Alexander Lucci, the powerful head of the Mafia, is used to getting whatever he desires. His fearsome reputation has always ensured his control over everything-until he meets Eleanor Montgomery. She's the one woman he can't have, yet craves more than anything. Eleanor, a fierce redhead, is unyielding, bold, and completely indifferent to Alexander's power, making her a unique challenge in his life.
In a room charged with tension, Eleanor locks eyes with Alexander, refusing to submit. Her father, Azazel, commands her to marry Alexander, fully expecting her to obey like everyone else. "You will marry Alexander," he insists, believing his authority is absolute.
But Eleanor isn't like anyone else. "What the fuck you gonna do if I don't?" she snaps, her defiance thickening the air. The others present know she is a force, a woman unafraid to stand up to even the most dangerous of men.
Azazel, confident in his control, smirks, thinking he has trapped her. "Then you'll leave me no choice. You have to leave."
Without hesitation, Eleanor replies, "With pleasure," before turning and walking away, leaving the room stunned. Her best friend Blake chases after her, while Alexander watches, entranced by her boldness. Eleanor's stubborn refusal to bend only deepens his desire for her, making her the one thing Alexander cannot control-and the one thing he wants most.