Julian is an important high-ranking soldier of Il Destino, and Alessio is grooming him for bigger things ahead. When he's captured by the Russian Bratva and is left to die, Miliana comes to the rescue. Julian convinces himself he is repaying a debt by making her his wife.

Milana ran away to escape a treacherous marriage her father set up with the enemy. Being the daughter of a traitor means she's spent most of her time on the run. She's avoided being found for years and one act of kindness in saving Julian may mean the end for her.

Julian and Milana are thrown together through a mass of commotion and must make their union work. Respect is a good start, but love would be even better.