Crowned In Betrayal (The Santoro Family 1)
Lauren thought her life was perfect until a Valentine’s Day dinner turned into a nightmare. Accused of pushing her mother-in-law down the stairs, she quickly realizes it’s a setup. Sylas, her husband, and her own sister Taylor orchestrated the whole thing to trap her and end their marriage.
With nowhere to go, Lauren runs straight to the one person she never expected: Enzo, her mysterious and ruthless neighbor, the Mafia King everyone fears. As she starts plotting revenge, she uncovers a shocking truth: Sylas is involved with a rival mafia family, and she’s been dragged into a war that could destroy everything she knows.
But things get even more complicated when Enzo reveals he’s hunting for a set of rare paintings that hold the key to a hidden vault of untold wealth. Intrigued, Lauren agrees to help him, even though she knows it could drag her deeper into the mafia’s deadly world.
As Lauren navigates this treacherous new reality, she must decide whether to use Enzo and the growing attraction between them to exact her revenge, or risk losing herself in the chaos. Will she expose the lies and take back control, or will she be consumed by the very world that betrayed her?
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Chapter: The End ENZO-One month laterI felt like the f**king happiest man in the world. Three weeks after Don Alonzo got shot, he tried to escape and Rafael had tried to chase him. Unfortunately, Don Alonzo ended up falling off a cliff ending his life instead of facing the consequences of his actions. His body was found a few weeks later. The toughest battle had passed and all the old men in the mafia surrended the moment they heard Don Alonzo was dead. Now I had one more important task. “ You shouldn't be here.” Lauren whined as I stood outside her dressing room waiting for her. Today was the most important day of our lives. Our wedding. Yesterday, I skipped the mafia bachelor's party just so I could get up early to have a peek of Lauren in her dress but my plan failed. Her best friend, Samantha was here guarding the door with her life and even refused to move when I threatened her with my gun. “ If you lay one hand on my best friend, I might have to become a widow even before I reach the altar
Last Updated: 2025-06-02
Chapter: Blood in the Crossfire “How?” Stefano asked as he stared at Enzo in shock. “Don Santoro. Boss, please spare me.” He begged as Enzo walked closer to him with his men. I scoffed at his pretense. There was no fear in him, just the fear of consequences. The kind that came too late.Enzo didn’t slow down. His boots crushed several glass pieces on the floor but he didn't stop. “Spare you?” Enzo’s voice was ice. “You stood beside the man who wants me buried. You aimed a gun at what’s mine.”His grip on my wrist tightened for a second before he let go and stepped forward.Stefano dropped to his knees, hands in the air, shoulders hunched like he thought playing weak would save him now.“I didn’t mean for it to go this far,” he said quickly. “It was just a job. I didn’t know—”“You knew,” Enzo cut him off. “You chose. You chose to betray your brothers, your family. You shot me at the f**king neck so I wouldn't be able to speak again.” Enzo said turning to look at me. “Thankfully, mia gurriera saved me. If it wasn't
Last Updated: 2025-06-01
Chapter: The Traitor's Face LAUREN The entire club was in chaos. Bullets being fired around like the rain and people screaming, running in every direction, tripping over shattered glass and overturned tables. My ears rang from the noise, but I didn’t stop. I ducked behind a booth, heart slamming against my ribs like it wanted to tear through my chest. This wasn’t supposed to happen. I was supposed to meet Rafael. But he wasn’t here.And now everything was falling apart.I pressed a hand to the side of my neck, trying to slow my breathing. My dress clung to my skin with sweat, my heels sticky with someone else’s spilled drink or blood. I didn’t want to look.A body dropped beside me, lifeless. I bit down on a scream and covered my mouth.Don Alonzo.This was his doing. It had to be.I looked around quickly. Men in dark clothes swarmed the place, shouting to each other in Italian, firing at anything that moved. I didn’t recognize any of them. They weren’t Enzo’s.They were hunting.Hunting me.I gritted my teet
Last Updated: 2025-05-31
Chapter: An Empire of AshDON ALONZO “ Boss, all of them are waiting.” My right-hand man said coming to fetch me. I stared at the door where all of them were gathered. Those old men were desperate and eager. It had not taken me much to get all of them on my side. Promise them with sweet words that the Italian mafia would remain the same. “ I'll be there soon.” I said turning back to my phone call. After a few seconds, I finally ended the conversation with Enzo's doctor and hung up. I fixed my cufflinks, smoothing down the front of my tailored suit as I stared at my reflection in the tall mirror. Age hadn't dulled my edge, it sharpened it. The lines on my face were marks of survival, carved by betrayal and fire.Enzo had always been a foolish boy. Too soft when it mattered. Too proud to bow his head. I had given him everything. My name, my legacy and the fool had dared to turn against me for a woman.A woman who didn’t deserve to breathe the same air as us.I stepped away from the mirror and moved toward th
Last Updated: 2025-05-31
Chapter: What Remains “What do you mean he made her Giovanni's legal guardian? He can't do that!” Barbara screamed angrily in protest. I refused to give her any reaction as I sat down with my legs crossed. Earlier I had received a message from Enzo's lawyer. He said Enzo had made some arrangements for Aurora. I didn't need his money. My child didn't either. “ Giovanni is my child. There is no way I will let this tramp raise my son.” Barbara said with disgust as she stared at me. “Mind your language.” Lotus warned reaching for her gun already but I stopped her. There was no need to argue with a drug addict. “ Ms. Riccardi, you are not fit to take care of a child given your habits.” Enzo's lawyer said making Barbara clench her hand. “Mr. Santoro has given his permission for Ms. Bianchi to take care of the two children if anything were to happen to him. His properties and assets shall go to his two children equally. That is all.” He said. Barbara lunged to her feet, face flushed with rage. “You think yo
Last Updated: 2025-05-29
Chapter: A Traitor WithinI barged into the door kicking it down as I entered with all my men behind me. The plate of the car that had been watching Club Solara belonged to the Morretti family, allies of the Riccardi family. It didn't take long for me to know that Dante was behind it. “ Don Santoro. Your visit is very disturbing. You came with guns. Are you trying to break the code and attack your own people?” Mr. Morretti asked. I didn’t answer immediately. The silence stretched, filled only with the creak of leather and the low clicks of safeties being switched off. My eyes swept across the room, landing on the man seated across the table. He was grey haired, arrogant, pretending like I hadn’t just caught one of his rats watching Lauren and my daughter. “I don’t ignore threats either. One of your men has been staking out Club Solara. Why?” I asked coldly. His lips twitched, eyes narrowing. “You stormed in here over a parked car?”I stepped closer, voice dropping. “Don’t insult me. You know exactly what I
Last Updated: 2025-05-23
Auctioned To The Wolf King
Despised by her father and sold to the merciless Wolf King, April’s life seemed destined to be a cruel punishment. But when the Wolf King uncovers his fiancée’s treachery, he stuns April with an audacious proposition:
“Let’s change the terms. Marry me.”
What begins as a desperate attempt to reclaim her freedom soon spirals into something far more dangerous. April believes this is her chance to win over her fated mate, but Duncan, the enigmatic Wolf King, has his sights set on one target. Her father, the man who defied his authority and sided with the enemy.
Thrust into a deadly game of power and revenge, April must navigate a treacherous web of enemies, betrayal, and a passion that defies all reason. As her bond with Duncan deepens, she faces an impossible choice: pursue vengeance for her shattered past or embrace the love that could transform her future.
But with Duncan’s vengeful ex-fiancée scheming to take him back and a dangerously obsessed Alpha fixated on April, the path forward is anything but clear.
As enemies close in and the stakes reach their peak, will April have the courage to claim her place beside the Wolf King, or will she lose everything to the ghosts of her past?
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Chapter: A Thorn in the Veil" Duncan!" I yelled immediately taking a step forward. Rowenna grabbed my hand making me turn to her. I stared at her elderly eyes and the reality of what had happened made tears gather in my eyes. I had no idea what to do. "Give him some time, April. He needs to figure things out." Rowenna said. My wolf growled at the idea. He was still important to me. I had to explain things to him. " April!" Rowenna shouted again as I took a step forward. "You have duties to tend to." I stopped knowing she was right. I had to find the truth from Caden. I had to know if he was my enemy or lover. " Let's go." Rowenna said as she whispered the spell opening the portal. I turned watching as the portal open. Duncan will have to wait later. The wind shifted as Rowenna’s spell rippled through the air, the shimmering portal flickering. I hesitated at the edge, glancing back one last time. Duncan’s retreating figure haunted my thoughts, his cold voice still echoing in my ears. I had
Last Updated: 2025-06-20
Chapter: The Price of a Passionate Night "April! April!" The voice woke me up from my sleep making me open my eyes. I looked around realizing it was Rowenna. “Rowenna?” I sat up, my voice husky with sleep. My heart pounded, still caught in the haze of the night before. She stood at the edge of my bed, her eyes wide, urgent. Her long hair was unbraided, falling wild over her shoulders. “You have to come. Now.” I pulled the blanket around me. “What happened?” Rowenna didn’t answer immediately. Her eyes scanned the room making me follow her. Luckily, Caden was not in the room. Still, I could feel her judging her eyes as she looked around. She took a deep breath, her eyes locking with mine. “It’s Duncan… He remembers.” I froze. The words struck like lightning through my chest. “Remembers… what?” “You. Everything about you.” Rowenna stepped closer. “He told me he’s been trying to bring it back. Your face, your voice. Duncan came to meet me so I could help me remember you. He's in love with you, April." I stare
Last Updated: 2025-06-18
Chapter: The Heart's Betrayal APRIL "Melissa, stop this nonsense this instant." Duncan whispered to Melissa but she wasn't ready to give up. I looked down at the smoke curling around my body. It was red like blood, twisting around my arms and rising past my face. I felt heat crawling over my skin, but not from fire, from shame. From fear. The room was silent. Every pair of eyes was on me. Judging. Doubting. Condemning. “Melissa, stop this nonsense this instant,” Duncan repeated stepping toward her. Melissa smiled calm, cold, and confident. “This is the truth,” She said. “The spell reveals any trace of vampire magic. It proves that she’s been touched by one of them.” My chest tightened. No. This couldn't be the end. I couldn't lose everything like this. “This isn’t proof of betrayal!” I cried out, my voice cracking. “You all know Caden saved me. He helped me awaken as the Supreme Sorceress. That doesn’t make me guilty of treason!” Gasps rippled through the table. Duncan stiffened beside me.
Last Updated: 2025-06-15
Chapter: The Lunar Stone DUNCAN The tension between us was undeniably high. I could see it in her eyes, she loved me. April turned about to leave when I grabbed her hand. Without a single word, I kissed her. My lips wrapped around hers possessively, claiming her as she was mine. She was mine. " Stop!" She murmured as she pushed me. "Stop!" Her hands continued to hit at my chest but I didn't let her push me. My hands wrapped tightly around her head securing her lips in place. Suddenly, I felt something wet on her cheeks and pulled back. She was crying. Damn it! F**k! " What do you want from me?" April cried. "Why won't you leave me alone?" Her words tore at my heart. I felt it from the beginning. She loved me deeply. I had lost my memory so I doubted her in the beginning. My wolf didn't let me rest and I couldn't stop thinking about her. " April, I-" I started but April wasn't having it. She turned around climbing into bed leaving me standing like a fool. I wanted nothing more than
Last Updated: 2025-06-10
Chapter: The Bond that Won't Break APRIL The Witches Orb was not glowing. It had been days and the elder of the coven, Rowenna was convinced that I was the Supreme Sorceress. The one destined to save the world. I had no idea what to do to make it glow. I had learned some spells and even awakened my wolf. Still I couldn't make an artifact from the witches obey me. " April!" Duncan's voice caught me off guard as I was discussing with the elder of the coven. Duncan's eyes darted between me and the elderly woman. "We need to talk." Duncan said as he reached out grabbing my hand. Suddenly, the Witches Orb lighted up catching our attention. The orb pulsed with a blueish glow, flickering like a heartbeat. The elder gasped, her wrinkled hand rising to her chest. For a moment, no one spoke. The air around us changed. It shimmered, thick with energy. I turned to Duncan, looking down at his hand. A warmth spread up my arm, as if his touch was the key that had unlocked something ancient and powerful inside me. "
Last Updated: 2025-06-06
Chapter: Queen By Any MeansMELISSA " Supreme Sorceress....Ugh, I hate her!" I screamed throwing everything in my path to the floor. The things on my nightstand, the things on the table, nothing was spared from my anger. After months of trying to get Duncan to forget about April and finally becoming the Wolf Queen, I didn't expect that April would become the Luna of her pack. I didn't expect that she would become the Supreme Sorceress. The most worshipped woman by all races. "This wasn't supposed to happen. How did those stupid witches find her?" I asked turning my gaze to Kaleric who had been sitting down there the whole time. " She is only fulfilling her destiny. Everything is working out just as we wanted." Kaleric said with a smile as if he didn't care. " Fulfilling destiny?" I repeated scoffing at him. "You think that after she takes sides, she won't help your nephew destroy you? She will never take sides with you if you're the Vampire King." Kaleric's expression changed making me happy. He ne
Last Updated: 2025-06-03
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