Six years later, Anthony “Ragu” Donati is still reeling from the demons of his past, harboring guilt and anger that destroyed his life after a mission went south and lives were lost. Homeless and destitute, Ragu numbs his pain with alcohol—a vice that has him in its clutches—as the years and remorse begin to take a toll on him. The women of Serenity refuse to accept Ragu's absence. Kidnapping him from his abysmal existence, they bring him back home to confront his pain. Meeting Annabelle Sims changes everything for him. No stranger to the shackles of the bottle or a devastating past, Belle knows how destructive it can be. Once Ragu finally lets down his guard and admits his addiction, she's determined to help him rid the monkey on his back. Will Ragu ever forgive himself and believe Belle that he and his brothers can reconcile for a promising future?