When her parents are killed in an accident, Delia Yeberra is sent from her poor village in Mexico to live with her wealthy aunt in Palm Springs, California, where she soon discovers the dark underside of her glamorous new life.

In the wake of Adam's death, Delia and her baby are endangered by Señor Bovio, Adam's father, who will do anything to gain control of his grandson, and Delia finds herself trapped in the battle of her life for her own safety and that of her son.