by Yulimar Carreño·Translated by Novel AI Studio
In the concrete jungle of Caracas, Kael Román Estefani, a naive street orphan, dreams of escaping his impoverished barrio. His only currency is his sharp wit and an unwavering loyalty to the 'family' who offered him scraps, a loyalty that blinds him to their true nature. When a brutal turf war erupts, threatening to consume his adopted younger sister, Kael is thrust into the deadly underbelly of a city ruled by shadowy capos and ancient blood-pacts. With no special abilities, only his cunning and a burgeoning desire to protect those he loves, Kael must navigate a treacherous world where loyalty is a weapon and betrayal a daily bread. Can he protect his sister and rise above the barrio, or will he become another casualty of its unforgiving streets?
