Vivienne Russo is plunged into a nightmare when her late husband’s boss, Don Alessandro Greco, demands repayment of a debt that she had no part in creating. Despite her reservations, she has no choice but to accept his terms. As she struggles with her new reality, Vivienne finds herself drawn to the young Don. He is unlike anyone she has ever met before with a commanding presence and dangerous allure. She finds herself being pulled deeper and deeper into his life, despite her best efforts to resist. The Don is intrigued by Vivienne’s strength and defiancé. He finds himself drawn to her beauty and fierce independence, and is determined to keep her safe from the violence that surrounds them. But even Alessandro's power and influence cannot protect Vivienne from the brutal reality of his world. Violence and betrayal lurk around every corner, and Vivienne begins to question whether she belongs in his dark and dangerous world.