Twin Hearts,Broken Bonds
Lyra was betrayed by her twin sister, Nyla, and heartbroken by Alpha Xander Bennett, the man she loves.
On the verge of death, Nyla asked the moon goddess to help her seek revenge and is reborn as Mia, the daughter of Beta Sinclair, a new identity with a chance to get revenge on those who hurt her.
But when she crosses paths with the powerful Alpha King Damion Byers, her quest for vengeance becomes more complicated.
As she deals with complicated relationships and struggles in her new life,she learns that love can grow in surprising ways.
In this story of second chances, deceit, and surprise romance, follow Lyra as she accepts her strong new self, confronts her past, and learns that real strength might come from her ability to rise again. Torn between love and justice, Lyra must decide whether she will rise as the Luna Queen or let her thirst for revenge consume her.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 95Damion’s POVThe night stank of scandal.By the time I left Mia standing on that balcony, the storm inside me was worse than the chaos that had unraveled in the ballroom.I was supposed to be in control. Always. My word was law, my presence enough to command silence. Yet when I looked at her—when I saw that fire in her eyes, that unyielding defiance—it rattled me.I should have crushed it.But instead, I wanted more of it.The corridor stretched before me, lined with gold sconces, polished marble, and guards who lowered their eyes as I passed. They bowed, but the usual satisfaction that came with such submission wasn’t there. My mind was still on her.Lyra.Mia.Or both.The way she said she had already died once—spirits, it made my chest tighten. Her voice had been steady, but I caught the tremor underneath. That wasn’t a performance. That was truth.And truth like that was dangerous.My fists curled at my sides. She thought exposing Nyla would bring her justice. She didn’t see the b
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 94Lyra (Mia)’s POVThe ballroom stank of betrayal and fear.Even as Damion’s hand guided me through the dispersing crowd, the whispers clung to my skin like damp cloth. I could feel their eyes burning into me—dissecting every word I had spoken, every ounce of fury in my voice.But I didn’t regret it.Not one word.Nyla’s face when the footage played would be etched in my memory forever. The way her mask slipped, the way her composure cracked, the way the smug princess of the Bennett family suddenly looked like nothing more than a cornered rat. For once, she couldn’t lie her way out.For once, I was the one holding the blade.Still, as Damion’s grip tightened around mine and he pushed open the tall balcony doors, cold air spilling in to wash over us, I felt my chest tighten.He let the door swing shut behind us, blocking out the muffled noise of chaos. Out here, it was only him and me. The night sky stretched wide and endless above, stars scattered like judgmental witnesses.I had barely
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 93Xander’s POVThe echoes of her scream still clung to the marble walls long after they dragged Nyla away.The woman I once trusted. The one I let into my home, into my bed, into my future. Now paraded before everyone as a murderer.The flashes of cameras hadn’t stopped even as the chaos unfolded. Journalists in the back corner were still scribbling, their pens moving like hungry rats desperate for crumbs. The audience, once applauding me as a genius, now whispered, heads bent together in fevered gossip.My stomach churned.This wasn’t how tonight was supposed to end. I had envisioned glory, champagne, headlines celebrating Xander Design’s triumph. Not humiliation, not scandal, not Nyla dragged away like some criminal out of a cheap drama.And yet…I couldn’t bring myself to look away from her.From Mia.Or Lyra, as she had screamed at the top of her lungs—like she was daring me to remember.She stood there like a specter of my past, eyes blazing with vindication. Every word she’d throw
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 92 Lyra (Mia’s) POVThe hall erupted into chaos.Gasps, screams, and sharp intakes of breath filled the air as the video froze on the last frame—the knife buried in my chest, Nyla’s hand pressed firmly around the hilt.A hush swept through the room, heavy and suffocating, before the murmurs began again, louder this time, urgent and venomous.“She killed her…”“Her own twin—how could she?”“The Alpha’s mate—what a disgrace!”Every pair of eyes in the hall turned on Nyla. Faces that had once adored her, envied her, or respected her now twisted with horror and contempt. The carefully painted mask she had worn for years was cracking, falling away piece by piece under the weight of truth.Mother was the first to move. She rose slowly, her hands trembling, her lips quivering as though they struggled to form words. Her gaze was locked on Nyla, disbelief and grief shining through her eyes.“Tell me this is a lie,” she whispered, voice shaking. “Tell me this is not true, Nyla…”Nyla staggered ba
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 91Lyra (Mia’s) POVI had planned to take them down one by one.I didn’t expect both of them to line up against me.Damion remained on the stage. He was in the dark about this part of the plan, but he stood by me nonetheless. At this point, that was the only thing I could hope for.If Nyla thought ganging up with her husband would scare me into backing away, she was wrong.“I didn’t call him a murderer. I only called him an accomplice. You are the one who is the murderer!”Everyone gasped, their ears sharp and ready to catch the drama about to unfold.Nyla scoffed and threw her hands up in the air. “I have had enough of you handing out allegations all evening! You just can’t stand not being the center of attention, can you?”I could see what she was trying to do—go off topic. I could smell the fear on her, the fear that I might actually present evidence that would get her in trouble.Well, her fear was justified. Because I was about to end whatever career and reputation she had managed t
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-02
Chapter: CHAPTER 90Karma destroys a man on the very day he believes he’s untouchable. Just when I thought I’d finally found a reason to celebrate, my entire world came crashing down.What a day.After the setback with Mia refusing to give me money, I found another way.I wasn’t about to hang my head and cower just because one path closed. There was always another door to force open—and I found it.I got the money. I paid the bribe. I won the award.That was how the night was supposed to go. That was the dream I prayed for—and I made it happen. I beat the system.I had won.The feel of that cold award in my palm? It was like tasting heaven. Nothing could beat this—not even an orgasm.I had everything set up for a celebration. I was going to make sure the whole world knew I was back.But then a rock had been hurled straight into my well-planned machine, and everything went off the rails. The victory drums would have to be silenced—at least for now.“How dare you?!” I snapped at Mia, turning toward her. “I
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-02
Bound By Blood
Isabella Marino has spent her life toeing the line between duty and desire, torn between her family’s expectations and her dream of freedom. When her father arranges her marriage to Leonard Ricci, the most powerful and ruthless mafia boss in Italy, she’s thrust into a world of power, violence, and deception. She knows Leonard’s reputation—a man feared by his enemies, respected by his allies, and untouchable in the criminal underworld.
But as their marriage forces them into each other’s lives, Isabella soon discovers the man behind the ruthless façade—a man scarred by betrayal, driven by loyalty, and desperate to protect the empire he’s built. In the shadowy world of mafia politics, where trust is a rare commodity and enemies lurk at every corner, Isabella and Leonard must navigate a dangerous game of power and survival.
As secrets unravel and bloodlines are tested, Isabella faces an impossible choice: follow her heart and risk everything, or remain loyal to a family that sees her as a pawn in their game. But Leonard has his own battles to fight, and in a world where love is a dangerous weakness, the only thing more treacherous than their enemies is the growing connection between them.
Power. Betrayal. Love. When the stakes are life or death, can two souls caught in the crossfire find a way to save each other, or will they be torn apart by the very forces that brought them together?
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Chapter: CHAPTER 10Isabella’s POVThe bracelet sat heavy against my skin, its weight reminding me with every movement that nothing in this house was ever simple. Emeralds sparkled under the morning light pouring in through the tall windows, catching the air like watchful eyes. Beautiful. Cold. A shackle disguised as luxury.Leonard Ricci didn’t give meaningless gifts. I knew that much already. If he put something on my wrist, it was because he wanted me to feel it. To remember him every time I lifted my hand. To remind me who held control.But control works both ways. A chain can be pulled from either end.I let my fingers glide over the stones as I descended the staircase, every step echoing in the vast silence of the mansion. Except silence here wasn’t real. I could feel the eyes, the invisible watchers tucked into every corner. The soft hum of cameras I had found hidden in the walls.He thought he was clever. He thought I wouldn’t notice.The breakfast room stretched out like something from a palace,
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-05
Chapter: CHAPTER 9Isabella woke to sunlight streaming through partially opened curtains and an empty space beside her. The sheets on Leonard's side were cool to the touch; he had been gone for some time. A note rested on his pillow, written in a strong, precise hand:{Business calls early. Breakfast on the terrace at 9. Don't be late.}She glanced at the elegant clock on the bedside table: 8:17. Just enough time to shower and dress. As she rose, she noticed a small box that hadn't been there the night before, wrapped in silver paper with no bow or card. Inside was a platinum bracelet, delicate but substantial, set with emeralds that matched her eyes. Not diamonds—the traditional choice—but something more distinct, more specific to her.A claim, not a gift. A beautiful shackle.Isabella slipped it onto her wrist regardless, admiring how the stones caught the light. If this was to be her life, she would embrace its luxuries while searching for its weaknesses. She would learn the rules of Leonard's world
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-22
Chapter: CHAPTER 8He took a measured sip, studying her over the rim of his glass. "I didn't bring you into my home, into my life, merely for the pleasure of forcing myself on an unwilling bride." His voice hardened slightly. "I have higher standards than that."Isabella stood straighter, lifting her chin. "So what exactly are your standards, Leonard? You've made it clear that I'm your property, a political alliance sealed in blood and paper. What role does my willingness play in any of this?"Something dangerous flashed in his eyes—not anger, exactly, but a predatory focus that reminded her exactly who she was dealing with. He set down his glass and approached her slowly, like a wolf circling wary prey."Let me be clear," Leonard said, stopping close enough that she could smell his cologne—sandalwood and something darker. "Our marriage is real, legal, and permanent. You are my wife. That means certain things are expected of us both." He lifted a hand, and she flinched slightly, but he only traced the a
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-22
Chapter: CHAPTER 7The ballroom had gone silent, hundreds of eyes watching the confrontation. Salvatore's face flushed with humiliation and rage, but the fear in his eyes was unmistakable."Perfectly," he spat, backing away. "Enjoy your wedding, Ricci."As Salvatore retreated, conversation gradually resumed around them. Isabella realized she had been holding her breath and exhaled slowly, trying to process what had just happened. Leonard had defended her—not as a possession being threatened, but as a person being disrespected. The distinction was small but significant.Leonard turned to her, his dark eyes searching her face. "Are you alright?""Yes," she answered, surprised to find it wasn't entirely a lie. "Who was that?""Salvatore Conti. He controls most of the shipping routes along the southern coast." Leonard's hand came to rest at the small of her back again, guiding her toward a quieter corner of the ballroom. "We have... history. He's testing boundaries.""Using me," Isabella said flatly.Leonar
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-21
Chapter: CHAPTER 6Isabella stared at her reflection in the ornate full-length mirror, barely recognizing the woman who gazed back at her. The wedding dress—a custom Valentino creation of ivory silk and delicate lace—hugged her figure perfectly. Too perfectly. It felt like a beautiful cage."You look stunning, Isabella" whispered Maria, the elderly maid who had been assigned to help her prepare. Her wrinkled hands trembled slightly as she adjusted the cathedral-length veil.Isabella met the woman's eyes in the mirror. "Thank you," she replied, her voice hollow. She wondered if Maria knew what this wedding truly was—not a union of love, but a business transaction sealed with her body and freedom as collateral.The door opened, and Gia slipped in, her bridesmaid dress a shade of burgundy that matched the Ricci family colors. Her face was a mask of practiced cheer, but her eyes betrayed her concern."They're almost ready for you," Gia said, approaching carefully. When Maria stepped away to retrieve the bou
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-03-21
Chapter: CHAPTER 5I could feel the weight of it all as soon as I entered the restaurant. The sound of glasses clinking and soft conversation blended with the aroma of roasted garlic and herbs. It was meant to be familiar and reassuring. But it felt like a prison tonight. The shiver that was creeping up my spine was too strong for the cozy glow of the candlelight.I saw Leonardo already seated at the table with my father. Wearing his typical fitted suit, my father appeared very relaxed, as though this were just another informal family meal. He took a slow, peaceful sip of his wine. However, Leonardo was another matter.He sat there like a king on his throne, exuding power in every subtle movement. He didn’t have to say a word, but his presence alone commanded the room. The waiters even appeared to be more careful around him, as if they were worried about taking a wrong step. The whole place seemed to give way to his will. With every step becoming more difficult, I forced myself to move in the direction o
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-10-27
Masuk
