Massimo Torricelli

He lost his father the second he first saw her. The shore. A look. One moment - and that's it. Years have passed since then. He became the head of the family. Stern. Cold-blooded. Dangerous. But inside there is only a question: "Who is she? Where is she?"

He searched for her. For years. And here she is in Sicily. Not alone, but it doesn't matter.

Night. City. A fight with a guy. She's alone on the street. He comes out of the shadows, like fear itself - and salvation at the same time.

She wakes up in a strange house. In his house. Sees him. Silent, beautiful, impenetrable.

• Who are you?.. Where am I?..

• Massimo Toracelli. And you're safe. Pause. He approaches. - I've been waiting for you for five years. Now you're here. And you have 365 days.

— 365 days… for what?

• So that you would fall in love with me. For real. He looks straight into my eyes. - And stay. Voluntarily.

• You... kidnapped me?!

• I won't touch you if you don't want to. But running is useless. I have everything here. People. Power. He takes a step back, but his voice remains firm: - You can hate me. Scream. Cry. But you will know who I have become for you.

He gives her freedom - within the confines of a golden cage. Luxurious dresses. Gifts. Breathtaking landscapes. But there is no getting away from the main thing: he is holding her back and he desires her.

• Why do you need me?

— Because you're the only thing I couldn't buy. You're the only thing I really want. Pause. — And I'm going to get it. Even if I have to break you piece by piece.

And then she realized: she had 365 days. Not to escape. And to decide: to break, to give in... or to defeat Massimo himself.