Her Mafia Husband's Secret Agenda
Isabella Romano has spent two years trapped in a house where every glance and whispered word reminds her she is nothing more than a pawn. Her husband, Adriano De Luca, keeps her at arm’s length, while his mother, Caterina, views her with disdain.
When a figure from the past returns to Chicago, the delicate balance of power shatters. Alliances shift, dangerous desires ignite, and a web of deception threatens to consume everyone in its path. In a city ruled by mafia families, trust is rare and betrayal lurks behind every smile.
Caught in a deadly game of manipulation, forbidden passion, and ambition, Isabella must decide: remain a pawn in her husband’s secret agenda, or rise, reclaim her power, and fight for the life she was meant to live — before everything she holds dear burns around her.
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty-Five – Shadows of TrustThe Romano estate was quiet in the early morning, the sun casting long, golden streaks across the polished marble floors. Isabella sat at the edge of her office desk, fingers drumming lightly against the wood as she reviewed reports. The events of the past days—the attack in the parking lot, the tension with the De Luca family, and the aftermath with the captured assailant—still clung to her mind like a persistent shadow. Her thoughts were interrupted by a soft knock on the door.“Come in,” she said, without looking up.Ryan stepped inside, carrying his usual calm composure. His presence had become a constant in her world, a steadying force that she could neither ignore nor fully control.“I need to talk to you,” he said, closing the door behind him. There was an edge of seriousness beneath his otherwise measured tone, and Isabella’s instincts sharpened immediately.“What is it?” she asked, finally meeting his gaze.“I’ll be with the De Luca family for the next few days,” he said, mat
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty-Four - Warehouse RevelationThe warehouse sat at the edge of the old industrial district, a rectangular block of rusted metal and cold indifference. Isabella’s men had secured it hours earlier, sweeping through every corner before bringing in the captive. Now the air inside buzzed with a tension that tasted like metal and old secrets.The man they had captured was bound to a steel chair in the center of the room. His wrists were cuffed behind him, ankles strapped, head drooping forward as if the weight of what he refused to say had already broken him.Isabella stood in front of him, arms crossed, jaw set in a line that warned she was inches from losing her patience. Ryan and Marco lingered behind her, each for their own reasons: one because it was his job, the other because he refused to leave her side.“Lift his head,” Isabella ordered.One of her men stepped forward and jerked the captive’s head upright. He blinked through the harsh overhead lights, eyes darting between the three of them. Someone trained. Or s
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty-Three – Growing DesireIsabella sank onto the couch with a soft groan, the warm evening air drifting in through the open windows, carrying a quiet relief from the chaos of the parking lot ambush. Her ankle throbbed, a sharp reminder that danger had been very real, very close. Ryan was already beside her, seated on the couch, his body angled carefully toward hers, his eyes focused and alert as they studied the swelling and bruising along her ankle. The intensity in his gaze was precise, professional, yet there was something else—a subtle undercurrent that made the air between them taut.“Let me handle this,” he said, his voice steady, authoritative, with a calmness that made Isabella’s pulse jump in ways the adrenaline alone could not explain. She nodded, trying to maintain composure, aware of how the soft curve of her leg brushed against his as he leaned closer.She adjusted herself slightly, bending her knees, and almost instinctively, Ryan took both her legs in his hands. Gently, almost reverently, he lif
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty-Two - The AttackThe late afternoon sun dipped low over the city, casting long shadows across the parking lot of the upscale restaurant. Isabella Romano had just exited with Marco, her ever-vigilant lawyer, when a subtle shift in the air caught her attention. Something was off. The warmth of the evening, the distant hum of traffic, all of it seemed to fade as her instincts screamed.Before she could fully process the sensation, a group of men materialized from the shadows near the far end of the lot. They moved quickly, silently, their intentions unmistakable. Isabella’s heart skipped, the reflexes she had honed over the years kicking in.“Move!” Marco barked, instantly positioning himself between her and the approaching figures.Two of the men lunged simultaneously, attempting to grab her. Pain shot through Isabella’s ankle as one of them caught her heel mid-step, twisting it sharply. She stumbled, barely keeping her balance.“Isabella!” Ryan’s voice cut through the chaos as he appeared at the edge o
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty-One – Crossed PathsThe restaurant was understated yet elegant, the sort of place where polished wood, soft golden lights, and the low hum of conversation could make anyone feel simultaneously at ease and exposed. Isabella Romano stepped through the entrance with the grace she had cultivated over a lifetime, heels clicking softly against the polished floor. She paused for a moment to adjust the strap of her bag and scanned the dining room. She wasn’t here for business, not officially. Just a quiet lunch, a pause in the storm of her life, a moment to breathe before diving back into the endless calculations of family strategy.Yet life rarely afforded pauses.As she moved toward a table near the window, her eyes caught an arrangement that made her chest tighten. Adriano De Luca and Gianna were already seated, sipping wine, their bodies turned slightly toward each other in a manner that seemed casual yet deliberate. Isabella’s first impulse was to turn and leave, to vanish into the quiet anonymity of the re
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty – Shadows in the De Luca EstateThe De Luca Estate was cloaked in the heat of the late afternoon, sunlight slanting through tall windows and illuminating dust motes that drifted lazily in the air. Adriano sat at his desk, the divorce documents from Isabella’s lawyer spread before him, and he stared at them as if willing them to vanish. The letters were official, cold in their precision, yet the thought of signing them brought a flicker of irritation that he could not shake. He pushed the papers aside and leaned back, his expression unreadable. For him, Isabella had been nothing more than a pawn, a tool in a long game of revenge against the Romano family.His mother entered the room with her usual measured grace, her hands lightly clasped in front of her. “Adriano, have you looked at these? The divorce papers?” she asked, her tone polite but carrying a subtle undercurrent of concern. She had always preferred Gianna to Isabella, seeing in her a daughter-in-law far more suited to the De Luca image, and the thought that
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Marked By Moonfire
Her eyes widened in horror. The sound was unmistakable — the snap of a belt buckle, the hiss of it being undone. Then came the crash of fabric hitting stone.
Terror exploded in her chest. She struggled violently, chains biting into her wrists until blood slicked her palms. Her chest heaved, heart pounding so hard it hurt.
Ezra pressed harder, his knee locking her in place. One hand clenched her throat — not enough to choke, but enough to remind her she could not escape. His breath was ragged, wild, as if possessed.
“You feel it too,” he growled against her skin. “Don’t lie to me, Nova. Your body wants this. You want me.”
No. No, no, no. Her body burned, but it wasn’t for him. It was the cursed bond, the fire belonging to another. And that other…
Her eyes filled with tears. Her lips shaped a silent prayer: Kilian.
The bond within her surged like wildfire. Her chest arched, a gasp tearing from her throat. She felt it — claws raking down her soul, a storm breaking in her veins. He was here. He had come for her.
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Nova is a skilled hunter, fierce and independent, yet unaware of her true nature and the extraordinary destiny that awaits her. Humiliated by her fellow hunter colleagues for refusing to kill innocent wolves, she flees — only to be rescued by Kilian, the feared Lycan King. Thrust into his world, she must prove herself and earn her place within his pack, all while navigating the sharp wit, teasing sarcasm, and growing tension between them.
Kilian is powerful, commanding, and fiercely protective, yet finds himself drawn to Nova in ways he cannot explain. Their connection develops slowly, charged with banter, challenges, and unacknowledged desire.
But Nova is far more special and powerful than anyone could have predicted. Her choices, and the bond she shares with Kilian, will shape the fate of their world — deciding whether to destroy it, or to revolutionize and transform it for the better. As they uncover enemies deeply rooted in their lives, they must rely on their bond, courage, and love to face what comes next.
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Chapter: Chapter Sixty-Seven– The Ash Between Two LightsThe forest did not breathe.Not after what had happened in the Council Hall.Not after two goddesses had torn reality open through Nova’s body.By dawn, the Pack’s territory felt suspended… stretched thin… as if the land itself had woken trembling.Nova stood at the threshold of the hall, Kilian’s cloak wrapped around her shoulders though she wasn’t cold. The cold was inside her now, threaded through her bones like frost-tipped veins. Lyra lingered close, not touching her but watching every breath, every twitch of light that pulsed beneath her skin.The Mark—silver fractured with shadow—still shimmered on her abdomen. Quiet, for now.But quiet did not mean safe.Kilian emerged from the council chamber behind her, jaw tight, eyes burning with the kind of fear he refused to name. “The Elders are gathering,” he said. “They want answers.”Nova didn’t turn. “So do I.”Lyra stepped beside her. “You barely stood ten minutes ago. Maybe sit before you face every wolf in the Pack demanding expl
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Chapter: Chapter Sixty-Six – The First StirringThe morning sun had never seemed so fragile. Its light spilled through the Council Hall windows, pale and tremulous, unable to pierce the heavy tension that still hung in the air. Nova sat slumped in her chair, black-and-silver veins flickering faintly along her arms, her hand resting protectively on her stomach. Kilian stood close, shadowing her every movement, while Lyra scanned the room with sharp, attentive eyes.Outside, the pack stirred uneasily. Something had shifted overnight, something unseen yet unmistakable. Wolves that had slept peacefully now prowled in restless circles, ears perked, noses twitching, tails flicking with unease. Nova’s connection to them throbbed sharply in her mind, every instinct screaming that this was no ordinary disturbance.“It’s her,” Nova whispered, voice trembling. “Eileen… she’s already touching the world.”Lyra’s lips pressed into a thin line. “We need to see what she’s capable of,” she said quietly, though her tone carried the weight of warning
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Chapter: Chapter Sixty-Five – The Awakening of the Shadow FlameNova sank into the chair at the center of the Council Hall, her body trembling with exhaustion. The veins of silver and black on her skin still pulsed faintly, like a heartbeat made visible, a living map of the clash that had just erupted through her. She pressed a hand to her stomach, feeling the subtle but insistent movements of Eileen within—small, delicate, but undeniably alive with power.Kilian hovered at her side, his hand firm on her shoulder, eyes darting around the room. Lyra moved closer, her gaze scanning the ancient tomes that lay open across the table, as if hoping the wisdom of centuries could shield them from what had just happened.“Nova,” Lyra whispered, her voice steady but tense. “How… how are you feeling?”“I’m… I’m still here,” Nova managed, voice strained. “But it’s like… like fire and shadow are burning inside me at the same time. I can still feel her… Eileen… and the Moon Goddess. They’re both…” Her words faltered as another pulse coursed through her, silver a
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Chapter: Chapter Sixty-Four – The Fracture of LightThe Council Hall lay drowned in silence, broken only by the restless flutter of parchment. The table was cluttered with old tomes, brittle scrolls, and leather-bound records that smelled of dust and forgotten centuries. Lyra had hunted down every scrap of lore she could find, spreading them like a battlefield around Nova and Kilian.But the answers didn’t come fast enough.Not for what Nova felt pulsing beneath her ribs.She pressed one hand to her belly, the phantom heat still lingering from the night before. Kilian sat close beside her, one hand braced at her back, his eyes never leaving her face. Lyra paced behind the table, muttering as she flipped through a cracked manuscript.“Every story says the same thing,” Lyra grumbled. “The Moonfire Chosen carries balance. Stability. Order. But nothing mentions—”She stopped.Nova’s breath hitched sharply.Kilian turned instantly. “Nova?”Her fingers trembled against the table as a flicker of silver lit her skin. It crawled up her arm in t
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Chapter: Chapter Sixty-Three– The Shadow’s First StirringThe path back to the pack grounds felt longer than it ever had. Dawn was only a pale smear behind the treetops, enough light to see but not enough to warm. Nova walked between Kilian and Lyra, one hand pressed to her cloak where the mark still throbbed beneath her skin.No one spoke.The forest wasn’t hostile. It was… listening.And every sound felt like it might whisper back.When the wooden walls of the pack settlement finally rose from the mist, Nova exhaled a breath she didn’t know she’d been holding. Guards nodded as the three approached, but their eyes lingered on her, on the way Kilian’s arm never left her back, on the faint tremor in the air around her skin.News traveled fast in a pack. Even faster when the moon was cracked.They entered the Council Hall quietly. It wasn’t grand. It never needed to be. Stone foundation, timber walls, shelves carved by hand and filled with old tomes, scrolls tied in twine, maps inked on stretched hide. A place meant for truth, not spectacle.L
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Chapter: Chapter Sixty-Two — The Shadow Beneath the DawnYou really thought it was over, huh?Well… surprise.The moon can never shine if there’s no darkness.Did you know that?The words floated through the stillness like smoke, half laughter, half prophecy. They didn’t belong to any one voice—more like the echo of something ancient, teasing the edges of reality. And for a heartbeat, the world itself seemed to smirk.Then the whisper faded, swallowed by the wind.The forest was quiet. Too quiet.A hush so deep it pressed against the walls of the small cabin, a living silence that crept between the beams and across the sleeping forms within.Outside, the moon hung full and whole, silvering the leaves and the stream that ran beyond the glen.Inside, two heartbeats beat as one.Nova stirred.She woke to the soft crackle of dying embers, the scent of pine and cold air filtering through the shutters. For a moment, she lay still, tracing the rhythm of Kilian’s breathing beside her. His arm draped across her waist, heavy and warm, his fingers cur
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