She escaped an abusive marriage - and walked straight into the world of the mafia. When Abigale Thorne takes a temp job at a powerful New York firm, she doesn't realize she's stepping into the orbit of Mario Cavaradossi: ruthless, magnetic, and hiding a criminal empire beneath tailored suits and boardroom authority.Mario is rich, ruthless, and used to command. But what Abigale doesn't know is that his power extends far beyond business. Beneath the polished exterior lies the brutal legacy of a mafia dynasty determined to survive at any cost. When his assistant walks out, Abigale steps in-and instead of being intimidated by his wealth or charm, she challenges him. That resistance only draws him in deeper. What begins as verbal sparring slowly fractures into something more dangerous-and more intimate. Between whispered threats and guarded moments, Abigale discovers an unexpected refuge in Mario's world: late-night conversations, shared silences, and a mutual love of opera that reveals the man beneath the armor. But when his criminal life begins to close in, that fragile connection is tested. As Abigale rebuilds her life and Mario fights to keep his empire from bleeding into hers, the two are pulled into a web of secrets, danger, and undeniable attraction. Between a suspicious tattoo and a past that refuses to stay buried, Abigale must decide whether she can trust the man who terrifies her... or if he's the only one capable of truly loving her.