Introduction

A hate-to-love mafia romance where a stubborn, sharp-tongued girl accidentally witnesses a murder by the coldest, most feared mafia heir in the city. Her life flips the moment her eyes meet his—deadly, emotionless, and burning with a silent warning. She becomes his captive. He becomes her nightmare. But danger forces them together, secrets tie them tighter, and hatred cracks into obsession. Pain into desire. Fear into a forbidden pull neither can escape. Their worlds were never meant to collide. But destiny tied their names with blood.

IMPORTANT SIDE CHARACTERS

1. Dante Valtori (Ares' cousin) Loyal, smart-mouthed, secretly kind The only one who dares joke with Ares Helps Neva survive in the mansion Low-key ships Neva x Ares 2. Selene Valtori (Ares' sister) Elegant but dangerous Loves Neva like a sister Perfect mix of classy + lethal Wants Ares to stop being a stone 3. Lucas Hale (Underboss) Ares’ childhood friend Cold like Ares, but more playful Warns Neva not to fall for him 4. Mira Arden (Neva’s cousin) Neva’s emotional support Will become a target when someone uses her to hurt Neva 5. The Antagonist – “The Black Fang” A rival mafia boss Wants Neva dead after she witnesses his exchange with Ares Forces Ares to protect her