A quick stop at the corner cafe quickly turns Stephania's life upside down. Taken by the Manetto family and forced to care for one of their own, Stephania finds herself at the mercy of the head of the family.

Vincenzo Manetto doesn't have time for much else other than work in his life, but his family means everything to him. So when his younger brother is shot, he decides to keep the doctor in order to give his brother every fighting chance. At least that's what he tells himself.

The search for the shooter continues, and Stephania must find a way to survive her captivity. Vincenzo's made it clear what he expects of her, but can she keep her strong spirit alive while she's playing the mob boss' pet?