Blood and Shadows

Blood and Shadows In Portview, a city ruled by blood oaths and buried secrets, one man holds the balance between fear and loyalty. Matteo—the ruthless right hand of the powerful Ducovisk family—controls the underworld with precision and iron resolve. Untouchable. Unshakable. Until he falls for the one woman he should never want: Katarina, the mafia princess… and his boss's sister. Their love is forbidden. Their desire is dangerous. And when Matteo realizes that Katarina has become his greatest weakness, he makes the ultimate sacrifice—walking away to protect her. But what should have ended their story becomes the spark that ignites a war no one saw coming. Katarina refuses to stay silent or safe. Between deadly alliances, ruthless enemies, and the crushing weight of her last name, she steps out of the shadows to claim her power. She's not just the beautiful heiress everyone wants to protect—she's ready to lead. And she won't settle for being obeyed… she'll demand it. Now, Matteo must face the deadliest choice of his life: keep Katarina safe from his enemies—or from herself. In a world where betrayal hides behind every vow and love is the most dangerous risk of all, only blood and shadows will decide their fate.