Although both wealthy and powerful, Sebastian Bellini, is scarred by a past that haunts him; leaving him angry, lost and living in solitude. When he chooses to share his bed, Sebastian considers the relationship as he would any of his business deals; keeping his frozen heart secured behind the walls he has erected. Blinded by her belief that she can change her abusive fiancé, Mia McGuire desperately tries to save Manny from the deadly threats of the mob boss, Arthur Rossini's henchmen. Prodded by Manny, she gathers what little courage she can before seeking financial help from the rich Bellini. Never suspecting she would be the collateral pawn in the devil's deal between the handsome billionaire and her fiancé Manny Travaris. Thinking he is saving her from the sniveling, no good Travaris, Sebastian soon learns his own lessons in love as his heart succumbs to the beautiful redhead. But fate has other plans for the two lovers and the tragic and violent event will tear them apart, bringing heartbreak and bitter loss to them both. Madly in love with Sebastian, Mia refuses to consider a life without him until he destroys her world and shatters her heart with his ultimate betrayal; leaving her dreams scattered around her feet.