The war has begun, and Fia has work to do. Now that the love of her life has turned his back on her, Fia must forge an alliance with her betrothed. She is torn -- and afraid to confess the secret that she knows will explode their peace. But at least Carmelo is willing to work with her -- until she drags him along on a secret mission to rescue a mutual friend. Now war has come, and Fia does something she once swore she'd never do -- join the Florentine...