I scrambled to my feet, my heart racing, and pulled out the second knife hidden along my strap. Turning to Silvio, I held the blade up, pointing it directly at him, my hand unwavering. "Stay back," I warned, my voice low but firm. "One more step, and I swear I'll end you."

Silvio raised his hands slightly, his eyes narrowing as he watched me. "You've got some fight in you," he said, a hint of admiration in his voice. "I didn't expect that."

"Don't push your luck," I snapped, tightening my grip on the knife. "I'm not afraid to use this."

  "I love this," he whispered into my ear, his lips grazing the shell of it, sending shivers down my spine. "Your body, Martina. And I would love to have you on my bed tonight."

**
Martina Moretti lived a life that was never supposed to be a high-stakes gamble in the world of crime and power. Taking her sister's place in an arranged marriage to the feared Silvio Argento, Martina stepped into a deadly game where love could be her greatest weapon or her ultimate downfall. As the web of betrayal unfolded and secrets came to the surface, Martina and Silvio would have to brave the treacherous waters of loyalty and ambition. Will they be able to trust each other long enough to make it through, or will their enemies finally succeed in tearing them apart?

⚠️⚠️18+ ONLY
This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic violence, blood, death, and scenes involving gun violence. It also explores themes of forbidden romance and morally complex relationships.

Reader discretion is strongly advised. This story is intended for mature audiences only (18+).


MARRIED AS A REPLACEMENT BRIDE 

EPILOGUE 

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Nicholas' POV
I stood by as the two guards pulled Silvio in, his arms tied behind him, a half-blindfold over half his face, sweat dripping down his collar. He was pathetic. Vulnerable. Far from the man everyone used to fear. And I couldn't help but keep a grin from spreading across my face.
As...

  

Nicholas' POV

I stood by as the two guards pulled Silvio in, his arms tied behind him, a half-blindfold over half his face, sweat dripping down his collar. He was pathetic. Vulnerable. Far from the man everyone used to fear. And I couldn't help but keep a grin from spreading across my face.

As...

MY PLAN 

THE REPLACEMENT 

THE COMMOTION 

THE GUNSHOT 

THE $50 MILLION DOLLARS 

BOUNDARIES 

A FRIENDLY REMINDER 

SCARES OF THE PAST 

GHOST SHOOTER

REUNITED IN BED

STRANGER AND CHAMPAGNE 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

THE SILENCE AFTER THE STORM

KISSES IN THE DARK 

THE INTRUDER'S GAME 

PAST AND DEATH

WHAT'S THE MOTIVE 

SANCTUARY OF SECRETS 

AT THE ARGENTO ESTATE 

I WANT TO FORGET 

SILVIO'S INTENSIONS 

ROMANCE IN ITALY 

THE MESSAGE 

NEW LAW

CONFRONTATION 

FINAL WORDS 

CHAOS IN THE SHADOWS

SECRETS IN THE SHADOWS 

THE PAST UNVEILED 

WHO ARE YOU?

BURN IT ALL DOWN 

STAY AWAY FROM ME

I WAS WRONG 

HARD KILL

WHISPERS IN THE DARK 

A DANGEROUS DECISION 

FRACTURED LOYALTIES 

A GAME OF CONTROL 

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE MORETTI HOUSE 

SET ME ON FIRE

YOU DON'T CONTROL ME

OLD ACQUAINTANCES 

NOTHING LIKE MY FATHER 

NO SUDDEN MOVEMENTS 

FRAGILE BONDS 

UNITED FRONT

A FEVERED MIND

NO ONE BUT YOU 

THE FIRE WITHIN 

GET OUT

BLOOD DOESN'T BRING ROSES 

ALWAYS WATCHING 

COLLIDING WITH THE TRUTH 

SHADOWS REUNITE 

I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING 

LOOSING MYSELF 

I'M NOT GOING ANYWHERE 

THANK YOU FOR COMING 

STRATEGIES HALL 

THE LETTER OF CHANGE 

FORTRESS OF SECRETS 

MEET ME THERE 

PUT HIS HEAD ON MY WALL

ANCHOR IN THE STORM

BURIED TRUTHS 

FRAGILE TIES 

SHADOWS OF TERROR 

CAUGHT IN THE WEB

UNMASKING THE SHADOW 

THE TRUTH BENEATH THE MASK 

A MOTHER'S MADNESS 

THE TRUTH IN BLOOD 

COLLIDE 

TOGETHER IN PAIN 

IN THE ARMS OF A STORM

WHERE IS MY CHILD?

A CRUEL TRUTH 

MY HEART WILL ALIGN WITH YOURS 

THE ONLY PLACE I NEED TO BE

MORE THAN I EVER DREAMED 

A WILTED ROSE

HOME 

RITES

A NEW PROMISE 

A NEW BEGINNING (SERAFINA'S POV)

WATCHING YOUR EVERY MOVE

FREE FROM THE DARK CELL

GET IT ALL BACK

THE MORGAN FAMILY 

A WAR NOT WON

SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT 

HIDE THIS

COMFORT ME BUTTERFLY 

A MAN DEFORMED 

WHERE IS MY BROTHER 

DANGEROUS INVITATION 

THINGS HAVE CHANGED 

GRAND GESTURE 

OLD FRIENDS 