Bound by shadows: A Love Against All Odds (Bloodthirsty series)

PROLOGUE

THIS BOOK PRIMARILY FOCUSES ON ALORA AND THE LEADER OF A DANGEROUS AND MOST POWERFUL MAFIA LEADER, ALEXANDER LUPÉ RELATIONSHIP. THE BOOK DOESN'T FOCUS ON ALEXANDER LUPÉS MEN BECAUSE THEY ARENT AS IMPORTANT TO THE BOOK. THEY ARENT MENTIONED, BUT THE CREW DOES DO CRIMES AND OFC THE FEDS AND UNDERCOVER COPS ARE AFTER THEM ITS JUST NOT MENTIONED THROUGHOUT THE STORY

The rain fell in relentless sheets, washing the city in a cold, unforgiving haze. Through the blur of water-streaked glass, I watched the darkened streets, every shadow a potential threat, every flicker of movement a reminder of what was out there—waiting.

Somewhere in this maze of concrete and steel, Alexander Lupé was on the move. The name alone sent a shiver down my spine. He was more than just a man; he was a myth, a ghost that slipped through the fingers of those who dared to chase him. And now, I was the one in pursuit, caught in a deadly game where the stakes were higher than I had ever imagined.

It wasn't just about capturing him. It was about survival.

I had been warned, of course—told that Lupé was dangerous, that no one who crossed him emerged unscathed. But those warnings only fueled my determination, ignited a fire that refused to be extinguished. I needed to know him, to understand the mind behind the myth. What drove a man like Alexander Lupé to the brink of madness? What secrets did he carry in the shadows?

A sharp knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts, and I turned, instinctively reaching for the gun hidden beneath my coat. But as I opened the door, it wasn't an enemy that greeted me. It was an envelope, stark white against the dim light of the hallway, resting on the floor as if it had been waiting for me all along.

My name was scrawled across it in elegant, flowing script—unmistakable. My heart pounded as I tore it open, revealing a single card inside.

A date. A time. And three words that sent my world spiraling into chaos.

"Catch me if you can."

This wasn't just a chase anymore. It was an invitation—an invitation into the shadows, into his world.

And I was about to accept.

What happens when the hunter becomes the hunted? How far would you go to capture the one person who haunts your every waking moment? In a world where loyalty is tested and desire clashes with duty, how do you choose which side to follow?

Can you trust your instincts when your heart is leading you astray? And when the enigmatic Alexander Lupé steps from the shadows, will you uncover the truth—or be consumed by the darkness he brings?

What drives a man like Lupé—ambition, revenge, or something far darker? In the game of cat and mouse, who really holds the power?

The answers lie hidden in the shadows, waiting to be uncovered. But once you step into this world, there's no turning back.

Find out in Bound by Shadows: Love Against All Odds.