In a world where power is bought with blood and loyalty is as fragile as glass, Princess Sakura of Lysoria is sent across the mountains to marry the ruthless King of Valkesh. Raised in a palace without warmth, she knows her worth lies in what she can offer-not who she is. But Valkesh is not what she expected. And neither is he. Cold, commanding, and feared by all, King Sasuke should be her jailer. Yet in the silence between them, something dangerous begins to bloom. A war of hearts. A crown soaked in secrets. And a love that was never part of the plan. For how can a feared king bend the knee to a mere servant girl?

Sasuke Uchiha was the only man I ever loved. The man I married. The man I thought I knew. Then he disappeared and never came back home to me. Everyone thinks he's dead. Everyone but me. I can't move on. And soon I learn, Sasuke was a liar. He kept secrets that could ruin us. Secrets I'll take to my grave. I never thought I'd get the chance to see him again, to ask how he could betray me. Until one day, I discover he's alive. Except, he has no idea who I am. I never truly knew my husband. And now, he doesn't know me. (SAKURA POV) Disclaimer: The plot does not belong to me, but to the writer of Shattered Secrets by Lilian Harris. While reading her book, I wanted to write AU Sasusaku fanfiction on her book. So I used her book for new AU story with Naruto characters. Plot and premises belong to Lilian Harris and characters belong to Masashi Kishimoto, Shonen Jump, Studio Pierrot, Viz Media and others. I do not own Naruto or Shattered Secrets. This is just for fun, not for profit.

Fifteen months have passed since Sasuke left the Hidden Leaf Village for the second time, on a journey of self-discovery. Currently, the Uchiha is in the intriguing Land of Cherry, a land of unparalleled beauty, virtually untouched by the shinobi and their endless wars. However, the place is shrouded in mysteries - a monumental temple built in the heart of sakura forests; the alleged murder of a shinobi from the Hidden Leaf; and a cult dedicated to the Sun Goddess.

Inspector Sasuke and Naruto in the crosshairs of a vengeful ex-officer who's out to kill one of them.

After a hard day at work, Sakura runs over a man on her way home. Days later, she finds out that he has been admitted to the hospital where she works, and she will visit him continuously because she feels very guilty about what happened. THE STORY IS RATED AS MATURE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS SOME ADULT CONTENT.

Sakura Haruno starts her day at Konoha High eager to see the results of her recent exams, hoping to finally surpass her rival, Sasuke Uchiha. Despite her hard work, she places second to him once again, leaving her feeling disappointed. Later, Sakura's day takes an unexpected turn when a rumor spreads that Sasuke has feelings for her.

It was a clandestine delight, a whisper meant for lips grazing, like a note, half-folded, evading prying eyes and letting them know it was consigned to flames. But Sasuke had ventured in.

Naruto told Sakura that he is dating Sasuke. Sakura never questioned it. Years later she tells Sasuke she has been trying to give him alone time with Naruto. He, Shisui, and Itachi are confused. The truth comes out and tensions come out leading to our favorite couple sasusaku getting together and Fugaku giving Sasuke the talk.

In a world where duty and desire clash, Sakura, a devoted nun, grapples with her feelings for Sasuke, a fierce warrior lord. As their paths intertwine, the lines between faith and passion blur, leading them into a tumultuous journey filled with sacrifice and longing. Will their unholy love endure the trials of fate, or will it lead to their undoing? Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto. 🥇#1 SasuSaku (05/2025)

"You'll be the death of me, Sakura, and I'll welcome it with open arms." --------------------- Sasuke Uchiha, a 25-year-old son of a grand casino owner, becomes infatuated with Sakura Haruno, a defiant spy and honorary member of a notorious heist group, during a botched robbery at the Uchiha Casino. Their encounter ignites a tumultuous, fiery romance and a thrilling chase across continents. --------------------- THIS IS PART ONE OUT OF TWO --------------------- *Book 2 of SasuSaku Crime series *Modern AU, crime theme. *Mature contents: sex, violence, murder, torture, substance use, cursing etc. Read at your own discretion. * Art used in this story either comes from Anime/Manga, or is credited to the artist in the comments. I don't use art from artists who are against reposts. Cover made by using artwork by Kitssown - an incredibly talented artist. If you come across this and want me to take down your art, please let me know! *NOTE: this story is not meant to glorify drug or alcohol use. Please be aware of their adverse health effects. Characters in this story engage in substance use because it makes sense for who they are, not because it is "cool".