Set in Sicily’s Mafia-ruled tradition The Claiming, Elena waits three years for her beloved Dominic to claim her as his bride. She overhears his cruel truth: their marriage license is forged, and he intends to rescue her fragile half-sister Bianca instead. Heartbroken, she surrenders silently to a stranger named Luca. Three years later, Dominic, consumed by regret, reunites with Elena at a Rome auction—only to find she is happily Luca’s lawful wife, with no love left for him.