Chapter 1 Prologue

The Hidden Realm

In the shadowed corners of the world, where mortal eyes rarely tread, there existed a hidden realm where the supernatural thrived. Beneath the veneer of everyday life, ancient forces waged silent battles. The Mafia families, with their sprawling empires and unspoken codes, were not merely criminal enterprises; they were entangled in a world that blended the mundane with the mystical.

The Russo and De Luca families were two of the most powerful entities within this secretive sphere. Known for their influence and ruthlessness in the mortal world, they also held sway over the mystical factions hidden from public view. Yet, there was one secret that bound them together in ways they couldn't fully comprehend-a prophecy of a runaway bride, a forbidden love, and the rebirth of an ancient power.

In the darkness of a hidden forest, a lone figure stood under the light of a full moon. This was no ordinary woman but a werewolf queen in exile. Elena Russo, believed by many to be just another heiress in an arranged marriage, was about to step into a destiny far greater and more perilous than anyone could imagine. Her escape was not just a flight from an arranged marriage but a step into a world where her true nature would be tested.

As the moonlight bathed her in a silver glow, Elena made her decision. She was not just running away from her fate but towards a truth that had long been concealed. Her journey was just beginning, and the secrets she would uncover would shake the very foundations of both the mortal and mystical realms.