Mariella Rizzo was born a normal girl. She had a family, a life, a future. But now she's anything but normal - at least in Bucky's eyes. In 1932, after her nonna's tragic death, Mariella was left homeless on the streets of the Bronx. She survives through cold winters, eventually stumbling upon two of the men who would become some of the most important people in her life. A connection blossoms between her and one of the boys - Bucky Barnes. But what will happen when war threatens everything they know? Will their bond strengthen against challenge - or break?