Anthos Series Volume 1 Robert Walsh carries an iron determination in his heart. The wounds of his past push him to respond to the evil that dwells in the depths of power. In front of him is Albert Walsh, haunted by greed and unscrupulous, a man who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, even if it means stepping over corpses. Next to Robert is Amalia Smith, the only woman who has managed to make his heart beat faster. But everything takes an unexpected turn when Jake Carter appears on the scene, an intelligent detective who not only has a special connection with Amalia, but also plays an important role in Robert's life. In this world where the truth is always hidden under a mask, Robert faces the most dramatic test of his existence. Will he be able to break free from the hidden chains of predestination and forge his own path, or will he be swallowed up by the shadows that loom menacingly over his and Amalia's future? Destiny is a skilled watchmaker, and its relentless ticking waits for no one. Volume Two After the stake is set aside, the king and the pawn rest in the same wooden box. Such are power games: ruthless, unpredictable, fought on fronts where dominance collides with affection. For her, Amalia, wars can be unleashed that echo through the ages. For love, walls can crumble and entire civilizations can collapse. When buried secrets come to light, they will be enough to bring down empires, and when those truths are spoken, they will have the power to undo a history bloody with the sacrifices of the innocent. "Tick-tock," time beats in Robert Walsh's ears, "every second that passes is not only a moment lost for you, but also a blow against Amalia Smith. What you did not anticipate is that fate will play against you, putting you in front of a crucial choice. You have two lives to save and time for both is running out simultaneously. Tick-tock, Robert Walsh! Who will you choose to protect? Blood ties or love?" Prequel In the shadow of a capricious destiny, Robert - the lawyer with captivating charm and darkness in his soul - and Amalia - a young woman with a delicate spirit - carve their lives' paths on contrasting paths. Trying to blend black with white, beings from different worlds meet, their very essence reflecting a forbidden love that defies conventions. What are the secrets hidden in the pages of their story, until the moment when fate orchestrated the accident that marked Amalia? Their desire to move away from each other, opposed to the undeniable magnetism between them - a dangerous dance on the edge of attraction and repulsion. Discover a prequel to untimely passions, an ideal getaway for summer evenings, accompanied by swirling thoughts and enjoyed with a glass of wine.