Clarity is liberating. Until it paralyzes. The warriors of the Medici Protectorate have faced and overcome their trial by fire in protecting the Notaros, the quartet of strong and beautiful sisters that are the secret descendents of the ancient Medici line, and the rightful heirs to the throne of Italy. That task, however, is nowhere near complete. Someone still wants the Notaro sisters dead, and the Brotherhood is the only thing that stands in their way. Vinnie Falco works undercover day and night to keep watch over Jo Notaro, whose fiery temper matches her boundless energy and unparalleled beauty. But Jo is unable to withstand the endless scrutiny, the constant surveillance. When Vinnie's ever-watchful gaze lingers too long, she can feel his touch—and she doesn't know if she loathes it or loves it. Their connection is clear and overwhelming, but the specters of their respective pasts make them both wary of more. As danger mounts and their fates become increasingly more intertwined, Vinne and Jo must face their demons together and reveal the deeply-held secrets they've both been trying so desperately to hide—the kind of secrets that could destroy them all.