On what should have been the happiest day of her life, Isabella Moretti's wedding is torn apart when ruthless mafia boss Damian DeLuca storms in and claims her as his bride. Kidnapped, trapped in his luxurious but dangerous world, Isabella swears she will escape. But Damian isn't just any man-he's powerful, possessive, and bound to her by a secret promise made long ago. As she struggles between hatred and a forbidden attraction, Isabella finds herself caught in a deadly war of power, betrayal, and desire. Is she his prisoner, his pawn... or his destiny?
The church bells tolled, loud and steady, as Isabella Moretti walked down the aisle.
Her heart pounded-not from love, but from nerves.
Today was supposed to be her happily-ever-after.
The flowers, the glittering chandeliers, the whispers of admiration from the guests-all of it should have felt magical.
But something inside her whispered: This is wrong.
Her fiancé, Daniel Rossi, smiled at her from the altar. He was handsome, successful, and every parent's dream son-in-law. Their families had known each other for years. On paper, this marriage was perfect.
So why did her fingers tremble around the bouquet?
She forced a smile, pushing the unease aside. Her mother's eyes gleamed with pride, her friends cheered softly, and the priest's voice echoed:
"Do you, Isabella Moretti, take this man-"
The heavy oak doors of the church slammed open with a deafening BANG.
Every head turned. Gasps spread like wildfire.
A man walked in. Tall. Broad-shouldered. His black suit was sharp as a blade, his presence radiating raw danger. His dark eyes scanned the room until they landed on her-like a predator spotting prey.
Isabella froze.
He didn't hesitate, didn't falter. Surrounded by men in black, armed and merciless, he strode straight down the aisle.
Daniel stepped forward protectively.
"Who the hell are you?"
The stranger's lips curled into the coldest smile Isabella had ever seen.
"I'm the man who's here to collect what belongs to me."
Gasps filled the church. Murmurs rippled through the guests.
He reached Isabella before anyone could stop him. His hand clamped around her wrist, strong, unyielding.
"Let me go!" she gasped, pulling back. "You can't do this!"
His voice was low, dangerous, sending chills down her spine.
"Oh, but I can. You were promised to me long before this pathetic wedding."
"Promised?!" Isabella's eyes widened in shock. "That's a lie!"
Daniel tried to pull her back, but one of the man's guards shoved him to the ground. Chaos erupted-screams, shouts, panic.
The stranger leaned close to Isabella, his breath brushing her ear.
"Remember my name. Damian DeLuca. From this moment on, Isabella, you are mine."
And before she could scream again, he swept her into his arms and carried her out of the church-
leaving behind a trail of shattered vows and broken hearts.
Chapter 1 THE WEDDING THAT NEVER WAS
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Chapter 2 THE KIDNAPPING
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Chapter 3 THE MANSION
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Chapter 4 THE COLD BARGAIN
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Chapter 5 FIRST ESCAPE ATTEMPT
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Chapter 6 THE RIVAL APPEARS
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Chapter 7 DINNER WITH THE DEVIL
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Chapter 8 THE SECRET MEETING
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Chapter 9 DAMIAN'S WRATH
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Chapter 10 THE PUNISHMENT
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Chapter 11 ADRIAN'S COUNTERMOVE
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Chapter 12 THE CAGE
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Chapter 13 WHISPERS OF ESCAPE
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Chapter 14 THE ATTEMPTED ESCAPE
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Chapter 15 CHAINS OF FIRE
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Chapter 16 THE ENEMY STRIKES
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Chapter 17 DAMIAN'S WRATH
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Chapter 18 A DANGEROUS SHELTER
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Chapter 19 WHISPERS IN THE DARK
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Chapter 20 THE FIRST CRACK
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Chapter 21 BLOOD AT THE GATE
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Chapter 22 BRUISES AND SECRETS
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Chapter 23 A DANGEROUS REUNION
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Chapter 24 THE LAST GOODBYE
30/08/2025
Chapter 25 FIRE AND ICE
01/09/2025
Chapter 26 PROPOSAL OF SHADOWS
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Chapter 27 DANIEL'S GAMBIT
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Chapter 28 THE SIEGE BEGINS
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Chapter 29 THE SAFE ROOM
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Chapter 30 BREAKING POINT
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Chapter 31 THE VOICE BEHIND THE DOOR
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Chapter 32 THE CRACKING HEART
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Chapter 33 THE MOMENT HOPE BEGINS TO DIE
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Chapter 34 THE DOOR BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH
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Chapter 35 BETWEEN FIRE AND BLOOD
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Chapter 36 THE MAN AT THE DOOR
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Chapter 37 ASHES AND ANSWERS
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