena, Kai, Maya, Dante, Zara, and Leo, Chen eventually learns that strength lies within vulnerability. At the end of the year, Chen gives a great valediction speech before honoring his mother's memory and embracing a hope of a brighter tomorrow at the school's end.

**Synopsis:** Nathan Reeds—underpaid programmer by day, half-hearted writer by night, and officially the most unlucky guy on the planet. He spends his days coding crappy apps no one cares about and his nights cranking out terrible web novels that make him want to cry into his ramen. And his bank account? Yeah, it's as empty as his soul. Then, in true “what could go wrong?” fashion, Nathan dies. But don’t get your hopes up—this isn’t some epic hero's journey. No, he wakes up in the body of Dante overnight. Who’s Dante, you ask? Oh, just the over-the-top villain from a failed, cringe-worthy web novel written by his most annoying client. Dante's life is a joke—disowned after getting kicked out of a party like an embarrassing dad at prom, and now he's stuck in the plot’s gutter, utterly useless. So, here’s Nathan’s new life: he's got a deadbeat body, zero powers, and a reputation worse than a wet sock. He might’ve been a nobody in his last life, but now he’s the villain everyone loves to hate. Great. Just great. “I died for this? Hell, I’d rather be back at my desk, staring at a blank screen, wondering why I still bother.” It’s hard to imagine life getting any worse. Fingers crossed.

Synopsis – The Abyssborn King Betrayed. Murdered. Forgotten. Once hailed as the strongest knight of Valcrest, Riven Aldric was a man of honor—until his own stepbrother stole everything from him. His title. His fiancée. His family. Then, with a blade through his heart, they cast him aside like trash. But fate had other plans. Reborn into the dreaded royal family of Vade, the sworn enemies of his past life, Riven now carries the blood of the abyss—a lineage feared for its mastery over darkness itself. No longer bound by the foolish chivalry that led to his downfall, he embraces his new path: the path of vengeance. Now, he moves in the shadows, building an army of monsters, assassins, and outcasts—those who crave destruction as much as he does. The Valcrest Kingdom will fall, and when it does, he will be the one standing atop its ashes. "If the light abandoned me, then I will embrace the abyss." "And from its depths, I will rise as its king." Dark fantasy | Revenge | Overpowered MC | No naive heroism

_"You're the danger I'd willingly succumb to..."_ Min Ju, a naive and compassionate heiress, faces harsh reality when betrayed by her stepsister and boyfriend. Pushed to her death by her vengeful sister, Min Ju's life is cruelly cut short. However, fate intervenes, granting her a second chance. Fuelled by a thirst for revenge, Min Ju meets an enigmatic figure who offers to aid her quest. Unknown to her, that her mysterious ally is Kael, the ancient and ruthless Vampire King, ruler of the Night Realm. Kael, whose heart is slowly succumbing to darkness, discovers a unique ability in Min Ju. She's the only one who can slow the darkness and break the curse. Oblivious to Kael's true intentions, Min Ju finds herself inexorably lol drawn to him. But their bond would risk pulling her into the shadows. When darkness claims the heart, can love be the light that redeems? Find out in Rebirth: Love Amidst Vengeance.

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?

this is the story in which Señor Dante is reluctant to have a second chance to be a strong warrior for his world but without any of his memories will this world be saved? or will he fall into despair again because of the chaos of the monsters?

Dante, pria kejam yang hidup di dunia kelam, tak pernah mengenal rasa iba. Namun segalanya berubah saat ia bertemu Lea, gadis lugu yang tanpa sengaja menjadi saksi pembunuhannya. Lea, seorang guru TK polos, kini menjadi obsesi terbesarnya dan Dante bersumpah, ia tidak akan melepaskannya.

#WPC 304 [[Bronze prize winner]] # Slice of life After his reincarnation, a young Adventurer decides to retire after years of conquering dungeons, slaying dragons and many other dreaded legendary monsters. With the demise of the demon Lord and the world at peace, Dante Lustwood thought he could relax by adopting a son and living the rest of his life in absolute tranquility. But what happens when Dante unintentionally adopts three demon girls who were unwittingly raised as his future brides. Moreover, forces of evil aimed to purloin said brides for their ominous practices. Luckily for him, he ended up being granted an Arousal and Shopping System. Will he shop dresses or women as he decides to train his future brides into becoming a force the world isn't prepared to witness yet. Follow Dante Lustwood journey as he desperately tries to live a life of boredom but the universe says otherwise. Warning: Contains both first and third person POV Tags:- [FFM] [Netori] [R18] [Smut] [Elves] [Dragon girl] [Demi humans] [Handsome MC] [Maids] [Pregnancy] [Succubus] [Vampires] [Milfs] [Dark] [Action] [Incest] [Harem seeking MC] [Complicated Weak to Strong MC] [Slow Evolution Of MC from Hero to Devil] [Slow Evolution of MC'S Harem From Weak to Strong Devil's Harems] Note:- It contains lemons, violence and gore PLEASE if you enjoy it and you're in need of more chapters just use your power stones to support this novel. Thanks. Also the cover isn't mine. It was found in Pinterest. IF it belongs to you, just let me know and I'll remove it immediately.

Aiden Calloway returns to Blackridge under a new identity, five years after his father, Vincent Calloway, was assassinated and his family's empire was destroyed by the Moretti crime syndicate. He has spent those years training, learning, and becoming someone unrecognizable—all to infiltrate the Morettis and tear them apart from the inside. His first move? The Dante Club, a high-end bar and casino that serves as a Moretti stronghold. Here, he crosses paths with Elena Moretti, the Moretti family's only daughter—and the last person he expected to be a problem. Elena recognizes him immediately but doesn’t expose him. Instead, she plays along, watching as he weaves his way into the Moretti network. Aiden can’t tell if she’s toying with him or if she has her own agenda, but one thing is clear—she is not the same girl he remembers. As he digs deeper, he realizes Elena is not as loyal to her family as she appears. She’s been trapped in the Moretti world her whole life, forced to uphold their name but never given real power. She knows the game better than anyone—but she’s looking for a way out. Will she truly get out alive?