Fate in a Ruby

Orphaned Ava was raised by the powerful Moretti family, but her first life ended in tragedy: Dante Romano chose her over beloved Isabella, Isabella died, Luca murdered Dante, and pushed Ava off a cliff. Reborn on the selection night, Ava gives Isabella Dante’s ruby pendant, ensuring Dante proposes to her instead. Yet Luca, also reborn, suspects Ava of scheming and turns violent when Isabella vanishes before the engagement. As the Morettis begin doubting Ava, Luca drags her through a brutal searc