Hermione Was Kidnapped By The Order

Thousands of years ago, humankind left the Old World. We enter a new age where science and magic are no longer opposing concepts. With these new opportunities came danger in the form of the Dark Races and the ones that named themselves Gods. However, if there was one thing humans were good at was their ability to destroy. Humankind fought and carved a bloody path into the new world. Cain's luck had never been good, but his destiny changed forever once he decided to harden his heart and face the world without fear or hesitation. --Godslayer Humankind's motto.-- We can comprehend the supernatural. We can dominate the supernatural. We can kill the supernatural - Adam, Emperor of Godslayer Humankind, The First Titan. Current schedule: 21 chapters a week. Bonus chapters: Over 600 power stones: 3 extra chapters. Over 800 power stones: 6 extra chapters. Over 1200 power stones: 9 extra chapters. Discord channel: https://discord.gg/R666sNEdrU

Selene Valor, a pureblood vampire, entered a marriage of convenience with her husband Gabriel Valor to protect herself from relatives eyeing what was left of her family's wealth. Six months into their marriage, Gabriel is sent away to war to fight for the kingdom. As time went on, news of his victories spread across the kingdom and he was labelled a hero. Nearly six months later, Selene eagerly awaits the return of her heroic husband. Upon his arrival, Selene is faced with betrayal as he brings home a woman named Cassandra Avery, a human who he introduces as his lover. Selene is heartbroken and tries to save what was left of her marriage but soon there is news of Gabriel wanting to take Cassandra as his second wife. Selene is left with the choice of accepting Gabriel’s wishes and staying protected or seeking a divorce. After a heated argument, Selene turns to someone she never expected to be her saviour. She finds refuge with Lord Xavier Blackthorn, another pureblood who seeks her hand in marriage. Will she forgive her first love or move on to accept Lord Blackthorn’s love?

Arren is a bred slave of the Sounra Kingdom, furthermore, he is placed within the brutal training of its soldier role course. At first his exceptional combat ability was enough for him to triumph over many of his fellow slaves, yet upon entering the third stage he made a terrifying discovery; he does not possess the ability to wield magic. With such a crippling disability hindering him he is soon left behind and falls to the bottom of the ranks. Now with the end of the third stage approaching, Arren finds that his very life is in danger. Unable to accept such a fate he has resolved to fight on to the bitter end, even if it is futile in the face of such impossible odds. Meanwhile, within the Sounra Kingdom not all is as peaceful as it appears. Tensions are rising both within its borders and beyond, made worse by the arrival of a foreign prince which seeks to mediate between nations in hopes of ceasing the rising pressure. Unbeknownst to the prince however, he will soon find himself before a plot which aims to shake the Sounra Kingdom’s very foundation. Order of Fate is a fantasy epic which will slowly expand from its start within a small desert kingdom into a conflict of great existences. It will follow a multitude of stories, each seen through the eyes of multiple lead characters and taking place throughout a vast world. A world filled with monsters, political conflicts, great powers, and hidden evils. What to expect: [Weak to Strong] [Multiple Storylines] [Action & Adventure] [Magic Systems] [Male & Female Leads]

[ Warning: Mature content ] I suck at writing synopsis. Just read the fvcking story and find out on your own. I hope you find it enjoyable. Best regards~Josieaeshma.

“P-please let me go..” I stammered and before I knew it, I was word vomiting while crying. “—I won’t return. You won’t ever see me again. I know you don’t want me as a mate. You hate me, so please let me go.” I cried out. Cain’s jaw tightened with each word that left my lips “What gave you the idea that you have the power to choose what you want?” His voice was low, “You don’t get to decide what, how, and when you leave. Only I get to do that. You don’t get to leave me, you don’t get to run! You only leave when I want you to.” "I didn’t ask for this,” I whispered, trembling. “I didn’t ask to be your mate.” Cain stepped back, “Neither did I,” he muttered under his breath. “But the bond doesn’t give us a choice, does it?” ~~~~ As the only child of her late Alpha father, Avery Jae was meant to inherit her family’s legacy. But on the day of her arranged marriage to Alpha Lucian, her world crumbles. Rejected, humiliated, and cast aside for her own cousin, Avery barely escapes with her life only to find out a much deeper secret. One that changes everything. When Avery awakens, she finds herself in a foreign land, caught by the ruthless guards of the Vehiron pack, led by the infamous Alpha Cain. Tall, broad and as dangerous as the army he commands. Alpha Cain has a reputation that sends chills down the spine of even the most dangerous warriors. Haunted by his dark past, he has vowed never to take a mate, yet the moment he lays eyes on Avery, everything changes. With a single word, Avery is bound to Cain—whether he wants it or not. In a world where betrayal runs deep, can Avery ever trust the alpha who might just be her worst enemy.

In a world plagued by crime and cruelty, a masked boy walks the shadows, his identity a mystery, his purpose unknown. Is he a savior, a villain, or something in between? Beneath the mask lies a secret—one that could shatter the fragile balance of the world or reshape it entirely. As he navigates a society built on deception and violence, he must confront the question that haunts him: Who am I? And more importantly, what do I truly desire? With every step, he inches closer to the truth—one that may either redeem him… or consume him.

When her meticulously crafted marriage to Elijah Rossi shatters on her wedding night with a brutal revelation: "There is no us, Imogen. There never was." Imogen is abandoned by her husband and further faces an even crueler twist when her husband refuses a divorce. With the arrival of Isaac Rossi, Elijah's revenge-driven half brother, Imogen strikes a clandestine deal with her brother-in-law to navigate a dangerous game of deceit, seeking to outmaneuver her indifferent husband. As loyalties are tested, Imogen must decide which brother is right for her. The one she was made for or the one she burns for.

Rejected. Shattered. Desired by two. Torn between fate and freedom. I was supposed to be his. From the moment I was born, the bond between us had been written in the stars. Alpha Prince Cedric—my fated mate, my destiny, the one who was meant to cherish and protect me. But under the glow of the full moon, surrounded by the expectant eyes of the entire kingdom, he looked at me with nothing but disgust. "I, Cedric Nightbane, reject you as my mate." The words felt like a blade to my soul, severing something deep inside me. My body trembled, my Omega instincts screamed for me to submit, to plead for his love. But I wouldn’t. I wouldn’t beg for someone who never wanted me. So I ran. I ran from the whispers, the shame, the pain tearing me apart from the inside. I ran until my legs gave out, until I had nothing left—only to stumble into the hands of Dante Nightbane, the Tyrant King of the Shadowfang Empire. Where Cedric’s touch had been cold, Dante’s was searing. Where Cedric’s rejection had left me empty, Dante’s possessive gaze made something deep inside me burn. And when he inhaled my scent, something dark and unbreakable snapped into place. “Your mate was a fool to let you go, little Omega. But I am not.” Now, I am trapped in the arms of a monster—a ruthless, merciless Alpha who refuses to let me escape. He is nothing like the mate I once longed for. He is sharper, crueller… and yet, when I am near him, my body betrays me, drawn to the fire that burns in his touch. But there are secrets hidden in my blood, whispers of a lost royal lineage and a power that could change the world. Power that two Alphas are willing to go to war over. The mate who threw me away now fights to take me back. The tyrant who claimed me would destroy the world to keep me. But I am done being a prize for men to fight over. If fate dares to decide my path, then I will carve my own. And when I do—not even the strongest Alpha alive will be able to contain me.

"The birth and the continued existence of our universe require extraordinarily precise values of the forces of nature. A little too strong and the universe collapses in on itself and a little too weak, it expands so fast that the creation of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies would not have been possible. Does this hint toward the universe having a sentient creator? Who knows. Regardless of the existence of a creator, there is one question that will probably remain unanswered for eternity and beyond. What created the creator or the universe in case there was no creator?" The world faced an unprecedented crisis. Nearly 25% of the world's population had been reduced to ashes in a single day, the "Dawn of Apocalypse". What followed was destruction on an even larger scale caused by even more bizarre and unexplainable phenomena. The world changed at a pace thought to be unaccomplishable by mankind, but as always there was a class of people for whom the world remained the same more or less. Markus was one such person. Being separated from his family at birth and living on the streets since the tender age of 6 years old, every day was usually a fight for survival. A life where the possibility of sleeping with a full stomach every day seemed bleak, Markus did not have any hopes or dreams, his only reason for living was that death had not yet come to him. One fine day, his life turned upside down and it all changed with a single message: [Welcome, To the Jungle]... ============================================ Release Schedule: At least 6 chapters a week, each chapter 1500 to 2500 words (Usually leaning on the 1500 words side). ============================================ To Readers: In case you have queries, post them in the comment section (of any chapter paragraph or the novel's page itself). I will answer most of them there and the most frequently asked or highly relevant questions will be answered here in the novel's abstract.

Caleb, seorang pemuda berusia 20 tahun, berjuang keras untuk mengungkap misteri kematian ayahnya, Elijah, yang telah meninggal 17 tahun yang lalu dalam sebuah kejadian tragis yang tidak pernah dijelaskan secara rinci oleh ibunya, Anabel. Sebagai seorang polisi, Caleb telah menyelidiki banyak kasus, namun pencarian kebenaran mengenai ayahnya membawa ia ke dalam sebuah konspirasi yang lebih besar daripada yang ia bayangkan. Setelah menemukan petunjuk yang mengarah pada sebuah organisasi rahasia yang dikenal sebagai Arcanum Syndicate Order, Caleb terjebak dalam jaring misteri yang rumit. Organisasi ini ternyata memiliki keterkaitan erat dengan keberadaan humanoid—entitas buatan yang mengendalikan banyak hal di dunia, dan mungkin berhubungan langsung dengan kematian ayahnya. Dalam pencariannya untuk mengungkap kebenaran, Caleb semakin mendekati Arcanum Syndicate Order. Namun, untuk mengetahui lebih banyak tentang ayahnya dan organisasi tersebut, ia harus memasuki dunia gelap ini. Suatu malam, Caleb menerima pesan anonim yang memintanya untuk datang ke sebuah gudang terpencil yang mengarah pada Arcanum Syndicate Order. Pesan tersebut memberi Caleb kesempatan untuk masuk lebih dalam ke dunia organisasi tersebut, namun dengan risiko besar. Untuk mengungkap kebenaran, Caleb tahu bahwa ia harus memutuskan untuk masuk ke dalam Arcanum Syndicate Order, dunia yang penuh dengan kekuatan tersembunyi, manipulasi, dan ancaman dari humanoid yang siap mengubah nasib umat manusia. Namun, dalam perjalanan ini, Caleb juga harus menghadapi pilihan sulit yang dapat menghancurkan hidupnya dan orang-orang yang ia cintai. Ia harus bersiap untuk menghadapi kenyataan yang lebih gelap dari yang pernah ia bayangkan. Akankah Caleb berhasil mengungkap rahasia di balik Arcanum Syndicate Order dan kebenaran tentang ayahnya, atau akankah ia terjerat dalam kekuatan yang lebih besar yang ingin mengendalikan dunia?

⚠️LIL WARNING BOOK CONTAINS SWEARING AND VIOLENCE ⚠️ This is a book about a girl who when she turned eighteen she got a cat but not just any cat but a panther she trained for years did small missions went to gatherings but one day when she was twenty two something very special to the cats got stolen….. Tags: #Fantasy #Cats

Sai Shido lived a typical life as an average office worker in a world where supernatural beings remained hidden from humans. However, everything changed when he found himself in a horrid situation that altered his life forever. This transformative change was both a blessing and a curse, thrusting him into a new world of the supernatural and responsibilities. Now, he must embark on a new journey as an exorcist, navigating the challenges of his newfound abilities.

Delilah Rivers is an outcast in the Moonhaven Pack due to her mixed human-wolf heritage. Her inability to shift into a wolf and the shame of her mother’s forbidden union make her a constant target of ridicule. Alpha Rowan, her uncle, allows her to stay but treats her with disdain, while her cousin Theo oscillates between pity and resentment. Meanwhile, the werewolf packs are fractured after the royal Goldencrest Pack withdrew from governance decades ago. The Goldencrest Pack, made up of powerful Lycans, is the ruling class of werewolf society. Their absence allowed power-hungry alphas like Rowan to dominate, causing political strife and rogue attacks, and Prince Caspian, heir to Goldencrest, aims to restore unity. When Delilah gets humiliated and rejected by her mate, she decides that she's had enough with her pack and flees. Coincidentally, rogue activity threatens Moonhaven and Caspian gets word of it. He goes to intervene and finds Delilah being threatened by the rouges. At first, he mistakes her for one of them and takes her into his custody, believing that he can get information out of her. But he later realises that not only is she the neice of the Alpha of moonhaven, but she's also his mate, although she can't really sense the mate bond due to her being majorly human. At Goldencrest, Delilah is thrust into a world of power and intrigue. Her fiery spirit clashes with Caspian’s arrogance, masking a growing attraction between them. Caspian is unable to ignore the strings of the mate bond pulling him closer to Delilah, and she has this unexplained attraction towards him. She discovers that it's a new mating bond and she's scared to explore it, after getting rejected once by her mate. While Caspian tries to untangle the rogue issues, she decides to help in her own little way, tired of being seen as weak. This leads her to discover her uncle’s dark secrets: he orchestrated her parents’ deaths to prevent her dormant powers from threatening his rule. Theo is complicit, suppressing Delilah’s abilities to secure his own position in Moonhaven. Caspian and Delilah uncover a conspiracy behind the rogue attacks, led by Lucian, Caspian’s estranged brother. Exiled after a failed rebellion, Lucian seeks revenge and has allied with Rowan to overthrow Goldencrest. As Delilah’s dormant powers awaken, she becomes pivotal in the fight against the rogues. Her dual heritage grants her unique abilities, but it also fulfills a misunderstood prophecy about a half-human werewolf who will either unite or destroy the packs. Theo betrays Delilah, revealing her growing powers to Lucian. Feeling abandoned and doubting herself, Delilah questions her place in the werewolf world. Caspian, torn between love and duty, struggles to trust her. Eventually, they both give into their love and desires and they are fully mated under the moonlight. Things appear peaceful for a while but everything begins to tilt again. A massive rogue attack on Goldencrest forces the divided packs to unite. Delilah’s powers fully manifest, allowing her to shift into a wolf for the first time, but severing her connection to her human side. Her transformation astounds the packs, but it also alienates her from Caspian. During the battle, Delilah confronts Rowan, who reveals his plan to betray Lucian and seize control of the packs. Theo redeems himself by sacrificing his life to protect Delilah, confessing his envy of her strength. In a final confrontation, Delilah sacrifices her human side that she had come to embrace and love to defeat Lucian, fully embracing her wolf side and ensuring the survival of the packs. With Lucian defeated, Delilah and Caspian emerge as leaders of a united werewolf society. Delilah, the once weak and mistreated human is now a celebrated wolf for her bravery and her mating with Prince Caspian. She is able to recover her human side, and her life as the new werewolf queen with the now King Caspian by her side is brighter than her life has ever been.

Yato was a notorious womanizer, but his charm couldn't save him from being stabbed to death by his jealous ex-girlfriend. Instead of eternal rest, he got something... unexpected: a second chance at life. But there was a catch. He was reincarnated as a girl. Worse—a villainous character in a fantasy novel he barely skimmed before losing interest. Now named Yui Hazuki, she’s destined to meet an early, gruesome end at the hands of the story’s protagonist. Yato—no, Yui—is determined to survive, stay far from the plot, and let the hero and his harem save the world without her. That plan lasts exactly one week. Because suddenly, the front door bursts open, and a stunning girl wielding a hatchet declares: "Found you. You’re coming home with me." The hero’s harem has arrived… and they’re not here to kill her. They’re here to take her. But why?! Then—horror strikes. The hero’s head rolls to the floor, severed by his own harem. Their eyes, glowing with twisted affection, turn to her. "Now that he’s gone... You’re all ours, Yui~" Frozen, heart pounding, and tears welling up in her eyes, Yui can only cry adorably—desperately hoping that tonight… they won’t drag her to bed.

The world of Numen was once an world that strived on the results of technology advancement but that all changed one day when the entire world was swallowed up by the storian tower shifting the attention to the supernaturals known as soul trainer

Olivia, once the epitome of love and sacrifice, now seeks vengeance. Sold out by her beloved, she's imprisoned and humiliated. But Olivia's true identity as a billionaire's girlfriend, heiress to a powerful family will be her instrument of revenge. Those who wronged her will pay, cry, and regret it.

Dawon Order, an 18-year-old heir to a vast fortune, lives a life of luxury, unaware of the secrets that lie buried in his past. But when strange visions reveal a hidden web connecting everything around him, Dawon discovers he possesses a power that transcends mortal understanding. As the visions grow stronger, Dawon learns he is the key to an ancient celestial force—the next Lord of Order, destined to govern the very fabric of reality. But with this power comes dangerous enemies and a truth that could shatter everything he knows. Dawon must decide: will he embrace his destiny, or will the forces of fate tear him apart?

Darion Valtherion, heir to a powerful empire, was always a disappointment to his father, the invincible swordmaster, unable to match his prowess. Despite training tirelessly, he was always defeated by any soldier, and his life was one of constant humiliation. Betrayed and killed by assassins at age 23, Darion is reincarnated at age 18, but discovers that he is cursed: he will never be able to improve his swordsmanship.

"Alright, new plan: avoid death, rewrite fate, and get stupidly rich." Zylith did not sign up for this. One moment, she's minding her own business, reading a perfectly predictable fantasy novel. The next? BAM. She's inside the book-stuck as a noble lady who, if the original plot has anything to say about it, is doomed to die sick and miserable. Absolutely not. If she's going to be trapped here, she has two goals: ✔ Stay alive. ✔ Stack enough wealth to live like a medieval CEO. Unfortunately, the story refuses to cooperate. The crown prince, who should be madly in love with the heroine? Nope. Instead, he flirts with Zylith and bickers with the actual protagonist like a petulant child. The "mysterious" archmage? Yeah, he kidnapped the wrong person (guess who). The fourth male lead-who was supposed to be a master manipulator? Yes, he was absolutely cunning. And the knight, who wasn't even supposed to be in this part of the story yet? Why does he keep asking her for life advice instead of guarding something important? Meanwhile, the heroine? She's her best friend now. Between disrupting the original plot, introducing modern innovations, and making sure Selena doesn't meet her tragic fate, Zylith has her hands full. But if she plays her cards right, she won't just survive-she'll thrive And you know what , if she's going to be trapped here, she might as well get filthy rich doing it.

"If only they knew that they helped me by doing what they did, I finally feel free." *** I've always felt that I was restricted from my full potential being an angel, not for power reasons perse but because my mindset and beliefs just didn't go with the angel's laws so I decided to become a Fallen. When I decided to go to Father and ask him to let me fall and leave Heaven, I was betrayed and I fell from Heaven but I didn't just fall, I fell to the very bottom. Starting from the Fourth Heaven I was forced to start my journey from the very bottom, at first I thought it would be a boring journey but little did I know that there was a lot more going on behind the scenes. It seems that this would be more fun than I originally imagined. *** I don't own the cover

the year is 1238 humanity and all other races have accepted to live in Harmony not knowing the dark secrets that are in the light but unseen by a naked eye follow Achlys the boy who got born with a strange marking on his face to see the secrets in the light that create the dark

Eka Putra, a dedicated player of the sandbox RPG god simulator "Kotak Buana," has spent years shaping and molding its virtual world. He's grown bored with the original content and frequently uses mods to inject new life and unpredictability into his gameplay. One day, Eka stumbles upon a mod that promises to change the player's perspective from a detached god-like view to a first-person experience. Intrigued, he installs it without much thought. The moment the mod is installed, his monitor emits a blinding flash of light, and Eka loses consciousness. He awakens to find himself in a world that feels strangely familiar. It's the world of "Buana Box," but it's no longer a game. He has been reborn as Raka, a newborn infant, in the very world he created. Raka quickly realizes the implications of his situation. He's no longer a god with unlimited power; he's a vulnerable inhabitant of a world he shaped. He retains some knowledge of the game mechanics and the world's history, but he lacks the god-like powers he once wielded. Raka's primary goal is clearhe is find a way back to his original world. But how does one return from a virtual world made real? Raka's journey will be fraught with challenges as he navigates the complex society, politics, and dangers of "Kotak Buana." He'll need to rely on his wits, his knowledge of the game, and perhaps some unexpected allies to unravel the mystery of his reincarnation and find a path home.

"On today's date we would like to announce the end of the world" Reporters across the world said whether is was morning or midnight they reported the destruction of countless cities and the death of many by unknown creatures Suddenly behind many of the reporters individuals appeared saving humanity before it was too late and 1/3 of humanity survived and banded together to form an agency to save humanity. and a story was formed that from the system you could become a god and by fighting against the gates which where invasions from other gods boosted the journey

This book’s full title is: “Murderous AI: That Time I Got Kidnapped to the Future and My Suit Solves Everything With Explosions” Christopher “Chris” Cross never expected much from his night out in Chicago—until he picked up a pair of sleek, high-tech sunglasses in an old gaming lounge. One bad decision later, he finds himself kidnapped into the distant future, permanently bonded to a sentient A.I. battle suit with an unhealthy obsession with destruction. Now stranded in a world where humanity rules the stars, corporate-backed militaries wage endless wars, and advanced technology is as dangerous as the people who wield it, Chris has a few pressing concerns: • He has no way back home, and his new A.I. co-pilot thinks ‘diplomacy’ is just another word for ‘missile strike’. • The suit he’s wearing is an outdated experimental relic, but somehow, it’s more advanced than anything in this era. • R.A.G.E. wants to solve every problem with overwhelming firepower and keeps offering unsolicited ‘explosion-based’ solutions to everyday situations. • By sheer accident, Chris prevents the assassination of a high-ranking military official, putting himself on the radar of powerful factions—and making enemies he didn’t ask for. With shadowy organizations watching him, dangerous figures hunting him, and an A.I. constantly trying to escalate every situation into a full-scale war, Chris has no choice but to adapt—or die trying. But in a galaxy where power determines survival, he’s quickly learning that controlling R.A.G.E. isn’t just about keeping himself alive. It might just decide the future itself. *** This work will be participating in the 2025 Spirity Awards. Upload schedule: Every Tuesday and Wednesday with a minimum of 4ch/week (I’m a working man. My apologies, readers.) 500 Power Stones/week= 1 extra chp every week for the first three months. First 20 reviews = 1 extra chapter a week for the month. Every 50 golden tickets gifted (when contracted) will unlock a chapter designated at 1 coin for the first three months after being contracted and going premium. (Applies to privilege as well.) That is all. Thank you for reading and don’t forget to add to your library and comment while reading. It motivates me.

Taken away as a captive in place of farm proceedings, Thalena’s life took a twirling turn as she experienced things she never dreamt of. From being disvirgined brutally to being mated to the twin Alphas. How would she handle the different feelings that would arise?

a story about Revenge , in a peaceful village one day and without warning the sky shattered and creatures showed up destroying everything in their path , their hatered to human kind know no boundry .... only 4 survivors .... those who will overcome their fear and build an order that protect humans from extinction

Liam was born powerless in a world where strength defined everything. While others wielded extraordinary abilities, he had nothing, nothing but a kind heart and an unshakable will to do good. But fate had other plans. One day, the system chose him. It didn’t just grant him power; it reshaped his very existence, bestowing upon him abilities beyond imagination. With every battle, every challenge, he leveled up, clawing his way toward greatness. The weak boy the world had dismissed was becoming a hero. But power is never without consequence. As Liam’s strength grew, so did the shadows around him. His enemies no longer just targeted him, they targeted those he loved. One by one, the ones he loved were slipping through his fingers like sand in a storm. And with every loss, the light within him dimmed further. The hero the world once knew was gone. In his place, a figure emerged from the darkness, the unseen force lurking at the end of every road, the final whisper in an enemy’s dying breath. What does the future hold for Liam? Can he reclaim the light, or has he stepped too far into the darkness? There’s only one way to find out.

Evolve and adapt!

Tang Long has traveled through! Traveling back to Cleveland, Citi in 2007, becoming the Cavaliers' internal iron gate. That year was the big ball era when the Purple Army and Green Shirt Army dominated the league! Originally, the Cavaliers were not a powerhouse, but everything changed because the team acquired Tang Long! At the beginning, the invincible ability of Ziyuan Dun is fused, and the most dominant player in the NBA is about to be born! Millions of fans watched Tang Long's super strong back-to-back singles, absolute defense in the penalty area, and were stunned one by one! Some people claim that Tang Long is a giant in the interior and the strongest genius center forward of this era! So, all the top football teams chased after Tang Long like crazy

Warning ⚠️ R-18 “You’re mine now.” “You must be mistaken, I don’t belong to anybody. “Well, I think you’re the one mistaken if you think I, Aleksei, will ever let you go, Kukla.” When Aleksei and Ivanka cross paths on a remote, sandy beach in Indonesia—each escaping their own troubles—they share a fleeting but unforgettable night. Years later, Ivanka is living with secrets—some she keeps from the world, and some that are kept from her. After a shocking kidnapping pulls her into the dark heart of the Mafia underworld, Aleksei storms back into her life, claiming her as his to protect. But finding out who Ivanka really is proves to be the least of their problems. As dangerous forces close in, and buried family legacies surface, Ivanka realizes she might hold the key to ending a century-long mafia war. Will she embrace the role she's destined for, or fight to return to the life of normalcy she once knew?