╰─▸ TANGLED ALLEGIANCES * ˚ ✦ Power brought them together; lies threaten to tear them apart. In the world of ruthless power and deadly alliances, Kimberly Rossi is a pawn in a dangerous game. Forced into an arranged marriage with Mikhail "The King" Petrov, the infamous mafia boss who rules with an iron fist, she is torn between duty and hatred. Their union is not one of love, but of necessity - a strategic alliance to unite two powerful families and solidify their reign over the underworld. But from the start, Kimberly and Mikhail can't stand each other. The bitterness runs deep, fueled by lies, betrayals, and past wounds that neither can escape. As they are thrust together into a world where trust is a luxury and loyalty is a currency, both must grapple with the tension between desire and disdain. Amidst the corruption and danger that threatens to tear them apart, they begin to question if love is even possible when survival is all that matters. Their marriage is a battlefield. The question is: who will come out on top? Started: Sunday, December 29th 2024

**Cover by @AndiApplexoxo** No one could have guessed what would happen when a sixteen year old Vincenzo goes to an auction with his father. No one could have guessed that his actions from that night would change his whole life path and the path of others. They couldn't have guessed that a blonde haired girl would turn their whole world upside down and change everything but she did. It was set in stone the moment they laid eyes on each other and no one could do anything about it... Because he'd lose his soul and sanity before he let anything happen to her ever again. And as you'll soon find out, May God help anyone who disrespected the Queen.... because she had the Devil wrapped around her finger. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This story is rated M for mature. If you are not 18+ then I would not read this.