In the dark underbelly of the city, Isabella Moretti, the daughter of a powerful mafia boss, held her head high as she navigated the treacherous world around her. Her captivating features, from her flowing ebony hair to her piercing green eyes, commanded both fear and desire from those who crossed her path.
It was within the smoky depths of the underground jazz club that Isabella's fate intertwined with that of Luca Giovanni, a mysterious figure renowned in the criminal underworld. His icy demeanor and unrivaled strength were matched only by his striking appearance, featuring a sharp jawline, steely blue eyes, and an intensity that smoldered with danger
But their love story was far from ordinary. Legends whispered of a lost treasure, a trove of gold said to be cursed. It was rumored that those who sought it would be haunted by apparitions, tormented by their own fears and desires. Countless individuals had attempted to find the treasure, only to be consumed by their own greed or driven to madness
Now, Isabella and Luca found themselves embarking on a perilous quest together. Their journey would take them through a labyrinth of deception, betrayal, and unexpected alliances as they unraveled the truth behind the legend of the haunted golds
"In shadows deep
where legends sleep
We gather now, our souls to keep
With whispered words, the ritual starts
To find the treasure, in ancient hearts
Candles flicker, symbols align,
The path revealed, by design
Through darkness we tread, with hearts afire
Seeking the gold, our sole desire.
But beware the curse, that lies in wait
Greed and lust, they seal one's fate
In this quest, let wisdom guide
For true treasure lies, deep inside"
In a world where desire and danger danced hand in hand, Isabella Moretti and Luca Giovanni's romance would prove to be unlike anything they had ever known. As they delved deeper into the darkness, they would discover that the pursuit of treasure came at a cost they could never have anticipated
Eight years ago, Isla Walsh's summer was consumed by one man-Giovanni Moretti. He was her brother's best friend, the forbidden flame she couldn't resist. They shared a fleeting, intoxicating love, and were destined to burn out too quickly. But when Giovanni vanished without a word, Isla was left alone to pick up the pieces of her heart. She has waited for an answer, forced to reconcile her brother's best friend with the ghost who walked away.
Now at 26 and a successful ER surgeon living in New York, Isla has worked hard to rebuild her life, burying the pain of Giovanni's disappearance. But everything unravels when a dangerous underground fight pulls her into the shadows of her brother's secret world with the Spanish Cartel. Isla soon uncovers that her brother is bound by a ticking contract to the Cartel. And in this world, an expired contract means an expired life.
Desperate to save her brother's life, Isla finds herself face-to-face with the man holding the pen. The ghost is back, but he isn't the boy from the roof. The man stepping into the ring is the lethal enforcer of the Moretti empire, a cold-blooded weapon who doesn't seem to recognize her at all.