In the brutal, shadowy underworld of the mafia, loyalty is everything, and betrayal is a death sentence. For Nico Valente, a rising enforcer in the powerful Valente crime family, his loyalty to his boss, Don Emilio, is unquestioned. Ruthless and efficient, Nico's reputation as the family's "pet"-a fiercely loyal and deadly protector-strikes fear into their enemies.

But Nico's world shifts when he's ordered to protect Leona Rossi, the enigmatic daughter of a rival Don who has mysteriously disappeared. Leona is no ordinary woman; she's strong-willed, intelligent, and carries secrets that could unravel the fragile alliance between the two families. Tasked with keeping her alive, Nico finds himself caught in a web of deceit, danger, and temptation.