In the city of Ashwood, where the streets whispered secrets and the night hid truths, the Moretti family ruled with an iron fist. For generations, they had built their empire on loyalty, power, and bloodshed. But when Don Marco Moretti, the ruthless patriarch, was found dead in his mansion, the very foundations of the family began to crumble. The once-unshakeable Moretti dynasty was now on the brink of collapse, as the vultures circled and the rats scurried for cover. The time of reckoning had come, and the shadows would claim their own. In this world of treacherous allegiances and deadly rivalries, one man would rise to claim his birthright. Alessandro "Alex" Moretti, a former soldier and the rightful heir, would have to navigate the treacherous landscape of his family's legacy to become the new Don. But at what cost?
THE SHADOW DON
Chapter 1: The Heir
In the city of Ashwood, where the streets whispered secrets and the night hid truths, the Moretti family ruled with an iron fist. For generations, they had built their empire on loyalty, power, and bloodshed. But when Don Marco Moretti, the ruthless patriarch, was found dead in his mansion, the very foundations of the family began to crumble.
Alessandro "Alex" Moretti stood at the edge of his father's grave, the cold rain soaking through his clothes. The former soldier had returned to Ashwood to claim his birthright as the new Don. His father's legacy was one of loyalty, power, and bloodshed.
Victor, Alex's uncle, approached, a false smile on his face. "Alex, my boy, welcome home." Alex's instincts screamed warning. Victor had always been a snake, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. "I'm not here to make friends, Victor," Alex said. "I'm here to claim what's mine." Victor's smile faltered, revealing a glimmer of ruthless ambition. The once-unshakeable Moretti dynasty was now on the brink of collapse, and the shadows would claim their own.
His uncle, Victor, had already begun to consolidate power, whispering lies and half-truths to the family's loyalists. Alex's own sister, Sophia, seemed torn between loyalty to her family and her growing feelings for Victor's son, Michael.
As the funeral ended and the mourners dispersed, a figure emerged from the shadows. Maya Ramos, a mysterious and deadly assassin, watched Alex with an intensity that made his skin prickle. What did she want from him?
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
In her previous life, Kimberly endured the betrayal of her husband, the cruel machinations of an evil woman, and the endless tyranny of her in-laws. It culminated in the bankruptcy of her family, and ultimately, her death. After being reborn, she resolved to seek retribution against those who had wronged her, and ensure her family's prosperity. To her shock, the most unattainable man from her past suddenly set his sights on her. "You may have overlooked me before, but I shall capture your heart this time around."
"Miss Brown, I am the butler here at your service," the butler replied. "My master wants to buy the baby in your belly." "What?!" Does that mean the abortion didn't take place? Did they kidnap her from the operating table just to buy the baby? But why her? "You..." Alice was about to ask a question, but the man in front of her calmly continued, as if he had expected her question, "You're pregnant with his child, and he needs a child. That's all I can tell you." Alice was forced to sign a surrogacy contract and eight months later gave birth to two healthy babies. Fortunately, the man was unaware of her daughter's existence. It wasn't until five years later that fate brought them together again...
Rosalynn's marriage to Brian wasn't what she envisioned it to be. Her husband, Brian, barely came home. He avoided her like a plague. Worse still, he was always in the news for dating numerous celebrities. Rosalynn persevered until she couldn't take it anymore. She upped and left after filing for a divorce. Everything changed days later. Brian took interest in a designer that worked for his company anonymously. From her profile, he could tell that she was brilliant and dazzling. He pulled the stops to find out her true identity. Little did he know that he was going to receive the greatest shocker of his life. Brian bit his finger with regret when he recalled his past actions and the woman he foolishly let go.
Joelle thought she could change Adrian's heart after three years of marriage, but she realized too late that it already belonged to another woman. "Give me a baby, and I'll set you free." The day Joelle went into labor, Adrian was traveling with his mistress on his private jet. "I don't care whom you love. My debt is paid. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other." Not long after Joelle left, Adrian found himself begging on his knees. "Please come back to me."
When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn't love her, but that was the last straw for the camel's back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, "Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce." The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.