In the dark underworld where power and loyalty reign supreme, Elena Russo is no ordinary Mafia princess-she is a werewolf queen in hiding. Bound by an arranged marriage to Marco De Luca, the heir to a rival Mafia family, Elena is forced to walk a dangerous line between the world of humans and the realm of the supernatural. On the night of her engagement, Elena escapes, running from the life of duty and control that her family demands. But destiny has other plans. As the blood moon rises, ancient secrets come to light, revealing a prophecy that links her fate not only to the Mafia but to the survival of her werewolf clan. Marco is determined to find his runaway bride, but as he hunts her down, he uncovers truths that make him question his loyalty to his family-and his feelings for Elena. Their worlds collide, setting off a chain of events that could destroy the fragile balance between the Mafia and the supernatural forces that lurk beneath the surface. Caught between two powerful forces and a forbidden love, Elena must embrace her true identity if she hopes to survive. But under the blood moon, every choice comes at a price. "Beneath the Blood Moon" is a tale of love, betrayal, and the battle for power, where nothing is as it seems and secrets are more dangerous than the enemies lurking in the shadows.
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.
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