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Crimson Hearts: A dark romance novella
Chapter:3

"Shadows of betrayal"


As Isabella and Ethan's forbidden romance deepened, Soo too did the shadows that lurked in Ravenwood.
With each stolen moment together, they danced on the edge of danger, their love a beacon of light admidst the darkness that threatened to consume them.



But as the days turned into weeks, whispers of their relationship began to spread like wildfire through the streets of the city. Isabella's father, Salvatore Moretti, was not one to tolerate disobedience, especially when it came to the matters of the hearts.



One fateful night, as Isabella and Ethan met in secret at the Crimson Rose, they were confronted by a group of Salvatore's men. The air crackled with tension as they surrounded the couple, their eyes filled with malice and betrayal.



"You should have known better than to defy my father", Marco, Isabella's loyal bodyguard, sneered as he advanced towards them.



Isabella's heart pounded in her chest as she realized the gravity of their situation. They were trapped, with no way out and nowhere to hide.



But even in the face of danger, Ethan remained steadfast by Isabella's side, his eyes blazing with determination. "I won'et them take you away from me", he whispered fiercely, his hands reaching for hers in a silent pledge of loyalty.



As the tension reached its breaking point, a voice ran out from the shadows __a voice that sent chill down Isabella's spine.


"Enough."


Salvatore Moretti emerged from the darkness, his presence commanding respect and fear in equal measure. His eyes locked with Isabella's, a coldness settling over him like a shroud.



"You have defied me for the last time, Isabella", Salvatore said, his voice like ice. "You have betrayed our family, and now you will pay the price."



With a wave of his hand, Salvatore signalled to his men, who moved to restrain Isabella and Ethan. But before they could react, Ethan lunged forward, his fists flying in a desperate bid to protect the woman he loved.



The sound of violence echoed through the night as Isabella and Ethan fought against the forces that sought to tear them apart. But as the dust settled and the darkness closed in around them, they realized that their love may have come at a price too steep to pay


___________Continued_________


______________________By Eden


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