Santiago Rivera, heir to the fearsome Miguel Rivera, head of the powerful Beltrán cartel in Mexico, has always carried the burden of a cruel lie: his father blames him for the death of his mother when she gave birth to him. Scarred by this imposed guilt, Santiago has become a violent man, committing unforgivable acts to appease his inner demons.

His life is turned upside down the day he witnesses the brutal execution of Diego Perez, a landowner murdered by Miguel for refusing to hand over his land. When he crosses paths with Orely, a young widow determined to reveal Miguel's true nature and avenge her husband, his dark world is shattered. Orely, ready to do anything to obtain justice, embarks on a fierce battle against the cartel boss, facing threats and dangers along the way.

Santiago, torn between his loyalty to his father and Orely's revelations, must confront his own darkness. Will he be able to free himself from Miguel's destructive influence and acknowledge the truth, or will he sink deeper into the violence and despair of his past?


Dark Temptation 

Upstairs

*At the casino, 08:00 a.m.*
**Santiago**
After a hectic night of balancing the books, I realize I fell asleep on the couch with all the paperwork on me in my office in Cancun. I don't really like juggling numbers, but duty forces me to. Naturally suspicious and strict, when I was younger, my fathe...

*At the casino, 08:00 a.m.*

**Santiago**

After a hectic night of balancing the books, I realize I fell asleep on the couch with all the paperwork on me in my office in Cancun. I don't really like juggling numbers, but duty forces me to. Naturally suspicious and strict, when I was younger, my fathe...

Sudden Update

Prologue - The Black Sheep

The Plot

The Plan

The Murder

The Hasty Gateaway

The Party

Mount Alvarez 

The Mafia Atmosphere

The Torture

The Harsh Reality 

The Visit

The Invitation 

Place Your Bets

Dangerous Play

An Awkward Moment 

The Scent of Nature

Night-Time Garden

The Feeling

Blooming Essence

An Unimagined Moment 

Dark Shadows

Shared Care