Betrayed by the people she trusted most, 23 year old Aria wakes up one morning in the brutal clutches of the Black Veil Mafia; a world where mercy doesn’t exist and hope is easily crushed.Tasked with keeping her under control is Dante, a cold, enigmatic man whose icy exterior hides a dangerous secret: he’s undercover, seeking revenge against the stepbrother who killed his sister. Despite Aria’s repeated escape attempts, Dante finds himself drawn to Aria’s courage and spirit, and an impossible bond begins to form between captor and captive.But as days turn into months, their forbidden connection grows stronger, even as dark truths come to light, including the shocking betrayal of Aria’s own parents.Will Dante choose revenge over the woman he loves? Can Aria survive the cruel world she’s been forced into? And will love be enough to save them both from destruction?