He's cold, calculated, and deadly. She's wounded, lost, and running out of time. Together, they're broken—but maybe that's what makes them whole.

Sarah has spent her life paying for sins that weren't hers. Branded as the daughter of a traitor, she's endured a loveless childhood, a ruined reputation, and a family name steeped in shame. With nowhere left to run and danger closing in, she needs protection—fast.

Enter Giancarlo, the ruthless consigliere of a powerful mafia empire. Feared, respected, and emotionally untouchable, he's not looking for love. He buried his heart with his wife years ago and vowed never to feel again. But when Sarah shows up desperate and defenseless, something in him shifts.

To save her life, he offers the only thing that can keep her safe: his name.

Now bound by a fake engagement and an undeniable chemistry, Sarah and Giancarlo must navigate a world of lies, power, and betrayal. But what starts as a deal soon turns into something far more dangerous.

Because falling for each other was never part of the plan.
And love?
Love doesn't survive in their world...
Unless it's the kind that scars.