Blood lines and Power

At seventeen, Elena Cartez was cast out, exiled after the brutal assassination of her entire family—her parents, her brothers, and the empire they ruled. For three years, she vanished into the shadows, forgotten by those who once feared the power of the Cartez name. But now she’s back, older, stronger, and burning with a desire to reclaim what was stolen: her family’s throne and the governorship of the state.With nothing but the crown left as proof of her legacy, Elena faces betrayal from every side—former allies, rival mafias, and even her father’s closest confidants have turned against her. Now, she must forge uneasy alliances, wield ruthless power, and outsmart enemies who believe she is finished. In the world of blood and betrayal, only one will sit on the throne—and Elena is ready to bleed for it