Zain Armani and Zayra Astor were high school sweethearts, dreaming of a simple life together. Their bond was strong and their love pure. However, destiny had other plans. Circumstances forced Zain into the dark world of the mafia, transforming him into a ruthless leader and leaving his beloved Zayra behind. Years passed, but their connection was never truly severed. Fate, in its unpredictable way, brought Zain and Zayra Back together, setting the stage for a dramatic reunion filled with love, tension, and the ghosts of their past. *Warning:* Do not use this work as a factual or authoritative source. All images belong to their respective owners. Author: Naaz HK

When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana