My name is Alicia Ashford, and I know exactly who my father is. To the world, Alfred Ashford is the ruthless leader of the largest American mafia, a man feared by many. But to me, he's just my dad—the man who's spent my whole life shielding me from the darkness he thrives in. Even now, at nineteen, he refuses to leave me alone, always making sure someone is there to watch over me when he's away on business.

This time, it's Arthur.

Arthur Hale isn't just some bodyguard. He's the son of the most powerful Italian mafia boss in the country—a man raised in a world of violence, where respect is earned through threats. He's got a short temper, a sharp tongue, and a presence that's impossible to ignore. Neither of us wants this arrangement, but for the sake of keeping our families in line, we're stuck with it.

But the longer we're forced together, the more the tension builds. He's just a reminder of how little I know about the world he comes from. And me? I've never been good at keeping my mouth shut.

Tempers will flare. Lines will be crossed. And for the first time in my life, I might finally see the world for what it really is.