Dante – The Boss –Cavallaro’s wife died four years ago. On the verge of becoming theyoungest head in the history of the Chicago mafia, Dante needs a newwife and Valentina was chosen for the role.Valentina lost herhusband, too, but her first marriage had always been for show. When shewas eighteen, she agreed to marry Antonio in order to hide the truth:that he was gay and in love with an outsider. Even after his death, shekept his secret, not only to preserve the honor of a dead man, but alsoto protect herself. But now that she’s about to marry Dante, her castleof lies threatens to crash. Dante is only thirty-six but already fearedand respected in the Outfit, and he’s notorious for always getting whathe wants. Valentina is terrified of the wedding night that might revealher secret, but her worries prove unfounded when Dante shows her thecold shoulder. Soon her fear is replaced by confusion and indignation.Valentina is tired of being ignored. She’s determined to get Dante’sattention and desire, even if she can’t get his heart that still belongsto his dead wife.