The story follows Valentina, a trained assassin working for Kane—the man who saved her when she was a child. Since the age of thirteen, she’s been groomed to kill, driven by a singular goal: to uncover the name of the person who murdered her parents. Kane holds that information over her head, using it to manipulate her into completing his missions.
Her latest assignment is her most dangerous yet: marry Konstantin, the heir to a powerful Bratva family, and kill him. Under the alias "Sophia," Valentina plays the role of the perfect woman. At his father's command, Konstantin reluctantly agrees to marry her.
During the wedding and honeymoon, “Sophia” acts like a spoiled, high-maintenance bride. She's baffled when Konstantin, instead of claiming his new wife, books them separate rooms and keeps his distance.
What feels inconsistent, however, is the portrayal of Konstantin. We’re led to believe he’s a sharp, formidable Bratva heir, yet he doesn’t seem to suspect “Sophia” might be a fraud—not even after discovering the gun she carried in the Savanna. And despite just telling her he plans to keep his distance, he suddenly decides to sleep with her. That attempt fails when they're attacked, and in a twist of irony, it’s Valentina who takes down the assailant—her second time saving Konstantin’s life.
As expected, she begins to fall for him. It takes him a bit longer to return the feeling, but he gets there. In the end, Konstantin becomes her ally, helping her uncover the truth and break free from Kane’s hold.
While the twist is predictable, it doesn't diminish the enjoyment of the story. The emotional development, chemistry, and action keep the pages turning.