Emilia Collins is the first child and daughter of one of the wealthiest families who is in debt to one of the most notorious and deadly mafia families in the country. The Costello's. Due to their huge debt and inability to pay back, Emilia's family offers her up as collateral until they are able to pay back what they owe. An action which the enforcers of the Costello family accept but not for the reasons one might think. They take Emilia, who has no say, and sell her to the highest bidder at an auction. The man who buys her? None other than Luca Hernandez, the most notorious mafia king—the embodiment of darkness. The scourge of the city. Emilia’s heart shatters as she grapples with her fate. She has no choice but to comply, as her family’s survival hangs in the balance. Luca, a man of shadows and secrets, claims her as his possession. His personal pet. As Emilia surrenders to Luca’s desires, she discovers love in the most unlikely of places. But danger lurks around every corner. The city whispers of betrayal, and death trails Luca like a shadow. How long can their fragile bubble of passion withstand the harsh reality that threatens to tear them apart?