When 20 year old Valerie Fernandez's father is killed in uncertain circumstances, she's left with nothing but the urge to avenge her father, and his empire. With the aid of her childhood best friend and second in command Santiago Marrero, she's soon able to find answers. But at what cost? 22 year old Santiago Marrero has yearned for his best friend all his life. Being her second in command and right hand? Not. Helping. So when her father dies in unforseen circumstances, he knows he has to stick by her. And it's not just for the empire. It's deeper. It's desire.