Bound by love and betrayal
Evelyn "Evie" Moretti never wanted to be part of the mafia world. The daughter of a disgraced underboss, she’s spent her life dreaming of freedom—a life far away from the violence and betrayal that destroyed her family. But when her father’s debts to the powerful Romano crime family spiral out of control, Evie is forced to pay the price: an arranged marriage to Don Alessandro "Alessio" Romano, the ruthless and enigmatic head of the Romano family.
Alessio is as cold as he is handsome, a man shrouded in darkness and driven by a thirst for revenge. From the moment Evie meets him, it’s clear that their marriage is no love story. It’s a transaction, a way to settle a debt and secure power. But as Evie is thrust into Alessio’s world of luxury, danger, and deceit, she begins to realize that there’s more to their union than meets the eye. Alessio harbours a deep hatred for her family, and his cruelty toward her is both calculated and personal.
As Evie struggles to survive in her new life, she uncovers shocking secrets about her family’s past—and Alessio’s true motives for marrying her. Betrayed at every turn, she must navigate a treacherous web of lies, power struggles, and forbidden desires. But the more she learns, the more she questions who she can trust—and whether she can resist the dangerous pull of the man who holds her captive in every way.
Bound by Blood and Betrayal is a dark, emotional mafia romance filled with twists, tension, and a love that burns as fiercely as it destroys. Can Evie find a way to escape Alessio’s grip, or will she lose herself in the shadows of his world?
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Chapter: The Chessboard of ControlAlessioEvelyn stood in front of me, her back pressed against the bedroom wall, her eyes wide with a mix of fear and defiance. The crushed tracking device glinted in my palm, a silent accusation. She thought she’d outsmarted me. She thought I hadn’t noticed. Foolish girl.“Care to explain?” I asked, my voice cold and measured. She lifted her chin, her hands trembling but her voice steady. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” I stepped closer, crowding her against the wall. The scent of her—lavender and something sharper, like defiance—filled the space between us. “Lying to me is a mistake, Evelyn. One you can’t afford.” She didn’t flinch. “I’m not lying.” I smirked, though the anger simmering beneath my skin threatened to crack my calm. “You’ve been in the hidden room. You’ve read Victor’s journal. You’ve even dragged my sister into your little rebellion. Did you really think I wouldn’t notice?” Her breath hitched, but she held my gaze. “If you knew, why didn’t you st
Last Updated: 2025-03-17
Chapter: Threads of Deception Evelyn Sofia grabbed my arm, her grip tight. “We need to go. Now.” I didn’t argue. We slipped out of the hidden room, leaving the journal and photos scattered on the desk. Alessio’s footsteps echoed faintly down the hall, growing quieter as we hurried in the opposite direction. The estate felt like a maze in the dark, every shadow threatening to reveal a guard or a trap. Sofia led me through a servants’ stairwell and into the empty kitchen, her movements silent and precise. We didn’t speak until we reached my bedroom, the door locked securely behind us. Sofia collapsed into the armchair by the window, her breath uneven. I leaned against the door, my hands trembling as I pulled the folded pages I’d stolen from the journal out of my pocket. “What is that?” Sofia asked, her eyes narrowing. “A map,” I said, smoothing the paper on the bed. It was hand-drawn, with cryptic symbols marking a location near the docks. “Victor hid it in the journal. Do you recognize it?” Sofia studi
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Chapter: In the shadows of Betrayal where secrets unravel and trust shatters Evelyn Maria stood in the doorway, the gun in her hand glinting in the dim light of the hidden room. Her expression was unreadable, but her eyes—sharp and calculating—locked onto mine. “You shouldn’t be here,” she said, her voice calm but laced with menace. I froze, my heart pounding in my chest. “Maria… what are you doing?” She stepped inside, closing the door behind her. “I could ask you the same question. Snooping around where you don’t belong. Did you really think no one would notice?” I glanced at the journal in my hands, then back at her. “I was just… curious.” “Curiosity can be dangerous,” she said, her tone icy. “Especially in this house.” She walked closer, the gun still trained on me. My mind raced, searching for a way out, but the room was small, and the only exit was blocked by Maria. “Give me the journal,” she said, her voice firm. I hesitated, clutching the journal tighter. “Why? What’s in it that you don’t want me to see?” Her eyes narrowed. “You don
Last Updated: 2025-03-05
Chapter: The Hidden Room Evelyn I sat on the edge of my bed, the photograph Sofia had given me clutched tightly in my hands. My father’s face stared back at me, his smile frozen in time. Beside him stood Victor Romano, Alessio’s uncle, his expression unreadable. What had happened between them? And why had it led to Victor’s death? I tucked the photo under my mattress and stood, my mind racing. Sofia’s warning echoed in my head: “If Alessio thinks you know something, he’ll stop at nothing to get it out of you.” But I couldn’t just sit here and wait for answers. I had to find them myself. The estate was eerily quiet as I slipped out of my room and into the hallway. The guards were stationed at the main entrances, but the interior of the house was deserted at this hour. I made my way to Alessio’s study, my heart pounding with every step. The study was exactly as I’d left it—neat, orderly, and filled with the faint scent of whiskey and leather. I walked over to the desk and ran my fingers along the edge,
Last Updated: 2025-03-05
Chapter: The Truth Evelyn I sat in the study, my hands trembling as I clutched the hoodie. Alessio's words echoed in my head, each one a reminder of the power he held over me. "You're the key to your father. And if you want to survive, you'll help me find him." But how could I help him? I didn't even know where my father was. And even if I did, could I really betray him? The door creaked open, and I looked up to see Sofia stepping inside. She closed the door behind her and walked over to the desk, her expression unreadable. "Are you okay?" she asked, her voice soft. I shook my head, my throat tight. "No." She sighed and sat down in the chair across from me, her green eyes filled with something I couldn't quite place. "Alessio can be... difficult. But he's not as cruel as he seems." I laughed bitterly. "Really? Was that supposed to make me feel better?." She didn't respond, her gaze dropping to the floor. "Why are you helping me?" I asked, my voice trembling. She looked up at me, her
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Chapter: The Hunt Alessio The door creaked open, and I stepped inside, my eyes scanning the dark room. Evelyn was there, her back pressed against the wall, her eyes wide with fear. She looked like a cornered animal, ready to bolt at any moment. "Evelyn," I said, my voice steady but edged with authority. "You shouldn't have run." She didn't respond, her hands trembling as she clutched the hoodie Maria had given her. I moved closer, each step deliberate, my presence filling the room like a storm cloud. "Do you have any idea what you've done?" I asked, my tone sharp enough to cut through the tension. "If my sister was dumb enough to help you escape, are you as dumb as her?." She shook her head, her eyes flickering with a mix of fear and defiance. "Your father ran," I said, my words clipped. "And now, you've run too. Do you know what that looks like to me?" She stayed silent, her breath coming in shallow gasps. "It looks like guilt," I said, closing the distance between us. "Like you're hidi
Last Updated: 2025-03-05
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