Ottavio Sforza thought he finally had it all: Ives, who gave him three beautiful children, Ivy to keep things spicy in the bedroom, and the trust of Poisoned Ivy. But when the repercussions of a long-forgotten one-night stand arrive on his doorstep, the fragile peace he'''s built is suddenly at risk. Shadows from a past that isn’t even his begin to close in, threatening not only his position as head of the Sforza family, but also his reputation among the Old-World Mafia and the business empire his ancestors worked centuries to establish.
As Ottavio battles both personal demons and the consequences of his forebears’ mistakes, he faces a crucial choice: Should he lean on Ives, Ivy, and Poisoned Ivy, reach out to The Council, or retreat into isolation to try and save everything on his own? In this gripping tale of loyalty, legacy, and betrayal, Ottavio must decide how far he’ll go to protect the life he’s fought to build—and whether love and family are strong enough to survive the storm.
Genre: Mystery