'For five years you have had my son. Now I will have him too...' The chill in Alaina's heart as she says 'I do' to Rafaello Ranieri clashes with the fire sweeping through her veins. Years ago they indulged in a passionate fling that left her pregnant. Her heartbreaking childhood led to the agonising decision not to tell him...until now. She never imagined Rafaello would insist on claiming his heir with a marriage of icy convenience! But there's nothing icy about the way Alaina's new husband looks at her—nor the inferno of desire his touch provokes...