She was never supposed to be his fiancée. He was never supposed to need her. When fierce and independent Diana Romano is forced into an engagement with Gabriel Rossi-the infamous Devil of Sicily-she vows to keep her heart locked away. He doesn't believe in love, only alliances and power. She doesn't believe in surrender, not even to him. But enemies circle closer, secrets claw to the surface, and every stolen touch blurs the line between pretend and something far more dangerous. With Angelo's shadow looming and Gabriel's past refusing to stay buried, the charade turns into a battlefield of loyalty, betrayal, and desire. He swore he'd never fall. She swore she'd never be claimed. Yet in the end, one truth remains: The Devil always takes what's his. And Diana may be his ultimate price.