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Ashes of Allegiance

Chiara LaGuardia, the youngest daughter of a powerful mafia family, has distanced herself from her family's dangerous world, building a life of independence in Manhattan. But when her brother is gravely injured in a mysterious car accident, she’s reluctantly pulled back into the family’s orbit. Alessandro Moretti, the feared underboss of the La Guardia empire, was orphaned at a young age and taken in by the mafia, dedicating his life to them ever since. Nothing had mattered more to him than the organization—until Chiara's return. Alessandro is tasked with protecting Chiara but their journey is fraught with tension, unspoken emotions, and buried secrets. As they navigate family crises and escalating threats, Chiara uncovers that there’s more to the accident than meets the eye—and more to Alessandro than his cold, commanding exterior. Caught between loyalty to her family and a longing for freedom, Chiara must confront her past and her growing feelings for Alessandro. Together, they’ll face betrayal, danger, and the shadows that bind them, only to discover that in their darkest moments, they may find the light they need in each other.