Elio by C.M. Steele

Elio: When one of my men betrayed my trust, I had to find out why. His secret was much more valuable than the money he stole. He could keep every dollar because as far as I was concerned. I’d take her as my wife and all debts would be forgotten.

Ana Maria: I relied on him one too many times. He helped me when I couldn’t rely on anyone else. This time the cost was higher than either of us expected. There were no other options because the threats were real, but marriage to a stranger was the least I could do for the man who risked everything to always protect me