Elena is saved by mafia heir Kieran when her mother tries to sell her virginity—only to learn her mother is marrying his father, making them step-siblings. Their forbidden tension ignites when Kieran becomes her college professor, forcing constant, charged contact. From defending her against bullies to clashing under the same roof, their hostility melts into dangerous desire. As Kieran’s mafia world and their step-family ties tighten, Elena must navigate a love that could destroy both their lives.