Key Characters
Calum Lucchese
Calum, presumed dead by the outside world, is the quiet force anchoring the Lucchese family’s survival. Strategic and relentless, he’s a natural leader who balances cunning calculation with an unshakable devotion to those he loves. Beneath the unyielding façade, he’s driven by a profound need to see his family free and whole again. Calum’s actions speak louder than any threat—he’s the one who will wage war or broker peace to protect what’s his.
Therese Lucchese
Therese is the youngest sister, once vibrant and self-assured, now trapped under the weight of a marriage arranged by dangerous forces. Even after enduring manipulation and trauma, she remains quietly resilient, determined to reclaim the parts of herself she’s lost. Behind her carefully schooled expression lies a fierce loyalty to her family and a clever mind that’s learning to fight back.
Enzo Lucchese
Enzo is the oldest brother, a stoic figure marked by scars both visible and hidden. Once responsible for security and order, he’s weathered unimaginable hardship. His calm, watchful demeanor conceals a fierce protectiveness and a practical, clear-sighted approach to impossible situations. In Enzo’s eyes, family means everything, and he’d walk through fire to keep them safe.
Luke Hawthorne
Luke is Therese’s longtime friend and once-great love, caught in a tangled web of loyalty and regret. Forced into brutal acts he never wanted to commit, he now stands at the crossroads between what he’s done and who he wants to be. Beneath his hardened exterior is a man who loves deeply, willing to risk it all to protect Therese and help her find her true self again.
Aurora Lucchese
Aurora is Calum’s wife, a stabilizing presence in a world of shifting alliances and violent power plays. Thoughtful and empathetic, she balances a gentle warmth with a quiet strength that never wavers. She isn’t one to pick up a gun first, but don’t mistake her softness for weakness—Aurora’s resolve to protect her family runs just as deep as any warrior’s.