loyalty crossword clue

"You're bound to me by what you saw. So, you have only one option apart from death." My heart pounded as I waited for him to continue. His perfectly sculpted face was graced with a tiny, knowing smirk. "The greatest form of loyalty is when we become one. So, you, mi señorita, will swear your loyalty to me—by becoming my bride." My breath caught. What? — Rose Anderson, a fearless FBI agent, is sent on a high-stakes undercover mission to take down Luca Castillo, the ruthless leader of the Spanish mafia—after rejecting her boss’s unwelcome advances. Determined to protect her mother and prove her worth, she accepts the challenge, ready to expose Luca’s empire. But when the mission takes a dangerous turn, she finds herself forced into an unwanted marriage—a move that binds her closer to the very man she’s meant to destroy. As she gathers evidence and unravels the dark secrets he conceals, the lines between duty and desire, justice and betrayal begin to blur. The deeper she goes, the more she risks—not just her life, but also her heart. Will she stay loyal to her mission—or surrender to the one man she was meant to bring down?

After two years of love and unwavering commitment to her mate Adrian, Amelia’s world shatters when she finds Adrian, cheating on her with his ex-fated mate, Mara. The pain deepens when she is framed for a crime she didn’t commit, and forced to leave the pack she once called home. Yet, as time passes and Adrian’s regrets grow, he embarks on a desperate quest to find Amelia and win her back. Years later, Amelia has rebuilt her life as a successful medical doctor, only to find herself drawn to Alex Darlington, a charming and caring doctor who turns out to be none other than Adrian’s stepbrother. But when their bond grows undeniable, Amelia must face the shocking truth—Adrian, the man who once betrayed her, is now the one asking for her forgiveness. Torn between her past love and her new feelings for Alex, Amelia’s heart is pulled in two directions. As Adrian fights to reclaim the woman he lost, he must confront his own mistakes and battle the darkness inside. But when Alex’s true motives come to light, Amelia must decide who is truly worthy of her love, and whether she can find a future with the man who shattered her heart—or the one who might just heal it. In a world where loyalty is tested, love is fragile, and betrayal runs deep, will Amelia find peace, or will she be forced to choose between two men who will stop at nothing to claim her heart?

Gianna Santos thought she knew betrayal. Her husband’s cold dismissal and the woman who replaced her were already enough to shatter her world. But when she uncovers a secret that changes everything: a hidden legacy, a dangerous conspiracy, and a child she never planned Gianna realizes she’s just begun to understand what true betrayal feels like. Reily, her husband’s lover, isn’t just after his heart, she's after Gianna’s inheritance. And she’ll stop at nothing to get it. But Gianna isn’t the broken woman they think she is. With a dangerous plan of her own, a shocking ally by her side, and secrets that could bring down everyone, Gianna will fight back. Hard. In a world where lies and loyalty blur, revenge is the only game. The question is how far will Gianna go to win?

She was betrayed, reborn, and given a second chance—not for love, but for justice. Will her vengeance consume her, or will she rewrite her destiny? Betrayed by her mate and best friend, Lira's life ends in a pool of her own blood and broken dreams. Her mate’s rejection and the loss of her unborn child shatter her soul. In her dying breath, she calls upon the Moon Goddess for justice. The goddess answers, granting her rebirth—but not as the weak mate she once was. Now reborn as Nora Moonblood, Luna to ruthless and fearsome Alpha of their pack, Lira must navigate a web of loyalty, revenge, and new love. With her past life's memories intact, she sets out to unravel shocking truths about her past, her death, her present and forge a path of vengeance. Will she bring her betrayers to justice or find healing in her new life?

Hugo: I am the undisputed king of the underworld. I rule the country and being the only manufacturer of quality weapons, I own every life. As the head, I get to choose first and then I can choose to throw the remains for everyone to have a bite. There is no one who can leave my claws, I can have whoever I want, be it a boy or a girl. No strings attached. My heart is woven in black. No time and space for any colors in my life. I can’t tolerate deceit and breaking trusts. Loyalty means everything to me. To me dishonesty is equivalent to death, that’s why I never trust anyone. I am happy being the emotionless person in this world until she came into my life as a payment and I was supposed to kill her after using her, only if I knew…. Caterina: I was living my life in a romantic fantasy. I had dream of a prince coming and taking me away to a far land. There came someone to take me away. But he wasn’t a prince. He was a ruthless king of underworld. I had heard about him in hushed whispers but I had never thought of meeting him face to face. I was nothing to him, nothing worthy. And I had accepted my fate but he took away from me the only thing I had vowed to keep for the one I would love. I hate him and he gets off my anger and hurt. He likes to flaunt himself with a new girl everyday and every night. It should not make me feel anything but hatred towards him. And I want to run away from this dark world. And I did succeed but at what cost….. .

"You're going to get yourself killed, Sofia." Sofia Russo has heard those words her entire career, but they've never stopped her before. As New York's most relentless prosecutor, she's made it her mission to take down the Moretti crime family. But when she locks eyes with Luca Moretti across a crowded courtroom, she realizes this case is unlike any other. Luca Moretti isn't just the heir to a criminal empire—he's a man with secrets that could bring the entire city to its knees. Brilliant, dangerous, and impossibly alluring, he sees right through Sofia's tough exterior to the fire that drives her. As Sofia delves deeper into the Moretti family's web of corruption, she finds herself caught in a deadly dance with Luca. Each step brings them closer to the truth—and to each other. But in a world where loyalty is everything and betrayal means death, their growing attraction could be their downfall. With her career on the line and her heart at stake, Sofia must decide: Is bringing down the Moretti empire worth losing everything—including the one man who might be her salvation?

Maria Dominic gave her husband everything—her love, her loyalty, her very soul—only to be discarded like yesterday’s news. Betrayed and abandoned, she never expected the man who would put her back together to be Luca Avancii—her late brother’s best friend, a man as lethal as he is untouchable. Luca never forgot the girl who used to chase after him and Johan, nor did he expect to find her on her knees, begging at another man’s feet. Maria was his. She always had been. And now? He’ll make sure she knows it. What starts as a marriage of convenience quickly becomes something much more dangerous. As Maria fights to heal from her past, she finds herself caught in the crossfire of a world ruled by power, secrets, and an ex-husband who refuses to let go. Luca built his empire with blood and fire, and he will burn the world to the ground before he lets anyone take Maria from him. But as old enemies resurface and the past refuses to stay buried, Maria is faced with an impossible choice: save the man who has become her world, or risk losing him to the deadly game of power that threatens to consume them both. A scorching romance filled with passion, betrayal, and ruthless devotion, this is the story of a woman reclaiming her strength and the man who would tear the world apart for her. WARNING: 18+ THREAD CAREFULLY.

Caught between loyalty and longing, Lila Daniels never expected her quiet life as a small-town barista to spiral into a whirlwind of love, passion, and heartbreak. When a mysterious and charming billionaire, Leo Bennett, walks into her café, her world shifts with a single glance. But standing in the shadows is Ethan Hayes, her childhood best friend and the steadfast presence she’s always relied on. Torn between the intoxicating allure of Leo’s wealth and secrets, and Ethan’s unwavering devotion, Lila must navigate a treacherous path of forbidden desires, buried truths, and the weight of her own heart. As her two worlds collide, Lila is forced to question everything she thought she knew about love, loyalty, and what it means to truly follow her heart. Will she choose the man who makes her feel alive or the one who’s always been her safe haven? “Between Two Worlds” is a sweeping tale of romance, heartbreak, and the impossible choices that define us. Perfect for fans of love triangles, emotional twists, and slow-burning passion, this story will leave you breathless until the very last page.

In a desperate quest to prove herself, Princess Amira takes on a mission to secure peace for her kingdom through a marriage with a rival kingdom but is met with failure . And her failure led her to be captured by Jonathan, the ruthless Alpha King of Berg Kingdom—her father's sworn enemy and Amira is reduced to a slave. Fueled by hatred and resentment, Amira vows to take revenge, but the Moon Goddess has other plans. Throwing them together in unlikely situations, sparks fly between Amira and Jonathan, leaving her torn between loyalty to her kingdom and their forbidden love. With lurking secrets from the past threatening to tear them apart, Amira must make an impossible choice. Will she prioritize her kingdom's future or surrender to the alpha who holds her heart captive?"

Love, loyalty, or sheer stupidity, Larissa couldn't tell which it was, when she blurted out four damning words in a moment of weakness that sealed her fate; IT WAS AN ACCIDENT. What began as a desperate plea now binds her to a crime she didn't commit– a crime her fiance swore to fix, only to betray her in the worst possible way. Now with an unexpected ally offering help Larissa couldn't help but question his motives. Trusting a Patterson destroyed her once; trusting another could cost her everything. But her thirst for justice is far greater than her fears, because revenge, like a diamond ring, is a cold and treacherous thing.