‘For five years you have had my son. Now I will have him too...’

The chill in Alaina’s heart as she says, ‘I do,’ to Rafaello Ranieri clashes with the fire sweeping through her veins. Years ago they indulged in a passionate fling that left her pregnant. Her heart-breaking childhood led to the agonising decision not to tell him...until now.

She never imagined Rafaello would insist on claiming his heir with a marriage of icy convenience! But there’s nothing icy about the way Alaina’s new husband looks at her — nor the inferno of desire his touch provokes...