Maria Cermen has always been a proud and confident woman until she receives a package that leaves her with sleepless nights for fear of what could possibly happen. Carlos Ivanov presented Maria with an ancient  marriage contract that she could not say no to, one that she must compromise  for her own safety and reputation. ----- *A strange chill ran down my spine. Without looking at me, he spoke softly enough that only I could hear. "Smile, Maria." He paused "If we're going to deceive the entire world….we better make it convincing." I kept smiling for the cameras. But for the first time.. I wondered whether I had just married a man... Or stepped willingly into a nightmare. This is the biggest gamble I have ever made