Behind the crimson veil of her fiery red hair and mysterious mask, a complex beauty hides her pain. Neglected by her father and stepfamily, she seeks solace in underground gangs, desperate for attention and validation. Her tattoos, a tribute to her absent mother, serve as a reminder of the love she craves.
When gang leader Axel, a ruthless and enigmatic figure, encounters her, their worlds collide. Axel's captivating gaze threatens to shatter her armor, exposing the vulnerability she's fought to conceal. As he unravels her secrets, their forbidden attraction ignites a tumultuous passion.
Will Axel be her salvation or destruction? Can their love conquer the chaos surrounding them, or will it succumb to the darkness? Dive into this heart-wrenching tale of neglect, love, and redemption, where masks hide more than just faces.
Mikazuki convinces Bullet to meet his birth parents after being taken away by the former leader of the most powerful mafia group, Black Organization, for twenty-five years. But what if she later learns that their real families are in fact mortal enemies? Will Mikazuki dare to fight for their blossoming love--or will she choose to seek revenge?
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After staying in Japan for several years, Mikazuki finally convinces Bullet, her adopted brother, to go back to the Philippines and meet his birth parents after being taken away from them twenty-five years ago by Terrence Von Knight, the former leader of the most powerful mafia group, Black Organization. Things start to get more complicated as untold stories and secrets concerning their real parents unfold, and they discover Mikazuki's true connection with Terrence Von Knight. A battle between their hearts and priorities erupts. What will be Mikazuki's ultimate choice?
DISCLAIMER: This is a story written in Taglish.
COVER DESIGNER: April Alforque