Captured heart
Captured heart
“Captured heart” is a gripping romance novel that weaves a tale of love, loyalty, betrayal, power and despair.
Betty is the only daughter of a ruthless mafia Lord of the Daga family. The Daga family's succession law prioritizes birthright, where the firstborn child, regardless of gender, inherits leadership although, she has no idea of her identity. She is thrust into a world of danger when her half brother, the current leader of the Daga family discovers her existence.
After her father’s ousting and death, Betty becomes the target of her brother’s wrath who seeks to eliminate her to end the division in the family because of her existence and claim the family’s legacy for himself.
Mateo, a powerful mafia boss of the Barca Empire who has sworn to protect Betty, thanks to a promise he made long ago but his motives still seems unclear, is he going to keep to his word or he has his own agenda? they find themselves drawn to each other, their hearts beating as one but their love is forbidden.
The bear painting is the genesis of the web of events. It is a mysterious work of art created by Betty’s biological father. The painting is not just a piece of art- it’s a symbol of a powerful mafia group.
As the story unfolds we see how the bear painting becomes the genesis of everything. The mafia rise to power, power tussle and struggles, Betty’s complicated family history, revealing secrets and her journey into the world of organized crimes.
The painting serves as the web that holds the narrative tying together the characters and their motivations. In the world of power struggle and politics, she discovers her fathers legacy is more complicated than she could ever imagine.
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Chapter: Chapter fifty-seven: My birthright 12 (story time 4)He asked if I was okay, and I nodded slightly. Then he looked at the other boy and asked the same, and they also nodded. He asked everyone on my team, and they all said the same. "And our goods?" he asked with a serious tone. Everyone seemed scared to say anything to him, then I replied, "Safe, sir." He walked up to me and nodded. “Good soldier” then he dismissed us. I don't know if his nod meant any form of approval, but I accepted it as long as it made me survive that moment. We were taken to another hall at the other side of the building, so big, looking magnificent and glorious. My eyes were fixed on its beauty when I suddenly felt that strange aura once more. He walked inside slowly, and we bowed to him, just as we were taught. We were asked to kneel, and we did. He brought out a pocket knife and cut his palm, then handed it to us, then we were asked to do the same. We all did. He stretched forth his left hand, he had a ring on his index finger, and we were asked to kiss it.Wh
최신 업데이트: 2026-01-08
Chapter: Chapter Fifty- Six: My birthright 11 (story time 3) I'd never seen him before, not even in pictures, not in newspapers, nowhere but I knew who he was. His name was everywhere. Daga Rufus, the news carried a strange aura about him, calling him "a dangerous man with no face"... He was a faceless, most wanted man. I didn't know anything about him except side talks on the streets, but I felt a strange, powerful sense of his presence. My instincts instantly told me that he was no ordinary person.He was tall, covered with a black cloth and a hat. He didn't say a word, when he walked in. He looked at all of us without saying a word, then turned back to Dr. Nobert and left. We were dismissed, and I was taken back to my cold cellar and made to lie on the floor, but this time I wasn't alone. There was another young boy who'd been brought to my space, same story... Products of terrible parenting... "Who was that?" Betty asked in an inquiring tone. "The other young boy... what was his name?" Mateo's face formed a wry smile before he could say a
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Chapter: Chapter Fifty- five: My birthright 10 (story time 2) "I was born into a damaged home, raised by broken parents," he took a deep breath before speaking further. "Where I come from, we were so poor we could barely eat. Most of the people were used by mafia lords for their bidding, and to carry out their operations, just to put food on their table. My place was the slummiest of all the slums. "Whenever a young boy turned 8, he was already being taught about the organized crimes in our neighborhood, and when he became 14, he was more than capable of surviving in the world of crime. The Dons sent their emissaries to take young, promising boys, and settle their guardians if need be. "I was barely 10, still trying to learn the hours of the day, when my parents sold me off to a mafia lord. I remember that day like it was yesterday." My mother dressed me up in my finest clothes and whispered in my ear, "Whatever you face out there, know you've been through worse in here and you will stay put for your family." I nodded in acceptance, not know
최신 업데이트: 2026-01-07
Chapter: Chapter Fifty- five: My birthright 10 (story time 2) "I was born into a damaged home, raised by broken parents," he took a deep breath before speaking further. "Where I come from, we were so poor we could barely eat. Most of the people were used by mafia lords for their bidding, and to carry out their operations, just to put food on their table. My place was the slummiest of all the slums. "Whenever a young boy turned 8, he was already being taught about the organized crimes in our neighborhood, and when he became 14, he was more than capable of surviving in the world of crime. The Dons sent their emissaries to take young, promising boys, and settle their guardians if need be. "I was barely 10, still trying to learn the hours of the day, when my parents sold me off to a mafia lord. I remember that day like it was yesterday." My mother dressed me up in my finest clothes and whispered in my ear, "Whatever you face out there, know you've been through worse in here and you will stay put for your family." I nodded in acceptance, not know
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Chapter: Chapter Fifty-four: My birthright 9 (story time 1)She held the item in her hand, what seemed like a small tied box with her name written on it. She looked at it with so much questions in her eyes. "Mateo..." she spoke softly. "I'm not the Betty you used to know... I've been through a lot, and I deserve to know the truth."She hoped her words would be convincing enough to make him reveal what she needed to know, her eyes still fixed on the tiny box with her name she held in her hands.“I need to know why there’s a box with my name on it….Mateo please….I need to know everything and I’m very ready”.He turned to her. "I know... you're ready." He had never imagined a day like this would come, a day when he would be worried about telling her the truth, about everything, and how she would be too eager to know.He picked up a file under the scattered files on the floor and handed it to her, the file had her mother’s name written on it. My mom?..” she looked back at him and he nodded.“You…. are a descendant of a long line of a powerful m
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Chapter: Chapter Fifty- three: My birthright (8)He pressed a deep, lingering kiss to her lips and her eyes widened in surprise. She wanted to push him away to exact her point that she no longer needed his love, but she couldn’t control how her body reacted to the feeling the taste of his lips left on her. Though stunned by the suddenness of his reaction, Betty leaned into it, it was exactly what she needed in that moment. That kiss…it made her world feel like a whole, everything felt forgotten and forgiven at that moment and all that mattered was her body underneath the heated tension of his. Her eyes had flown wide in surprise when he first moved, but as the kiss deepened, she allowed them to flutter shut, savoring the sensation. When Mateo attempted to pull back to catch her expression, she hooked her legs around him, anchoring him in place. Like giving him a warning not to dare, he had started it but she wanted to keep it going. Seeing her hunger, he dissolved into her embrace, leaning his weight into her, a grounding force agai
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Craving you: Locked Desires
“Say it…Tell me to go and I promise you’ll never see me again”. She said to me but I didn’t want that to happen, not now not ever.
“Is that what you want?” I spoke softly hoping she would take back her words and she only said it as a moment of weakness.
“No…I want you” I found myself utterly speechless when she made this revelation. God, I wanted her too but I could only confess my feelings in my heart. Everywhere went silent.
Marcella Solis and Lucille Parker, two young women with a hidden sexuality trapped by the stifling expectations of their elite, high pressure families. Marcella, the "miracle child" and brilliant heir to a mafia empire, maintains a mask of cold perfection to hide her true sexuality, in fear that coming out would tarnish the prestigious Solis name. However, her status quo is shattered by the arrival of Lucille Parker, a striking star athlete and transfer student. While Lucille is presented as a "trophy" for her parents to showcase to college scouts, she carries the scars of a "darker" past. Lucille is viewed by her family as a profound shame that must be hidden behind her athletic prowess. An instantaneous spark ignites between the two, but they initially resist their feelings to protect their families' reputations. This tension finally breaks when they meet in college. In the newfound freedom of campus life, they embark on a passionate, secret romance that serves as a sanctuary from their rigid upbringing. As the moment of revelation nears, they face a devastating choice to succumb to their families and secure their glittering inheritances, or risk everything for their love.
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Chapter: Chapter 190 Lucille’s pov There stood the bride to be. My very own Marcella. But why would I even call her that anymore? She was a past lover and the fiancée of another man. Life really had a cruel way of playing tricks. She stared back at me, frozen in the doorway. I wanted to act like I hadn’t seen her, but who was I kidding? It would be far too awkward. I didn't even know how to react if I should offer a fake congratulations or let my anger boil over. I was still weighing my options when my emotions completely overrode my brain, pushing the words out of my mouth. “Hello, Mrs. Ortega... Oh, I’m sorry. Soon to be Mrs. Ortega.” I raised a hand in a mock apology, waving it with forced carelessness. I knew I was a bit tipsy from much drinking but I was still conscious of my actions. Her neutral expression soured into bitterness. She marched toward me, her eyes flashing with anger. “Don’t give me that bullshit, Lucille. If you’re going to congratulate me, at least try to make it sound real.”
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Chapter: Chapter 189 Marcella’s pov I was suffocating in the middle of the room, buried under an endless barrage of hugs and congratulations. I shot my mother a look of deep, mounting concern. "You two are going to make the most perfect babies," someone whispered to my mom, making her giggle delightedly. Too many people were crowding me at once, their embraces overlapping. It felt as though the actual purpose of tonight's event had been completely forgotten, and everyone was suddenly here to celebrate Patrick and me. I felt like I was no longer even standing on my own two feet. The entire room had swarmed around me, and everything felt chaotic. Suddenly, a gentle tap landed on my shoulder. I turned around to find Mrs. Parker standing there. She looked like she belonged to the highest tier of the wealthy elite. But who was I kidding? Lucille had already bagged several massive endorsement deals of her own. Her family was no longer leaning on Patrick for financial support, they were big names in thei
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Chapter: Chapter 188Lucille’s pov“Yes...” her voice was low at first and there were murmurs.“yes…..yes I’ll marry you,” she said this time louder and more confident.She delivered the words with a smile I couldn’t quite decipher, a smile masked in a tangle of conflicting emotions. My heart dropped to my stomach. It felt like the final blow of a battle that had already been lost.The crowd erupted into cheers and applause. I could only stand frozen in my corner, staring at the couples while a brutal, unfamiliar pain ripped through my chest. I gripped the stem of my glass so tightly I thought the crystal would shatter right in my hand.So, it had finally happened. Marcella was officially Patrick’s bride to be, exactly as he had warned me she would be.I felt miserable, hollowed out from the inside. Everyone swarmed the newly engaged couple, showering them with hugs, kisses, and congratulations for their good news. Meanwhile, my mother and I remained anchored to our corner, forced to witness the agonizin
최신 업데이트: 2026-07-17
Chapter: Chapter 187Marcella’s pov“Hello, everyone…alumni and seniors."The whole crowd turned toward him as his voice echoed through the room."It is with the greatest pleasure that I stand before you as your host tonight.” He paused, basking in the glory of the moment. But just as he was about to continue his speech, a guard approached the stage and leaned in to whisper to him.The room waited in hushed anticipation for him to resume, and so did I. I couldn't help but wonder what the guard could possibly be telling him. I quietly weaved my way through the crowd to the front line, I was his woman, after all, so it shouldn't matter if I wanted to see him up close. More than that, I wanted him to see me. I wanted him to know I was watching.I took a slow sip of my wine, observing him over the rim of my glass.Suddenly, he looked right at me. “My baby really does know how to command a room at the perfect time,” he said, raising his glass in my direction.I was stunned by his words. He truly was made for t
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Chapter: Chapter 186 Marcella’s pov I had to live up to everyone’s expectations. I had to play the part of the doting, perfect girlfriend to Patrick Ortega. The now CEO of NO Dynasty. My fate was already sealed. I wanted to fight it, to find a way out, but how could I? This was my life now. The silence inside the car was suffocating as we drove home after the event that night. "Can you just say what you’re thinking already?" Patrick’s voice shattered the quiet. I looked over at him, my eyes cold. I had a million things I wanted to scream at him, but only one question actually mattered. "Why did you do that?" I asked. "Do what?" he replied, playing dumb with a flawless innocence. I took a deep, steadying breath before asking again. "Why did you insist on hosting the graduating ball this year?" I demanded, staring at him, hoping for a piece of honesty. He let out a low, amused chuckle. "Let’s just say... I’m about to call it a win" He glanced at me, a mischievous smirk playing on his lips. "What
최신 업데이트: 2026-07-16
Chapter: Chapter 185 Lucille’s pov I had become a different person on the field, always making sloppy mistakes. My mind was no longer in the game no matter how hard I try. Don’t get me wrong, running is my life, running is what I live for, this is the only thing that drives me. But we all know that whatever is driven needs to be fueled and the only thing that fueled my heart is gone. I had tried to live with just myself these past few years, it had been so difficult. Seeing their love escapees on the television, having to talk about them on my interviews, always faking a smile like it didn’t matter but sure it did. I tried to rule them out of my thought but it was impossible. They existed in my life even though I didn’t want them to. Watching them from afar is different from seeing them up close. From afar I can say it’s an act to keep the public from asking too many questions but from up close, I could see what I lost right in front of me. Stretching out my hands but unable to reach, life is really
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Not my spec
“You dress like a boy, talk like a boy, act like a boy… for fuck’s sake, Lila… you are not a boy!”
Aiden slammed me against the wall, sending my oversized hoodie tumbling off my face. Even pinned beneath his heaving chest, his shirt wildly open, I couldn't tell if it was just the fight or me, a smirking smile pulling up at my lips.
I’m Lila Black. 17, I never fit. I bind my chest. I hide in oversized hoodies. Wrong in every way that matters but worse, I’m the only wolf my age who’s never shifted. Until my last wolf out ceremony and everything changed.
The ancient power sleeping underneath my skin awakens.
Too dangerous to keep. Too cursed to stay.
I was exiled to the strays and that’s when I crossed path with Aiden moon, the playboy and the son of the savage Alpha Toran in a clash but little did I know that fate was playing a game of hearts. He saw a game, I saw a threat and what had seemed to be a single glance turned into a long stare and every single stare unlocks the truth yet to be told, a dangerous prophecy long buried now unveiling and I’m beginning of it all.
Now I’m forced to make an impossible choice. to be the one who starts it all or to be the girl everyone thinks I am?
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Chapter: Chapter 65 Mathew’s pov After talking to Aiden at his place, I had no choice but to head home. My heart felt heavy with the turn his decision had taken. He was a good friend, in fact he was my brother but I needed him to fail if I wanted to rise. This was my only chance, I had to do this for myself and my brother. This was the only chance I had to make my dad proud of me. I drove home in silence thinking of what next to do but my head was empty with ideas. It was already late by the time I walked into the house. In the dining room, my dad and Oscar were sitting together, having dinner. "Evening to you, Matthew..." my dad acknowledged my presence without looking up, his hands working a set of silver cutlery against a serving of roasted chicken on a silver platter. "Evening, sir," I replied, my voice flat and cool. I stopped right where I stood. Oscar stopped eating immediately, his eyes locking onto mine, noticing the shift in my mood. Dad picked up on the cold shift in the room and paused
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Chapter: Chapter 64 Aiden’s pov I couldn’t believe he was setting me up like this, though he clearly didn't see it that way. I stayed seated, trying to process what he was doing. "What are you even talking about?" I asked, my confusion giving way to growing unease. "Your speech... you know, about what you told me last night? About wanting out? The bet?” he reminded me, his tone very cool and casual. "Yeah... I can't be the only one to accept, you have to tell the others and I can’t pass that message along for you. You have to tell them yourself." I slapped my hand against the desk, the sound cracking through the quiet room. "We had a deal last night, Matthew!" "Yeah... but we never agreed on how to break the news to the rest of the guys," he countered. He was right. In my desperation, I had completely forgotten about the others. "I told you because you were supposed to handle it," I said, trying to force a level of clarity into the conversation. "Why should I?" Matthew smirked, leaning in. "I me
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Chapter: Chapter 63 Lila’s pov After Matthew left, a hollow pit formed in the stomach, a cold anxiety that I couldn't quite shake off, even though I knew exactly why it was all over me, it still felt consuming. It was because of his words. As much as I tried to brush them off, I couldn't stop my mind from replaying everything he had said. Even as I stepped into the shower, the thoughts continued to spin in my head. I hadn't realized how far down the rabbit hole I had fallen when it came to Aiden. What was supposed to be a quick, passing glance slowly turning into a lingering stare, one I wasn't sure I wanted to break away from. After drying off, I collapsed onto my bed naked, wrapping myself tightly in the bedsheets. The weather outside was warm and pleasant for the night, but I felt like I was burning up from the inside with every drama of the day. My mind scaling back to my solo drama before Mathew arrived at my doorstep. "Don't tell me... you actually have feelings for him?" Matthew’s accusation
최신 업데이트: 2026-08-14
Chapter: Chapter 62 Aiden’s pov I had to talk to Matthew. He was my friend, and he needed to hear me out. "It’s the bet... we need to end it," I told him, waiting for his reaction. But he just stood there in silence, staring at me. "I mean, that bet is the only thing tying me down to all of this, right? And we're brothers..." "Brothers..." he muttered under his breath, his eyes fixed on the floor as he shoved both hands into his pockets. "Yeah, brothers," I repeated, making sure my voice carried across the room. He wiped the side of his nose and turned to face me. "So... what exactly does this 'brother' want me to do for him?" He met my gaze, but the supportive warmth he had shown earlier was erased from his eyes. "Brother..." he asked again, waiting for me to explain myself. I hesitated, wondering if this was the right move. But I needed to say it. "You know that bet we made about... Lila?" I asked, laying it all out. "Yeah..." He nodded slowly. "I want out," I said plainly.It took a bit whil
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Chapter: Chapter 61Aiden’s povI couldn’t have been more grateful when Matthew walked in. I felt deeply troubled and drained after the meeting, a long, agonizing afternoon that had dragged on well into the night.I stood by the window, staring out into the dark as I processed everything that had been said. My bedroom door was still standing wide open from my last conversation with Mrs. Eden just minutes before Matthew stepped inside.He quickly picked up on my dark mood, and honestly, I really needed someone to confide in. He was the perfect person for that.“Shut the door….” I told him and he complied quickly."Everything is going wrong..." I confessed as he pushed myself to open up."Tell me about it," Matthew replied, pulling up a chair.I looked at him, ready to vent everything that had been weighing heavily on my heart. "Luna Eden is back..." I started, expecting him to be caught off guard by the sudden news, but his reaction was unreadable and motionless.I sat on my bed."You don't seem surprised
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Chapter: Chapter 60 Mathew’s pov “In case everything begins to turn sour with Aiden..whatever it is the two of you are doing, promise you’ll come to me when you need someone to talk to. I won’t offer anything grand, just a bit of comfort and some advice to help you through it... Is that okay?” I asked her.She looked at me in a different way, maybe she was scared, I could see the fear in her eyes.“I’m not going to be extra….” I told her raising my hands up “just want to help with you fitting in”. It took a moment before she finally conceded with a hesitant nod. “Now, back to my coffee,” I murmured, taking another slow sip. I casually pretended not to pay attention while watching her spiral over my words. My plan was working. Over the rim of the mug, I kept a close eye on her. I knew that Aiden was going to mess up for sure, but one thing I know is that I was going to use it to my full advantage. I would use words to pull Lila closer to me and keep her out of his reach. That way, he wouldn't st
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