She needs to find an antidote, but there is no cure for love. After a year of marriage, Elena Falcone suddenly becomes a widow, at the mercy of Konstantin Tarkhanov, Pahan Tarkhanov of the Bratva. Elena, determined never to return to her hometown, makes a deal with the devil: heal a sick woman and give her freedom... or fail and return to her family. Konstantin Tarkhanov did everything possible to build his empire. Now the king of Staten Island, his power has never been greater. But there's one more obstacle ahead before he has everything he wants - the wild and smart Elena Falcone. Taken into a complex plot in a world of poisons and bandits, Elena and Konstantin must overcome many adversaries while dealing with the undeniable bond they share. But not everyone can be trusted, and sometimes even those you love are not who they seem.